# Pivot Point International

> Pivot Point International supplies beauty schools, educators, professionals and brands with curriculum, LAB digital learning, training mannequins, tools and student kits. Founded by Leo Passage in 1962, the Chicago family business connects design-based teaching with practical training across international markets.

- **Founded:** 1962
- **Headquarters:** Chicago, United States
- **Founders:** Leo Passage (Founder)
- **Products:** Fundamentals, LAB, Cap Series, Educational hair and professional tools, Salonability: Cut | Color | Style
- **Notable:** Established a member-school network in 1969., Introduced LAB in 2014., Passage family established a $1 million Beauty Changes Lives endowment in 2015.

## Products & services

- **Fundamentals** — Licensure curricula in cosmetology, barbering, esthetics and nails; Mindful Teaching supports educator preparation.
- **LAB** — Beauty education platform with customizable courses, assessments, reporting and school-system integrations.
- **Cap Series** — Replaceable hair caps and reusable headforms.
- **Educational hair and professional tools** — Mannequins, swatches, holders, stands, cutting tools and student kits.
- **Salonability: Cut | Color | Style** — Eight salon looks with technical workshops and video.
- **Custom mannequins** — Brand-specific hair, skin tones and packaging; minimum 5,000 units and 12-month delivery timeline.
- **ExamAce Adapt** — Adaptive preparation for licensure theory examinations.
- **QuotaPro** — Clinic service tracking and student progress within LAB.
- **Pivot Point Pro** — Professional development, initially focused on educators and continuing education.

## Achievements

- Established a member-school network in 1969.
- Introduced LAB in 2014.
- Passage family established a $1 million Beauty Changes Lives endowment in 2015.
- Company reports foamless mannequin production exceeded foam-filled production in 2024.

## Latest updates

- **2026-10** — Recognized Joakim Roos and student and teacher honorees at the Intercoiffure Fall Atelier.
- **2026-07** — Announced Interactive Study Slides and responsive eBooks.
- **2026-07** — Published a QuotaPro explanation addressing service tracking on beauty-school clinic floors.

## Links

- Website: https://www.pivot-point.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/pivot-point-international
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/pivotpointintl
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@pivotpoint1560
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pivotpointintl/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pivotpointinternational/
- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pivotpointintl

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Last updated: 2026-10-24