Official definition
This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in cutting and styling men's or women's hair.
Canadian industry
812116 Unisex hair salons
Salons de coiffure unisexes
Official classification fields for this page
Official classification fields taken from the current StatCan source bundle.
| Characteristic | Description |
|---|---|
| Official title | Unisex hair salons |
| Classification | NAICS Canada 2022 Version 1.0 |
| Publishing authority | Statistics Canada |
| Hierarchical level | Canadian industry |
| Parent code | 81211 - Hair care and esthetic services |
| International correspondence | S9602* |
| Source | https://www.statcan.gc.ca/en/subjects/standard/naics/2022/v1/index |
| Source verification | 2026-05-05 |
Canada-wide tax and filing context
Canada-wide business, tax, and filing context from the local country pack and tax pack.
| Characteristic | Description |
|---|---|
| Tax authority | Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) |
| Business identifier | Business Number (BN): 9-digit identifier with program account suffixes such as RT0001 for GST/HST, RP0001 for payroll, and RC0001 for corporate income tax. |
| Filing requirements | Business Number registration; Form T2125 (Statement of Business or Professional Activities) attached to T1; Form T2 (Corporation Income Tax Return); Form T5013; Form GST34 |
| Sector authority | No cluster authority recorded in the local country pack. |
Inclusions
- combining hair care for men or women with esthetic services
Examples
- barber and beauty shops, combined
- unisex hair stylist shops
- barber and beauty shops, combined
- combining hair care for men or women with esthetic services
- unisex hair stylist shops
- unisex hairdressers
Who is this code for
This code typically applies to:
Also relevant for
barber and beauty shops, combinedunisex hair stylist shopscombining hair care for men or women with esthetic servicesunisex hairdressers
Source: STATCAN_TITLE, 2026-05-05
Classification Confidence Score
5 of 6 factors passing
8/ 10
Verified official source — naics-scian-2022-structure-v1-eng.csv (2026-05-05)
International crosswalk — ISIC Rev. 4 mapping: S9602*
Previous edition migration — NAICS 2017 to 2022 continuity confirmed
Complete hierarchy — 5 levels confirmed in hierarchy
Size or threshold documented — SME thresholds documented in federal tax pack
Trade or export match — No direct HS code correspondence in current bundle
Legacy crosswalk — Legacy system (SIC 1980) retired in this region
Business Profiles
When you might need code 812116
These role examples come from the official title and example wording attached to this code.
01
812116
Unisex hair salons
Use this page when the business is directly described by the official title or definition for 812116 Unisex hair salons. It is the closest source-backed checkpoint before BN registration, GST/HST review, banking onboarding, or internal classification work.
02
812116
barber and beauty shops, combined
Use this page when the activity is described in the official StatCan example wording as barber and beauty shops, combined. Compare the definition, exclusions, and nearby codes here before attaching 812116 Unisex hair salons to a business file.
03
812116
unisex hair stylist shops
Use this page when the activity is described in the official StatCan example wording as unisex hair stylist shops. Compare the definition, exclusions, and nearby codes here before attaching 812116 Unisex hair salons to a business file.
04
812116
combining hair care for men or women with esthetic services
Use this page when the activity is described in the official StatCan example wording as combining hair care for men or women with esthetic services. Compare the definition, exclusions, and nearby codes here before attaching 812116 Unisex hair salons to a business file.
Business categories in this branch
A rotating set of business activity examples linked to this part of the Canadian hierarchy.
In this section
- 812114Barber shops
- 812115Beauty salons
- 812116Unisex hair salons
ISIC Rev. 4 correspondence
S9602*Hairdressing and other beauty treatment
Approximate correspondence
Unisex hair salons
US NAICS referenceNo exact same-code US entry appears in the local reference workbook.
Source row
812116Unisex hair salons
This page mirrors the source row from the structure CSV and the matching rows from the elements and crosswalk files.
Frequently asked questions
What does code 812116 cover?
Unisex hair salons: This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in cutting and styling men's or women's hair.
Which level of the hierarchy is 812116?
It is a canadian industry page in the NAICS Canada 2026 hierarchy.
What is the parent of 812116?
It rolls up to 81211 Hair care and esthetic services.
Should I stop at 812116 or go lower?
This page already points to the exact six-digit Canadian industry in the current site structure.
Are official inclusion notes attached to 812116?
Yes. 1 inclusion note(s) are attached on this page.
Are there exclusion notes for 812116?
No exclusion rows are attached to this page in the local elements file.
Does 812116 include illustrative examples?
Yes. 6 example row(s) are available for boundary checking.
What kinds of businesses often start from this page?
Examples in this branch include Barber shops, Public safety, Beauty salons, Program delivery.
Is there an ISIC mapping for 812116?
Yes. The page shows S9602* Hairdressing and other beauty treatment.
Does this page show a US NAICS reference?
No same-code US NAICS reference row is attached on this page.
Why are both English and French titles shown?
NAICS Canada is bilingual, so the page keeps both language titles visible for comparison and lookup.
Where does the page text come from?
From the local StatCan structure file, elements file, ISIC crosswalk, and the bundled US 6-digit reference workbook.