About Us

Dario Cotroneo

Just as every client is different, every hairdresser learns differently.

At DCI EDUCATION, you won’t receive off-the-shelf, production line courses. Instead, we offer an integrated approach, tailored to bring out the best in you and your salon.

Led by celebrity stylist and industry pioneer Dario Cotroneo, our team of inspirational educators provides leading-edge, customised training to the best hairdressers in the industry.

The 3 pillars of DCI stem from our philosophy of Dream. Connect. Inspire.

  • DREAM your goals and elevate your career to the next level with a course at DCI INSTITUTE.

  • CONNECT with DCI ONLINE for affordable, portable education. Boost your skills any time, anywhere.

  • INSPIRE your team with DCI IN-SALON training. We have developed specialised programs for the best in the business, from high-end boutique salons to national chains.


DCI INSTITUTE.

Workshops and seminars are held in our modern state of the art salon in Darlinghurst, Sydney.

Courses are divided into 3 areas of learning to help you choose courses suited to your level and needs and to plan a full year of education.

  • INSPIRATION – Advanced trend based inspiration for advance apprentices and seniors who want to explore creativity.

  • PROGRESSION – Intermediate to advanced progressive courses for confident 2nd year apprentices and seniors to build consistency and confidence in skills to bring trends into a commercial environment.

  • DEVELOPMENT – Fun courses for the development of apprentices to ensure teach high-level service ethics and fundamental techniques to ensure they get off to the right start with confidence.

DCI ONLINE

Being design and technology driven, we love the idea that hairdressers can now use the internet for education and bookings anywhere and anytime. DCI ONLINE Website keeps you in touch with the latest courses, tips, news and education videos. It’s easy to preview and download our quick step by step videos to watch on your video phone or computer wherever you please. Long gone are the days of being stuck at home in front of the TV watching hours of time consuming hairdressing videos.

DCI IN-SALON

Customised content when and where you need it – delivered in your salon from 3 hours to a full day. Our trainers are fun , approachable and able to address individual needs in a group environment to ensure everyone gets the most from the training session. Post training feedback and recommendations allow you to focus on further training and staff development after the session.