South Carolina Barber License Vocabulary Game
Exam terms with clues and explanations by OpenExamPrep.
About the South Carolina Barber License Vocabulary Game
A free word game for the South Carolina Barber License exam. Each round shows a clue for one of 20 exam terms across 9 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 South Carolina Barber License Vocabulary Game
Infection and sanitation
Skin conditions
Hair science
Skin anatomy
Implements
Hair care
Hair design
Facial hair
Facial skin care
Sources for these terms (17)
- Bloodborne pathogens, 29 CFR 1910.1030 (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- What are Antimicrobial Pesticides? (U.S. Environmental Protection Agency) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- About Handwashing (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Tinea Infections (MedlinePlus, National Library of Medicine) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Hair Analysis Panel Discussion, Section 2.4: General Physiology of Hair (Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- SEER Training Modules: Layers of the Skin (National Cancer Institute) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- SEER Training Modules: Anatomy of the Skin (National Cancer Institute) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- O*NET OnLine Summary Report: Barbers (U.S. Department of Labor) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- MRSA (MedlinePlus, National Library of Medicine) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- National Barber Theory Examination CIB (National-Interstate Council of State Boards of Cosmetology) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Acne (National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Army updates facial hair policy to reinforce grooming standards (US Army, 2025-07-08) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Simple shaving tips to promote healthier skin (US Army) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- South Carolina Barber I Examination Test Taker Guide (PSI Services LLC, revised 5/16/2025) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- South Carolina Code of Regulations Chapter 17: State Board of Barber Examiners · Source checked 2026-11-03
- South Carolina Code of Laws Title 40 Chapter 7: Barbers and Barbering · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Dermis (MeSH, National Library of Medicine) · Source checked 2026-11-04
About the SC Barber Exam
South Carolina's registered barber exam is the NIC National Barber 1 (No Chemical) exam, given by PSI for the Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation. The 60-item theory test covers scientific concepts, implements and equipment, hair care services, and facial hair and skin care; the practical covers work area preparation, a tapered haircut, a straight-razor shave and a blood exposure procedure.
Exam sponsor: South Carolina State Board of Barber Examiners. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Questions
60 questions
Time Limit
90 minutes (theory)
Passing Score
70 (theory and practical)
Reported exam pass rate: ~65-75%. 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 SC 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 SC Barber vocabulary game work?
Each round shows a clue for one of 20 SC 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 SC Barber terms come from?
OpenExamPrep researched each term from the South Carolina State Board of Barber Examiners 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 South Carolina barber exam?
The theory exam has 60 multiple-choice items, 50 of them scored, with a 90-minute time limit. Candidates also take a practical exam with work area setup, a haircut, a straight-razor shave and a blood exposure procedure.
What score do I need to pass?
South Carolina requires a minimum score of 70 on both the theory and the practical exam. A candidate who fails may retest without limit until passing.