Thank you, Dario!

Today’s session has completely changed the way I look at hairdressing. I’ve learned how our mindset directly affects the quality of our work. Stepping back to see the bigger picture and trusting my own opinion has helped me feel more confident, and I know this will carry through to my salon clients and reflect in my haircuts. You are next level.

Becca Merifield 

Dear Dario,

I just wanted to reach out and let you know how much I appreciate your dedication as an educator in the hair and beauty field.

I’ve taken several courses in the past, but none have been as motivating and professional as yours.

I recently struggled at a makeup academy where students lacked commitment, and some teachers didn’t seem to understand the importance of their role. However, your approach was different. You created a supportive and encouraging atmosphere that made learning enjoyable and motivating.

Your passion for teaching and your ability to build a sense of community among students is truly special. Your impact goes beyond the classroom, and I feel lucky to have learned from someone as inspiring as you.

Thank you for all that you do. Your hard work and dedication do not go unnoticed.

Chrystiane Gaygher

I thoroughly enjoyed tonight’s seminar and the direction you have taken with it. The emphasis on community, which gave off a modern church vibe, was something I absolutely loved!

You are going to empower and inspire so many individuals, and you should feel incredibly proud of your work. The discussion about the scholarship was heart warming, and it reaffirmed the positive impact you are making.

Being in the presence of everything you do brings me great joy and inspiration.

Kara Ryan

Compared to other courses I have taken, this experience made me feel truly seen and valued. Despite having a few people in the class, it felt almost like a one-on-one session. Each step was meticulously refined until it reached a level close to perfection.

The fact that we repeated the technique twice was incredibly helpful for me. As someone who tends to forget things after being taught, going through it twice reinforced the steps and boosted my confidence. 

It was an extremely educational experience, deserving of a 10/10.

Grace Kingston @ Olive & Arches

I thoroughly enjoyed every aspect of the session! It was incredibly helpful and informative, providing valuable insights and techniques that are directly applicable to our daily salon lifestyle. I particularly appreciated the salon-relevant nature of the information, as it allows us to better educate our clients.

Liberty Willes @ Revamped Hair Studio 

Dario, I am immensely grateful to you for generously sharing your experiences and enriching my learning journey. Through our sessions together, you have opened my eyes to numerous insights.

What I cherish the most from each of our encounters is not only the exquisite techniques and wisdom you impart but also your beautiful soul. Your validation and encouragement fuel my drive to persist in this career. I cannot thank you enough for everything. THANK YOU  ❤️

Charlie Carruthers @ Wow Hair

This learning experience was truly unique. Dario’s passion for hairdressing made it inspiring and enjoyable. His full circle approach, addressing client needs from induction to hands-on demonstrations, taught effective techniques for stunning results. Dario’s effortless hair cutting and shaping skills are so impressive.

The safe and inclusive class atmosphere fostered growth. Dario’s genuine care created a supportive environment where I felt comfortable taking risks and immersing myself in the process. I’m grateful for this transformative experience. It has been a cherished part of my hairdressing journey.

Annabella Graham @ Eesome 

Hi Dario, Thank you very much for your time last Tuesday. I really appreciate all the knowledge that you shared. There has been an obvious shift in the salon with the teams approach in how they greet their guests throughout the consultation.

Thank you very much for this Dario… it was an absolute pleasure to have you as our educator.. keep being great  

Gemma Loughran @ Salon Yazbek  

littlehairboutique: Thank you for a fabulous day! We can’t wait to have you back!

hairbyjaicollins: Thankyou for today it was amazing!!

hairbyleahmonte: Thank you so much! Loved it! Feeling so inspired and energised ❤️

hairbyshanaebramstedt: Cannot thank you enough for today!! Learnt so much!!!

jemmav28: U r truly an inspiration your positivity was infectious and I loved the humour can’t wait for your next visit!!!

I just wanted to extend my enormous gratitude and highlight how impressed l am by your kindness! I am glued to this education library when ever l get a free time and l fully intend on purchasing access, to ensure life time membership!

I have returned to the hair industry after a long break and as a mature stylist l really needed education.

l am star struck by not only your skill and Creativity,  but moreover your humility!

From the bottom of my heart, Thank You !!

Dympna Maslin

Feeling grateful for this guy DARIO for teaching not only 10 AMA-zing haircuts but also teaching me life lessons. I spent 30 hours this year in this classroom learning not only technical skills but how to communicate on a better level, FEEL what I am doing & how important music is to our ability to perform, too! Which is why I really love to provide music that is always easy listening, uplifting, fun, catchy & most of all pre 1990’s (unless of course, it’s a revamp of something of bygone eras) ⁠

⁠In that classroom I was the oldest with, I think, the LEAST experience in these cutting edge techniques. ☺️ There were some really young humans there and some really highly experienced humans too that I was in complete awe of. I was really out of my comfort zone – TOTALLY!  But that was ok. That is what I was there for. To learn something new & exciting to bring back to the salon. 

But what I didn’t bargain for was all the life skills I took away with me. So without rambling too much, I am grateful for this years training. It was worth every cent. (and it was a lot of cents, too!) ⁠

⁠It so important for us as hairdressers to be able to not only provide a skill that is perfectly honed, but also to be able to interpret & communicate that skill to you. And this is why we continually invest in ourselves, training constantly & improving our skills. Not just for ourselves, but for you!  So Thank you Dario for Everything! 

Michelle Moretta @ Cherry Bomb Parlour 

Can I firstly just say ‘Thankyou”

Dario’s class has given Trinity confidence and strategy’s to perform great hair cuts!She has grown in mind and has become a more positive and mature stylist!

Her skills have developed and she now understands how to tackle individual heads with ease!

Joanne Banks @ Hair Art

Thank you Dario. I can not describe how I am feeling today. My mind and body are buzzing with oxygen… I am so inspired by you. What an amazing talented, dynamic and humble person you are. It’s like the universe sent us to be there, not only did I get so much as a professional hairdresser technically.

 I got so much in so many other ways that I’m sooooo thankful for. What a wonderful gift from our boss to be given such an amazing opportunity!! xx

Dannyelle @ James Duffy Salon

Firstly BIG thank you to Mark Rippon for giving the opportunity to train with Dario Cotroneo. Had the best time with him and he talked about self love, self care, ego and how to love what you do and to be conscious all the time and clientele.  The hair cut we did was a LOB and a Tear Drop Bob. It was amazing to see difference between both haircuts and also how to make straight line merge with curve.

Guys he is so amazing, he gave so much love and attention to us where it felt so intense but we left with big smiles and joy because it felt great. 

Thank you DCI Education for this opportunity.

Aprina Gobin @ Rokk Ebony 

I’d like to share my experience of having DCI Education in our salon last week to present on consultations. Aside from the goal of taking the fear and anxiety out of consultations I didn’t know what to expect from this training. What I can say is that I was super impressed with the content and delivery of the session. 

Dario Cotroneo has obviously researched the area of consultations and human behaviour heavily and he has drawn on his extensive experience and unique consultation style to approach the consultation from a new perspective – and one that can yield transformative results. 

I recommend any hairdresser and salon owner to attend this class – not only will it be a springboard for you to take your consultations to another level, but it is also a captivating insight into why people behave the way they do. Highly recommended. 

Thanks DCI Education

Oscar Henderson @ Elysium Hair

Completely agree Oscar Henderson. Every stylist, colourist and apprentice should attend this presentation, even if you have trained with Dario Cotroneo before.Consultation is a challenge. 

We think we get it right. But more often we don’t. Agreeing on a brief and being 100% sure that you are both understanding the same message is not just a skill but a procedure that Dario has perfected. His techniques are unique. No one covers how he does this. 

Traditional methods are dated and are basic. His consultation technique is professional and allows your client to know this immediately.

Sandy Chong @ AHC 

Mentor Program – Loved Everything!

It’s not just a cutting course it’s much MUCH more I’ve enjoyed every lesson every month more than the previous month.

Thank you Dario!

Kristen Manigodich

Thank you Dario Cotroneo and his amazing Consultation Seminar last week in Brisbane. 

The philosophy that Dario shared has really enhanced my perspective as a young stylist….. Thank you for sharing your knowledge in a way that connects so genuinely to our industry. Game Changing! Can’t wait for more to come xxxx

Brittany Pearl Baker 

Dimitee is on a High!! Thank you so much for inspiring and helping her develop amazing cutting skills early in her career…. Dim had a great time!

You will be seeing a lot more New Black babies!

Jodi Nicholson @ The New Black Industries

Thank you so much for the much need energy boost you brought to the salon! It was such an amazing class and we are all super motivated and inspired after this evening! 

Can’t wait to bust out our new found skills on the floor! Thanks again xx

Mia De Vries @ Fox And The Hair

I love my mentor course, Dario’s wealth of knowledge and passion makes the classes feel like you are developing as a person, not only as a hairdresser!

Kyanne Bismarck 

We have just signed up for our fourth year of DCI Education’s Mentoring Program. We have found the foundation behind DCI–heart, head and humour to be so adequately true. The love and passion that Dario displays for what he does is second to none. Dario delivers education in a way that our staff can so easily associate with. His message is clear, meaning their results are easily achieved. He has a drive, tenacity and charisma that we have not seen before in this setting.

Our staff love Dario and what DCI Education stands for. They look forward to the challenges he presents each month and appreciate his guidance, helping them to achieve what they would have once believed to be impossible. From apprentices to advanced stylists, our staff have laughed a lot, been frustrated and angry and maybe even cried—but with the support of Dario have broken through their own barriers and have come out as stars, shining bright.

We have seen them grow tremendously not only in skill, but in confidence. The passion they now exude has helped us to transform our business and this is all due to the teachings that Dario instils.

Nothing is ever too hard for DCI Education. They have always worked with us to fit our needs. Veronica’s organisational skills behind the scenes are exemplary. Without her turning those wheels, DCI could not be what it is today. The matching of both Dario and Veronica’s skillset are a match made in heaven.

Daniel Allen @ Sassy Hair

THANK YOU to DCI education. It’s made me Royals top stylist on the floor. My boss is blown away with my improvement. My clients think I’m a miracle worker.

They say they can’t stop talking about how happy they are with their hair. I’m so excited to share to my team these gifts you have shared in your education. Big thank you.

Linda Drozdoff @ Royals

There really is nothing more AMAZING than walking out of a 3 hour seminar and not thinking it was a waste of time BUT being grateful for the truth and words spoken from a genuine human in the hair game and tonight made me realise again, why I do what I do and LOVE it and want to be even better at it and GROW….( This aint a yarn it’s a REAL TALK!!!). Every day we must remind ourselves of why we are here .., and if we forget do something that refreshes ya memory.

A very BIG THANK YOU for an awesome evening.

You Dario have a wonderful gift a brilliant human with a beautiful soul. Inspired we are…… loved it!  From the gals from Virtue Hair, Jac, Chloe & Heidi

Jackie Dyer @ Virtue Hair

I can’t speak highly enough of this class I feel like I’m walking away with more confidence, Dario is a breath of fresh air in a very demanding industry.

Claire Denison @ Ame Studio

A huge congratulations to my dear friend Dario for his award of Dennis Langfords Hall of Fame AHIA.

I have admired Dario’s work for decades. 

A long time ago I had a major car accident, Dario helped me feel confident in cutting again. He taught me techniques to help me understand cutting and styling again, when quite frankly I didn’t think I was ever going to be a hairdresser again at the age of 25!

He’s been such an amazing mentor to me and my team along the years and I couldn’t be prouder of you.

Sara Jade @ SJ & Co 

Dario, just wanted to say a very big congratulations and a very very well-deserved.  You are an extremely inspirational person that gives so much to our industry and to others. 

I do believe Dennis was there last night and he would have been so honoured to give you the award mate. 

Keep going and make a difference to our industry.

Benni Tognini @ Tognini’s

Thank you very much for your powerful class last Sunday.

Our artistic team got so much inspiration from you and took some very valuable key learnings away.

I thoroughly enjoyed the day, and LOVED the cutting techniques! We finished up the last two days referencing back to your quotes, and continued to INSPIRE INNOVATE AND LEARN! Until next time…..  Steph, Mana & Mike 🙂

Stephanie Furlong @ Redken 5th Avenue NYC National Education Manager 

Thanks Dario, Jordan came back into the salon absolutely pumped and ready to take on the world.

You are an absolute champion.

Chris Tsokos @ Edge Studio

Went to a consultation seminar last night and it wasn’t what I was expecting at all. I’m only a first year apprentice so not really ready to up my consultation techniques yet but I’m so glad I went.

I walked away with a much more positive and confident attitude towards not only my journey as a stylist but also as a person and was reminded that understanding people allows you to take control of your world and make a positive change in other peoples lives.

Thank you so much for tweaking my perception of myself and people around me and giving me the tools to make me a better person and successful artist.

Katie Wilson 

Thank you doesn’t even begin to express my gratitude for all of your guidance and patience.

It was truly life altering. Thank you once again for all of your time & energy.

Dayna Durantini @ New York Mentor Program

I would like to thank you for your presentation at Wollongong TAFE yesterday , I have had all the students and attending teachers express to me how fantastic and inspiring  you were .

Jenelle Charlton @ Tafe Wollongong Head Teacher Of Hairdressing

I loved how hands on it was and Dario was really good at explaining and showing you how to do the techniques.

All round it was a great experience I can’t wait for next month!” Mentor Program

Shani Ostler @ Zucci Salon 

The fact that I could ask any question and it wouldn’t be looked on as stupid.

Dario was very accepting of everyone and all different levels and the way he taught was 100% with a loving spirit.

Emily Roberts @ Luxe Concept Salon

The hands on help!

It was so great to be able to ask questions, to understand why I’m doing things the way im doing them 🙂 and just the little tips.. how to hold scissors to persuade the hair.

I loved everything!

Amanda Gam @ Anika’s Mirror 

Learning new techniques that I won’t learn anywhere else. Also, learning how to talk to your clients, to make them confident in a haircut and give them a haircut they have never seen before.

Thank you Dario I love coming to each class.

Claire Carroll @ CC Hair

I thoroughly enjoyed the experience of learning new techniques from Dario. His teaching style encouraged us to think critically about the process of cutting, where to make incisions, and, most importantly, the underlying reasons behind each decision. Moreover, the emphasis on self-love throughout the class was truly inspiring.

Being surrounded by such a positive atmosphere and having the opportunity to transform myself was an invaluable experience. I am incredibly grateful. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. ❤️❤️

Craig Belcastro @ Studio Frankee and Co

Mate just got home after your gig. Was truly amazing.  Just fantastic to see you as the guy we knew you would be back at young style council. You’ll be seeing more of me at your seminars my friend.  

Adrian Van Der Stap 

Dario, Congratulations for yesterdays talk. 

The path you are on in is promising and beautiful. I have noticed a huge positive change in you and the message you portray. I am amazed about the person you have become over the 20 years that I have known you.

I can see more humility, empathy and kindness flowing through you. It must feel much more peaceful for you to BE connected with self and others. I loved you using the word Oneness, because that is who we are. It takes lots of courage and awareness to wake us all up to this fact. 

Thank you again for sharing.  

Marie France @ Marie France Group

Dario is a legend!! 

One of the best educators Australia has ever had!! Kick-started my career!

Tom White @ Same Same But Different Salon