Nail Salon Name Ideas
60 name ideas for a nail salon, plus how the U.S. Census Bureau classifies this kind of business and where these businesses are most common.
Nail Salon name ideas
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Name words that fit, with their meanings
How a nail salon is classified
For government statistics, tax forms and many licensing systems, a nail salon usually falls under NAICS 812113: Nail Salons.
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing nail care services, such as manicures, pedicures, and nail extensions.
Businesses classified here include
- Manicure and pedicure salons
- Manicurist services
- Nail salons
- Pedicure and manicure salons
- Pedicurist services
Definition and examples from the 2017 North American Industry Classification System (NAICS 812113), U.S. Census Bureau.
Nail Salons in the U.S. by the numbers
Locations by number of employees nationwide
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, County Business Patterns 2022. Counts cover employer establishments (businesses with paid employees); self-employed owners without staff are not included. Small establishments with 1–4 employees include those that reported no paid employees in mid-March.
States with the most nail salons locations
- California 6,716 locations
- New York 4,298 locations
- New Jersey 2,110 locations
- Texas 1,865 locations
- Pennsylvania 1,818 locations
- Florida 1,709 locations
- Washington 1,225 locations
- Massachusetts 1,052 locations
- Illinois 962 locations
- Virginia 909 locations
Each state page shows local numbers and links to that state's official business registration offices.