New York Nail Technician License Vocabulary Game
Exam terms with clues and explanations by OpenExamPrep.
About the New York Nail Technician License Vocabulary Games
4 free word games built on 20 New York Nail Technician License terms across 9 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 York Nail Technician License Vocabulary Game
Licensing and regulation
Workplace hazards
Anatomy and physiology
Infectious diseases
Infection control
Manicure services
Pedicure services
Nail enhancements
Business practices
Sources for these terms (19)
- About OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) · Source checked 2026-11-04
- 29 CFR 1910.1030 Bloodborne pathogens (OSHA) · Source checked 2026-11-04
- 29 CFR 1910.1200 Hazard communication (OSHA) · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Health Hazards in Nail Salons: Biological Hazards (OSHA) · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Health Hazards in Nail Salons: Chemical Hazards (OSHA) · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Selected EPA-Registered Disinfectants (US EPA) · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Nail Care Products (FDA) · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Ringworm Basics (CDC) · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) Basics (CDC) · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Hepatitis B Basics (CDC) · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Nail Diseases (MedlinePlus, National Library of Medicine) · Source checked 2026-11-04
- National Nail Technology Theory Examination Candidate Information Bulletin (NIC) · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Evaluation of Ergonomics, Chemical Exposures, and Ventilation at Four Nail Salons, HHE Report No. 2015-0139-3338 (NIOSH, March 2019) · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Diabetes and Foot Problems (NIDDK) · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Skin Cancer Prevention (PDQ), Patient Version (NCI) · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Get a Nail Specialty License (New York State Department of State) · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Appearance Enhancement (September 2026), New York State Department of State · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Nail Specialty Practical Examination Task List (06/02/26), New York State Department of State · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Dermis (MeSH, National Library of Medicine) · Source checked 2026-11-04
About the NY Nail Technician Exam
The New York Nail Technician licensing exam covers state-specific regulations, nail anatomy, manicure and pedicure services, artificial nail applications, sanitation, and safety.
Exam sponsor: New York Department of State, Division of Licensing Services. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Assessment
Question count not published by the exam provider
Time Limit
2 1/2 hours (written); about 1 3/4 hours (practical)
Passing Score
Pass/fail; no numerical score is reported
Reported exam pass rate: ~70-80%. estimated first-time pass rate This describes exam candidates, not OpenExamPrep users or results from using our resources. Exam sponsor website
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the NY Nail Tech 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 NY Nail Tech vocabulary games work?
There are 4 games built on 20 NY Nail Tech 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 NY Nail Tech terms come from?
OpenExamPrep researched each term from the New York Department of State, Division of Licensing Services content outline and primary sources, listed under Sources on this page. The game is independent study material, not an official exam resource.
How many hours of training do I need?
New York's approved nail specialty course is 250 hours (19 NYCRR 162.1). The trainee route instead requires one year as a licensed nail trainee and an approved 27-hour trainee course.
What score do I need to pass?
New York reports written and practical exam results only as passed or failed, with no numerical score. Passed results are valid for five years.