Are you passionate about the art of hairdressing and eager to take your skills to the next level? If so, we have fantastic news for you! Pivot Point International, a leading name in the beauty industry, has launched an innovative educational product called “Salonability: Cut, Color, Style.” This groundbreaking program is designed to provide aspiring hairdressers and seasoned professionals with the knowledge and expertise needed to succeed in the dynamic world of hair fashion.

Salon Reality, Individuality and Authenticity

We all celebrate the beauty of individuality and expect everyone to be able to express themselves authentically. Individual style and sense of self are constantly evolving. Our role as hair designers is to help people feel beautiful, confident, and seen at each step of their journey. Salonability: Cut, Color & Style features eight models representing people you might see in your salon, and highlights ways you can enhance their hair’s texture, color and style to reflect their uniqueness. With 8 cuts, 8 color techniques and 15 styling designs, this comprehensive program encapsulates the unique diversity of our world today. We’ve included a range of models in age, face shapes, body shapes and hair types, from curly to wavy to straight hair and from long to short looks. With 2 step-by-step books, stunning layouts, fabulous packaging, a style selector with fashion images, theory and glossary pages, stylist interviews, and our redesigned Pivot Point AR app, this product is packed full of rich content.

Unleash Your Creative Potential

As any hairstylist knows, creativity is the heart and soul of hairdressing. Salonability embraces this spirit and offers a comprehensive program that focuses on three essential pillars of hairdressing: cutting, coloring, and styling. The program is carefully curated to empower you with the skills required to unleash your creative potential and translate your artistic visions into stunning hair transformations.

Interactive and Engaging Learning Experience

Pivot Point International understands that education should be both enjoyable and informative. With Salonability, you’ll experience a dynamic and interactive learning journey that combines step-by-step technical workshops with video, all accessible by AR codes. This unique approach ensures that you receive a well-rounded education that goes beyond theory and enables you to apply your knowledge effectively in practical scenarios.

Industry-Experienced Educators

At the heart of the Salonability program are the industry-experienced educators who are passionate about grooming the next generation of hairdressing maestros. These instructors bring with them a wealth of experience, insider tips, and industry trends, providing you with invaluable insights that go beyond standard textbooks. Their experience and passion will empower you to build the confidence needed to excel in your craft.

Cutting-Edge Techniques

Salonability keeps you at the forefront of the hairdressing world by incorporating cutting-edge techniques into its curriculum. From classic and precision cuts to contemporary and avant-garde styles, you’ll master a diverse range of cutting techniques that cater to various hair types and customer preferences. The program also includes in-depth training in hair coloring, ensuring that you become a true master of color transformations.

Styling for All Occasions

As a hairdresser, versatility is key, and Salonability recognizes this by offering comprehensive styling training for all occasions. Whether you’re creating elegant designs, chic looks for fashion shows, or edgy styles for music videos, this program equips you with the skills to tackle any styling challenge with confidence and finesse.

Unlocking Career Opportunities

One of the most exciting aspects of Salonability is the career-focused approach it takes. Not only will you become proficient in cut, color, and style, but you’ll also receive valuable skills for building a successful career in the hairdressing industry to help you thrive as a well-rounded professional.

Kickstart Your Future

If you’ve ever dreamed of a career in hairdressing or desire to take your current skills to new heights, Pivot Point International’s Salonability: Cut, Color, Style program is the perfect platform to make your aspirations a reality. With an interactive and engaging learning experience led by industry-experienced educators, you’ll acquire the expertise and confidence needed to become a sought-after hairstylist in a competitive industry.

Invest in your future today and embark on an exciting journey towards hairdressing excellence with Salonability. Let your creativity soar and make your mark in the world of cut, color, and style!

Contact us for information regarding seminar opportunities in various markets.

SALONABILITY MEETS SALONREALITY

 

A new concept in education, Byrd Mena founded the @riseofhair event to join the barber and hairdressing communities and combine art, fashion, and hair in one dynamic show, sponsored by @wahlpro, @booksybiz, and @pivotpointintl. Born out of necessity to bring the new generation of hairstylists and barbers an elevated experience that excites the senses, RoH is a mash-up of fashion, photography, social media, networking and trend releases. Held in an intimate setting, hosted by @byrdmena and @mattyriccs, allowed the attendees to immerse themselves in a 2-day long experience where boundaries cease to exist, artistic interpretation is endless, and inspiration is found in each artist that shares their talents.

DAY ONE
The first day set the tone for the weekend by allowing attendees to interact on an intimate level with the RoH artists, guest speakers, and fellow hair professionals. While education is paramount, the relationships developed along the way were equally important. This first day reinforced the aspects of our industry that take place outside the scope of artistry. The connections fostered during this event are the first step in creating lifelong relationships. Collaboration is invaluable and becoming part of the Rise of Hair community is something that persists beyond the event.

DAY TWO
All about education! Day two is when attendees experienced advanced level education from multiple world-renowned artists, who also showcased finished looks. As you know, the fusion of our artistry with fashion is essential. This year showcased a full-scale runway show that combined hair artists with fashion brands, creating total looks that highlight the synergy between our industries. This was a celebration of the marriage between hair and fashion that not only represents the current trends but also sets the tone for the future.

Meet the artists at https://www.riseofhair.com/

Furthering its dedication to serving the beauty industry with top-of-the-line beauty tools and education, ERGO Styling Tools just announced its new strategic partnership with Pivot Point International, Inc.

April 11, 2019 | Estetica

The lightning speed at which barbering has undergone its recent revamp means education couldn’t always quite keep pace—but things are changing. Enter Pivot Point’s newly launched Fundamentals: Barbering online undergraduate curriculum, specifically tailored for today’s generation of men’s groomers. To conceive it, top Pivot Point members first spent time researching the barbering industry, consulting tonsorial experts throughout the U.S., U.K. and Canada, and learning about the craft’s rich history. “It was important to respect the many cultural aspects that make barbering a dynamic field,” shares Sabine Held-Perez, Senior Director of Education Innovation. Yet Pivot Point likewise wanted its revamped education to keep pace with today’s trends—especially the ever-evolving whims of consumers. “Current clients expect to feel pampered during services, and to be able to recreate the same looks at home,” explains Held-Perez. Further, the course requires a systematic approach to teaching, where students master the technical base needed to consistently achieve predicted results by design, rather than by chance.

Such intentionality is part of what it means to be a 21st-century learner. “Students prefer to actively discover information, rather than have it told to them,” Held-Perez reveals. “They enjoy collaborating with peers for recognition and expect to do it all via digital devices.”

Pivot Point’s program reflects these paradigm shifts, consisting of online activities, discussion groups and mini quizzes that provide instant feedback while making training social. Text is concise, written in language that sounds like conversation between colleagues as opposed to one-way lectures. “Every learner graduates with the foundational knowledge, design skills and consultation experience necessary for long-term barbering success,” enthuses Held-Perez.

The Basics:13 Areas of Course Study

• Life Skills
• Science
• Business
• Client-Centered Design
• Foundational Cuts
• Tapered Cuts and Fades
• Style
• Shaving and Beard Design
• Hair Replacement
• Color
• Perm and Relax
• Skin
• Nails

Meet the Masters

Five top experts played a hand in developing Fundamentals: Barbering.

Sofie Pok: Advised on transitioning from cosmetology to barbering, plus how to work with hair that’s longer on top—an area in which many barbers feel challenged.

Chris Foster: Brought traditional British tress perspectives, plus classic design and grooming styles.

Anthony Giannotti: Lent entrepreneurial knowledge gleaned from running his two barbershops, along with stellar flat-top skills.

Martin Truong: Shared business insight as it relates to planning for profitability.

Roderick Samuels: Ensured lessons were applicable to undergrads.

March 15, 2019 | Beauty Launchpad

With the world of barbering and men’s grooming continuing to rise in popularity, the need for great barbering education is more important than ever. Pivot Point decided to introduce its new program, Fundamentals: Barbering, as a way to challenge the status quo.

The creation of the program began with research alongside barbers and cutting experts from around the world. A team of Pivot Point educators collaborated with barbering experts including Sofie Pok, Chris Foster and Anthony Giannotti as they developed the program.

The team knew they wanted to create a dynamic education. Although techniques, looks and equipment trends can change, Pivot Point still believed that professional barbers needed a solid technical foundation that would allow them to pick up skills quickly and with proficiency.

“We wanted to be sure that when we provided barbering education, it would totally surpass the expectations of the barbering community and meet the demands of today’s learners,” said Jennifer Eckstein, Pivot Point Sr. Director, Global Marketing and Business Development. “Because barbering education had not been presented differently in a very long time, Pivot Point’s focus is on the success of today’s generation of barbers, schools and the success of barber shop owners everywhere.”

Among the insights incorporated into Pivot Point’s Fundamentals: Barbering was the realization that although barbering is a craft for cutting, dressing, grooming, trimming, styling and shaving, it is also an art form and culture that strives for perfection, artistry, individualism and technique. These aspects can be challenging to those wanting become a barber.

The program follows a process that promoted exploration, engagement, experience and expansion. It also aims to help build the students’ self-esteem so they can connect their skills to what will be expected once they’re in the barbershop. The program is designed so that the students will know how to be resourceful and creative in their businesses.

In addition to these life lessons, Fundamentals: Barbering will cover a variety of areas including science, business education, client-centered design, foundational cuts, taper cuts and fades, style, shaving and beard design.