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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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This is one of the most vibrant tri-color balayage...

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This is one of the most vibrant tri-color balayage we have ever seen! We love how each color stands out yets seamlessly transitions 🤩 Amazing work,@amandadeshair!⁠ ⁠ *All services provided by students under the supervision of licensed professionals.⁠ ⁠ #illinoisbeautyschool #futurecosmetologist #pivotpointacademy #shorthair #tri-colorbalayage #colorfulhair #illinoiscosmetologist

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Pivot Point Academy Student Barbers ! 💈These ...

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Pivot Point Academy Student Barbers ! 💈These are all well-rounded barbers in every aspect! They learn hair sculpting, men’s shaving, grooming, basic skincare, current with the industry trends, and more. With earlier hands-on practice, learn business strategy, through our three-phase program, they will be industry ready! We are proud! #iampivotpoint #pivotpointacademy #pivotpoint 💈🔥💈🔥💈

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Have you always enjoyed hairstyling? Are you the ...

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Have you always enjoyed hairstyling? Are you the person who constantly helps your friends and family do their hair? If any of those ring a bell, our cosmetology program could be your next chapter! 🌟 You can learn about:⁠ Hairstyling⁠ Salon Business Management⁠ Nail Care⁠ Guest Services⁠ And More!⁠ ⁠ At Pivot Point Academy, we want to help YOU reach your potential. 🙌 Contact us to learn more today!→ link in bio⁠ ⁠ *Financial aid is available to those who qualify. ⁠ ⁠ #illinoisbeautyschool #futurecosmetologist #pivotpointacademy #cosmetologyschool #womenshair⁠

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We love this rich burgundy coloring done by ...

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We love this rich burgundy coloring done by @style.of.color! 😍How elegant is this shade? It’s so beautiful 👑⁠ ⁠ See what colors we could do for you 🌈Schedule an appointment in our student salon → link in bio⁠ ⁠ *All services provided by students under the supervision of licensed professionals. ⁠ ⁠ #illinoisbeautyschool #bangs #curtainbangs #pivotpointacademy #redhair #burgandyhair⁠

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Do you want to share your beauty industry ...

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Do you want to share your beauty industry experience with future beauty professionals?🤔 Our Cosmetology Teacher Training Program can prepare you for a future in teaching.⁠ ⁠ If you have 2+ years of experience and maintain an active license, you could qualify for our 500-hour teacher training program! 🎉⁠ ⁠ To learn more about this program, reach out to us! We would love to help you get started.→ Link in bio⁠ ⁠ *Financial aid is available to those who qualify. ⁠ ⁠ #pivotpointacademy #illinoisbeautyschool #beautyinstructor #cosmetologyteacher⁠

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There’s nothing like a fresh style to make your ...

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There’s nothing like a fresh style to make your hair GLOW! ✨@girardixbeauty did a great job with this client’s hair! Give them both a round of applause 👏⁠ ⁠ *All services provided by students under the supervision of licensed professionals. ⁠ ⁠ #illinoisbeautyschool #futurecosmetologist #pivotpointacademy #longhair #womenshairstyle #illinoissalon ⁠

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Do you have an entrepreneurial spirit? Want to be ...

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Do you have an entrepreneurial spirit? Want to be your own boss? If so, our barbering program could be the right fit for you! 💈 Learn all about:⁠ - Hair Cutting⁠ - Facial Hair Grooming⁠ - Basic Skincare⁠ - And More⁠ ⁠ Come see what our barbering program could do for you! Schedule a tour of our barber school today. → Link in bio⁠ ⁠ *Financial aid is available to those who qualify. ⁠ ⁠ #illinoisbarberschool #futurebarber #pivotpointacademy #menshaircuts #barberlife

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Check out this styling work and trim by ...

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Check out this styling work and trim by @cosmobykiki! 🙌 We love how the waves shine in the light☀️⁠ ⁠ If you would like to refresh your hair, book your appointment in our student salon today. → link in bio ⁠ ⁠ *All services provided by students under the supervision of licensed professionals. ⁠ ⁠ #pivotpointacademy #longhair #cosmetology #hairstyling #futurecosmetologist #illinoiscosmetologist⁠

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Welcome to our August Cosmetologists! So excited ...

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Welcome to our August Cosmetologists! So excited for your journey with us! #iampivotpoint #pivotpointacademy #pivotpoint

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Give a round of applause to Amani, Cora, Aileen, ...

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Give a round of applause to Amani, Cora, Aileen, Elena, and Jena! 👏 They’ve worked so hard! We are amazed by their talent and cannot wait to see how they make their mark in the beauty industry!⁠ ⁠ Congratulations grads!🎉⁠ ⁠ #pivotpointacademy #illinoisbeautyschool #cosmetologyschol #grad2021 #august2021 #congrats #graduation #barberschool #esthetics #hairideas #beautyschool #illinoiscosmetologyschool #illinoiscosmetologist #futurecosmetologist

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Have you always been passionate about hair, ...

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Have you always been passionate about hair, skincare, or makeup? 💇💄 Take your passion to the next level with a professional education! At Pivot Point Academy, we offer programs in ⁠ ⁠ - Cosmetology ⁠ - Esthetics⁠ - Barbering⁠ - MUD Makeup ⁠ - Teacher’s Training ⁠ ⁠ Your dream career could be just around the corner. ✨ Contact us today to learn more! → Link in the bio. ⁠ ⁠ *Financial aid is available to those who qualify. ⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ #pivotpointacademy #pivotpoint #cosmetology #esthetics #barbering #cosmetologyschool #estheticianschool #barberschool ⁠ ⁠

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Wow, this client’s skin is positively GLOWING! ...

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Wow, this client’s skin is positively GLOWING! ✨ If you want fresher, more vibrant, youthful-looking skin, try a microdermabrasion service. You may be surprised at what a difference it can make! ⁠ ⁠ This service was done by our student @lejlascreations. Amazing job, Lejla! ⁠ ⁠ *All services provided by students under the supervision of licensed professionals. ⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ #pivotpointacademy #pivotpoint #microdermabrasion #esthetics #estheticianschool #futureesthetician #skincare ⁠

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Are you looking for a creative career where you ...

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Are you looking for a creative career where you can inspire others? ✨ Beauty could be the perfect career path for you! Learn more about what this exciting industry has to offer and explore your future in beauty today. → Link in the bio. ⁠ ⁠ *Financial aid is available to those who qualify. ⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ #pivotpointacademy #pivotpoint #hairschool #cosmetologyschool #barberschool #futurecosmetologist #cosmetology #barbering #futurebarber⁠

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We know getting a quality education is important ...

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We know getting a quality education is important to you. 💯 That’s why we train our instructors with our patented Mindful Teaching® Professional Development product. Receive clear, helpful instruction from our master educators to prepare yourself for the real world. ✨⁠ ⁠ *Financial aid is available to those who qualify. ⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ #pivotpointacademy #pivotpoint #mastereducator #cosmetologyschool #beautyschool #hairschool #futurecosmetologist⁠

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We love a good before and after! ✨ Check out ...

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We love a good before and after! ✨ Check out this gorgeous blonde done by our student @hairbykatlynincolor. Bye-bye, brassiness! ⁠ ⁠ If you need a color refresh, come visit us in our student salon! We can’t wait to meet you. → Link in the bio. ⁠ ⁠ *All work performed by students under the supervision of licensed professionals.⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ #pivotpointacademy #pivotpoint #blondehair #blondhairdontcare #bloomingdalestylist #bloomingdalesalon #beautyschoolstudent #beforeandafter⁠ ⁠

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We believe learning happens best when many minds ...

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We believe learning happens best when many minds come together. 🤝 That’s why our school provides a collaborative learning environment, both in our classrooms and on our patented digital platform, LAB. 🙌⁠ ⁠ Come see the difference a Pivot Point Academy education could make for you! Schedule your tour of our school today. → Link in the bio. ⁠ ⁠ *Financial aid is available to those who qualify. ⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ #pivotpointacademy #pivotpoint #pivotpointLAB #learnaboutbeauty #beautyschool #cosmetologyschool #hairschool #barberschool ⁠

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Have you ever wondered what the difference between...

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Have you ever wondered what the difference between a balayage and foilyage is? 🤔 These are two techniques that can be used to achieve a similar look! ⁠ ⁠ - Balayage: hand-painting lightener onto the hair. ⁠ - Foilyage: mimicking the hand-painted look of balayage with foils. ⁠ ⁠ While they achieve similar looks, these techniques do better on different hair types. 👱‍♀️ 👩‍🦱 Wondering which is better for you? Ask your stylist! ⁠ ⁠ This gorgeous foilyage was done by our student @amandadeshair. It looks beautiful! 👏 ⁠ ⁠ Book your appointment in our student salon today. → Link in the bio.⁠ ⁠ *All work performed by students under the supervision of licensed professionals.⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ #pivotpointacademy #pivotpoint #balayage #foilyage #cosmetologystudent #futurecosmetologist #hairschool #futurehairstylist ⁠

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Gone are the days of lengthy textbook chapters ...

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Gone are the days of lengthy textbook chapters that are difficult to read! 🙌 LAB is learner-centered and makes it easier for you to study and remember skills.⁠ ⁠ - Streamlined text eases the learner’s reading burden.⁠ - Online learning makes classes available anytime, anywhere.⁠ - Social collaboration exercises create community and make sharing information easy.⁠ - Earn points for completed modules to make learning fun.⁠ ⁠ At Pivot Point Academy, we are all about YOU! Contact us to learn more today. → Link in the bio. ⁠ ⁠ *Financial aid is available to those who qualify. ⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ #pivotpointacademy #pivotpointLAB #learnaboutbeauty #beautyschool #illinoisbeautyschool #cosmetologyschool ⁠

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You deserve to pursue a future that makes you ...

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You deserve to pursue a future that makes you happy and can allow you, in turn, to make others happy. In the beauty industry, you can brighten someone’s day with the right cut or color, and turn their whole week around. If you’re ready to get started on a fulfilling career, contact us to see if Pivot Point Academy is perfect for you.💜 → Link in the bio. ⁠ ⁠ *Financial aid is available to those who qualify. ⁠ ⁠ #pivotpoint #pivotpointacademy #indianahair #indianabeauty #beautyschool #cosmetologyschool #barberingschool #esthetics #beauty⁠

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Blonding? For summer? ☀️ Iconic. Our student ...

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Blonding? For summer? ☀️ Iconic. Our student @maddibeauty added so much brightness and warmth to her client’s hair and we are totally blown away. ⁠ ⁠ If your hair is in need of a little extra care, visit our student salon! → Link in the bio.⁠ ⁠ *All work performed by students under the supervision of licensed professionals.⁠ ⁠ #pivotpoint #pivotpointacademy #indianahair #indianabeauty #beautyschool #cosmetologyschool #barberingschool #esthetics #beauty⁠

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Fade in need of a touch-up or the top looking a ...

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Fade in need of a touch-up or the top looking a little long? 💈 We’ve got you covered! Schedule an appointment in our student barber clinic to kick off your week with a fresh cut. → Link in the bio. ⁠ ⁠ *All work performed by students under the supervision of licensed professionals.⁠ ⁠ #pivotpoint #pivotpointacademy #indianahair #indianabeauty #beautyschool #cosmetologyschool #barberingschool #esthetics #beauty⁠ ⁠

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From a light perm a few months ago to this ...

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From a light perm a few months ago to this perfectly subtle balayage, our student @beautybyelissa_ is bringing so much life to her client’s hair! ☀️⁠ ⁠ Have you always wanted to learn more about brightening up someone’s hair (and day)? Our cosmetology program could be perfect for you! Contact us today to find out more about how you could get started at Pivot Point Academy. → Link in the bio. ⁠ ⁠ *Financial aid is available to those who qualify. ⁠ ⁠ #pivotpoint #pivotpointacademy #indianahair #indianabeauty #beautyschool #cosmetologyschool #barberingschool #esthetics #beauty⁠

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How will you add beauty to your life? 🌟 If ...

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How will you add beauty to your life? 🌟 If you’ve always felt passionate about styling hair, makeup, or helping others find their sparkle, a future in the beauty industry might be perfect for you! At Pivot Point Academy we offer programs in:⁠ ⁠ -Cosmetology⁠ -Esthetics⁠ -Barbering⁠ -& More! ⁠ ⁠ Contact us today to find out more about how you could get started with us! → Link in the bio.⁠ ⁠ *Financial aid is available to those who qualify. ⁠ ⁠ #pivotpoint #pivotpointacademy #indianahair #indianabeauty #beautyschool #cosmetologyschool #barberingschool #esthetics #beauty⁠ ⁠

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Our student @thriving_highlight is absolutely ...

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Our student @thriving_highlight is absolutely adding some bounce to her client’s step with these beautiful curls and we are totally here for it! 💜⁠ ⁠ *All work performed by students under the supervision of licensed professionals.⁠ ⁠ #pivotpoint #pivotpointacademy #indianahair #indianabeauty #beautyschool #cosmetologyschool #barberingschool #esthetics #beauty⁠

Testimonials

  • I was recently at your Bloomingdale location this past Saturday.  Christopher cut my hair as well as did a color correction w/high lights.  Even though I was there for 5 hours he took his time to make sure that the job was being done right and asked instructors for feedback etc when needed.

    Well, the outcome came out FANTASTIC. I posted my picture on my Facebook as well as my personal weight watchers profile and I was bombarded with so many likes saying how cute the color/cut came out and how it complements my newly thinned out features.   I went drastic with a modified pixie cut and I went for it 🤣!!

    I’m hoping that Christopher is available the next time I go for a trim and touch up 😊😊

    Linda B.

    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.