SIC 7231 — Beauty Shops
SIC 7231 is 'Beauty Shops', a 4-digit Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) code under Major Group 72: Personal Services (Division I: Services); it maps to modern 2022 NAICS code(s): 611511 (Cosmetology and Barber Schools), 812112 (Beauty Salons).
Description & Classification
SIC code 7231 representing 'Beauty Shops' is an industry category in the Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) system under U.S. OSHA and Federal procurement registers.
Modern NAICS Crosswalk
Trace the modern equivalent classifications in the 2022 North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) database:
- NAICS 611511 - Cosmetology and Barber Schools (via SIC1987:7231→NAICS1997:611511→2002:611511→2007:611511→2012:611511→2017:611511→2022:611511)
- NAICS 812112 - Beauty Salons (via SIC1987:7231→NAICS1997:812112→2002:812112→2007:812112→2012:812112→2017:812112→2022:812112)
- NAICS 812113 - Nail Salons (via SIC1987:7231→NAICS1997:812113→2002:812113→2007:812113→2012:812113→2017:812113→2022:812113)
Classification Details
| SIC Code | 7231 |
|---|---|
| Industry Title | Beauty Shops |
| Division | Division I: Services |
| Major Group | Major Group 72: Personal Services |
| Source / Verified | US Census 1987 SIC Concordance / 2026-06-28 |
Related Resources & Compliance Guides
Further regulatory reference links for legacy SIC code 7231:
- SIC Codes Complete Compliance Guide — Detailed history and active legal applications of the SIC classification framework.
- Why Legacy SIC Codes Persist Guide — How credit systems and the SEC still rely on SIC metadata.
- SIC ↔ NAICS Crosswalk Tool — Trace industrial code conversions dynamically.
- SIC Major Group 72 Hub — View other legacy industries in this business division.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What industry does SIC code 7231 represent?
SIC 7231 is 'Beauty Shops', a 4-digit Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) code under Major Group 72: Personal Services (Division I: Services); it maps to modern 2022 NAICS code(s): 611511 (Cosmetology and Barber Schools), 812112 (Beauty Salons).
What is the modern 2022 NAICS mapping for SIC 7231?
SIC code 7231 maps to modern NAICS codes: 611511 - Cosmetology and Barber Schools, 812112 - Beauty Salons, 812113 - Nail Salons.