NAICS Code 812112 — Beauty Salons
National Industry in the official 2022 North American Industry Classification System (U.S. Census Bureau). It is one of 3 national industries under 81211 (Hair, Nail, and Skin Care Services).
| Code | 812112 |
|---|---|
| Title | Beauty Salons |
| Level | National Industry (6-digit) |
| Edition | NAICS 2022 edition |
| SBA size standard | $9.5 million in average annual receipts |
Official definition (2022 NAICS)
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
Is a business under 812112 "small"?
Under the SBA size standards (13 CFR 121.201, effective March 17, 2023), a business classified in NAICS 812112 qualifies as a small business if it does not exceed $9.5 million in average annual receipts. Small-business status determines eligibility for federal set-aside contracts, SAM.gov certifications and SBA loan programs — receipts are averaged over the latest 5 fiscal years.
Where 812112 sits in the hierarchy
| Level | Code | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Sector | 81 | Other Services (except Public Administration) |
| Subsector | 812 | Personal and Laundry Services |
| Industry Group | 8121 | Personal Care Services |
| NAICS Industry | 81211 | Hair, Nail, and Skin Care Services |
| National Industry | 812112 | Beauty Salons |
Related SIC codes
Via the official U.S. Census concordance (1987 SIC ↔ NAICS), shown only where the industry definition is unchanged in NAICS 2022.
| SIC code | Title |
|---|---|
7231 | Beauty Shops |
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Data: official 2022 NAICS structure, descriptions and Census concordances, U.S. Census Bureau — U.S. government works in the public domain (17 U.S.C. §105). Suggested reference, not an official determination.