Cosmetology License Vocabulary Game
Exam terms with clues and explanations by OpenExamPrep.
About the Cosmetology License Vocabulary Games
4 free word games built on 20 Cosmetology License terms across 4 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 Cosmetology License Vocabulary Game
Scientific Concepts
Hair Care
Skin Care
Nail Care
Sources for these terms (11)
- Bloodborne Pathogens - Standards · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Selected EPA-Registered Disinfectants · Source checked 2026-11-03
- About Head Lice · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Ringworm Basics · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Layers of the Skin · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Acne Types, Causes, & Risk Factors · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Cleaning from the Guideline for Disinfection and Sterilization in Healthcare Facilities (2008) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Hair Dyes · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Florida Statutes § 477.013, Definitions · Source checked 2026-11-03
- National Cosmetology Theory Examination CIB · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Nail Care Products · Source checked 2026-11-03
About the Cosmetology Exam
The State Cosmetology Licensing Exam is a comprehensive examination required to become a licensed cosmetologist. It covers hair services, skin care, nail care, sanitation, anatomy, and chemistry. Most states use the NIC National Cosmetology Theory Examination or a similar state-specific version.
Exam sponsor: State Board of Cosmetology / PSI / Pearson VUE. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Questions
110 questions
Time Limit
90 minutes
Passing Score
70-75%
Reported exam pass rate: 60-70%. varies by state This describes exam candidates, not OpenExamPrep users or results from using our resources. Exam sponsor website
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the 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 Cosmetology vocabulary games work?
There are 4 games built on 20 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 Cosmetology terms come from?
OpenExamPrep researched each term from the State Board of Cosmetology / PSI / Pearson VUE content outline and primary sources, listed under Sources on this page. The game is independent study material, not an official exam resource.
How many hours of training are required for cosmetology?
Each state sets its own requirement. California, New York, and Texas require 1,000 hours, Florida 1,200, Georgia 1,500, Iowa 1,550, Idaho 1,600, and Hawaii and Nebraska 1,800. Check your state board for the current figure.
What is the passing score for the Cosmetology exam?
Most states require a passing score of 70-75% on the written theory exam. The NIC theory exam has 110 items, 100 of them weighted, with a 90-minute time limit. Some states also require a separate practical exam.