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) (as defined in the official U.S. Census Bureau 2022 NAICS Manual).
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
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)
Suggested Product Service Codes (Advisory)
The following Product Service Codes (PSCs) are advisory suggestions aligned with this NAICS code. Note: NAICS and PSC codes map to different dimensions of procurement (industry vs. product/service). There is no official binding 1:1 crosswalk.
- PSC R401 — Personal Care Services (includes such services as barber and beauty shop, shoe repairs, tailoring, etc.)
Source: DoD DPCAP PSC Selection Tool (Ingested: 2026-06-29)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is NAICS code 812112 valid in 2022? ▾
Yes, 812112 is a valid 6-digit 2022 NAICS national industry code representing 'Beauty Salons' under Sector 81 in the official classification index.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS code 812112? ▾
The Small Business Administration (SBA) has established a small business size standard of $9,500,000 for NAICS code 812112 (Beauty Salons), calculated based on receipts.
What is the legacy SIC equivalent for NAICS 812112? ▾
According to official Census Bureau concordance tables, NAICS code 812112 (Beauty Salons) maps to legacy 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) codes: 7231 - Beauty Shops.
Related Pages & Tools
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.
- NAICS 812112 to SIC Crosswalk — Bidirectional mapping to legacy SIC codes (Beauty Salons).
- IRS PBA Code for Day Spa — Principal Business Activity tax reporting details.
- IRS PBA Code for Hair Salon — Principal Business Activity tax reporting details.
- IRS PBA Code for Salons — Principal Business Activity tax reporting details.
- Compare NAICS 812112 vs 812113 — Industrial classification comparison rules (Beauty Salons vs Nail Salons).
- 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.