Diane Hey, Founder and Chief Executive of Armonia, is a leading figure in the beauty, aesthetics and wellbeing sector. With over 35 years’ experience as a practitioner, salon owner and educator, she has dedicated her career to raising standards, improving access to high-quality training and championing apprenticeships as a pathway to meaningful, sustainable employment.
Diane’s influence extends nationally through voluntary leadership roles, shaping industry standards, government policy and the future of beauty, wellbeing and technical education across the sector.
thousands of learners into long-term, meaningful employment. Her mission is to empower highly skilled, thoughtful and commercially competent therapists who can contribute to a vibrant, future-ready sector.
Apprenticeships and technical education sit at the heart of her vision, complemented by her commitment to delivering exceptional salon services and nurturing professional talent. Her leadership continues to shape national standards and advance excellence across beauty, aesthetics and wellbeing.
Diane’s career began in 1987 as a spa therapist, progressing to salon ownership before establishing Armonia Health & Wellbeing and, later, a government-approved training and apprenticeship provider that bridges the gap between industry and education. Her work unites employers, regulators and policy makers to ensure qualifications remain rigorous, relevant and reflective of real industry practice.
A passionate advocate for accessible, high-quality skills development, Diane has created pathways that support
