Nevada Cosmetology Vocabulary Game
Exam terms with clues and explanations by OpenExamPrep.
About the Nevada Cosmetology Vocabulary Games
4 free word games built on 20 Nevada Cosmetology terms across 10 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 Nevada Cosmetology Vocabulary Game
Regulation and hygiene
Trichology
Scalp analysis
Styling
Haircutting
Hair color
Permanent waving
Chemical straightening
Esthetics
Nails
Sources for these terms (17)
- Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) · Source checked 2026-11-06
- Selected EPA-Registered Disinfectants · Source checked 2026-11-06
- Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) · Source checked 2026-11-06
- About OSHA · Source checked 2026-11-06
- 29 CFR 1910.1030 Bloodborne pathogens · Source checked 2026-11-06
- 1910.1200 - Hazard Communication · Source checked 2026-11-06
- NRS: Chapter 644A - Cosmetology · Source checked 2026-11-06
- Anatomy of the Skin · Source checked 2026-11-06
- Tinea Infections · Source checked 2026-11-06
- NAC: Chapter 644A - Cosmetology · Source checked 2026-11-06
- Hair Dyes · Source checked 2026-11-06
- Hair Dyes, Other Hair Products, and Cancer Risk · Source checked 2026-11-06
- Nevada Cosmetology Candidate Handbook · Source checked 2026-11-06
- Hair Dye and Hair Relaxers · Source checked 2026-11-06
- Acne Types, Causes, & Risk Factors · Source checked 2026-11-06
- Nail Care Products · Source checked 2026-11-06
- Health Hazards in Nail Salons - Chemical Hazards · Source checked 2026-11-06
About the NV Cosmetology Exam
Nevada cosmetologist candidates take a 120-question Pearson VUE theory exam (100 scored, 2 hours) and a 25-question Nevada State Law test, each passed at 75%, plus a practical exam. The theory exam covers rules and safety, trichology, shampoo and scalp analysis, styling, haircutting, haircolor, permanent waving, chemical relaxing, esthetics, and nails.
Exam sponsor: Nevada State Board of Cosmetology / Pearson VUE. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Questions
120 questions
Time Limit
2 hours
Passing Score
75%
Reported exam pass rate: Not published. 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 NV 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 NV Cosmetology vocabulary games work?
There are 4 games built on 20 NV 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 NV Cosmetology terms come from?
OpenExamPrep researched each term from the Nevada State Board of Cosmetology / Pearson VUE 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 Nevada cosmetology exam?
The Cosmetologist theory exam has 120 multiple-choice questions: 100 scored and 20 unscored pretest items. First-time Nevada licensees also take a separate 25-question Nevada State Law test.
What score do I need to pass?
Nevada requires at least 75% on the theory exam and 75% on the State Law test; the practical exam is graded Pass or Fail.