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Licensing and Accreditation

You can search for state license number, NACCAS school number, programs and general status of Pivot Point Academy as IL state licensed and NACCAS accredited cosmetology school.

State Licensure

Pivot Point Academy is licensed by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation which recognizes DFR, LLC (D/B/A Pivot Point Academy) as a Cosmetology School.

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Accreditation

Pivot Point Academy is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences (NACCAS). NACCAS is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education as a national agency for the institutional accreditation of postsecondary schools and departments of cosmetology arts and sciences, including specialized schools.

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Fundamentals: Esthetics // Starting 2021 ...

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Fundamentals: Esthetics // Starting 2021 #PivotPointAcademy #LearnForward

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Beauty as a Business, part of our curriculum- ...

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Beauty as a Business, part of our curriculum- social media training

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Congratulations Ivelisse on completing 750 hours ...

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More Barbering

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More Barbering

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Looking great!

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Looking great!

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Barbering all over the world!

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Barbering all over the world!

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Welcome to the Pivot Point Academy family!✨
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✨ walking towards the last clockout... what a ...

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Congratulations Anna on completing 750 hours in ...

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Congratulations Brooke on completing 750 hours in ...

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Our student salon, spa and barber clinic is back ...

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Our student salon, spa and barber clinic is back in action & ready to take appointments! Please call us at 847-985-5900 to book your appointments! Check out our website for our ✨ Gold Membership opportunities ✨ www.pivot point.edu #pivotpoint #pivotpointacademy #artists #cosmetology #cosmetologystudent #esthetics #estheticianschool #barberlife #barberschool #education #hairstylist #licensed #hairstyles #makeup #barber #facials #chicagobarber #chicagohairstylist #cosmetologychicago #learnforward #tour #modernsalon #cosmetologist #cosmetologistintraining #estheticianstudent #barberstudent #iampivotpoint #teachertraining #educators

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@beautybycindy.xo Alumni’s doing what they love...

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You are awesome!

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You are awesome!

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✨ have a happy holiday from Esthetics! ✨
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Testimonials

  • 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!

    Julianna P.

    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!

    Natalie G.