A passion for hair design. Founder, Leo Passage

Founder of Pivot Point International, Inc

Thoughts…ideas….visions. It all begins in the mind. Whether creating a hair design, sculpture, painting or company, nothing happens until someone thinks of it.

My own vision for my life’s work – and for the creation of Pivot Point – came when I discovered The Bauhaus, the most celebrated art school of modern times. Its aim, as is ours, was to train crafts people to elevate their skills to a higher level of artistic creativity.

By adapting the Bauhaus philosophy to the craft of cosmetology, Pivot Point provides educational structure to develop true hair designers.

Our designers analyze, envision and plan their work. Then, and only then, do they begin to create the finished hair design.
At Pivot Point we believe in the importance of teaching a hair designer why as well as how something works.

Knowing how only results in technical skills. Knowing why allows the freedom to create. This freedom is achieved though our unique educational delivery system, incorporating interactive technology on the cutting edge of education.

I am extremely proud that Pivot Point has, for more than 40 years, created successful careers in the realm of hair design and satisfy millions of clients in salons throughout the world.

I invite you to explore with us the uniqueness of Pivot Point International, Inc. Join our artistic community. Embark on your own journey of lifelong learning. Let us help empower you to reach the highest levels of artistic hair design. Together we will increase the well-being of all your customers.

About Leo

Leo Passage discovered his passion for hair design at an early age while watching his father run a hair salon in Belgium. He founded Pivot Point in Chicago, Illinois in 1962 with five students and one classroom. He is credited with changing the concepts behind cosmetology education and shattering the myth that successful designers must be born with an artistic ability. Today, there are schools and advanced centers in 74 countries teaching the "Designer's Approach" to Cosmetology.