812112 Beauty Salons

Overview

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

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.

Index Entries

Beautician services
Beauty and barber shops, combined
Beauty parlors
Beauty salons
Beauty shops
Cosmetology salons or shops
Esthetician (i.e., skin care) services
Facial salons
Hair stylist salons or shops, unisex or women's
Hair stylist services, unisex or women's
Hairdresser services
Hairdressing salons or shops, unisex or women's
Makeup (except permanent) salons
Unisex hair stylist shops