Minnesota Cosmetology Vocabulary Game
Exam terms with clues and explanations by OpenExamPrep.
About the Minnesota Cosmetology Vocabulary Games
4 free word games built on 20 Minnesota Cosmetology terms across 15 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 Minnesota Cosmetology Vocabulary Game
Infection control
Professional conduct
Hair, skin, and nail anatomy
Shampoo and conditioning
Haircutting
Hair coloring
Chemical texture services
Esthetics
Hair removal
Nails
General information
Licensing
Practice requirements
Enforcement
Hairstyling
Sources for these terms (18)
- Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) · Source checked 2026-11-04
- About OSHA · Source checked 2026-11-04
- 29 CFR 1910.1030 Bloodborne pathogens · Source checked 2026-11-04
- 1910.1200 - Hazard Communication · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Anatomy of the Skin · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Hair Dyes · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Hair Dye and Hair Relaxers · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Hair Dyes, Other Hair Products, and Cancer Risk · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Acne Types, Causes, & Risk Factors · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Nail Care Products · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Minnesota Rules 2105.0186 Continuing education (CE) providers · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Practical Skills Test Guide: Cosmetologist, Hair Technician, Esthetician, Nail Technician and Eyelash Technician (11/2024) · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Minnesota Statutes 155A.23 Definitions · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Minnesota Rules 2105.0305 Designated licensed salon manager · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Minnesota Rules 2105.0010 Definitions · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Minnesota Statutes 155A.33 Enforcement · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Minnesota Statutes 155A.355 Prohibited uses · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Dermis (MeSH, National Library of Medicine) · Source checked 2026-11-04
About the MN Cosmetology Exam
The Minnesota Cosmetology licensing examination evaluates competence across three written exams administered by PSI: General Theory (100 questions), Written Practical (60 questions), and Minnesota Laws and Rules (30 questions).
Exam sponsor: Minnesota Board of Cosmetology / PSI Services. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Questions
210 questions
Time Limit
5 hours (combo: 2 hrs General Theory, 2 hrs Written Practical, 1 hr State Laws)
Passing Score
75% on each exam
Reported exam pass rate: Not published. Neither the Minnesota Board of Cosmetology nor PSI publishes cosmetologist pass rates 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 MN 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 MN Cosmetology vocabulary games work?
There are 4 games built on 20 MN 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 MN Cosmetology terms come from?
OpenExamPrep researched each term from the Minnesota Board of Cosmetology / PSI Services content outline and primary sources, listed under Sources on this page. The game is independent study material, not an official exam resource.
What is the passing score for the Minnesota cosmetology exams?
Candidates must score at least 75% on each of the three PSI exams: General Theory, Written Practical, and Minnesota State laws and rules. A candidate who fails one exam retakes and pays for only that exam.
How many questions are on the Minnesota cosmetology examination?
The PSI cosmetologist combination exam has 190 scored and 20 unscored items in 5 hours: General Theory has 100 scored items (2 hours), Written Practical has 60 scored items (2 hours), and the State laws and rules exam has 30 scored items (1 hour).