1. A Member School of Pivot Point Int’l Inc. Chicago
As Good As A Job

2. Pivot Point Kenya – ‘A cut Above the Rest’
The only school in Kenya affiliated to an internationally accredited network of Hair & Beauty Education, Pivot Point International, Chicago
With over 2000 members schools in 48 countries, Pivot Point International is recognised the world over as the leader in its field
Regular inspections by senior experts from Pivot Point, Chicago over the years ensure that Pivot Point Kenya’s world standards are maintained
Thanks to this affiliation, Pivot Point Kenya is clearly distinctive at providing quality education

3. Pivot Point Kenya – ‘A cut Above the Rest’
Established in 1995, Pivot Point Kenya is today Kenya’s most accepted Hair & Beauty school, producing hundreds of happy, job-ready graduates every year
The success rate of Pivot Point Kenya is by far the highest of all schools of its type in Kenya
Feedback from Pivot Point graduates working in salons confirms that as accomplished professionals they are capable of retaining clients and therefore making good money.
With all the above, it is clear why a Pivot Point Education is such a unique way to empower a needy youth.

4. The Pivot Point Education Programme
For over 40 years, the Pivot Point Educational Programme has been tested, refined and proven successful in over schools in 48 countries worldwide.

5. The Pivot Point Education Programme
A most efficient and effective education programme
Backed by a global network of resources that enables all Pivot Point Member schools to excel wherever they are

6. THE UNIQUE PIVOT POINT SYSTEM

7. The Unique Pivot Point System
An entire training system called the Scientific Approach
Developed in 1962 by the Fine Art Department of the University of Chicago and Pivot Point founder & president, Leo Passage

8. The Unique Pivot Point System
It teaches not only the Hows but also the Whys
It is the world’s most widely used and accepted cosmetology training method

9. The Unique Pivot Point System
This high tech, user-friendly system comes in interactive digital formats that allow students to enjoy a great educational experience with:
Higher retention
Greater understanding

10. The Unique Pivot Point System
Based on a sensory approach, it is an easy step-by-step learning process :
Hearing,
Seeing,
Reading,
Writing and
Doing

11. The Pivot Point Kenya Courses

12. The Pivot Point Kenya Courses
All learning is through theory, audio- visual presentations, lectures and demonstration, followed by practical experience before working on clients

13. THE 6 MONTH HAIR DESIGN COURSE

14. The Pivot Point Kenya Courses
Imagine after only six months, you become a certified Pivot Point Hair Designer, trained in Sculpture, Design, Relaxing, Perms and Color Application

15. The Six Month Hair Design Course
Each complete programme includes the following courses:
• Salon ethics,
• Sanitation,
• Bacteriology,
• Tricology and
• Shampooing

16. The Six Month Hair Design Course
The Scientific Approach To Long Hair Design
Learn the fundamental long hair design
techniques that create any number of
finished looks.
An exciting opportunity to express design
abilities with immediate visible results.

17. The Six Month Hair Design Course
The Scientific Approach to Hair Sculpture Learn to sculpt straight and curly hair, ethnic or Caucasian, using shears , texturizing tools and techniques, razor and electric clippers.
Taught with mannequins, slip-ons, hair wefts,
rectangles and profiles.

18. The Six Month Hair Design Course
The Scientific Approach to Hair Design
Learn to mould , scale and set hair with rollers, pin curls, finger waves, air forming and iron curling techniques.
Master these techniques and you can design hair of any texture for traditional and trendy looks

19. The Six Month Hair Design Course
The Scientific Approach to Chemical Reformation
This course includes two main techniques.
1. To create curls (perming) in straight hair
including Caucasian
2. To straighten (relax) curly hair (afro hair)
Extensive demonstrations and hands-on practice chemical use for both techniques form the basis
of this course.
You also learn about home-care products

20. The Six Month Hair Design Course
The Scientific Approach to Colour Design
How to work with temporary , semi- permanent hair colouring agents as well as lightening hair using colour correcting and designing techniques forms the major part of the colour design course. This is taught using the international colour level system , ranging from darkest brown to lightest blonde.

21. 3 MONTHS HAIR DESIGN CERTIFICATE COURSE
After only three months you become a certified
Pivot point Hair Designer trained in sculpture,
design, relaxer, perm and color application
• This course educates the student on the demands
in the hair industry that includes more practical
services both on head forms and live models .
• The course includes:
- hair sculpture
- hair design
- chemical reformation
- color
• Includes learning salon success i.e.
client retention, referral
• Student gets to earn while they learn.
A commission for all services done will be paid to
the students.

22. HAIR DESIGN PART TIME COURSES.
Sculpture
• Cutting hair for both ladies and men
• The 4basic forms are taught on headforms and to
be later examined on the live models
• The sculpting procedures and techniques are also
made available to the student to enable them to
sculpt any design imaginable, form combining the
four forms, to adapt them to the various hair
textures and types (afro hair and caucasian hair)
Duration 2hrs daily for 15 days

23. HAIR DESIGN PART TIME COURSES
• A design is never complete without setting, tongs,
flat ironing, round brushing molding, or pincurls
which are taught in this course
• Students learn how to apply all the above
techniques to both afro and caucasian hair.
• Also included are dreadlocks, gel styling, popcorns
and finger waves
• The headform is used to learn and clients are then
brought for the practicals
Duration 2hrs daily for 15days

24. HAIR DESIGN PART TIME COURSES
Chemical reformation
• Includes perming straight hair, as well as relaxing
curly /kinky hair thus making hair more
manageable.
• Product knowleadge and home care are also
taught as well as hands on practicals on live Models
Duration 2hrs daily for 15days
Color.
• Students learn the four categories of color as well
as hair lightening and covering grey hair. They are
also taught the various techniques used in
appying the colors as well as color product
knowledge and home care.

25. The Six Month Hair Design Course
People Skills, Client Care and Marketing Basics form also part of the 6 months hair design course.

26. THE 3 MONTHS BEAUTY COURSE

27. The 3 Months Beauty Course
Imagine after only 3 months, you become a certified Pivot Point Hair Beautician, trained in Nail care, Massage, Skincare, Make-up, Body treatments, Aromatherapy & Reflexology.

28. The 3 Months Beauty Course
Each complete programme includes the following courses:

29. The 3 Months Beauty Course
Bacteriology, Sterilization
and Sanitation
As beauty student and later on as a beautician, you will deal extensively with people’s skin.
It is therefore of utmost importance to learn all about hygiene, bacteriology, sterilization and sanitation.

30. The 3 Months Beauty Course
Skin Care
Includes thorough skin analysis and recognition of basic skin disorders.
Learn how to make professional recommendations for facial treatment required for a particular skin type and its condition.
This is followed by hands-on treatments for normal problematic and ageing skin.
Use of machines like high frequency, galvanic and brushing with demonstrations on special facial machines at Urembo Hair & Beauty centres.

31. The 3 Months Beauty Course
Make-up
Learn various techniques for day, evening and special occasions like bridal make-up taking into consideration a person’s skin tone and facial features (enhance positive features, conceal negative features).
Learn how to use foundations, concealers and powders; shading , highlighting, lip contouring shaping

32. The 3 Months Beauty Course
Body Care
This course includes massage techniques for special needs, body wraps, anti-cellulite, slimming, firming and toning treatments.
Demonstrations on special machines at Urembo Hair & Beauty centres.

33. The 3 Months Beauty Course
Nail Care
The theory and practical application of manicure and pedicure, hand and foot massage as well as recognising disorders and nail imperfections that can or cannot be treated in a beauty salon.
Learn the techniques of acrylic application, tips, overlays and infills along with safety and aseptic control procedures

34. The 3 Months Beauty Course
Depilation
The art of unwanted hair removal on various parts of the body
Includes waxing, tweezing and threading

35. The 3 Months Beauty Course
Reflexology
Learn a bout this system of massage that balances the inner organs of the body

36. 6 WEEKS BEAUTY CERTIFICATE COURSE
After only six weeks you have the following basic beauty service at your finger tips:
• Manicure &pedicure
• Facial Treatment
• Tweezing
• Threading
• Waxing
• Make up
• Body Massage

37. BEAUTY PART TIME ADVANCED COURSE
• ANTI-CELLULITE TREATMENT
Abody treatment that reduces cellulite (fat deposits) as well as wrapping to firm the body.
Duration 1hr for 10 days
• BODY MASSAGE (AROMATHERAPY AND REFLEXOLOGY)
Aromatherapy uses essential oils that calm and heal specific disorders of the body while reflexology is a massage that relieves stress and balances the body by manipulating pressure points on the body.
Duration 2hr for 20days

38. BEAUTY ADVANCE COURSE
This course takes 21 days and is also available.
It includes:
• Facial with machine
• Make up i.e Day, Bridal, Evening,
Avante Garde
• Nail care

39. What also matters
Because success depends on more than just professional skills, the interpersonal People Skills course complements the professional courses.
There are also lessons Client Care and Marketing basics – essentials for a successful professional

40. CERTIFICATES & DIPLOMAS
After successful completion of each course (75% pass mark) a certificate will be issued.
After successful completion of all courses the Pivot Point Graduate will be awarded with the Internationally recognized Pivot Point Diploma.

41. CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
As a pivot graduate in hair and beauty, you can select from a wide choice of beautiful careers

42. Careers Salon Careers Esthetician Nail technician Make –up artist
Hair designer
Esthetician
Nail technician
Make –up artist

43. Careers School Management Owner or director of private school
Department head of a school
Supervisor positions

44. Careers Careers in Marketing Brand manager Marketing executive
Sales executive
Promotion manager
Platform artist

45. Careers Salon Management Salon owner Salon manager or supervisor
Franchisee of a salon

46. Careers Teaching Careers
Teacher or Instructor in a Hair & Beauty college

47. MONEY MATTERS

48. Earnings
Depending on one’s chosen career path and personal performance, a Pivot Point graduate can expect earnings ranging from Ksh 15,000 to 80,000 and above

49. CONTACT US

50. Contact Us
Lonrho House, 2nd Mezzanine Floor,Standard Street, P.O. Box – 00200, Nairobi,
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51. Thank You