West Virginia Cosmetology Vocabulary Game
Exam terms with clues and explanations by OpenExamPrep.
About the West Virginia Cosmetology Vocabulary Games
4 free word games built on 20 West Virginia Cosmetology terms across 4 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 West Virginia Cosmetology Vocabulary Game
Scientific Concepts
Hair Care and Services
Skin Care and Services
Nail Care and Services
Sources for these terms (18)
- Selected EPA-Registered Disinfectants · Source checked 2026-11-06
- Hair Dye and Hair Relaxers · Source checked 2026-11-06
- Hair Dyes · Source checked 2026-11-06
- Nail Care Products · Source checked 2026-11-06
- Hair Dyes, Other Hair Products, and Cancer Risk · Source checked 2026-11-06
- Anatomy of the Skin · Source checked 2026-11-06
- Acne Types, Causes, & Risk Factors · Source checked 2026-11-06
- Alopecia Areata · Source checked 2026-11-06
- Dermis (MeSH, National Library of Medicine) · Source checked 2026-11-06
- 1910.1200 - Hazard Communication · Source checked 2026-11-06
- About OSHA · Source checked 2026-11-06
- 29 CFR 1910.1030 Bloodborne pathogens · Source checked 2026-11-06
- 1910.132 - General requirements · Source checked 2026-11-06
- The art of prevention: It’s too tight—Loosen up and let your hair down · Source checked 2026-11-06
- Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) · Source checked 2026-11-06
- Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) · Source checked 2026-11-06
- Consumer Information · Source checked 2026-11-06
- Operation of Barber, Cosmetology, Nail Technology, Aesthetic, Hair Styling, and Waxing Salons and Schools (3 CSR 5) · Source checked 2026-11-06
About the WV Cosmetology Exam
The West Virginia Cosmetology written exam, the NIC national theory exam given by Prov, covers scientific concepts (35%), hair care and services (45%), skin care and services (10%), and nail care and services (10%). A separate practical exam is also required.
Exam sponsor: West Virginia Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists (Prov). 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
70
Reported exam pass rate: ~60-70%. 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 WV 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 WV Cosmetology vocabulary games work?
There are 4 games built on 20 WV 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 WV Cosmetology terms come from?
OpenExamPrep researched each term from the West Virginia Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists (Prov) 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 West Virginia cosmetology exam?
The written exam has 110 multiple-choice questions; 10 are unscored pilot questions, so 100 count toward your score.
What score do I need to pass?
The written exam requires a passing score of 70, and the practical exam also requires a passing score of 70.