Texas Cosmetology Vocabulary Game
Exam terms with clues and explanations by OpenExamPrep.
About the Texas Cosmetology Vocabulary Game
A free word game for the Texas Cosmetology exam. Each round shows a clue for one of 20 exam terms across 5 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 Texas Cosmetology Vocabulary Game
Licensing and regulation
Infection control
Hair and scalp care
Nail care
Skin care
Sources for these terms (5)
- Barbering and Cosmetology Adopted Rule Text, December 6, 2022 · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Barbering & Cosmetology Health & Safety Rules, 16 TAC Chapter 83 (July 2023) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Cosmetology Operator License Examination Candidate Information Bulletin, January 1, 2026 · Source checked 2026-11-03
- About Head Lice · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Ringworm Basics · Source checked 2026-11-03
About the TX Cosmetology Exam
The Texas Cosmetology Operator written exam tests Licensing and Regulation (20%), Infection Control (28%), Hair and Scalp Care (40%), Nail Care (6%), and Skin Care (6%). Texas candidates also complete required training and practical-exam steps through TDLR/PSI before licensure.
Exam sponsor: PSI Services / Texas TDLR. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Questions
100 questions
Time Limit
130 minutes
Passing Score
70%
Exam / Certification Fees
$50 application fee (written exam ~$55, practical ~$76)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the TX Cosmetology 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 TX Cosmetology vocabulary game work?
Each round shows a clue for one of 20 TX Cosmetology 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 TX Cosmetology terms come from?
OpenExamPrep researched each term from the PSI Services / Texas TDLR content outline and primary sources, listed under Sources on this page. The game is independent study material, not an official exam resource.
How hard is the Texas Cosmetology exam?
The Texas Cosmetology Operator written exam is moderately challenging because nearly two-thirds of the scored outline sits in Hair and Scalp Care (40%) and Infection Control (28%). Candidates who can apply Texas sanitation rules to practical salon scenarios usually have the strongest base.
How many questions are on the Texas Cosmetology exam?
The Texas Cosmetology written exam has 100 scored questions plus 10 non-scored pilot questions across 130 total minutes. You need 70% on the scored exam to pass. Texas also requires a separate practical exam through PSI before licensure.