South Carolina Esthetician License Vocabulary Game
Exam terms with clues and explanations by OpenExamPrep.
About the South Carolina Esthetician License Vocabulary Games
4 free word games built on 20 South Carolina Esthetician License terms across 12 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 South Carolina Esthetician License Vocabulary Game
Skin histology
Skin disorders
Skin lesions
Microbiology
Hair structure
Workplace hazards
Exfoliation
Sun protection
Hair removal
Facial procedure
Eye enhancement
Makeup safety
Sources for these terms (13)
- Acne · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Tinea Infections · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Herpes Simplex · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Hepatitis B · Source checked 2026-11-03
- LPAR6 gene · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Eye Infections · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Hazard Communication Standard: Safety Data Sheets · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Alpha Hydroxy Acids · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Sunscreen: How to Help Protect Your Skin from the Sun · Source checked 2026-11-03
- National Esthetics Practical Examination Candidate Information Bulletin · Source checked 2026-11-03
- National Esthetics Theory Examination Candidate Information Bulletin · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Common Moles, Dysplastic Nevi, and Risk of Melanoma (National Cancer Institute) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Eczema (MedlinePlus) · Source checked 2026-11-03
About the SC Esthetician Exam
The South Carolina Esthetician licensing examination tests competency across infection control, human anatomy, skin histology, skin disorders, cosmetic chemistry, facial treatment protocols, electrotherapy modalities, hair removal, makeup, and lash and brow services.
Exam sponsor: South Carolina Board of Cosmetology (SC LLR); examinations developed by NIC and administered by Prov, Inc.. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Questions
110 questions
Time Limit
90 minutes
Passing Score
75 on each part
Fees, eligibility, and exam policies can change. Confirm them with the exam sponsor before applying or paying.
Official sources
- South Carolina State Board of Cosmetology (LLR)
- SC LLR Board of Cosmetology - Exam Information & Study Materials
- SC LLR Board of Cosmetology - Continuing Education Requirements
- SC LLR Board of Cosmetology - Fees
- SC Code of Laws Title 40 Chapter 13 - Cosmetology and Cosmetologists
- SC Code of Regulations Chapter 35 - State Board of Cosmetology
- NIC National Esthetics Theory Examination Candidate Information Bulletin
- Prov, Inc. - South Carolina Cosmetology Testing
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the SC Esthetician 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 SC Esthetician vocabulary games work?
There are 4 games built on 20 SC Esthetician 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 SC Esthetician terms come from?
OpenExamPrep researched each term from the South Carolina Board of Cosmetology (SC LLR); examinations developed by NIC and administered by Prov, Inc. content outline and primary sources, listed under Sources on this page. The game is independent study material, not an official exam resource.
How many training hours are required for an esthetician license in South Carolina?
S.C. Code Section 40-13-230(B)(2) requires at least 450 hours in classes in skin care in a reliable school approved by the Board, or comparable training approved by the Board. Regulation 35-3(C) sets the subject breakdown: Professional Practices 50, Sciences 120, Facial Treatments 125, Hair Removal 50, Makeup 50, Body Wraps 40, and State Law 15. House Bill 4186, which proposed raising the minimum to 600 hours, was referred to committee in March 2025 and was not enacted.
What is the passing score for the South Carolina esthetician exam?
Regulation 35-5(D) requires a minimum score of 75 on each part of the two-part examination. Prov states the requirement as an overall passing score of 75.00 on both the written and practical examinations. Regulation 35-5(E) provides that a candidate who fails either part retakes only the part failed.