Pennsylvania Cosmetology Vocabulary Game
Exam terms with clues and explanations by OpenExamPrep.
About the Pennsylvania Cosmetology Vocabulary Games
4 free word games built on 20 Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania Cosmetology Vocabulary Game
Rules and regulations
Trichology
Scalp analysis
Styling
Haircutting
Hair coloring
Wave services
Chemical straightening
Esthetics
Nails
Sources for these terms (16)
- 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
- 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
- Alopecia Areata · Source checked 2026-11-04
- 1910.1200 - Hazard Communication · 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
- 49 Pa. Code Chapter 7. State Board of Cosmetology · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Selected EPA-Registered Disinfectants · Source checked 2026-11-04
About the PA Cosmetology Exam
The Pennsylvania Cosmetology exam is a theory/procedural skills examination with ten content sections, led by Rules, Regulations, and Safety (27% to 32%), Haircolor & Lightening (13% to 15%), Permanent Waving (12% to 14%), and Chemical Straightening and Relaxing (12% to 14%). PA requires 1,250 school hours (or 2,000 apprenticeship hours) with early testing available at 900 hours. No separate practical exam is required.
Exam sponsor: Pearson VUE / Pennsylvania State Board of Cosmetology. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Questions
135 questions
Time Limit
2 hours 15 minutes
Passing Score
75 (scaled score)
Fees, eligibility, and exam policies can change. Confirm them with the exam sponsor before applying or paying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the PA 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 PA Cosmetology vocabulary games work?
There are 4 games built on 20 PA 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 PA Cosmetology terms come from?
OpenExamPrep researched each term from the Pearson VUE / Pennsylvania State Board of Cosmetology 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 Pennsylvania Cosmetology exam?
The PA Cosmetology exam has 135 total questions (110 scored + 25 pretest) in 2 hours and 15 minutes. The passing score is a scaled score of 75. This is a theory/procedural skills exam — Pennsylvania does not require a separate practical exam.
What are the Pennsylvania cosmetology training requirements?
Pennsylvania requires 1,250 hours at a PA licensed cosmetology school or 2,000 hours in a registered apprenticeship program. Early testing eligibility is available at 900 hours. You must be at least 16 years old.