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Pivot Point Sustainability Guidebook
🌍 We are excited to unveil our latest initiative for #EarthMonth! 🌱 Join us on the path to a more sustainable future with our new guide to sustainability, crafted in partnership with The Green Beauty Community. 🌿 Let’s embrace eco-friendly practices for a healthier planet! 💚 Click on the link below to download the guidebook. ✅ #HappyEarthMonth #GreenBeautyCommunity #PivotPoint #LearnForward
Frans Passage: Pivot Point International
A Celebration of Life: Remembering Frans Passage: It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that we share the news of the passing of a revered member of our business family, Frans Passage, the beloved brother of our founder, Leo Passage, and father of Pivot Point Benelux manager, Peggy Passage. As a community deeply connected through our business endeavors, we understand this news brings a sense of loss to our internal team and extended family.
Pivot Point Creative Team
If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together. 🖤 #WednesdayWisdom #PivotPoint #LearnForward
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Every design object, whether it's a sculpture, painting or even a haircut, has a point 📍 of origin that one can pivot 🔄 from to achieve a predictable result. #SeeThinkCreateAdapt #PivotPoint #LearnForward
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"It is my considered opinion that the hairdresser is the most influential person in any community. When the public goes to a hairdresser, something happens to them. They feel safe, they relax. The hairdresser knows what their skin is like under the makeup; they know their age, they don't have to keep up any kind of pretense. I tell you that a clever, thoughtful, ambitious hairdresser wields a power beyond comprehension of most people." – John Steinbeck #PivotPoint #LearnForward
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Wow, talk about a blast from the past! ⏪ #ThrowbackThursday #PivotPoint #LearnForward (📸: @wellnessbyvic)
History Timeline - Pivot Point International
2016 - REAL-WORLD EDUCATION Specifically designed for the digital environment and a blended learning experience, the launch of Pivot Point Fundamentals offers a flexible and modularized library for Cosmetology (2016), Barbering (2018), Esthetics (2020) and Nails (2022), focusing on teaching students to be successful professionals. A comprehensive beauty education library designed for successful licensure pass rates and entry-level proficiency. #ThrowbackThursday #PivotPoint #LearnForward
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2017 - WORKING TOWARD A MORE SUSTAINABLE FUTURE Pivot Point introduces the next generation of Snap Cap, Snap Cap 2. The new iteration of the eco-friendly foamless alternative to traditional mannequins is much easier to use through engineering enhancements, without sacrificing the high-quality hair students and professionals have come to expect from Pivot Point. #ThrowbackThursday #PivotPoint #LearnForward
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2020 - BRINGING TEXTURE EDUCATION FRONT AND CENTER Pivot Point increases the portfolio of textured hair mannequins and offers a wider range of curl patterns – from wavy to coily – so that students and professionals can build a more diverse skillset and be confident working on all hair textures. #ThrowbackThursday #PivotPoint #LearnForward
LAB Digital Platform - Pivot Point International
2020 / 2021 - A BETTER TECHNOLOGY SOLUTION To support schools during the pandemic, Pivot Point’s new technology platform LAB 2.0 is launched. Schools are transitioned to the new platform quickly, including hundreds of new customers who can now offer distance learning and time tracking to their students. #ThrowbackThursday #PivotPoint #LearnForward
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2021 - WORKING TOWARD A MORE SUSTAINABLE FUTURE The educationally inspired and environmentally conscious Slip-On mannequins are brought back to Pivot Point’s comprehensive portfolio of products to add another eco-friendly alternative to traditional mannequins. Benefits include more hair for less cost, lower shipping fees and space-saving design and the reduction of hair waste with a specially designed curriculum flowchart. #ThrowbackThursday #PivotPoint #LearnForward
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2022 - COMMITTED TO SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY Pivot Point is recognized by Family Business Center: Loyola University Chicago for outstanding efforts in ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) on behalf of the environment, the professional community, business partners and employees. “Brands are a concept of trust, and we strive to earn that trust each and every day.” — Corey Passage #ThrowbackThursday #PivotPoint #LearnForward
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2023 & BEYOND - CONTRIBUTING TO A MORE JUST WORLD Pivot Point continues to commit to a more equitable world by providing tools and inspiration to support diversity and inclusion across our industry. #ThrowbackThursday #PivotPoint #LearnForward
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2015 - SUPPORTING STUDENTS THROUGH SCHOLARSHIPS The Passage family establishes a $1 million endowment fund with Beauty Changes Lives in remembrance of Pivot Point founder Leo Passage. The fund supports student scholarships and lifelong learning to encourage students and professionals to continue their journeys in beauty and wellness. #ThrowbackThursday #PivotPoint #LearnForward
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1997 - COMMITTED TO MAKING A DIFFERENCE The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) becomes Pivot Point International’s charity of choice, spearheaded by Leo’s daughter, Corrine Passage, and schools participate in nationwide Cut-A-Thons to support the mission. Over the years, Pivot Point has raised over $1,000,000 to support the nonprofit organization. #ThrowbackThursday #PivotPoint #LearnForward