New Jersey Barber License Vocabulary Game
Exam terms with clues and explanations by OpenExamPrep.
About the New Jersey Barber License Vocabulary Game
A free word game for the New Jersey 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 New Jersey Barber License Vocabulary Game
Scientific concepts
Implements and equipment
Hair care services
Facial hair services
New Jersey law
Sources for these terms (18)
- Army updates facial hair policy to reinforce grooming standards (US Army, 2025-07-08) · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Simple shaving tips to promote healthier skin (US Army) · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Hair Analysis Panel Discussion, Section 2.4: General Physiology of Hair (Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry) · Source checked 2026-11-04
- What are Antimicrobial Pesticides? (U.S. Environmental Protection Agency) · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Hair Dye and Hair Relaxers (Food and Drug Administration) · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Hair Dyes (U.S. Food and Drug Administration) · Source checked 2026-11-04
- KRT81 gene: MedlinePlus Genetics (National Library of Medicine) · Source checked 2026-11-04
- MRSA (MedlinePlus, National Library of Medicine) · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Tinea Infections (MedlinePlus, National Library of Medicine) · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Acne (National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases) · Source checked 2026-11-04
- New Jersey Barber Theory Examination Candidate Information Bulletin (NIC, effective 2020-08-01) · Source checked 2026-11-04
- P.L. 2023, c.231 (New Jersey Legislature) · Source checked 2026-11-04
- P.L. 2025, c.171 (New Jersey Legislature) · Source checked 2026-11-04
- P.L. 2025, c.18 (New Jersey Legislature) · Source checked 2026-11-04
- O*NET OnLine Summary Report: Barbers (U.S. Department of Labor) · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Bloodborne pathogens, 29 CFR 1910.1030 (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Hazard Communication, 29 CFR 1910.1200 (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) · Source checked 2026-11-04
- SEER Training Modules: Anatomy of the Skin (National Cancer Institute) · Source checked 2026-11-04
About the NJ Barber Exam
The New Jersey Barber Theory Examination, developed by NIC, covers scientific concepts (infection control, anatomy, and product chemistry), implements and equipment, hair care services including haircutting and chemical services, facial hair and skin care services, and New Jersey state law.
Exam sponsor: New Jersey State Board of Cosmetology and Hairstyling / Prometric (IQT). The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Questions
115 questions
Time Limit
2 hours
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 NJ 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 NJ Barber vocabulary game work?
Each round shows a clue for one of 20 NJ 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 NJ Barber terms come from?
OpenExamPrep researched each term from the New Jersey State Board of Cosmetology and Hairstyling / Prometric (IQT) 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 New Jersey barber exam?
The New Jersey Barber Theory Examination has 115 multiple-choice items, of which 105 are scored, and 120 minutes are allowed. It is developed by NIC and delivered by Prometric.
What score do I need to pass?
New Jersey requires a score of at least 75% on the theory exam before you may take the practical exam, and you must pass both parts to be licensed.