Indiana Barber License Vocabulary Game
Exam terms with clues and explanations by OpenExamPrep.
About the Indiana Barber License Vocabulary Game
A free word game for the Indiana Barber License exam. Each round shows a clue for one of 20 exam terms across 6 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 Indiana Barber License Vocabulary Game
Rules and regulations
Hair and scalp care
Shaving and facial hair
Chemical Services
Skin Care
Haircutting and Hairstyling
Sources for these terms (20)
- 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
- Hair Dye and Hair Relaxers (Food and Drug Administration) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Hair Analysis Panel Discussion, Section 2.4: General Physiology of Hair (Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- SEER Training Modules: Anatomy of the Skin (National Cancer Institute) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- SEER Training Modules: Layers of the Skin (National Cancer Institute) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- O*NET OnLine Summary Report: Barbers (U.S. Department of Labor) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- MRSA (MedlinePlus, National Library of Medicine) · 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
- NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards: Sodium hydroxide (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Acne (National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- State Board of Cosmetology and Barber Examiners: Licensure Laws and Regulations, January 1, 2023 Edition · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Indiana Register, LSA Document #25-328 final rule: State Board of Cosmetology and Barber Examiners (filed June 22, 2026) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Tinea Infections (MedlinePlus, National Library of Medicine) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Atopic Dermatitis (National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Cosmetology and Barber Licensing Information (Indiana Professional Licensing Agency) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Dermis (MeSH, National Library of Medicine) · Source checked 2026-11-04
About the IN Barber Exam
The Indiana Barber written examination covers rules, regulations and safety (including IC 25-8 and 820 IAC state rules), hair and scalp structure and care, shaving and beard design, haircutting and hairstyling, chemical services, and skin care.
Exam sponsor: Indiana State Board of Cosmetology and Barber Examiners. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Questions
110 questions
Time Limit
120 minutes
Passing Score
75% on both the written and practical examinations
Exam / Certification Fees
$40 license issuance fee (820 IAC 7-1-1); written exam fee set by the testing service
Exam sponsor websiteFees, eligibility, and exam policies can change. Confirm them with the exam sponsor before applying or paying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the IN 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 IN Barber vocabulary game work?
Each round shows a clue for one of 20 IN 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 IN Barber terms come from?
OpenExamPrep researched each term from the Indiana State Board of Cosmetology and Barber Examiners 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 Indiana barber written exam?
The published Indiana Barber content outline specifies 110 scored items — 100 general and 10 Indiana state-specific — plus 10 unscored pretest items, with a 120-minute time limit.
What score do I need to pass the Indiana barber exam?
IC 25-8-4-9 requires a minimum grade of 75% on both the written examination and the practical demonstration examination.