programs.

Using Pivot Point educational systems, our South Dakota beauty school cosmetology courses are designed to train students for highly successful and rewarding careers. Within approximately 13 months, or the completion of 2100 hours of training, our students graduate with the skills and knowledge to obtain certification in South Dakota.

This beauty education program includes:

  • A comprehensive curriculum blending Designer's Approach and artistic concepts and principles
  • A logical step-by-step program, using hair as the medium, building from a variety of hair components to full mannequins to live models
  • A learning process based on a sensory approach to learning - hearing, seeing, reading, writing, and doing
  • Ongoing education and communication through newsletters, advanced workshops, and seminars

Pivot Point International, Inc. is known throughout the world for the finest quality cosmetology education. A Pivot Point education represents a proven teaching and learning method to achieve dreams, accomplish goals and seize opportunity. The Pivot Point program taught at our South Dakota beauty colleges encompasses an all-inclusive cosmetology curriculum delivered through Designer's Approach, step-by-step, hands-on learning process.

"You can go anywhere with a Pivot Point education!"


Advanced classes

Black Hills Beauty College offers additional classes in areas not required by the state of South Dakota. We feel, though, that having these advanced classes available are necessary to provide our students with the most comprehensive cosmetology education. These classes are offered to equip you with the most upñtoñdate information to become a successful stylist:

  • Business Education
  • Salesmanship
  • Personality Development
  • New Trends in Styling
  • Cutting
  • Coloring
  • Acrylic Nails
  • Paraffin Waxing
  • Facials
  • Hair Removal
  • Techniques
  • Aromatherapy

The classes listed may be added to or adjusted to meet the evolving needs of todayís Cosmetology students.

Specialized Classes

Cosmetology is a fast-paced, evolving industry. Our beauty schools give you the tools and knowledge you need to succeed!

Both of our South Dakota locations offer additional specialized classes, including:

  • Chemistry
  • Cosmetics
  • Facials
  • Business management
  • Merchandising
  • ...just to name a few.

In addition to the advanced classes, which cover all aspects of the cosmetology industry, our electives program gives you the opportunity to specialize in your own area of interest. We invite you to visit our classrooms and see first hand what a BHBC cosmetology training in Sioux Falls and Rapid City can do for you!

contact us

Rapid City: 605.342.0697 or 1.800.371.0697
Sioux Falls: 605.361.278