NAICS 812112 - Beauty Salons

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

• Includes establishments primarily engaged in hair cutting, styling, and coloring services.
• Excludes barber shops and men’s hair stylist shops, focusing on unisex and women’s salons.
• Services also include facials and non-permanent makeup application.
• Typical clients include individuals in government facilities such as military and correctional institutions.
• Small business size standard usually applies, facilitating set-aside opportunities.
• Contracts range from short-term service agreements to multi-year facility-wide contracts.

• Cutting, trimming, and styling hair for women and unisex clients.
• Shampooing and conditioning hair treatments.
• Hair coloring, highlighting, and waving services.
• Providing facial skincare treatments and beauty facials.
• Applying non-permanent makeup for cosmetic enhancement.
• Operating combined beauty and barber shops under unified management.
• Maintaining sanitation and health compliance standards for cosmetology services.

• Beauty parlors and shops
• Cosmetology salons
• Facial salons and skincare providers
• Unisex hair stylist shops
• Combined beauty and barber shops
• Mobile or on-site beauty service providers for government facilities