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 ❤
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
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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
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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
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
Thank you to our #Canberra #MentorProgram for an incredible day on Monday!
This is exactly why I love education, being surrounded by people who are fully present, committed, and driven to improve creates such a powerful environment for growth.
I’m already looking forward to my next visit and seeing just how far you all can go.
#DCIEducation #BeTheBestVersionYouCanBe ❤️
What a truly unforgettable night. ❤️
A heartfelt thank you to the incredible @mochahairmedia team for creating such a celebration of our industry. The atmosphere was electric, and it was a powerful reminder of the passion, talent and generosity that make the Australian hair industry so special.
A huge congratulations to @lornaevanseducation on being inducted into the @mochahairmedia Dennis Langford Hall of Fame. This honour couldn’t be more deserved. Your dedication, leadership and unwavering commitment to our industry have inspired so many of us, and your impact will continue to shape the next generation of hairdressers for years to come.
#DennisLangford, what a privilege it was to know you, learn from you and call you a friend. You were the GOAT of hairdressing education, but more importantly, you were a mentor who believed in people and inspired them to become the very best version of themselves. Your passion, generosity and wisdom built a legacy that continues to influence our industry every single day. We miss you, D… but your spirit lives on in every educator, every mentor and every hairdresser whose life you touched. ❤️
Sara, what an honour it was to share this journey with you. Thank you for your friendship, your support and the laughs along the way. I truly cherish our connection.
Moments like these remind me why I love this industry so much. Hairdressing is about so much more than hair, it’s about people, connection, education, lifting each other up and leaving our industry better than we found it.
Feeling incredibly grateful to be part of this amazing community. Here’s to continuing Dennis’ legacy by inspiring, educating and believing in the next generation. ❤️
I’m incredibly grateful to the @aushaircouncil and @fionabeamishceoahc for creating a new award that recognises excellence in hairdressing education and, most importantly, is voted on by our Australian hair industry.
🏆 Winning this award means so much to me because it was voted for by the very people I’ve dedicated most of my career to supporting, educating and inspiring.
To everyone who took the time to vote for me, thank you from the bottom of my heart. Your support, trust and belief in what I do means more than words can ever express.
I feel truly honoured, deeply humbled and incredibly grateful to receive this award. Thank you for allowing me to be a small part of your journey and for continuing to support my passion for hairdressing education. ❤️ #DCIedcation
A huge thank you to the incredible team at @studiofrankee.andco for hosting our third in-salon education session of 2026! ❤️
Last night was all about resetting, refocusing, and raising the standard for the year ahead.
Watching each of you step outside your comfort zones, embrace accountability, and fully commit to growth was truly inspiring. The energy in the room was incredible, and the passion to elevate both individually and as a team was amazing.
This is what it’s all about, showing up with purpose, pushing boundaries, supporting one another, and committing to becoming the best version of yourselves.
So proud of what’s already unfolding, and this is only the beginning. ❤️
#DCIEducation #BeTheChange #InspiringPeople
A huge shoutout to these dedicated and passionate next-generation hairdressers from our sold out Sydney program today. What I witnessed was a powerful combination of discipline, focus, and intent, and the results spoke for themselves.
This is exactly why I love education… seeing your commitment to growth, your willingness to push beyond comfort, and your drive to become better every single day is truly inspiring.
Thank you for showing up with purpose and the hunger to elevate your future. I can’t wait for our next session together ❤️
#DCIEducation #PositiveEducation #ElevateProgram MentorProgram
This is truly why I love hair education.
Working with Teagan was incredibly inspiring, her passion and attention to detail were so powerful to be around. Moments like these are a reminder of just how impactful education and sharing our craft can be.
Thank you, Teagan, for bringing such amazing focus and energy to the day. ❤️
A huge shoutout to these dedicated and passionate next-generation hairdressers from our sold out #Sydney program this week. What I witnessed was a powerful combination of discipline, focus, and intent, and the results spoke for themselves.
This is exactly why I love education… seeing your commitment to growth, your willingness to push beyond comfort, and your drive to become better every single day is truly inspiring.
Thank you for showing up with purpose and the hunger to elevate your future. This is only the beginning, and I can’t wait for our next session together ❤️
#DCIEducation #PositiveEducation #ElevateProgram MentorProgram
Feeling incredibly grateful after our #Perth Masterclass with the amazing @intercoiffure_west_australia team. A huge thank you to @julie_pierrots for organising such an inspiring training session and to Liz @taylorweirperth for so kindly hosting us.
It was such a privilege to spend time with this passionate and creative group, sharing one of my favourite cutting techniques. What truly stood out was everyone’s honesty, curiosity, and dedication to making haircutting a real priority in their career.
I’m still buzzing from the energy and inspiration! Thank you all 🙏🏻❤️
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