Mississippi Barber License Vocabulary Game
Exam terms with clues and explanations by OpenExamPrep.
About the Mississippi Barber License Vocabulary Game
A free word game for the Mississippi Barber License exam. Each round shows a clue for one of 20 exam terms across 5 topics. Recall the term, spell it out, then read a short explanation. Rounds pick a random term, so you can keep playing as long as you like.
How to Play
- 1Read the clue and type a term with the right number of letters (3 to 6). Abbreviations count: type the letters only.
- 2Press Check Answer or Enter. Each letter changes color to show how close you are.
- 3You have 6 tries. Stuck? Need a hint? asks the AI tutor for a nudge without giving the term away, and Skip moves to a new term.
- 4After the round, read the explanation, ask the AI to explain it, share your result, or press Next.
- ARight letter, right spot
- AIn the term, wrong spot
- ANot in the term
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Topics in the Mississippi Barber License Vocabulary Game
Scientific Concepts
Licensing law
Implements and Equipment
Hair Care Services
Facial Hair and Skin Care
Sources for these terms (18)
- Bloodborne pathogens, 29 CFR 1910.1030 (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Hazard Communication, 29 CFR 1910.1200 (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- SEER Training Modules: Layers of the Skin (National Cancer Institute) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- SEER Training Modules: Anatomy of the Skin (National Cancer Institute) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- O*NET OnLine Summary Report: Barbers (U.S. Department of Labor) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- MRSA (MedlinePlus, National Library of Medicine) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- National Barber Theory Examination CIB (National-Interstate Council of State Boards of Cosmetology) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Hair Analysis Panel Discussion, Section 2.4: General Physiology of Hair (Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Hair Dyes (U.S. Food and Drug Administration) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Hair Dye and Hair Relaxers (Food and Drug Administration) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Army updates facial hair policy to reinforce grooming standards (US Army, 2025-07-08) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Simple shaving tips to promote healthier skin (US Army) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Acne (National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Mississippi State Board of Cosmetology and Barbering Rules and Regulations (Temporary Rules, May 21, 2026) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Head Lice (MedlinePlus, National Library of Medicine) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Viral Infections (MedlinePlus, National Library of Medicine) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Dandruff, Cradle Cap, and Other Scalp Conditions (MedlinePlus, National Library of Medicine) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Dermis (MeSH, National Library of Medicine) · Source checked 2026-11-04
About the MS Barber Exam
The Mississippi barber licensing exam is the NIC National Barber Theory Examination — 60 items with 50 scored in 90 minutes — covering scientific concepts, implements and equipment, hair care services, and facial hair and skin care services, alongside Mississippi law and sanitation.
Exam sponsor: Mississippi State Board of Cosmetology and Barbering (MSBCB). The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Questions
60 questions
Time Limit
90 minutes
Passing Score
Scaled score of 70
Exam / Certification Fees
$25 application to test; $50 practitioner license/renewal
Exam sponsor websiteFees, eligibility, and exam policies can change. Confirm them with the exam sponsor before applying or paying.
Official sources
- Mississippi State Board of Cosmetology and Barbering
- MSBCB Examination page (NIC Barber theory study aid, candidate manual, Law & Sanitation handbook)
- MSBCB Rules and Regulations (Board-designated study guide for the Law and Sanitation exam)
- MSBCB Updated Statutes — Miss. Code Ann. Title 73, Chapter 7
- MSBCB Fee Schedule
- NIC National Barber Theory Examination Candidate Information Bulletin
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the MS Barber vocabulary game free?
Yes. The game is free to play with no sign-up. Signing in adds AI explanations for any term.
How does the MS Barber vocabulary game work?
Each round shows a clue for one of 20 MS Barber terms. Guess the term in six tries: green means the right letter in the right spot, yellow means the letter is in the term but in another spot, and gray means it is not in the term. After the round, read the explanation and play the next term.
Where do the MS Barber terms come from?
OpenExamPrep researched each term from the Mississippi State Board of Cosmetology and Barbering (MSBCB) 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 Mississippi barber exam?
The NIC National Barber Theory Examination has 60 items, 50 of which are scored, with a 90-minute time limit.
What score do I need to pass?
Board Rule 6.2 requires a scaled score of no less than 70 for practitioner licensure. Instructor candidates need 75.