DCI 2026
DCI Education and Founder Dario Cotroneo are excited for 2026.
Regardless of your location DCI have you covered with all aspects for your hairdressing education.
With 1 Day Workshops, In Salon Training, Online Subscriptions and the infamous, Elevate & Mentor Programs you can continue to up skill and thrive within the industry.
We look forward to seeing you whether face to face or on our screens soon. Love DCI ❤
Dario Cotroneo National Seminar Tour
THE CONFIDENCE SWITCH SEMINAR
Turn Fear into Power Behind the Chair with 2024 AHFA Educator of the Year, Dario Cotroneo
National Dates 2026
Melbourne 23 February
Hobart 24 February
Launceston 25 February
Brisbane 2 March
Auckland 3 March
Newcastle 9 March
Sydney 16 March
Canberra 17 March
Adelaide 24 March
Darwin 25 March
Perth 31 March
A seminar for all salon staff, not to be missed!
DCI AWARDS
2024 Winner AHFA Educator Of The Year
2022 Winner AHFA Educator Of The Year
2022 Winner AHIA Individual Educator Of The Year
2022 Recipient AHIA Dennis Langford Hall Of Fame
2020 Winner AHIA Individual Educator Of The Year
2020 Winner AHFA Educator Of The Year
2019 Winner AHFA Educator Of The Year
2017 Winner AHFA Educator Of The Year
2016 Winner Hair Expo Excellence In Education
2026 Yearly Programs
Elevate Program
Sydney | Newcastle | Melbourne | Perth | Brisbane | Canberra
The Elevate Program, will elevate your skills in hairdressing to the next level. Designed for hairdressers looking for additional structure and control in their work.
Bookings Open For 2026 – Dates now set!
Join the Elevate Program workshops with Dario Cotroneo. Email your interest to veronica@dcieducation.com
For program details – Click View!
Mentor Program
Sydney | Newcastle | Melbourne | Perth | Brisbane | Canberra
The Mentor Program, is designed to get you on a new path by developing confidence and consistency in strong, NEW, progressive editorial cutting techniques.
Bookings Open For 2026 – Dates now set!
Join the Mentor Program workshops with Dario Cotroneo. Email your interest to veronica@dcieducation.com
For program details – Click View!
Consulations & Insalon
Insalon Consultation Workshop
Dario’s insalon consultation workshop has been developed due to industry demand. Dario has developed his own unique and successful consultation process that has truly changed the industry for the better.
Dario’s consultation style is based on developing rapport with each client to ensure you maintain your connection for years. You will learn a completely new, inspiring approach to customer service with our care and guidance. Recommended for all levels of hairdressers.
Contact veronica@dcieducation.com
In Salon Workshops
DCI Education has been performing In Salon Education for over 20 years and is the backbone of our education.
We truly love visiting like-minded salons and connecting with salon staff in the comfort of their own salon environment. All in salon training is structured to suit the salons needs.
Contact veronica@dcieducation.com
Online Learning
DCI believes that great hairdressing education should be available to all globally, no matter where you live. With our comprehensive on line learning platforms, we have various options for you to choose from, to suit your current and future learning journey.
The DCI Streaming Library online, brings you the right hairdressing education step-by-step videos for every learning moment in your career – on your computer, your mobile, your tablet and more. We have designed our unique Library space for you to log in and enjoy over 70 of our high quality hairdressing step-by-step cutting, colouring, balayage and editorial hair up videos anywhere, anytime from our DCI Library online. For only $15 per month subscription, you can continue to learn no matter your location. Updated regularly with new content.
Join the DCI Streaming Library NOW! Full details and to Subscribe – Click View!
DCI Youtube Channel Content
Lift Shape Haircut & Balayage Technique
This cut & colour video, is available via our Youtube channel complimentry to our hairdressing community.
The Lift Shape haircut is a unique long hair shape. The sectioning pattern provides a new way to cut shape in and around bone structure and provides a sustainable shape that will be easy to maintain for your client. The Balayage colour technique compliments the haircut.
We hope you enjoy watching the step by step video, watch via link below.
A New Way Forward With Real Hair In The Chair!
Join Dario Cotroneo from DCI Education for a unique consult, cut & style seminar online. If you want some motivation then tune in as Dario will be sharing his unique method for cutting hair in and around bone structure. Be inspired and learn something new to refresh your in-salon work.
You can watch Dario via link below.
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News & Event Updates
We are so excited to launch our NEW 2026 Mentor Program!
The DCI Mentor Program is not an entry-level course. It is designed for hairdressers who feel ready to move beyond simply doing the work and stepping into a deeper conscious understanding of who they are and who they wish to become.
In 2026, the Mentor Program enters a defining new chapter, grounded in the principle of identity. Every cutting technique is taught with purpose, intention, and point of view, allowing hairdressers to develop work that feels distinct, considered, and unmistakably their own.
The program focus for 2026 spans long and medium lengths, with a deliberate emphasis on shorter hair, re-establishing the master cutter approach as the benchmark for modern, sustainable hairdressing. This direction builds calm confidence and technical authority through refined, high-level shapes that naturally attract new clients and foster long-term loyalty.
Our cutting approach is designed to work with every face shape and bone structure, so your work creates real, visible change your clients can see and feel immediately. This builds confidence in you, strengthens the client connection, and earns long-term trust.
We don’t just show you what to cut, we teach you why each decision matters and how to repeat it consistently. Every step is shared, giving you a clear framework that makes your work personal, confident, and very hard for others to copy.
When you understand the reasoning behind your cuts, you stop guessing and start cutting with clarity, purpose, and intention, every time.
The DCI Mentor Program supports hairdressers through sustained self-belief, leadership, and excellence over time.
This is mentorship for those ready to raise the standard of the industry and be recognised for it.
TO ENQUIRE & BOOK
Contact veronica@dcieducation.com
We are so excited to launch our NEW 2026 Elevate Program ❤️
The Elevate Program is a renewed and re-energised professional development experience for hairdressers who want more than technique, those seeking confidence, and certainty that lasts.
Whether you’ve been part of Elevate before or you’re joining for the first time, the experience in 2026 is more purposeful, connected, and transformative than ever.
2026 introduces a refined new collection of classic, timeless haircuts designed to look expensive, intentional, and effortless. From creating beautiful movement in long hair, to mastering clean, precise bobs and confident short shapes, every haircut is taught through a simplified approach that builds clarity, consistency, and genuine confidence.
This is not about trends. It’s about building a cutting foundation you can rely on, year after year.
Elevate 2026 is for hairdressers who want their work to feel considered, confident, and unmistakably high-end, supported by deeper structure, engaging teaching, real-world experience with ongoing guidance.
WHO ELEVATE IS FOR
Elevate is for hairdressers who care about their career and their future.
Whether you’re an apprentice seeking structure and control in their work or a qualified stylist ready for a reset, or a past Elevate participant wanting to deepen your skills, this program supports you as you grow.
It is for those seeking real confidence, leadership, and consistency, within a community of like-minded hairdressers committed to high standards.
We look forward to elevating you and your team in 2026
TO ENQUIRE & BOOK
Contact veronica@dcieducation.com
This was such a truly beautiful moment, watching @nicoleinskiphair @sessions_hairdressing care for her little one Florence during our in-salon training session was heartwarming beyond words.
The love, patience, and joy she showed was inspiring to witness.
Nicole, you are not only an incredible mum but also an extraordinary leader to your team. Your dedication, kindness, and light shine through in everything you do, and moments like this remind us of the amazing energy you bring to everyone around you.
This has to be my photo of the year! ✨ Grateful for these special memories, for moments of connection, and for celebrating the incredible people we have the privilege to work with. Here’s to more laughter, learning, and beautiful moments together in 2026! ❤️
A big special happy birthday to @cynaramikaerehair of @earthwindfirehair! 🎉✨
Thank you for being such a joy to work with over the past year. Sending you the best vibes, love, and success for an amazing 2026 ahead! ❤️
Education is where the magic happens! @hairbylarni_zedz_hair @zedz_hair you have been an absolute standout in our #Perth #ElevateProgram this year. I’m so proud of your growth throughout #2025, it’s been inspiring to watch!
Bookings are now open for #2026.
To secure your place, please email veronica@dcieducation.com
#DCIeducation #PositiveEducation ❤️
Education is where the magic happens!
Connor @heartsandhues_, you have been an absolute standout in our #Perth #ElevateProgram this year. I’m so proud of your growth throughout #2025, it’s been inspiring to watch!
Bookings are now open for #2026.
To secure your place, please email veronica@dcieducation.com
#DCIeducation #PositiveEducation ❤️
A big thank you to the beautiful team at @threeseventy__hairsalon for such a powerful in-salon education session! I absolutely loved it — the energy, the self-improvement, and the commitment to growth were inspiring.
Thank you, Symone, for being so amazing, and congratulations on bringing together such a wonderful team. Proud to be part of your journey. #DCIeducation ❤️
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