Maryland Cosmetology Vocabulary Game
Exam terms with clues and explanations by OpenExamPrep.
About the Maryland Cosmetology Vocabulary Games
4 free word games built on 20 Maryland Cosmetology terms across 9 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 Maryland Cosmetology Vocabulary Game
Infection control
Hair, skin, nail analysis
Hair coloring
Chemical texture
Skin care
Eyelash and eyebrow
Nail care
Hair cutting
Hair removal
Sources for these terms (21)
- Selected EPA-Registered Disinfectants · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Forensic Human Hair Examination Guidelines (SWGMAT), Forensic Science Communications, April 2005 · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Alpha Hydroxy Acids · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Eye Cosmetic Safety · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Hair Dye and Hair Relaxers · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Hair Dyes · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Nail Care Products · Source checked 2026-11-04
- PSI National COS/BAR Exams Q&A · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Business Occupations and Professions §5-608.1 — Use or possession of methyl methacrylate liquid monomer prohibited · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Health-General §21-259.2 — Cosmetic products: prohibited intentionally added ingredients · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Tinea Infections · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Hair Dyes, Other Hair Products, and Cancer Risk · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Anatomy of the Skin · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Acne Types, Causes, & Risk Factors · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Procedure Licensure Chart · Source checked 2026-11-04
- 1910.1200 - Hazard Communication · Source checked 2026-11-04
- About OSHA · Source checked 2026-11-04
- 29 CFR 1910.1030 Bloodborne pathogens · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Dermis (MeSH, National Library of Medicine) · Source checked 2026-11-04
About the MD Cosmetology Exam
The Maryland cosmetology license requires passing PSI's theory test (110 multiple-choice questions, 100 scored, in 2 hours) and a practical exam of about 235 minutes. The theory outline weights safety and infection control at 30%, client consultation and hair, skin, and nail analysis at 19%, chemical texture at 12%, and haircoloring at 10%.
Exam sponsor: Maryland State Board of Cosmetologists (tests by PSI). The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Questions
110 questions
Time Limit
2 hours (theory); about 235 minutes (practical)
Passing Score
75%
Reported exam pass rate: Not published. 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 MD 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 MD Cosmetology vocabulary games work?
There are 4 games built on 20 MD 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 MD Cosmetology terms come from?
OpenExamPrep researched each term from the Maryland State Board of Cosmetologists (tests by 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 Maryland cosmetology exam?
The PSI theory test has 110 multiple-choice questions: 100 scored and 10 unscored experimental questions.
What score do I need to pass?
You need at least 75% on the PSI theory test; Maryland regulations also require 75% on the practical.