08/17/2026
Summer 2026 was one for the books. ✨💈💅🏼✂️
From stages and competitions to community events and career exploration, our students and educators have been BUSY putting their skills to work and representing Wahl Barber Academy & Pivot Point Academy everywhere we go.
Here’s a look back at just some of the incredible moments from our summer:
🏆 MLB Show 2 students competed
🏆 America’s Beauty Show 10 students competed + 3 category wins
🌎 Wahl Global Stage our students were chosen as models for competitors from across the globe
✂️ Wahl Headquarters a special visit to Wahl in Sterling, IL
✈️ United Airlines at O’Hare Airport our second year providing haircuts & manicures for their team
🚂 Chicago Union Station haircuts celebrating Amtrak’s 100th anniversary inside the historic barbershop
💅🏼 Elici Annual Women’s Retreat providing manicures for an incredible group of women
🇺🇸 Guardian Corps of America free haircuts for veterans
And we didn’t stop there! ❤️
🏫 Wesley Elementary Teacher Appreciation Day manicures
🎓 Addison Trail College Visit Day welcoming students to discover barbering careers at Wahl Barber Academy
🎒 Palatine Township + Willow Creek Back-to-School haircuts
💼 Haines Elementary, LADSE & Taft Decision Day career fairs and career exploration
✨ Maine Township our 4-week summer cosmetology bootcamp
What makes us most proud isn’t just how many places we’ve been or how many events we’ve participated in: it’s watching our students step into real-world experiences, build confidence, make connections, give back to their communities, and show the world what they can do. ❤️
This is beauty & barber education beyond the classroom. And we’re just getting started. 🔥