New Jersey Cosmetology Vocabulary Game
Exam terms with clues and explanations by OpenExamPrep.
About the New Jersey Cosmetology Vocabulary Games
4 free word games built on 20 New Jersey Cosmetology terms across 6 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 New Jersey Cosmetology Vocabulary Game
Scientific concepts
Hair care
Skin care
Nail care
Barbering
State law
Sources for these terms (22)
- 16 CFR 1700.14 Substances requiring special packaging · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Selected EPA-Registered Disinfectants · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Alpha Hydroxy Acids · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Eye Cosmetic Safety · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Hair Dye and Hair Relaxers · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Hair Dyes · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Nail Care Products · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Head Lice · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Tinea Infections · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Hair Dyes, Other Hair Products, and Cancer Risk · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Anatomy of the Skin · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Acne Types, Causes, & Risk Factors · Source checked 2026-11-04
- N.J.A.C. 13:28 Board of Cosmetology and Hairstyling rule adoptions (44 N.J.R. 2366(a), R.2012 d.169) · Source checked 2026-11-04
- N.J.A.C. 13:28 Board of Cosmetology and Hairstyling, compiled chapter through October 15, 2012 · Source checked 2026-11-04
- About OSHA · Source checked 2026-11-04
- 29 CFR 1910.1030 Bloodborne pathogens · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Health Hazards in Nail Salons - Chemical Hazards · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) · Source checked 2026-11-04
- N.J.A.C. 13:28-3.4 Prohibited products (current text) · Source checked 2026-11-04
- N.J.A.C. 13:28-2.15 Prohibited practices (current text) · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Dermis (MeSH, National Library of Medicine) · Source checked 2026-11-04
About the NJ Cosmetology Exam
The New Jersey cosmetologist-hairstylist exam is the NIC New Jersey Cosmetologist-Hair Stylist theory test (120 items, 110 weighted, 120 minutes) plus a required Board practical. Candidates must score not less than 75% on theory before practical and complete 1,200 hours under N.J.A.C. 13:28-6.29.
Exam sponsor: New Jersey State Board of Cosmetology and Hairstyling (Prometric/IQT written). The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Assessment
120 items (110 weighted) written theory, then a required Board practical
Time Limit
120 minutes (written theory)
Passing Score
Not less than 75% on theory before practical
Exam / Certification Fees
$50 Board examination fee plus $53 Prometric written ($53 retake)
Exam sponsor websiteFees, eligibility, and exam policies can change. Confirm them with the exam sponsor before applying or paying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the NJ 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 NJ Cosmetology vocabulary games work?
There are 4 games built on 20 NJ 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 NJ Cosmetology terms come from?
OpenExamPrep researched each term from the New Jersey State Board of Cosmetology and Hairstyling (Prometric/IQT written) 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 cosmetologist-hairstylist written exam?
The NIC New Jersey Cosmetologist-Hair Stylist Theory Examination has 120 items, of which 110 are weighted, and 120 minutes. It is the New Jersey NIC form, not the national NIC Cosmetology theory exam.
What score do I need to pass the New Jersey cosmetology exam?
N.J.A.C. 13:28-1.2 requires a score of not less than 75 percent on theory before a candidate may sit the practical. Both theory and practical must be passed to obtain the license.