Class code 9586 — Barber Shop/Beauty Parlor

This classification covers barber shops and beauty parlors providing hair cutting, styling, coloring, and related cosmetology services to walk-in and appointment clients. It applies to both traditional barber shops and full-service salons offering haircare services.

Stylists and barbers spend their day standing at styling stations, using scissors, clippers, and chemical treatments like color and perms, along with washing hair at shampoo bowls. Payroll includes licensed stylists and barbers, shampoo assistants, and front-desk receptionists who handle scheduling and payment.

Exposure to sharp tools and chemical products creates the primary injury sources — cuts from scissors or razors, skin irritation from chemical treatments, and repetitive strain from standing and repetitive arm motion throughout the day. Overall severity tends to be low since most incidents are minor, keeping this classification in the lower risk tier.

Underwriters reviewing a salon account often ask what percentage of services involve chemical treatments like coloring, perms, or straightening, since heavier chemical use can raise ventilation and skin-exposure questions. Payroll should note whether any booth renters are independent contractors rather than employees, since that distinction affects who needs coverage. Loss control commonly focuses on proper ventilation during chemical services, non-slip flooring near shampoo bowls, and safe storage of sharp tools like razors and shears between clients.