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Paradigm: Cutting Class

Celebrating 50 years of operation in 2012, Pivot Point International’s award-winning educational programs are used in cosmetology schools and advanced centers in 80 countries.

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December 29, 2011
Paradigm: Cutting Class
Paradigm: Cutting Class
Paradigm: Cutting Class
Paradigm: Cutting Class
Paradigm: Cutting Class
Paradigm: Cutting Class
Paradigm: Cutting Class
Paradigm: Cutting Class
Paradigm: Cutting Class
Paradigm: Cutting Class
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Celebrating 50 years of operation in 2012, Pivot Point International’s award-winning educational programs are used in cosmetology schools and advanced centers in 80 countries.

Pivot Point International artist Vic Piccolotto demonstrates the Paradigm technique to create a strong shape with bright, clean variations of blonde tones. High graduation is used in the exterior, while layers in the crown overlap the back exterior. Graduated lengths are cut in the sides and front, softly blended with the crown lengths.

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Hair: Vic Piccolotto for Pivot Point International
Photography: Lisa Sciascia and David Placek
Make-up: Sharon Casey for artistsbytimothypriano.com
Fashion styling: Patric Chauvez and Sam Sok for artistsbytimothypriano.com

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