2025 Intercoiffure Student Contest

Intercoiffure and Pivot Point Launch 2025 Student Contest Celebrating Special Occasion Hair

Intercoiffure, the prestigious global network of top-tier salons, has officially opened entries for its 2025 Student Contest—an annual competition that shines a spotlight on creativity, education, and social responsibility in the beauty industry. This year’s theme: Special Occasion Hair.

Presented in partnership with Pivot Point, a leader in beauty education, the contest invites students from accredited public and private beauty schools to showcase their passion and artistry for formal event hairstyling. New to this year’s program, Beyond the Ponytail will join the judging panel. They bring an influential voice in styling inspiration to the evaluation process.

To enter, students must submit a mobile-shot video (30 seconds or less) by June 16, answering the prompt:

“What makes special occasion hair exciting to you?”

Finalists will then team up with a chosen instructor to bring their vision to life. All contestants will be using Pivot Point’s PREMIUM SERIES mannequins.

The winning student and their instructor will be awarded an all-expenses-paid trip to New York City, where they will be honored on stage at the Intercoiffure Fall Atelier, held September 28–29.

This contest not only highlights technical skill but also celebrates mentorship, artistry, and the transformative power of education.

“Pivot Point International appreciates this special opportunity to support the educational community, especially our future professionals and the educators who change lives,” says Robert Passage, chairman and CEO of Pivot Point International. “We are proud of our strong partnership with Intercoiffure, which includes the Honor Your Teacher program, Intercoiffure Student Contest, and the Leo Passage Educator of the Year award.”

Click here to view the digital flyer.

Past Student Contest themes have included AI, Textured Hair, and Sustainability. These themes showcase the contest’s commitment to addressing key topics in the beauty industry.

For more information on the contest guidelines and entry details, visit the contest website: Intercoiffure Student Contest.

Information on the 2024 Contest.

Information on the 2023 Contest.

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Bridal Stylist Research

Pivot Point partnered with Beyond the Ponytail, the leading bridal stylist community, to conduct a comprehensive study focused on the unique needs and experiences of bridal hair professionals. This research aimed to benchmark the bridal stylist community, profile their businesses, and uncover key challenges, goals, and educational preferences. As a specialized and often underrepresented segment of the beauty industry, bridal stylists play a vital role that deserves greater visibility and support. By exploring their career paths, business models, satisfaction, and tool usage, the study provides valuable insights for educators, product developers, and industry leaders. Key findings revealed the impact of the post-pandemic wedding surge, common business structures, ongoing challenges, and the importance of targeted education and tools to foster continued success and innovation in bridal styling.

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