As Australia’s most respected hairstylist, DARIO COTRONEO has filled the past 20 years styling high-fashion editorial, working with celebrity and media clientele and cementing the reputation of his boutique salon as the most sought-after hair salon in Sydney.
Born and raised in Sydney, Dario took up hairdressing in the late 80s. His passion for perfection and uncompromising attention to detail saw him quickly rise through the ranks of one of the world’s leading hairdressing companies.
His sophisticated vision and professionalism also saw him become one of the country’s most in-demand session stylists. His distinctive, sexy hairstyles have featured in Harpers Bazaar, Singapore Elle, New Woman, Cosmopolitan, Cleo, Shop Till You Drop, Black and White, Cream, Autore, Madison and TV commercials, including Madison magazine, Westfield and Sarah Murdoch for Bonds.
Branching out on his own in 1998, Dario continued to build his high-profile clientele and in 2006, opened his eponymous salon. Sydney’s best-kept secret, DARIO COTRONEO is tucked away in Kings Lane, Darlinghurst, chosen for its resemblance to a back lane in the exclusive fashion districts of Milan.
A temple of understated luxury, DARIO COTRONEO rests solely on revealing the client at their most beautiful. Dario is a master of the art of rebalancing the face, meaning that flaws are hidden and areas of beauty emphasised. As his fiercely loyal clientele will attest, this level of understanding and empowerment can be truly life-changing!
His unique dry haircutting methods ensure every cut looks just as beautiful in clients’ everyday lives as when they leave the salon. Clients are asked to arrive with clean, dry hair so that their hair and growth patterns can be evaluated in their natural state. As Dario says, “Would you go to an appointment with Sydney’s top dermatologist wearing make-up? Of course not – they need to be able to see your skin as it really is. It’s the same with hair – if it’s cut wet, how can you be sure of a beautiful result once it’s dry?”.
Not content to rest on his laurels, Dario is also a strong believer in empowering and educating the hairdressing industry. As founder of DCI Education and its portable learning division, DCIEducation.com, Dario is passing his passion and skills on to the next generation of hairdressers.
And now he can add inventor to his extensive list of accomplishments with the launch of MYCURL. A revolutionary styling accessory designed to work with styling irons, MYCURL allows you to create gorgeous curls, volume and movement in just minutes. Already a favourite of leading hair & make-up artists and beauty editors, MYCURL is fast developing a cult following, with it-girl Gracie Otto the latest devoted fan.