Dario Cotroneo
FOUNDER, EDUCATOR & HAIRDRESSER
Dario Cotroneo hairdresser & Educator formed his multi award winning education company, DCI Education in 1998. Dario Cotroneo has been in demand around the world, working in the USA, UK, France, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Germany, Norway, China, Singapore, Australia and New Zealand to name a few, demonstrating his unique and singular brand of education. “Not just how to cut hair, but why.”
Known for his exceptional cutting skills and creativity, Dario creates strong, cutting-edge looks whilst retaining beauty, sensitivity and harmony. He has developed a very unique and holistic approach to hairdressing education resulting in exciting ways to learn and enjoy. His insight and passion for the industry have been noticed by many other highly regarded industry leaders who use his education as a continuous platform for their staff.
Dario’s signature style – a series of pared-down looks reflecting his love of modernist art and architecture – puts him at the forefront of hairdressing. His role as founder of DCI Education takes him all over teaching and inspiring hairdressers wishing to be the best. It has been said, “His shows and classes are unparalleled and a must to experience”.
His down-to-earth approach and global experience give him a unique perspective and an even more unique flair. He has a total understanding of the type of hairdressing training needed to keep stylists inspired in their work and clients in love with their hairdresser.
Dario’s intuitive feel and his eye for detail keep’s him ahead of the game. Not only do you learn amazing cutting and styling techniques but also Dario is a master of the art of rebalancing the face, meaning flaws are hidden and areas of beauty emphasized. At $600 for a haircut his fiercely loyal clientele will attest, this level of understanding and empowerment can be truly life-changing!
To keep inspired, Dario also owns his own salon in Sydney and has filled the past 35 years styling high-fashion editorial, working with celebrity and media clientele and cementing his reputation as an industry leader.
His distinctive works have featured around the globe in magazines such as: Harpers Bazaar, Singapore Elle, New Woman, UK Marie Claire, Cosmopolitan, Cleo, Shop Till You Drop, Black and White, Cream, Autore, International Hairdressing Journal, Estetica, Behind The Chair, Modern Salon, Madison and TV commercials, including Madison magazine, Westfield and Sarah Murdoch for Bonds.
AWARDS
2024 Winner AHFA Educator Of The Year
2022 Winner AHFA Excellence In Education
2022 Winner AHIA Best Individual Educator
2022 Recipient AHIA Hall Of Fame
2020 Winner Excellence In Education
2020 Winner AHFA Best Individual Educator AHIA Awards
2019 Winner AHFA Excellence In Education
2017 Winner AHFA Excellence In Education
2016 Winner Hair Expo Excellence In Education