With 20 years of experience as a hairstylist under her belt, Dionne Smith has a wealth of knowledge.

Her passion for hairstyling began at a young age, when she braided her sisters’ hair – a skill that even led to her earning some money while doing other children’s hair at school. After trying different jobs in adulthood, Smith decided to give hairdressing her full attention and from there, it grew.

After opening her own salon, Smith began began working at fashion shows, on editorial shoots and with some of haircare’s biggest brands, including Dyson and Cantu.

She has also worked on the hair of numerous celebrities, such as Venus Williams, Regina King and Bukky Bakray for the 2021 Baftas, who won the Rising Star Award. Most recently, Smith also styled Little Mix’s Leigh-Anne Pinnock’s hair for her pregnancy announcement.

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