812112 — Beauty Salons
Description
This U.S. industry comprises establishments (except those known as barber shops or men's hair stylist shops) primarily engaged in one or more of the following: (1) cutting, trimming, shampooing, coloring, waving, or styling hair; (2) providing facials; and (3) applying makeup (except permanent makeup).
Illustrative Examples
- Beauty parlors or shops
- Facial salons or shops
- Combined beauty and barber shops
- Hairdressing salons or shops
- Cosmetology salons or shops
- Unisex or women's hair stylist shops
Exclusions & Cross-References
- Cutting, trimming, and styling men's and boys' hair (known as barber shops or men's hair stylist shops)--are
- classified in U.S. Industry 812111, Barber Shops;
- Offering training in hair styling or the cosmetic arts--are classified in U.S. Industry 611511, Cosmetology
- and Barber Schools;
- Providing nail care services--are classified in U.S. Industry 812113, Nail Salons;
- Providing massage (except offices of massage therapists), electrolysis (i.e., hair removal), permanent
- makeup, or tanning services--are classified in U.S. Industry 812199, Other Personal Care Services; and
- Providing medical skin care services (e.g., cosmetic surgery, dermatology)--are classified in Sector 62,
- Health Care and Social Assistance.
Overview Facts
| NAICS Code | 812112 |
|---|---|
| Industry Title | Beauty Salons |
| SBA Size Standard | $9,500,000 |
| IRS PBA Code | 812112 (exact match) |
| Sectors Hierarchy | Sector 81 → 812 → 8121 |
| Source / Verified | US Census 2022 NAICS Manual / 2026-06-28 |
Legacy SIC Concordance
Trace the historical mapping chain from the 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) to the modern 2022 NAICS code format.
- SIC 7231 - Beauty Shops (via SIC1987:7231→NAICS1997:812112→2002:812112→2007:812112→2012:812112→2017:812112→2022:812112)
Related Resources & Compliance Guides
Further regulatory reference links for NAICS code 812112:
- Sector 81 Directory Hub — List of related industries in the Other Services (except Public Administration) sector.
- SIC ↔ NAICS Crosswalk Tool — Look up mappings between legacy SIC codes and modern classifications.
- SBA Size Standards Guide — Complete rules and averaging periods for small business classifications.
- Calculating Annual Receipts Guide — Detailed worked example of revenue calculation rules.
- IRS Principal Business Activity Guide — How NAICS codes map to corporate and entity tax filings.
Related Industries in 8121
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is 812112 a valid 2022 NAICS code?
NAICS 812112 is 'Beauty Salons', a 2022 U.S. national industry under Sector 81 (Other Services (except Public Administration)); the SBA small-business size standard is $9,500,000.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS 812112?
The SBA small business size standard for NAICS 812112 is $9,500,000 (based on receipts).
What is the legacy SIC code mapping for 812112?
NAICS code 812112 maps to the legacy 1987 SIC codes: 7231 - Beauty Shops.