Kentucky Cosmetology Vocabulary Game
Exam terms with clues and explanations by OpenExamPrep.
About the Kentucky Cosmetology Vocabulary Games
4 free word games built on 20 Kentucky Cosmetology terms across 10 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 Kentucky Cosmetology Vocabulary Game
Infection and hazard control
Hair and skin analysis
Hairstyling
Haircutting
Haircoloring
Chemical texture
Skin care
Eyelash and eyebrow
Hair removal
Nail care
Sources for these terms (19)
- Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) · Source checked 2026-11-06
- About OSHA · Source checked 2026-11-06
- 29 CFR 1910.1030 Bloodborne pathogens · Source checked 2026-11-06
- Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) · Source checked 2026-11-06
- Selected EPA-Registered Disinfectants · Source checked 2026-11-06
- 1910.1200 - Hazard Communication · Source checked 2026-11-06
- 201 KAR 12:100. Infection control, health, and safety. · Source checked 2026-11-06
- Standard Practice for Training in the Forensic Examination of Hair by Microscopy · Source checked 2026-11-06
- Anatomy of the Skin · Source checked 2026-11-06
- Acne Types, Causes, & Risk Factors · Source checked 2026-11-06
- Tinea Infections · Source checked 2026-11-06
- Hair Dyes · Source checked 2026-11-06
- Hair Dye and Hair Relaxers · Source checked 2026-11-06
- Hair Dyes, Other Hair Products, and Cancer Risk · Source checked 2026-11-06
- Cosmetic Product Categories and Codes · Source checked 2026-11-06
- Alpha Hydroxy Acids · Source checked 2026-11-06
- Eye Cosmetic Safety · Source checked 2026-11-06
- Nail Care Products · Source checked 2026-11-06
- Health Hazards in Nail Salons - Chemical Hazards · Source checked 2026-11-06
About the KY Cosmetology Exam
The Kentucky cosmetology theory exam is the PSI National Master Cosmetology test: 110 questions (100 scored) in 120 minutes covering safety and infection control, client consultation and analysis, hairstyling, haircutting, haircoloring, chemical texture services, skin care, eyelash and eyebrow services, hair removal and nail care. Candidates who pass it then take a PSI practical exam.
Exam sponsor: Kentucky 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
2 hours
Passing Score
70%
Reported exam pass rate: ~60-70%. estimated first-time pass rate 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 KY 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 KY Cosmetology vocabulary games work?
There are 4 games built on 20 KY 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 KY Cosmetology terms come from?
OpenExamPrep researched each term from the Kentucky 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.
How many questions are on the Kentucky cosmetology exam?
The theory exam has 110 multiple-choice questions: 100 scored and 10 unscored experimental questions.
What score do I need to pass?
You must score at least 70% on the theory test, and at least 70% on the practical test.