Pivot Point International Academy, Evanston

The Pivot Point International Academy in Evanston, Illinois, offers cosmetology academics taught through an innovative Designer’s Approach pioneered by Pivot Point.

The Designer’s Approach is designed to sharpen your attentive detail so that you can draw inspiration from any source, integrate it into your work to create a new, unique approach to basic cosmetology services.

Pivot Point encourages students to study abroad so that they can be exposed to an array of styles and cosmetology perspectives. Throughout the year, the academy coordinates trips that feature cultural excursions and learning opportunities that will allow you to immerse yourself in foreign cultures.

The areas of study you can pursue at Pivot Point include:

• Cosmetology
• Sculpture
• Hair Design
• Color
• Texture
• Salon Success

The Salon Success portion of the program focuses on development of customer service and retailing skills, so that you can be prepared to handle the managerial aspects of the beauty industry.

To become part of this international community of beauty practitioners, you must at least be 17 years of age, have earned a high school diploma or GED, complete an interview with an admissions representative and pass an English and math entrance exam.

Classes begin at fixed times throughout the year, so you can apply at any time.

The school offers financial aid to students who demonstrate the need for tuition assistance. Sources include federal grants and student loans.

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