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If you’ve ever dreamt of a career in the beauty industry, Pivot Point Academy can turn that dream into a reality. Being part of the beauty industry can provide you with countless opportunities. You can become self-employed and set and work on your own schedule.  By enrolling in Pivot Point Academy, you learn beauty industry skills, meet new people and build lifelong professional relationships.  We can help enhance your creative skills, find your purpose and live your passion.  Our courses include hands-on training and cover many areas of hair and skincare. From cutting and coloring to makeup and shaving, there’s a lot to learn here at Pivot Point Academy. Since we believe beauty professionals should have business skills, business management and social media training are part of our curriculum.

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Cosmetology

Designed to provide students the knowledge and skills to use their creativity to become confident and salon-ready hairdressing professionals.

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Esthetics

Build confidence in students to graduate knowing they are spa-ready and ready to begin a career in skincare, make-up, or related industries.

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Barbering

Add skills like men’s haircutting, shaving, and grooming, along with others that give you a robust repertoire current with barbering trends.

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Teacher Training, Makeup, Continuing Education… More Programs

Why
Pivot Point Academy?

Brand
Pivot Point

From the first phone conversation to your first visit to our Academy, we ensure that you'll feel welcomed, included, excited, and a part of the Pivot Point Family. You will enjoy your learning experience, being immersed in the salon, barber clinic and spa surroundings with like-minded people. Soon you will say, “I am Pivot Point”.

Experienced
Instructors

Your instructors are experienced, award-winning educators. Highly motivated, and extraordinary professionals. Our master educators are trained with our proprietary Mindful Teaching Professional Development product, and provide clear, consistent training to make the most of your fun, interactive, classroom, and hands-on experience.

Learning
Made Fun

Our mantra that sums up our style: positive vibes in a fun environment while maintaining the orientation of learn forward to an outcome of success. Visits from guest artists who'll share their stories, their techniques, and their talents to support your growth as future beauty professionals during workshops. Providing you with unique opportunities to form relationships with these industry experts.

Real-World
Salon and Spa

You will experience real, hands-on practice in our professionally managed student salon, barber clinic, and spa. Actual customers will support your development and enjoy your continually improving services at value prices while receiving ongoing promotions and bundles offerings. IN 2019 around 5,400 services were performed.


Exam Prep

All of our programs include test preparation, including a mock State Board Exam, in order to prepare you for the Illinois State License exam.

Top Job Placements

Our graduates are highly sought after by the most successful salons, spas, and barbershops in Chicagoland and beyond. Career opportunities for our students and graduates are frequently posted on our website by our area partners. Career Fairs hosted at our academy offer you opportunities to build relationships for strong alliances in your future career.

Community
Outreach

A beauty career is all about helping others to look and feel their best. Through our teachers’ guidance, our students are encouraged to reach out and share beauty to those in our communities who may need our services the most, and Pivot Point Academy supports all of these efforts.

Salon
Readiness

Mastery of fundamentals plus proficiency in technical aspects will allow you to discover the artistic side of your profession. Together with Pivot Point Academy’s business-focus training, every student’s salon readiness will flourish.

Competition
Participation

Competition is an adventure of discovery. It stretches your artistic talent and skills further than you thought possible. Pivot Point Academy encourages students to compete; those interested are provided a coach and a mentor. Students who compete maximize their creativity and improve their speed, skills requisite for excelling in the profession.

Spotlight
on You

We at Pivot Point are singularly focused on our students. We are beauty-obsessed and education-obsessed. You’ll benefit from the fun of a creative and nurturing learning environment that trains you in developing your skill and artistry while advancing your career and employment options.

Digital
Learning Experience

The beauty industry is social and visual, inclusive and so are you. You will experience just how fun learning can be! Your education is delivered via an innovative online learning experience. “Learn About Beauty" (LAB) is designed specifically for our industry. A mix of online collaboration, class-room, workshops and hands-on training sessions including soft skills, business, and social media elements.

Alumni
Benefits

During your tenure at Pivot Point Academy and after graduation, you have access to specialized tools at a discounted price. Continuing education support is paramount, and advanced classes will be at your disposal at a discount for any additional licenses or certifications that you would like to add to your portfolio of education.

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Why choose us? Our master educators, fun learning environment, and hands-on training set us apart from other beauty schools. There’s so much to love about our school! 💖 *Financial aid is available to those who qualify. #pivotpointacademy #pivotpoint #cosmetologyschool #futurecosmetologist #beautyschool #hairschool #estheticsschool #barberschool #mastereducator

Why choose us? Our master educators, fun learning environment, and hands-on training set us apart from other beauty schools. There’s so much to love about our school! 💖

*Financial aid is available to those who qualify.

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The beauty industry is very hands-on, so we make sure our students get plenty of hands-on training! Students practice on mannequin heads before providing beauty services to real guests in our student salon. ✂️ *All services provided by students under the supervision of licensed professionals. #haircut #barberschool #cosmetologyschool #beautyschool #hairschool #futurebarber #barberstudent #barber #barbering #pivotpointacademy #pivotpoint

The beauty industry is very hands-on, so we make sure our students get plenty of hands-on training! Students practice on mannequin heads before providing beauty services to real guests in our student salon. ✂️

*All services provided by students under the supervision of licensed professionals.

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We love hearing that our students have gone above and beyond for guests at the student salon. Being passionate about what you do makes all the difference! 💖 *All services provided by students under the supervision of licensed professionals. #testimonial #review #fivestarreview #pivotpointacademy #pivotpoint #cosmetologyschool #beautyschool #estheticsschool #estheticsstudent #futureesthetician #spafacial

We love hearing that our students have gone above and beyond for guests at the student salon. Being passionate about what you do makes all the difference! 💖

*All services provided by students under the supervision of licensed professionals.

#testimonial #review #fivestarreview #pivotpointacademy #pivotpoint #cosmetologyschool #beautyschool #estheticsschool #estheticsstudent #futureesthetician #spafacial ...

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Ready to make your mark on the beauty industry? Consider the Cosmetology Program at Pivot Point Academy! Contact us for more information. We'd love to help you get started on your journey!

Ready to make your mark on the beauty industry? Consider the Cosmetology Program at Pivot Point Academy! Contact us for more information. We'd love to help you get started on your journey! ...

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This guest is rocking these rainbow peekaboo highlights from @beautybybrerose! 🌈 If you’re ready for some stunning new highlights, make sure to visit our student salon in Bloomingdale, IL! *All services provided by students under the supervision of licensed professionals. #vivids #rainbowhair #peekaboohighlights #highlights #hairideas #pivotpointacademy #pivotpoint #cosmetologyschool #beautyschool #hairschool #futurecosmetologist

This guest is rocking these rainbow peekaboo highlights from @beautybybrerose! 🌈 If you’re ready for some stunning new highlights, make sure to visit our student salon in Bloomingdale, IL!

*All services provided by students under the supervision of licensed professionals.

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Do you get excited about sharing your beauty expertise with others? Then it may be time for you to think about becoming a teacher! Our teacher training courses begin August 23rd, so visit our website for more information!

Do you get excited about sharing your beauty expertise with others? Then it may be time for you to think about becoming a teacher! Our teacher training courses begin August 23rd, so visit our website for more information! ...

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Hair cutting, coloring, and men’s shaving are just a few of the exciting skills covered in our barber program. Visit our website to learn more about the program and get started! → Link in bio *Financial aid is available to those who qualify. #pivotpointacademy #pivotpoint #futurebarber #barberstudent #barber #barbering #barberschool #cosmetologyschool #beautyschool #hairschool

Hair cutting, coloring, and men’s shaving are just a few of the exciting skills covered in our barber program. Visit our website to learn more about the program and get started! → Link in bio

*Financial aid is available to those who qualify.

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When the teachers become students! #LearnForward #Student4Life #teachers #students

When the teachers become students! #LearnForward #Student4Life #teachers #students ...

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Interested in starting your barbering journey? Classes at Pivot Point Academy start August 8th, so contact us today to begin your journey and get one step closer to the future of your dreams! 💈

Interested in starting your barbering journey? Classes at Pivot Point Academy start August 8th, so contact us today to begin your journey and get one step closer to the future of your dreams! 💈 ...

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@hairbykaitlinalice freshened up this client’s hair with a partial highlight, toner, and haircut. The results were seriously gorgeous! 🤩 Current students, don’t forget to tag us in your work for a chance to be featured on our social media pages! We can’t wait to see all the beautiful work you’ll share with us. *All services provided by students under the supervision of licensed professionals. #highlights #haircut #hairideas #pivotpointacademy #pivotpoint #cosmetologyschool #beautyschool #hairschool #futurecosmetologist

@hairbykaitlinalice freshened up this client’s hair with a partial highlight, toner, and haircut. The results were seriously gorgeous! 🤩

Current students, don’t forget to tag us in your work for a chance to be featured on our social media pages! We can’t wait to see all the beautiful work you’ll share with us.

*All services provided by students under the supervision of licensed professionals.

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Congratulations Day Esthetics class for completing your Make-up Designory Beauty Essentials makeup certification! ✨ @mudcosmetics #iampivotpoint #pivotpoint #pivotpointacademy

Congratulations Day Esthetics class for completing your Make-up Designory Beauty Essentials makeup certification! ✨ @mudcosmetics #iampivotpoint #pivotpoint #pivotpointacademy ...

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Our beauty programs are a cut above the rest! ✨ We don’t just teach our students HOW to perform beauty services – we also teach them WHY things should be done a certain way. This prepares our students to thrive in the beauty industry! *Financial aid is available to those who qualify. #pivotpointacademy #pivotpoint #mastereducator #futurecosmetologist #cosmetologyschool #beautyschool #hairschool #estheticsschool #barberschool

Our beauty programs are a cut above the rest! ✨ We don’t just teach our students HOW to perform beauty services – we also teach them WHY things should be done a certain way. This prepares our students to thrive in the beauty industry!

*Financial aid is available to those who qualify.

#pivotpointacademy #pivotpoint #mastereducator #futurecosmetologist #cosmetologyschool #beautyschool #hairschool #estheticsschool #barberschool ...

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Lets welcome our newest barbers to Pivot Point Academy! Looking forward to your BARBER journey with us! ✨💈#pivotpoint #iampivotpoint #pivotpointacademy

Lets welcome our newest barbers to Pivot Point Academy! Looking forward to your BARBER journey with us! ✨💈#pivotpoint #iampivotpoint #pivotpointacademy ...

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Who says you have to go blonde for the summer? @mackenziep.beauty transformed this guest’s faded pink hair into this stunning look that’s giving us major galaxy vibes! 💫 *All services provided by students under the supervision of licensed professionals. #bluehair #blackhair #vivids #hairideas #pivotpointacademy #pivotpoint #cosmetologyschool #beautyschool #hairschool #futurecosmetologist

Who says you have to go blonde for the summer? @mackenziep.beauty transformed this guest’s faded pink hair into this stunning look that’s giving us major galaxy vibes! 💫

*All services provided by students under the supervision of licensed professionals.

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Imagine using your experience in barbering💈, esthetics💆, or cosmetology✂️ to teach and inspire others. If that sounds exciting to you, our Teaching Training program can help you make it happen. Classes start August 23rd! *Financial aid is available to those who qualify. #pivotpointacademy #pivotpoint #teachertraining #mastereducator #cosmetologyschool #beautyschool #hairschool #barberschool #estheticsschool #continuingeducation

Imagine using your experience in barbering💈, esthetics💆, or cosmetology✂️ to teach and inspire others. If that sounds exciting to you, our Teaching Training program can help you make it happen. Classes start August 23rd!

*Financial aid is available to those who qualify.

#pivotpointacademy #pivotpoint #teachertraining #mastereducator #cosmetologyschool #beautyschool #hairschool #barberschool #estheticsschool #continuingeducation ...

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@beautyby.daniellec brightened up this guest’s hair by doing a balayage with teasy lights. You really can’t go wrong with dimensional blonde hair! 😍 *All services provided by students under the supervision of licensed professionals. #balayage #teasylights #blondehair #blonde #dimensionalhair #hairideas #pivotpointacademy #pivotpoint #cosmetologyschool #beautyschool #hairschool #futurecosmetologist

@beautyby.daniellec brightened up this guest’s hair by doing a balayage with teasy lights. You really can’t go wrong with dimensional blonde hair! 😍

*All services provided by students under the supervision of licensed professionals.

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Do you have questions about beauty school? 🤔 We’re here to help! We put together a helpful FAQs page so you can quickly and conveniently find answers to common questions. Visit our website to check it out, and of course, don’t hesitate to contact us if you have any other questions! #faqs #pivotpointacademy #pivotpoint #cosmetologyschool #barberschool #estheticsschool #beautyschool #hairschool #futurecosmetologist

Do you have questions about beauty school? 🤔 We’re here to help! We put together a helpful FAQs page so you can quickly and conveniently find answers to common questions. Visit our website to check it out, and of course, don’t hesitate to contact us if you have any other questions!

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Congratulations to some of our recent Cosmetology graduates!!✨ we are proud of your hard work and dedication! 1500 hours complete!☑️✨ #iampivotpoint #pivotpoint #pivotpointacademy

Congratulations to some of our recent Cosmetology graduates!!✨ we are proud of your hard work and dedication! 1500 hours complete!☑️✨
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Testimonials

  • I chose pivot point intentionally because I’ve always loved makeup. Going through all the phases and learning all the curriculum I’ve never been so happy to become a well-rounded hairstylist knowing all techniques and learning all different hair types. I’ve never been so blessed to be working at Sharon Daniel Salon to further my career and make everyone feel beautiful!

    Alissa M.

    I chose Pivot Point because of its professional but fun atmosphere. I feel that they took cosmetology as seriously as I did but everyone was still warm and welcoming! I am now working at a Redken elite salon in Chicago and I feel like I’ve found a home in my rising salon!

    Mikey D.

  • Pivot Point Academy is not only a school, it is a home. This place helped me branch out into a whole different person. I tried things I never knew I would try and accomplished so much more than I would’ve ever thought. Pivot Point allowed me to find another home at Sorelle Salon in Bartlett. I am a full-time stylist now doing hair, makeup, spray tans, lash extensions, lash lifts, and nails! This industry offers so much and Pivot Point helped me realize beauty is unstoppable!

    Gabby B.

    I chose Pivot Point Academy because I wanted a supportive, family-like school. I knew from the minute I toured the academy; I was home. The educators were amazing, my classmates were always cheering me on and the rest of the team always had my back. I knew going to Pivot Point I would have the best cosmetology education and opportunities following graduation. I was given all of that, plus so much more.

    Savannah F.

  • I chose Pivot Point because it had always been highly recommended to me and frankly; no other school compared. I felt welcomed and at home right away, so I knew it was the right choice. After graduating from Pivot Point, I was able to come across an amazing job opportunity at The Mixx Hair Salon where I am now a full-time hairstylist and lead makeup artist.

    Nathaly L.

    I just graduated from the teacher training program and I want to share my appreciation for the school, I’ve learned so much! I truly have enjoyed my time there. The staff & students have been wonderful. I just truly love the atmosphere, curriculum, and basically everything about this wonderful school.

    Brittany S.

  • After doing a ton of research, I chose to attend Pivot Point Academy to obtain my Cosmetology license. Their curriculum looked the best compared to other schools, and I’ve heard great feedback from friends that attended this beauty school.

    Lisa W.

    I recently attended the Cosmetology school at Pivot Point Academy to tighten up my skills. Great instructors that facilitate a collaborative learning experience that is not only based on concepts – but also hands-on practice to help enhance your skills.

    Sophia B.

  • Attending Pivot Point Academy for my cosmetology training was the single most important career decision I’ve made. From the strongest in fundamentals to a vast network, I wouldn’t be the traveling artists I am today without it. In one word: Blessed!

    Matt B.

    I felt the most comfortable at Pivot Point Academy when I did my walk-through, I can tell the staff really cared about me and are down to earth. Pivot point truly cared about wanting me to succeed and go far in this industry and supported me throughout school and even after graduation. Pivot Point Academy has instilled in me the professional that I have become, and for that, I am forever grateful. After I completed both cosmetology and barber school, I have been building a solid clientele and been loving it every day! With having such an awesome educational background I truly can go forth with confidence for any client that sits in my chair. I am so fortunate to have made such close friends while in school that I will have for a lifetime!

    Natalie G.

Financial Services – Much More Than
Financial Aid

Our Financial Services team is here to assist you in creating your financial planning. Full support from start through graduation. Provide support to fill out the FAFSA application and evaluate access to Title IV programs for post-secondary education and eligibility. Discover and help to apply for available scholarships you may qualify for.

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