Official definition

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--