California Cosmetology Vocabulary Game
Exam terms with clues and explanations by OpenExamPrep.
About the California Cosmetology Vocabulary Games
4 free word games built on 20 California Cosmetology terms across 10 topics. Every game deals terms at random and shows what each term means, so you can keep playing as long as you like.
How to Play
- 1.Read the clue and type the term (3 to 6 letters).
- 2.Green: right spot. Yellow: wrong spot. Gray: not in the term.
- 3.Solve it in 6 tries, then read the explanation.
- 1.Swap two neighboring tiles to line up 3 of the same term.
- 2.Longer lines, two lines at once and chains score more.
- 3.Play until no swap can make a line.
- 1.Flip two cards. A matching pair stays face up.
- 2.Each pair you find shows what the term means.
- 3.Clear the board in as few moves as you can.
- 1.Find each listed term in the letter grid.
- 2.Drag across its letters: across, down or diagonally.
- 3.Find all five as fast as you can.
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Topics in the California Cosmetology Vocabulary Game
Infection and hazard control
Client Consultation and Analysis
Chemical Texture Services
Haircoloring
Hair Removal
Nail Care
Skin Care
Eyelash and Eyebrow
Haircutting
Hairstyling
Sources for these terms (22)
- Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Selected EPA-Registered Disinfectants · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- About OSHA · Source checked 2026-11-03
- 29 CFR 1910.1030 Bloodborne pathogens · Source checked 2026-11-03
- 1910.1200 - Hazard Communication · Source checked 2026-11-03
- What are Antimicrobial Pesticides? · Source checked 2026-11-03
- EPA Research Partner Support Story: Evaluating chemicals for health effects · Source checked 2026-11-03
- EPA Releases Finalized Test Methods for Measuring Disinfectant Residue Levels on Hard Surfaces · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Health Hazards in Nail Salons - Chemical Hazards · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Hair Dyes · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Hair Dye and Hair Relaxers · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Anatomy of the Skin · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Atopic Dermatitis · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Hair Dyes, Other Hair Products, and Cancer Risk · Source checked 2026-11-03
- 2026 Board of Barbering and Cosmetology Act and Regulations · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Nail Care Products · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Alpha Hydroxy Acids · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Eye Cosmetic Safety · Source checked 2026-11-03
- 21 CFR 184.1763 Sodium hydroxide (GovInfo, April 1, 2025 edition) · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Chemical Hair Relaxers/Straighteners/Blowouts (California Board of Barbering and Cosmetology fact sheet, revised March 2024) · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Dermis (MeSH, National Library of Medicine) · Source checked 2026-11-04
About the CA Cosmetology Exam
The California Cosmetology licensing exam is a written theory exam covering safety and infection control (30%), client consultation (19%), haircoloring (10%), chemical texture services (12%), hair removal (8%), nail care (8%), skin care (4%), eyelash/eyebrow services (4%), haircutting (3%), and hairstyling (2%). California eliminated the practical exam effective January 1, 2022.
Exam sponsor: PSI Services / California Board of Barbering and Cosmetology. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Questions
110 questions
Time Limit
2 hours
Passing Score
Not published — criterion-referenced
Exam / Certification Fees
$125 combined exam + initial license application fee (non-refundable)
Exam sponsor websiteReported exam pass rate: 66%. first-time pass rate (36% retake), BBC 2026 Sunset Review This describes exam candidates, not OpenExamPrep users or results from using our resources. Exam sponsor website
Fees, eligibility, and exam policies can change. Confirm them with the exam sponsor before applying or paying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the CA Cosmetology vocabulary game free?
Yes. The game is free to play with no sign-up. Signing in adds AI explanations for any term.
How do the CA Cosmetology vocabulary games work?
There are 4 games built on 20 CA Cosmetology terms. In Guess the Term, a clue describes one term and you have six tries to spell it, with green, yellow and gray letters showing how close you are. In Term Match, six terms appear as colored tiles; swap neighbors to line up three or more of the same term, and each match shows what the term means. In Term Pairs, twelve face-down cards hide six pairs of terms; flip two at a time to find each pair, and every pair you find shows what the term means. In Term Search, five terms hide in a grid of letters, reading across, down or diagonally; drag across a term to circle it, and each term you find shows what it means.
Where do the CA Cosmetology terms come from?
OpenExamPrep researched each term from the PSI Services / California Board of Barbering and Cosmetology content outline and primary sources, listed under Sources on this page. The game is independent study material, not an official exam resource.
How many questions are on the California Cosmetology exam?
The California Cosmetology exam has 110 multiple-choice questions — 100 scored plus 10 unscored pretest — with 2 hours (120 minutes) to finish. The Board publishes no numeric passing score; the theory exam uses a criterion-referenced passing standard. The practical exam was eliminated effective January 1, 2022.
What is the California Cosmetology exam pass rate?
The Board's 2026 Sunset Review reports a 66% pass rate for first-time test takers and 36% for retakes, and the BBC/PSI Town Hall reported a 67% average monthly cosmetology pass rate for 2025. Safety and Infection Control (30%) is the most heavily tested area, so focused study and 200+ practice questions improve your chances significantly.