Industry 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).
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. Establishments primarily engaged in--
Business Examples
Common types of business activities within NAICS 812112 - Beauty Salons are:
- Beautician services
- Makeup (except permanent) salons
- Beauty salons
- Cosmetology salons or shops
- Beauty and barber shops, combined
- Facial salons
- Hairdresser services
- Beauty parlors
- Unisex hair stylist shops
- Esthetician (i.e., skin care) services
- Hair stylist services, unisex or women's
- Hair stylist salons or shops, unisex or women's
- Hairdressing salons or shops, unisex or women's
- Beauty shops
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Hair & Nail Salons in the US (81211)
Revenue 2025
$90.9bn
Growth 2025
0.52%
Key Trends
Reduced demand stemming from the pandemic has weighed on revenue and profit significantly
As salons began reopening amid the removal of pandemic restrictions, they slowly got back into the swing of things
Consumers are expected to indulge more often in higher value hair and nail services
Products and Services
Similar Industries
For some business types, there may be a similar industry to 812112 - Beauty Salons that is a better classification match. Establishments primarily engaged in:
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NAICS Cross Reference
Offering training in hair styling or the cosmetic arts--are classified in U.S. Industry 611511, Cosmetology and Barber Schools;
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NAICS Cross Reference
Providing medical skin care services (e.g., cosmetic surgery, dermatology)--are classified in Sector 62, Health Care and Social Assistance.
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NAICS Cross Reference
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;
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NAICS Cross Reference
Providing nail care services--are classified in U.S. Industry 812113, Nail Salons;
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Providing massage, electrolysis (i.e., hair removal), permanent makeup, or tanning services--are classified in U.S. Industry 812199, Other Personal Care Services; and
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NAICS Hierarchy 812112 - Beauty Salons
NAICS Code 812112 - Beauty Salons sits in the 2-digit Beauty Salons sector. NAICS codes can be 2- to 6-digits and the further along the hierarchy, the more detailed and specific the category will be. Learn more about the structure of NAICS codes
2 Digits: 81
Sector Title: Other Services (except Public Administration
3 Digits 4 Digits 5 Digits 6 Digits
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8111 Automotive Repair and Maintenance
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81111 Automotive Mechanical and Electrical Repair and Maintenance
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81112 Automotive Body, Paint, Interior, and Glass Repair
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81119 Other Automotive Repair and Maintenance
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8112 Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance
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81121 Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance
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8113 Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance
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81131 Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance
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8114 Personal and Household Goods Repair and Maintenance
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81141 Home and Garden Equipment and Appliance Repair and Maintenance
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81142 Reupholstery and Furniture Repair
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81143 Footwear and Leather Goods Repair
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81149 Other Personal and Household Goods Repair and Maintenance
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8121 Personal Care Services
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81211 Hair, Nail, and Skin Care Services
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81219 Other Personal Care Services
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8122 Death Care Services
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81221 Funeral Homes and Funeral Services
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81222 Cemeteries and Crematories
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8123 Drycleaning and Laundry Services
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81231 Coin-Operated Laundries and Drycleaners
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81232 Drycleaning and Laundry Services (except Coin-Operated
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81233 Linen and Uniform Supply
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8129 Other Personal Services
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81291 Pet Care (except Veterinary) Services
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81292 Photofinishing
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81293 Parking Lots and Garages
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81299 All Other Personal Services
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8131 Religious Organizations
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81311 Religious Organizations
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8132 Grantmaking and Giving Services
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81321 Grantmaking and Giving Services
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8133 Social Advocacy Organizations
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81331 Social Advocacy Organizations
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8134 Civic and Social Organizations
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81341 Civic and Social Organizations
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8139 Business, Professional, Labor, Political, and Similar Organizations
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81391 Business Associations
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81392 Professional Organizations
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81393 Labor Unions and Similar Labor Organizations
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81394 Political Organizations
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81399 Other Similar Organizations (except Business, Professional, Labor, and Political Organizations
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8141 Private Households
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81411 Private Households
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Similar Industries Niche and Emerging
IBISWorld provides research on hundreds of niche and emerging industries, including the following for 812112 - Beauty Salons.
- Hair Salons in the US OD4410
- Aestheticians in the US OD6217
- Blow Dry Bars in the US OD6242
- Eyebrow Services in the US OD6300
- Makeup Artists in the US OD6390
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