DCI 2025
DCI Education and Founder Dario Cotroneo are excited for 2025.
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 ❤
DCI AWARDS
2024 Winner Best Individual Educator AHFA Awards
2022 Winner Excellence In Education AHFA Awards
2022 Winner Best Individual Educator AHIA Awards
2022 Recipient AHIA Hall Of Fame
2020 Winner Best Individual Educator AHIA Awards
2020 Winner Excellence In Education AHFA Awards
2019 Winner Excellence In Education AHFA Awards
2017 Winner Excellence In Education AHFA Awards
2016 Winner Best Education Business Hair Expo
2025 Yearly Programs
Elevate Program
Sydney | Newcastle | Melbourne | Perth | Brisbane | Canberra
The Elevate Program, available Face To Face, 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 2025
Join the Elevate Program workshops with Dario Cotroneo. Email your interest to veronica@dcieducation.com
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Mentor Program
Sydney | Newcastle | Melbourne | Perth | Brisbane | Canberra
The Mentor Program, available Face To Face, is designed to get you on a new path by developing confidence and consistency in strong, NEW, progressive editorial cutting techniques like no other.
Bookings Open For 2025
Join the Mentor Program workshops with Dario Cotroneo. Email your interest to veronica@dcieducation.com
For program details – Click View!
Hands on Courses
1 Day Cutting Workshops
We offer a comprehensive portfolio of hairdressing education designed to meet a variety of learning requirements. From our 1 Day Workshops, the start point of thousands of successful students to our acclaimed Yearly Programs, alumni of DCI Education are building successful careers in all areas of the global hairdressing industry. We will ensure that not only will you gain real commercial skills from our courses; you will become part of the DCI family.
Contact Veronica to discuss your educational needs via email veronica@dcieducation.com or call #61 2 9380 2217.
DCI has a maximum of 10 students per workshop and takes into consideration space between students and high hygiene practice. Take Care, Keep Motivated & Educated and Stay Well.
THRIVE
THRIVE our 1 day SHORT hair cutting workshop is designed to share and inspire hairdressers, how to create new and modern short hair shapes around bone structure and refresh your in-salon work to inspire you salon clients/guests. DCI Have 2 platforms to choose: Face To Face Workshop or Online Video Subscription.
Book All 3 Workshop’s As Package And Save $!
SYDNEY 6th July 2025
Online Subscription: Anytime
BUILD
BUILD our 1 Day LONG Hair Cutting Workshop covers our unique salon friendly approach to cutting beautiful, modern long hair shapes in and around bone structure. 3 new long hair shapes are taught to inspire salon clients. DCI Have 2 platforms to choose: Face To Face Workshop or Online Video Subscription.
Book All 3 Workshop’s As Package And Save $!
Sydney 13th April 2025
Online Subscription: Anytime
GROW
GROW is our 1 day MEDIUM length classic hair cutting workshop designed for hairdressers who are looking for additional structure and control in their work. Progressing from a precise Lob to a very expensive looking graduated bob. DCI Have 2 platforms to choose: Face To Face Workshop or Online Video Subscription.
Book All 3 Workshop’s As Package And Save $!
SYDNEY 18th May 2025
Online Subscription: Anytime
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.
More information email 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.
Available in Sydney | Perth | Brisbane | Melbourne | Canberra
Contact veronica@dcieducation.com
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.
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 INSTAGRAM
News & Event Updates
Education is where magic happens! @anthony_oscaroscarbondi @oscaroscarbondi, you’re a true talent! I have loved seeing your confidence grow in 2024! #DCIeducation #PositiveEducation ❤️
Education is where magic happens! @anthony_oscaroscarbondi @oscaroscarbondi, you’re a true talent! I have loved seeing your confidence grow in 2024! #DCIeducation #PositiveEducation ❤️
Education is where magic happens! Jess @jess_allaboutsalon @allaboutsalon, you’re a true talent! I have loved seeing your confidence grow in 2024! #DCIeducation #PositiveEducation ❤️
Education is where magic happens! Jess @jess_allaboutsalon @allaboutsalon, you’re a true talent! I have loved seeing your confidence grow in 2024! #DCIeducation #PositiveEducation ❤️
Education is where magic happens! @katyem_katyandco , you’re a true talent! Thank you for such a powerful and positive 2024! #DCIeducation #PositiveEducation ❤️
Education is where magic happens! @katyem_katyandco , you’re a true talent! Thank you for such a powerful and positive 2024! #DCIeducation #PositiveEducation ❤️
An incredible day with an amazing team of powerhouse hairdressers! Today in #Sydney, we delivered lived in #ShortHair, and it was next level seeing everyone’s shapes come to life! 👉🏻 A big thank you to @davines_australia for their beautiful products 🫶🏻 #DCIeducation #PositiveEducation ❤️
An incredible day with an amazing team of powerhouse hairdressers! Today in #Sydney, we delivered lived in #ShortHair, and it was next level seeing everyone’s shapes come to life! 👉🏻 A big thank you to @davines_australia for their beautiful products 🫶🏻 #DCIeducation #PositiveEducation ❤️
I love this video so much! Huge thanks to Ikey, my daughter’s best friend, for making this moment even more special! #AHFA2024 @aushairfashionawards this video brings me so much happiness!
Big shoutout to @ape.thelabel for sponsoring this award; my daughter is one of your biggest fans!
Thank you all for the wonderful messages of support. Feeling incredibly grateful! #DCIeducation ❤️
I love this video so much! Huge thanks to Ikey, my daughter’s best friend, for making this moment even more special! #AHFA2024 @aushairfashionawards this video brings me so much happiness!
Big shoutout to @ape.thelabel for sponsoring this award; my daughter is one of your biggest fans!
Thank you all for the wonderful messages of support. Feeling incredibly grateful! #DCIeducation ❤️
I absolutely love this photo of my daughter Nicola on stage with my dear friends @circlesofhair, @sharleelee, and @jessmariedel, celebrating their win at the #AHFA2024 @aushairfashionawards—with me cheering them on via FaceTime from my hotel room in Canberra!
This moment between Nicola and me is one I’ll never forget.
A huge thank you to @davidmannah and the M Division team! Feeling very grateful ❤️
I absolutely love this photo of my daughter Nicola on stage with my dear friends @circlesofhair, @sharleelee, and @jessmariedel, celebrating their win at the #AHFA2024 @aushairfashionawards—with me cheering them on via FaceTime from my hotel room in Canberra!
This moment between Nicola and me is one I’ll never forget.
A huge thank you to @davidmannah and the M Division team! Feeling very grateful ❤️
Education is where magic happens! Matilda @sassyhaircanberra , you’re a true talent and I loved working with you on Monday & Tuesday in #Canberra! Here’s to your continued growth! #DCIeducation #PositiveEducation ❤️
Education is where magic happens! Matilda @sassyhaircanberra , you’re a true talent and I loved working with you on Monday & Tuesday in #Canberra! Here’s to your continued growth! #DCIeducation #PositiveEducation ❤️
What a week! I couldn’t be prouder of my daughter Nicola for attending our industry’s hairdressing awards on Monday night while I was in Canberra educating. Watching her step up and do such a fantastic job was a true “proud dad” moment. Nicola, you were brilliant!
A huge thank you to the entire AHFA team for putting together another unforgettable awards night. David and Jamil, you both exemplify leadership in our industry, and I’m so grateful for your ongoing support.
To my amazing wife, Veronica, and my daughters, Nicola and Isabella—thank you for always being there and cheering me on. You are my greatest supporters, and I am yours.
I also want to express my gratitude to the CPR team for inviting me to present at the Hair Forum this year, and to Goldwell/KMS for the chance to host your Weekender event and lead a national tour. Every moment was unforgettable. Thank you, Rita Marcon, for your trust and friendship.
Finally, to everyone in the hairdressing community, past and present—you’re the reason I show up inspired every day, always striving to do better.
This award truly means the world to me, and I’m deeply honoured. Thank you so much ❤️❤️
What a week! I couldn’t be prouder of my daughter Nicola for attending our industry’s hairdressing awards on Monday night while I was in Canberra educating. Watching her step up and do such a fantastic job was a true “proud dad” moment. Nicola, you were brilliant!
A huge thank you to the entire AHFA team for putting together another unforgettable awards night. David and Jamil, you both exemplify leadership in our industry, and I’m so grateful for your ongoing support.
To my amazing wife, Veronica, and my daughters, Nicola and Isabella—thank you for always being there and cheering me on. You are my greatest supporters, and I am yours.
I also want to express my gratitude to the CPR team for inviting me to present at the Hair Forum this year, and to Goldwell/KMS for the chance to host your Weekender event and lead a national tour. Every moment was unforgettable. Thank you, Rita Marcon, for your trust and friendship.
Finally, to everyone in the hairdressing community, past and present—you’re the reason I show up inspired every day, always striving to do better.
This award truly means the world to me, and I’m deeply honoured. Thank you so much ❤️❤️
What a week!
A huge thank you to the entire AHFA team for putting together another unforgettable awards night. David and Jamil, you both exemplify leadership in our industry, and I’m so grateful for your ongoing support.
To my amazing wife, Veronica, and my daughters, Nicola and Isabella—thank you for always being there and cheering me on. You are my greatest supporters, and I am yours.
I also want to express my gratitude to the CPR team for inviting me to present at the Hair Forum this year, and to Goldwell/KMS for the chance to host your Weekender event and lead a national tour. Every moment was unforgettable. Thank you, Rita Marcon, for your trust and friendship.
Finally, to everyone in the hairdressing community, past and present—you’re the reason I show up inspired every day, always striving to do better.
This award truly means the world to me, and I’m deeply honoured. Thank you so much ❤️❤️
What a week!
A huge thank you to the entire AHFA team for putting together another unforgettable awards night. David and Jamil, you both exemplify leadership in our industry, and I’m so grateful for your ongoing support.
To my amazing wife, Veronica, and my daughters, Nicola and Isabella—thank you for always being there and cheering me on. You are my greatest supporters, and I am yours.
I also want to express my gratitude to the CPR team for inviting me to present at the Hair Forum this year, and to Goldwell/KMS for the chance to host your Weekender event and lead a national tour. Every moment was unforgettable. Thank you, Rita Marcon, for your trust and friendship.
Finally, to everyone in the hairdressing community, past and present—you’re the reason I show up inspired every day, always striving to do better.
This award truly means the world to me, and I’m deeply honoured. Thank you so much ❤️❤️
Today was an incredible experience with this amazing team of kind and talented hairdressers. I am deeply grateful to our #MentorProgram in #Canberra and the wonderful team at @sassyhaircanberra this year! Thank you for such a positive filled year with so much growth! With love, can’t wait to see how much further we can go in #2025 #DCIeducation ❤️
Today was an incredible experience with this amazing team of kind and talented hairdressers. I am deeply grateful to our #MentorProgram in #Canberra and the wonderful team at @sassyhaircanberra this year! Thank you for such a positive filled year with so much growth! With love, can’t wait to see how much further we can go in #2025 #DCIeducation ❤️
Education is where magic happens! Chelsea @ora_hair , you’re a true talent and I loved working with you yesterday in #Canberra! Here’s to your continued growth! #DCIeducation #PositiveEducation ❤️
Education is where magic happens! Chelsea @ora_hair , you’re a true talent and I loved working with you yesterday in #Canberra! Here’s to your continued growth! #DCIeducation #PositiveEducation ❤️
Thank you to our incredible #ElevateProgram team in #canberra , and a special shoutout to the amazing @sassyhaircanberra! It was such a positive day filled with growth and determination today! #breakingboundaries
With love,
#DCIeducation #PositiveEducation ❤️
Thank you to our incredible #ElevateProgram team in #canberra , and a special shoutout to the amazing @sassyhaircanberra! It was such a positive day filled with growth and determination today! #breakingboundaries
With love,
#DCIeducation #PositiveEducation ❤️
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