Minnesota Nail Technician License Vocabulary Game
Exam terms with clues and explanations by OpenExamPrep.
About the Minnesota Nail Technician License Vocabulary Games
4 free word games built on 20 Minnesota Nail Technician License terms across 5 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 Nail Technician License Vocabulary Game
Infection control
Nail structure and physiology
Basic manicure and pedicure
Artificial nail enhancements
Minnesota laws and rules
Sources for these terms (23)
- About OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) · Source checked 2026-11-04
- 29 CFR 1910.1030 Bloodborne pathogens (OSHA) · Source checked 2026-11-04
- 29 CFR 1910.1200 Hazard communication (OSHA) · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Health Hazards in Nail Salons: Biological Hazards (OSHA) · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Health Hazards in Nail Salons: Chemical Hazards (OSHA) · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Selected EPA-Registered Disinfectants (US EPA) · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Nail Care Products (FDA) · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Ringworm Basics (CDC) · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) Basics (CDC) · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Hepatitis B Basics (CDC) · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Nail Diseases (MedlinePlus, National Library of Medicine) · Source checked 2026-11-04
- National Nail Technology Theory Examination Candidate Information Bulletin (NIC) · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Evaluation of Ergonomics, Chemical Exposures, and Ventilation at Four Nail Salons, HHE Report No. 2015-0139-3338 (NIOSH, March 2019) · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Diabetes and Foot Problems (NIDDK) · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Corns and Calluses (MedlinePlus, National Library of Medicine) · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Corns and calluses (MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia, National Library of Medicine) · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Minnesota Administrative Rules 2105.0377: Salon Prohibitions · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Minnesota Administrative Rules 2105.0110: Advertising · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Practical Skills Test Guide: Cosmetologist, Hair Technician, Esthetician, Nail Technician (Minnesota Board of Cosmetologist Examiners) · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Minnesota Administrative Rules 2105.0105: Scope · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Minnesota Administrative Rules 2105.0375: Infection Control Requirements · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Minnesota Administrative Rules 2105.0200: License Renewal for Individuals · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Minnesota Statutes 155A.355 Prohibited uses · Source checked 2026-11-04
About the MN Nail Technician Exam
The Minnesota Nail Technician licensing exam covers state-specific regulations, nail anatomy, manicure and pedicure services, artificial nail applications, sanitation, and safety.
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
155 questions
Time Limit
1.5 h theory + 1 h laws & rules + 1.5 h written practical
Passing Score
75% on each exam
Reported exam pass rate: Not published. Neither the Minnesota Board of Cosmetology nor PSI publishes nail technician 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 Nail Tech 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 Nail Tech vocabulary games work?
There are 4 games built on 20 MN Nail Tech 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 Nail Tech 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.
How many hours of training do I need?
Minnesota requires 350 hours of nail technician training at a board-licensed school (Minn. R. 2105.0145) before you can sit the three PSI exams.
What score do I need to pass?
Minnesota requires at least 75% on each of the three PSI exams: general theory, state laws and rules, and written practical.