Elective Education

Study Abroad Trip to Tokyo, Japan - October 13 - October 21, 2010

Effortlessly blending the old and the new, Tokyo is a city that defies definition. Cutting edge technology glitters beside ancient temples, flashing neon lights bathe kimono-clad women, and shining skyscrapers tower above stunning Shinto shrines.

Home to over 12 million people, this is a city with a history and a heart that captivates every visitor.

Visit the website below to register for our  Study Abroad Trip to Tokyo, Japan.

Current Pivot Point Students and Alumni are invited!

Men's Sculpting Workshops

Old school barbering is becoming a lost art form for both new and veteran stylists. With a growing demand for more tailored looks fused together with fashion forward trend cuts, stylists will have to learn the old to blend with the new in order to meet the needs of new clientele.

With Lock & Loaded Fading 101 class, you will learn the basic tools and education needed to create tailor fitted shapes, once only done by barbers. In addition, you will also master techniques to create flawless fading, tapering, and graphic hair design just like a veteran barber.

Class Dates: August 22, 2010 & September 12, 2010
Tuition: $250
Mannequin: $50
Location: Chicago Academy

Note: Available exclusively to Pivot Point Academy Students and Alumni. 6 CEU hours awarded to licensed cosmetologists and 6 hours awarded to current students.

Contact an admission representative at 847-866-0500 to enroll now. Class seats limited.

Men's Trend Sculpture

This one day men's trend cutting class will provide stylists with the foundation and tools to execute the latest in men's sculpting. This class focuses on the latest cutting and finishing techniques.

Taught by Lock & Loaded lead Artistic Director, Eli Mancha.

Contact an Admissions Representative for more details and upcoming class dates.

Master’s in Esthetics Program

The Master’s in Esthetics program is designed for those interested in taking their careers to the next level. Partnering with True University, an institute that educates estheticians to work in a medical setting, Pivot Point International Academy is proud to offer a post-graduate training course. After completing the state-required undergraduate hours, the Master’s in Esthetics program requires an additional 100 hours of training in a medical setting with interactive hands-on learning.

Through this program you will learn about the science behind lasers; understand how to combine esthetics services with cosmetic surgery; be proficient in the areas of microdermabrasion, chemical peel, dermaplaning and pre- and post-operative treatments and much more.

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Available exclusively to Pivot Point Academy Students and Alumni.

Upcoming classses - August 2, 2010 & February 7, 2011

AirBrush Concepts Course

Concept 1.0 -The Foundation Room

The Foundation Room one-day course focuses on the fundamentals of airbrush makeup with an emphasis on beauty makeup for photography, film, stage and HD television. This training is centered on pefecting skin tones, designing contours and highlighting the entire face.

Note: Available exclusively to Pivot Point Academy Students and Alumni. 8 CEU hours awarded to licensed cosmetologists and 8 hours awarded to current students.

Contact an Admissions Representative for more details and upcoming class dates.