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Social Awareness and Inclusivity Guides
Chicago, IL—10/13/2024—Pivot Point International, a leader in beauty education and innovation, offers a series of comprehensive guides designed to empower beauty and wellness professionals. These […]
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Mannequin Recycling for Schools
Green Circle Salons & Pivot Point International Announce Mannequin Recycling Program for Schools at the AACS Annual Conference HOUSTON, TX—10/25/2024—Pivot Point International, a global leader […]
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LABX LIVE Recap
LABX LIVE: Let’s Recap Pivot Point’s In-Person Learning Event for Beauty Schools Hosted by Pivot Point in Rosemont, IL, the inaugural LABX LIVE event brought […]
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Shear Haven Domestic Violence Awareness Guidebook
Pivot Point has proudly partnered with Shear Haven by offering this Domestic Violence Awareness Guidebook. Domestic violence affects millions across the U.S., with many victims […]
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2024 Student Contest: Sustainability Winner
Highlighting the Next Generation of Sustainable Beauty: Intercoiffure, Green Beauty Community, and Pivot Point Support Eco-Friendly Initiative Chicago, IL – October 2024 – The beauty […]
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Post-Pandemic Beauty Education Trends
Chicago, IL — September 2024 — Pivot Point International has announced the release of its latest white paper. Explore the profound shifts in professional education […]
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The Green Beauty Community Becomes a Nonprofit
SAN DIEGO, CA—9/23/2024—The Green Beauty Community (GBC) is excited to announce its transformation into a nonprofit organization, amplifying its commitment to making sustainable beauty practices the […]
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CAO Cosmetics Makeup Program
The CAO Cosmetics Fundamental Makeup Program is now live on LAB, offering everything your students need to kickstart their career in makeup artistry. This foundational […]
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Davines Schools Partner Program
Now available on Pivot Point’s LAB, the Discover Davines Schools Partner Program integrates advanced techniques, industry trends, sustainability insights and the Davines brand philosophy to […]
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Summer Savings Event
End of Summer Blowout Sale! Summer’s been hot, and so are our deals! Get ready to perfect your craft with our summer savings event on […]
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hairtalk® extensions Now on LAB
Elevate Your Learners’ Skills with hairtalk® extensions We’re excited to announce that hairtalk® extensions content is now available on our online learning platform, LAB! This […]
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Beauty As A Career in 2024
Insights From Career Counselors Concerns about college debt, the impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on traditional white-collar careers, and questions about the value of a […]
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Why Pivot Point
Experience Starts Here Welcome to Pivot Point International, where innovation meets reliability in beauty, barbering and wellness education. Pivot Point provides cutting-edge and trustworthy resources […]
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Fundamentals: Cosmetology 2nd Edition
Transform Your Licensure Education Embark on a new era of cosmetology education with Fundamentals: Cosmetology 2nd Edition, a program meticulously crafted to propel learners toward […]
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New Online Smart Tools
We understand that every learner has unique preferences and needs when it comes to mastering new concepts. That’s why we’re thrilled to introduce several new […]
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2024 Intercoiffure Student Contest
Intercoiffure and Pivot Point Announce 2024 Student Contest Focused on Sustainability Intercoiffure, the leading global organization representing top salons, is thrilled to announce its annual […]
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Introducing The Vitality Project
REVOLUTIONIZING WELLNESS IN BEAUTY SCHOOLS In today’s fast-paced world, the importance of mental, emotional, and physical wellness cannot be overstated. Recognizing this, we are thrilled […]
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Industry Leader Roundtable Research
Insights and Strategies to Address Our Industry’s Generational Divide In a rapidly evolving world shaped by social media and diverse values, understanding and bridging the […]
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Introducing Solano to Our Product Portfolio
We’re thrilled to announce the newest addition to our product portfolio: Solano, a legendary brand known for crafting quality products that stand the test of […]
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Unlock Free Shipping
We Have Thrilling News for Our Online Shoppers Starting now, enjoy an exclusive shipping offer designed just for you. 🚚 UPS Ground flat rate: $9.95 […]
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Introducing Online Matrix, Mizani and Redken Courses
NOW AVAILABLE ON LAB: MATRIX, MIZANI & REDKEN CATALOGS We’re thrilled to announce the arrival of three powerhouse catalogs on our online learning platform, LAB, […]
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Make Every Month Earth Month With Cap Series
Embrace the Evolution of a More Sustainable Future In our ever-evolving industry, innovation isn’t just a buzzword—it’s a necessity. As a company deeply committed to […]
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Introducing Online Make-up Designory (MUD) Courses
Are you ready to dive into the world of make-up artistry? We’ve got some exciting news! Make-up Designory (MUD) is now available on LAB. Elevate […]
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Committed to Environmental Responsibility
Sustainability isn’t just a word; it’s a pledge. Throughout all facets of our operations, we continuously strive to seek out sustainable practices, aiming to reduce […]
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Happy Earth Day 2024
OUR VISION: A FOAMLESS FUTURE This Earth Day, let’s embrace a brighter, greener future! Mannequins are essential tools in our industry, but did you know […]
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Sustainability Guide: Redefining Industry Norms
April marks the beginning of Earth Month, a time for us to come together and celebrate our planet while taking meaningful steps towards sustainability. But […]
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Green Beauty Community Guidebook
Greetings, fellow beauty, barber and wellness enthusiasts and industry professionals, As we embark on this journey toward a more sustainable future, we at Pivot Point […]
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Introducing Our Newest Trend Collection: EMERGENCE
A Visionary Collection of Hairstyles That Redefine the Boundaries of Creativity and Resilience Crafted for those who strive to be true artists, this collection embraces […]
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Educational Hair Portfolio
For over sixty years, we’ve pursued perfection in Educational Hair. With every product we craft, we’re not just giving you tools—we’re giving you a promise: […]
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Embrace the Diversity: Meet Our Mannequins with Textured Hair
Have You Met Our Mannequins? In the ever-evolving world of hairdressing, staying ahead of the game requires continuous learning and mastering of diverse techniques. Whether […]
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Mastering Textured Hair: Elevate Your Expertise
Are you a cosmetology or barbering school eager to teach your students textured hair education? Pivot Point offers a comprehensive education program designed to equip […]
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Textured Hair Research
It’s estimated that 65% of the world’s consumer population have textured hair, making it increasingly important that the salon industry can best accommodate these customers. […]
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ODOT: Help Us Support Our Industry
Attention beauty, barber and wellness schools! Are you ready to make a difference? As a founding member of Beauty Changes Lives, a non-profit that has proudly raised […]
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Cap Series: A Better Mannequin
One Reusable Headform. Endless Learning Possibilities! Step into a foamless future with the Cap Series – a collection of meticulously crafted mannequins designed to revolutionize […]
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Mastering Textured Hair: Empowering The Industry
Our commitment to textured hair begins with education in a dynamic journey to continuously shape the future of beauty. As a dedicated educational partner, we […]
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Price Drop Sale Ending Soon
HAIR TODAY. GONE TOMORROW! It’s not too late to get yourself or your favorite hairdresser the perfect gift this year! At Pivot Point, we believe […]
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New LAB Updates Are Live!
At Pivot Point International, we are committed to continually improving the educational journey for our users. Your feedback has been invaluable, and we are thrilled […]
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Annual Price Drop Event
TRIM THE COST. TRIM THE HAIR! This holiday shopping season, we’re cutting prices so you can cut hair! Unlock amazing discounts of up to 50% […]
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Celebrating Excellence: Robert Passage Honored with the Aurie J. Gosnell Award
At the 68th annual conference of the National Interstate Council of State Boards of Cosmetology (NIC), an event that brings together the best and brightest […]
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The Multi-Textured Quad: A Revolution in Textured Hair Mastery
In the ever-evolving world of cosmetology, embracing diversity is the key to success. This inclusivity extends not only to clients but to the very tools […]
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Beauty School Deserts
Industry estimates suggest that the proposed gainful employment standards could have a devastating effect on private beauty schools in the United States. It’s anticipated that […]
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Intercoiffure and Pivot Point Honor Outstanding Beauty School Students and Instructors
The recent Intercoiffure America Canada Atelier in Chicago included award programs recognizing beauty school talent and creativity and honoring beauty school instructors who have changed […]
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Beauty As A Career
Insights From Career Counselors Recent developments, including concerns about college debt, the impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on traditional white-collar careers, and questions about the […]
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Benchmarking Beauty School Compliance
In the fast-paced world of beauty education, compliance challenges are a constant concern for schools striving to meet regulatory standards. At Pivot Point International, Inc., […]
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Salonability: Cut, Color, Style Is Now Available
Are you passionate about the art of hairdressing and eager to take your skills to the next level? If so, we have fantastic news for […]
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Webinar Series: eBook Features & Nails
Join the Pivot Point Learning Experience team for a series of upcoming webinars showcasing the latest eBook features. Our new and improved eBook experience is […]
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New eBooks Now on LAB
Our new and improved eBook experience is now live! Teachers and students will be able to view their books through a WebReader, as well as […]
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The Next Generation Needs You: Help Keep Financial Aid Available For Beauty Schools
All comments are due by June 20 The U.S. Department of Education has determined that Cosmetology is a “low-value program.” The proposed Gainful Employment Rule […]
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Urgent Call To Action: Gainful Employment Ruling
Your Comments Are Needed by Tuesday, June 20th Jobs in our industry are projected to grow over twice as fast as other occupations over the […]
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Unite As One Coalition Launches “Know Beauty Secrets” Campaign to Encourage Careers in Beauty
Courtesy of The Tease, by Camille Nzengung on 4/20/23. Forget everything you think you know about a career in beauty because a new campaign wants to […]
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New DEI-B Resources Now Available
Pivot Point research confirmed that appropriate diversity and inclusion messaging is a top beauty school priority for administrators and educators, students and prospective students and […]
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Industry Unites to Celebrate, While Planning Future
A weekend of unmissable professional beauty events is on tap April 15-17 at Chicago’s Americas Beauty Show (ABS). Events this year have coalesced around never-before-seen challenges that […]
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Register Now For The Beauty School Summit
We’re speaking at Oozle Media’s third annual Beauty School Summit. Have you registered yet? We’re excited to invite you to join us at the upcoming […]
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2023 Redken Symposium: Exclusive 10% Off Discount
ATTEND THE REDKEN COLLECTIVE LIVE Use your exclusive Pivot Point discount code, RSOT10, to claim 10% off your ticket to Redken Education, Redken Gallerie, Inspirational Hair Shows […]
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Pivot Point Launches New Nails Curriculum
Wait no more! Our latest curriculum, Fundamentals: Nails, is now available. The nail industry is booming with new trends, techniques and products. It can be […]
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Pivot Point Celebrates 60 Years
FROM THE BEGINNING The most trusted name in hair and beauty education, sharing timeless concepts, innovative educational tools, effective teaching methods and modern technology, Pivot […]
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Pivot Point Academy recognized as School of the Year
Pivot Point Academy was awarded the Golden School Award as School of the Year at the annual American Association of Cosmetology Schools (AACS) conference in New Orleans. […]
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CourseKey + Pivot Point Save Schools Time & Money
Paul Mitchell Schools across the country implemented CourseKey’s integration with Pivot Point to eliminate LAB grade entry, resulting in: 10 hours of staff time saved […]
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Pivot Point Proudly Sponsors Rise of Hair
A new concept in education, Byrd Mena founded the Rise of Hair (@riseofhair / riseofhair.com) event to join the barber and hairdressing communities and combine art, fashion, […]
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Pivot Point Celebrates 5th International Beauty Symposium
August 2022: Pivot Point Mexico celebrated the 5th Simposio Internacional de Belleza in Xcaret Mexico. Simposio brought together over 700 hairdressers and educators from 12 […]
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Intercoiffure and Pivot Point Announce Winners of Nouveau Student Contest
Intercoiffure America Canada and Pivot Point recently held an international contest for young talent still in beauty school. The focus was based around the students’ passion for texture […]
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Loyola University Award for ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance)
COMMITTED TO SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY For our ongoing commitment to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) values and leadership, Pivot Point was recently honored with a 2022 […]
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Sugarlash PRO Announces Official Partnership with Pivot Point International
Sugarlash PRO and Pivot Point announced a new partnership today marking a monumental move in the eyelash industry. Pivot Point is a global-leading educational resource […]
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Pivot Point Announces New Marketing Lead
STEVE REISS JOINS PIVOT POINT Pivot Point International, the professional beauty industry’s premier educational resource, announces that Steve Reiss has joined their team as Executive […]
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Why Stylists Love Pivot Point Training Heads
When looking for hair education tools, it’s important to ensure you find a product that offers the best quality. There is nothing more frustrating than having […]
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Announcing the Pivot Point + CourseKey Integration
CourseKey is thrilled to integrate with Pivot Point. This partnership helps beauty and wellness programs streamline operations by eliminating manual grades entry, giving administrators more […]
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Pivot Point Challenges the Status Quo | Hair Love Retreat
WE LOVE PIVOT POINT! PIVOT POINT IS ONE OF OUR AMAZING SPONSORS AND WE ARE SO LUCKY TO BE PARTNERED WITH THEM! Ok babes… Pivot […]
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INDUSTRY NEWS! ERGO STYLING TOOLS ANNOUNCES NEW PARTNERSHIP WITH PIVOT POINT INTERNATIONAL
Furthering its dedication to serving the beauty industry with top-of-the-line beauty tools and education, ERGO Styling Tools just announced its new strategic partnership with Pivot Point International, […]
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Pivot Point Offers New Fundamentals: Barbering Online Curriculum
The lightning speed at which barbering has undergone its recent revamp means education couldn’t always quite keep pace—but things are changing. Enter Pivot Point’s newly […]
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Meet Michelle LaMantia of Pivot Point Academy in Northwest Suburbs
The beauty industry had been in my life and exciting for me at an early age. My grandmother was a licensed cosmetologist. Her hours were […]
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Pivot Point Launches New Barbering Education Program, Fundamentals: Barbering
With the world of barbering and men’s grooming continuing to rise in popularity, the need for great barbering education is more important than ever. Pivot Point decided […]
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Memo Exclusive: Pivot Point Promotes Rights
A leader in hair and beauty education for more than half a century, Pivot Point International is now a pioneer in a different field of education—creating awareness […]
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Sponsor Spotlight: Pivot Point’s “Look for the Tag” Campaign
MODERN SALON’s Healthy Hairdresser is a year-round program to encourage salon professionals to take care of themselves in body, spirit and business and is supported […]
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