Esthetician License Vocabulary Game
Exam terms with clues and explanations by OpenExamPrep.
About the Esthetician License Vocabulary Game
A free word game for the Esthetician License exam. Each round shows a clue for one of 20 exam terms across 14 topics. Recall the term, spell it out, then read a short explanation. Rounds pick a random term, so you can keep playing as long as you like.
How to Play
- 1Read the clue and type a term with the right number of letters (3 to 6). Abbreviations count: type the letters only.
- 2Press Check Answer or Enter. Each letter changes color to show how close you are.
- 3You have 6 tries. Stuck? Need a hint? asks the AI tutor for a nudge without giving the term away, and Skip moves to a new term.
- 4After the round, read the explanation, ask the AI to explain it, share your result, or press Next.
- ARight letter, right spot
- AIn the term, wrong spot
- ANot in the term
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Topics in the Esthetician License Vocabulary Game
Skin disorders
Microbiology
Infection control
Salon safety
Product chemistry
Skin structure
Hair growth
Contraindications
Advanced treatments
Hair removal
Lash and brow services
Makeup safety
Facial service conclusion
Body treatments
Sources for these terms (19)
- National Esthetics Theory Examination CIB (NIC), effective September 1, 2025, revised March 1, 2026 · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Ringworm Basics (CDC) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) Basics (CDC) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Introduction, Methods, Definition of Terms - Guideline for Disinfection and Sterilization in Healthcare Facilities (CDC) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Hazard Communication Standard: Safety Data Sheets - OSHA Brief 3514 · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Personal Protective Equipment - Overview (OSHA) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Alpha Hydroxy Acids (FDA) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Skin Cancer Prevention (PDQ) - Patient Version (National Cancer Institute) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Acne: Types, Causes, and Risk Factors (NIAMS) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Eczema (MedlinePlus) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Hives (MedlinePlus) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- About Head Lice (CDC) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Blepharitis (National Eye Institute) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Medical Lasers (FDA) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Isotretinoin Capsules Label, Actavis Pharma (DailyMed, revised 8/2026) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Eye Cosmetic Safety (FDA) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Sunscreen: How to Help Protect Your Skin from the Sun (FDA) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Sunless Tanners and Bronzers (FDA) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Integrative and Mechanistic Approach to the Hair Growth Cycle and Hair Loss (Journal of Clinical Medicine, 2023, PMC) · Source checked 2026-11-03
About the Esthetician Exam
The NIC National Esthetics Theory Examination is a licensing theory exam for esthetics candidates in many U.S. jurisdictions. It tests scientific concepts, infection control, skin anatomy, skin analysis, facial services, hair removal, makeup, and related client-safety decisions.
Exam sponsor: NIC / State Board of Cosmetology. 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
State-set scaled passing standard
Reported exam pass rate: Not nationally published. NIC does not publish one national esthetics theory pass rate; states and vendors control result reporting. 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 Esthetician vocabulary game free?
Yes. The game is free to play with no sign-up. Signing in adds AI explanations for any term.
How does the Esthetician vocabulary game work?
Each round shows a clue for one of 20 Esthetician terms. Guess the term in six tries: green means the right letter in the right spot, yellow means the letter is in the term but in another spot, and gray means it is not in the term. After the round, read the explanation and play the next term.
Where do the Esthetician terms come from?
OpenExamPrep researched each term from the NIC / State Board of Cosmetology content outline and primary sources, listed under Sources on this page. The game is independent study material, not an official exam resource.
What is the Esthetician License Exam?
The Esthetician License Exam usually refers to the NIC National Esthetics Theory Examination used by many state boards and testing vendors. The current NIC theory outline tests two domains: Scientific Concepts at 55% and Skin Care and Services at 45%.
What is the passing score for the Esthetician exam?
NIC's national CIB describes the theory content and item count, but passing score reporting is controlled by the state board or authorized exam vendor. Do not assume one national percentage; use your state candidate bulletin for the passing standard and result-reporting rules.