South Carolina Nail Technician License Vocabulary Game
Exam terms with clues and explanations by OpenExamPrep.
About the South Carolina Nail Technician License Vocabulary Games
4 free word games built on 20 South Carolina Nail Technician License terms across 7 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 Nail Technician License Vocabulary Game
Infection and hazard control
Nail and skin anatomy
Skin and nail disorders
Product chemistry
Tools and implements
Manicure and pedicure
Nail enhancements
Sources for these terms (16)
- 29 CFR 1910.1030 Bloodborne pathogens (OSHA) · Source checked 2026-11-06
- Hepatitis B Basics (CDC) · Source checked 2026-11-06
- Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) Basics (CDC) · Source checked 2026-11-06
- 29 CFR 1910.1200 Hazard communication (OSHA) · Source checked 2026-11-06
- Health Hazards in Nail Salons: Chemical Hazards (OSHA) · Source checked 2026-11-06
- Ringworm Basics (CDC) · Source checked 2026-11-06
- Warts (MedlinePlus, National Library of Medicine) · Source checked 2026-11-06
- Nail Care Products (FDA) · Source checked 2026-11-06
- S.C. Code of Regulations Chapter 35, Board of Cosmetology (Sanitary and Safety Rules, 35-20(P)) · Source checked 2026-11-06
- National Nail Technology Theory Examination Candidate Information Bulletin (NIC, Revision Date March 01, 2026) · Source checked 2026-11-06
- National Nail Technology Practical Examination Candidate Information Bulletin (NIC, Revision Date March 01, 2026) · Source checked 2026-11-06
- Nail Diseases (MedlinePlus, National Library of Medicine) · Source checked 2026-11-06
- Anatomy, Shoulder and Upper Limb, Nails (StatPearls, NCBI Bookshelf, National Library of Medicine) · Source checked 2026-11-06
- Corns and Calluses (MedlinePlus, National Library of Medicine / National Institute on Aging) · Source checked 2026-11-06
- Diabetes and Foot Problems (NIDDK) · Source checked 2026-11-06
- Evaluation of Ergonomics, Chemical Exposures, and Ventilation at Four Nail Salons, HHE Report No. 2015-0139-3338 (NIOSH, March 2019) · Source checked 2026-11-06
About the SC Nail Technician Exam
South Carolina nail technician candidates pass two NIC exams delivered by Prov: the national nail technology theory exam (110 items, 90 minutes) on infection control, anatomy, product chemistry, tools, manicure and pedicure services and nail enhancements, and a practical exam with manicure and polish, nail tip, sculptured nail and blood exposure sections.
Exam sponsor: South Carolina Board of Cosmetology (SC Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation). The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Questions
110 questions
Time Limit
90 minutes (theory exam), plus a timed NIC practical exam
Passing Score
75% on the NIC theory exam and 75% on the NIC practical exam
Exam / Certification Fees
$45 LLR application by examination; theory and practical exam fees are set and collected by Prov
Exam sponsor websiteFees, eligibility, and exam policies can change. Confirm them with the exam sponsor before applying or paying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the SC 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 SC Nail Tech vocabulary games work?
There are 4 games built on 20 SC 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 SC Nail Tech terms come from?
OpenExamPrep researched each term from the South Carolina Board of Cosmetology (SC Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation) 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?
South Carolina requires 300 hours of class work in a Board-approved nail technician school or comparable training approved by the Board.
What score do I need to pass?
You need 75% on the NIC theory exam and 75% on the NIC practical exam.