North Carolina Cosmetology Vocabulary Game
Exam terms with clues and explanations by OpenExamPrep.
About the North Carolina Cosmetology Vocabulary Games
4 free word games built on 20 North Carolina Cosmetology 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 North Carolina Cosmetology Vocabulary Game
Scientific Concepts
Hair Care and Services
Skin Care and Services
Nail Care and Services
Sources for these terms (20)
- Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Selected EPA-Registered Disinfectants · Source checked 2026-11-04
- 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
- Acne Types, Causes, & Risk Factors · 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
- Nail Care Products · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Alpha Hydroxy Acids · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Eye Cosmetic Safety · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Health Hazards in Nail Salons - Chemical Hazards · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Alopecia Areata · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Hair Dyes, Other Hair Products, and Cancer Risk · Source checked 2026-11-04
- North Carolina General Statutes Chapter 88B - Cosmetic Art · Source checked 2026-11-04
- 21 NCAC Chapter 14 - Board of Cosmetic Art Examiners: Final Revised Rules (2023; readopted April 1, 2026) · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Forensic Human Hair Examination Guidelines (SWGMAT), Forensic Science Communications, April 2005 · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Head Lice · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Dermis (MeSH, National Library of Medicine) · Source checked 2026-11-04
About the NC Cosmetology Exam
The North Carolina Cosmetology exam tests knowledge across four domains: Scientific Concepts (35%), Hair Care and Services (45%), Skin Care and Services (10%), and Nail Care and Services (10%). NC requires 1,500 school hours (or 1,200 hours plus a six-month apprenticeship) and passing both the theory and practical exams with a score of 75 or higher.
Exam sponsor: North Carolina Board of Cosmetic Art Examiners (exams administered by Prov, Inc.). The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Questions
110 questions
Time Limit
90 minutes
Passing Score
75
Fees, eligibility, and exam policies can change. Confirm them with the exam sponsor before applying or paying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the NC 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 NC Cosmetology vocabulary games work?
There are 4 games built on 20 NC 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 NC Cosmetology terms come from?
OpenExamPrep researched each term from the North Carolina Board of Cosmetic Art Examiners (exams administered by Prov, Inc.) 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 North Carolina Cosmetology exam?
The NC Cosmetology theory exam has 110 multiple-choice questions (100 scored + 10 pilot) in 90 minutes. You need a score of 75 to pass. NC also requires a separate practical exam. Both must be passed for licensure.
What are the NC cosmetology training requirements?
North Carolina requires at least 1,500 hours of cosmetology curriculum at an approved cosmetic art school, or 1,200 hours plus an apprenticeship of at least six months under a cosmetologist's direct supervision.