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812112 — Beauty Salons

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.

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 Code812112
Industry TitleBeauty Salons
SBA Size Standard$9,500,000
IRS PBA Code812112 (exact match)
Sectors HierarchySector 81 → 812 → 8121
Source / VerifiedUS Census 2022 NAICS Manual / 2026-06-28
NAICS Structure: 812112 National Industry
Sector (2)
81
Other Services (except Public Administration)
Subsector (3)
812
Personal and Laundry Services
Industry Group (4)
8121
Personal Care Services
Industry (5)
81211
Hair, Nail, and Skin Care Services
National Industry (6)
812112
Beauty Salons

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:

Related Industries in 8121

812111 - Barber Shops...812113 - Nail Salons...812191 - Diet and Weight Reducing Centers...812199 - Other Personal Care Services...

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.