Hawaii Barber License Vocabulary Game
Exam terms with clues and explanations by OpenExamPrep.
About the Hawaii Barber License Vocabulary Game
A free word game for the Hawaii Barber License exam. Each round shows a clue for one of 20 exam terms across 8 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 Hawaii Barber License Vocabulary Game
Infection control
Client consultation
Hair styling
Hair cutting
Hair coloring
Chemical texture services
Skin care
Shaving services
Sources for these terms (17)
- Bloodborne pathogens, 29 CFR 1910.1030 (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Hazard Communication, 29 CFR 1910.1200 (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- What are Antimicrobial Pesticides? (U.S. Environmental Protection Agency) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Hair Dyes (U.S. Food and Drug Administration) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Acne (National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Tinea Infections (MedlinePlus, National Library of Medicine) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- MRSA (MedlinePlus, National Library of Medicine) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- O*NET OnLine Summary Report: Barbers (U.S. Department of Labor) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Hair Dye and Hair Relaxers (Food and Drug Administration) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Staphylococcal Infections (MedlinePlus, National Library of Medicine) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards: Sodium hydroxide (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Army updates facial hair policy to reinforce grooming standards (US Army, 2025-07-08) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Simple shaving tips to promote healthier skin (US Army) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Viral Infections (MedlinePlus, National Library of Medicine) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- National Barber 1 Practical Examination Candidate Information Bulletin (National-Interstate Council of State Boards of Cosmetology) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Hawaii Barber Candidate Information Bulletin: PSI National Barber Styling Theory Test (PSI, BARBER v1.0, eff. 1/15/26) · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Hawaii Administrative Rules Chapter 16-73, Barbers (compiled November 30, 2021), including Exhibit A Barber Training Program · Source checked 2026-11-04
About the HI Barber Exam
The Hawaii barber license exam is PSI's National Barber Styling Theory test: 85 scored questions on safety and infection control, client consultation and hair and skin analysis, hairstyling, haircutting, haircoloring, chemical texture services, skin care, and shaving.
Exam sponsor: Hawaii Board of Barbering and Cosmetology (PSI). The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Questions
95 questions
Time Limit
2 hours
Passing Score
75%
Reported exam pass rate: Not published. The Hawaii Board of Barbering and Cosmetology and PSI do not publish a pass rate 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 HI Barber 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 HI Barber vocabulary game work?
Each round shows a clue for one of 20 HI Barber 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 HI Barber terms come from?
OpenExamPrep researched each term from the Hawaii Board of Barbering and Cosmetology (PSI) 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 Hawaii barber exam?
Hawaii uses PSI's National Barber Styling Theory test: 85 scored questions plus 10 unscored experimental questions, with 120 minutes to finish.
What score do I need to pass?
You need a score of at least 75% on the PSI National Barber Styling Theory test.