Illinois Cosmetology Vocabulary Game
Exam terms with clues and explanations by OpenExamPrep.
About the Illinois Cosmetology Vocabulary Game
A free word game for the Illinois Cosmetology exam. Each round shows a clue for one of 20 exam terms across 10 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 Illinois Cosmetology Vocabulary Game
Safety and infection control
Client consultation and analysis
Textured hairstyling
Haircutting tool safety
Hair coloring
Chemical texture services
Skin care products
Eyelash and brow services
Hair removal
Nail services
Sources for these terms (20)
- Hazard Communication Safety Data Sheets (OSHA QuickCard 3493-08R) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- About OSHA · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Bloodborne Pathogens - Overview · Source checked 2026-11-03
- 1910.1030 - Bloodborne pathogens · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Selected EPA-Registered Disinfectants · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Chemical Disinfectants | Infection Control | CDC · Source checked 2026-11-03
- About Head Lice | Lice | CDC · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Ringworm Basics | Ringworm | CDC · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Acne | NIAMS · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Hair Dyes | FDA · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Hair Dye and Hair Relaxers | FDA · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Temporary Tattoos, Henna/Mehndi, and "Black Henna": Fact Sheet | FDA · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Alpha Hydroxy Acids | FDA · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Nail Care Products | FDA · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Qualifications For Licensure: Hair Braider (258), IDFPR · Source checked 2026-11-03
- IDFPR Salon/Shop Annual Self-Inspection Form (68 IAC 1175.1335) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Hair Salons: Facts about Formaldehyde in Hair Products - Overview · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Reregistration Eligibility Decision for Alkyl Dimethyl Benzyl Ammonium Chloride (ADBAC) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Containment and disposal requirements for disposable razors used in long-term health care facilities for personal grooming · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Illinois Cosmetology Examinations candidate guide (effective 10/1/2026) · Source checked 2026-11-03
About the IL Cosmetology Exam
The Illinois Cosmetology Examination is a computer-administered written test built for IDFPR by Continental Testing Services from recommendations of licensed Illinois cosmetology teachers and delivered at PSI test centers. The candidate guide effective October 1, 2026 lists 110 questions (100 scored and 10 unscored pretest items) and a 120-minute limit. Its ten content areas are Safety and Infection Control (30%), Client Consultation and Hair, Skin, and Nail Analysis (19%), Hairstyling (2%), Haircutting (3%), Haircoloring (10%), Chemical Texture Services (12%), Skin Care (4%), Eyelash and Eyebrow (4%), Hair Removal (8%), and Nail Care (8%). Candidates must score 75 or higher. Illinois requires 1,500 school hours and is a written-only state — no practical examination is required.
Exam sponsor: Continental Testing Services (CTS) for IDFPR, delivered at PSI test centers. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Assessment
110 computer-administered questions (100 scored, 10 pretest) in 120 minutes
Time Limit
120 minutes
Passing Score
75%
Reported exam pass rate: Not publicly reported. by IDFPR 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 IL Cosmetology 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 IL Cosmetology vocabulary game work?
Each round shows a clue for one of 20 IL Cosmetology 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 IL Cosmetology terms come from?
OpenExamPrep researched each term from the Continental Testing Services (CTS) for IDFPR, delivered at PSI test centers 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 Illinois Cosmetology exam?
The Illinois Cosmetology Examination has 110 questions: 100 scored items and 10 unscored pretest items, according to the CTS/PSI candidate guide effective October 1, 2026. You have 120 minutes and need a score of 75 or higher to pass. Illinois is a written-only licensing state — no practical examination is required.
How long is the Illinois Cosmetology exam?
The time limit for the Illinois Cosmetology Examination is 120 minutes (2 hours) for 110 questions, according to the CTS/PSI candidate guide effective October 1, 2026. The computer tutorial before the exam does not count against your testing time, but the test timer keeps running during personal breaks.