Hairstyling came naturally to Diamond, professionally known as Dimee, because the legacy was passed down from her great-great-grandmother to her mother before reaching her.
She was initially intimidated about stepping into the crowded beauty industry and was keen to find a way to stand out.
And she soon did just that by offering a unique service that most stylists don’t – mortuary hair styling..
Dimee was unexpectedly introduced to mortuary services, telling the Daily Mail: ‘A client outside of school asked me to style their grandmother’s hair for her funeral.
‘At the time, I honestly didn’t even realize this was something hairstylists could do.’
She accepted the opportunity and expected it to be a ‘one-time’ experience, adding: ‘I was nervous but I quickly discovered that it would become a meaningful new passion in my career.
Working on a deceased client’s final hairstyle can be distressing for the stylist but not for Dimee
Dimee now helps grieving families during their most difficult times and she expressed that it has been ‘one of the most rewarding aspects’ of her career.
‘For me, it’s not just about styling hair. It’s about giving families a sense of comfort and proper closure,’ she shared.
Dimee’s purpose is to change the meaning of ‘casket ready,’ ensuring her clients’ final hairstyle will reflect their ‘beauty and dignity.’
‘Being able to provide that lasting memory for families, to make a loved one look like themselves one last time, is one of the most meaningful parts of my work.’
‘I always carry the mindset, “If not me, then who?” Often, I’m a family’s only option, as not every stylist is trained or willing to provide this type of care.
‘Letting them down simply isn’t an option for me.’
Dimee finds strength in her own inner peace and says that rather than fearing death, she embraces it.
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