NIC Master Barber Theory Vocabulary Game
Exam terms with clues and explanations by OpenExamPrep.
About the NIC Master Barber Theory Vocabulary Games
4 free word games built on 20 NIC Master Barber Theory terms across 4 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 NIC Master Barber Theory Vocabulary Game
Scientific concepts
Implements and equipment
Hair care services
Facial and skin care
Sources for these terms (21)
- Bloodborne pathogens, 29 CFR 1910.1030 (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) · Source checked 2026-11-06
- What are Antimicrobial Pesticides? (U.S. Environmental Protection Agency) · Source checked 2026-11-06
- About Handwashing (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) · Source checked 2026-11-06
- SEER Training Modules: Layers of the Skin (National Cancer Institute) · Source checked 2026-11-06
- SEER Training Modules: Anatomy of the Skin (National Cancer Institute) · Source checked 2026-11-06
- Dermis (MeSH, National Library of Medicine) · Source checked 2026-11-06
- Hair Analysis Panel Discussion, Section 2.4: General Physiology of Hair (Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry) · Source checked 2026-11-06
- Tinea Infections (MedlinePlus, National Library of Medicine) · Source checked 2026-11-06
- CADDIS Volume 2: pH (Environmental Protection Agency) · Source checked 2026-11-06
- O*NET OnLine Summary Report: Barbers (U.S. Department of Labor) · Source checked 2026-11-06
- MRSA (MedlinePlus, National Library of Medicine) · Source checked 2026-11-06
- National Barber Theory Examination CIB (National-Interstate Council of State Boards of Cosmetology) · Source checked 2026-11-06
- National Barber Styling Theory Examination CIB (National-Interstate Council of State Boards of Cosmetology) · Source checked 2026-11-06
- Hair Dyes (U.S. Food and Drug Administration) · Source checked 2026-11-06
- Hair Dye and Hair Relaxers (Food and Drug Administration) · Source checked 2026-11-06
- NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards: Sodium hydroxide (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) · Source checked 2026-11-06
- Army updates facial hair policy to reinforce grooming standards (US Army, 2025-07-08) · Source checked 2026-11-06
- Simple shaving tips to promote healthier skin (US Army) · Source checked 2026-11-06
- Herpes Simplex (MedlinePlus, National Library of Medicine) · Source checked 2026-11-06
- Warts (MedlinePlus, National Library of Medicine) · Source checked 2026-11-06
- Shears (Cambridge Dictionary, Cambridge University Press & Assessment) · Source checked 2026-11-06
About the NIC Master Barber Theory Exam
The NIC National Barber Styling Theory Examination is a 110-item licensure exam (100 scored) developed by the National-Interstate Council of State Boards of Cosmetology for the state boards that adopt it. It covers scientific concepts, implements and equipment, hair care services including chemical services, and facial hair and skin care services.
Exam sponsor: NIC. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Questions
110 questions
Time Limit
90 min
Passing Score
Set by each state board (Kansas: 80%)
Reported exam pass rate: N/A. Pass rates are not publicly released by NIC Exam sponsor website
Fees, eligibility, and exam policies can change. Confirm them with the exam sponsor before applying or paying.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Master Barber 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 Master Barber vocabulary games work?
There are 4 games built on 20 Master Barber 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 Master Barber terms come from?
OpenExamPrep researched each term from the NIC 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 NIC Master Barber Theory exam?
The exam contains 110 multiple-choice questions: 100 are scored and 10 are unscored pretest items used by NIC for future test development.
What is the passing score for the Master Barber exam?
NIC does not set one passing score for this exam; each state board that uses it sets its own. Kansas, for example, requires at least 80% on each portion of its barber license examination. Confirm the cut score with your state board.