Diana Ransom (Cheetham) Hair & Makeup Artist 

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Diana is an established hairdresser, makeup artist and trainer. She owns her own business which comprises of both a hairdressing and makeup salon in Goulburn NSW and a freelance / mobile Hair styling and makeup artistry service. Which caters for events, special occasions and commercial - corporate jobs.  

 

She started her training and educating at the prestigious Canberra Makeup Academy (CMA) teaching hair and makeup in the form of the Diploma of makeup, and also at CHART a private hairdressing training organisation in the capital training apprentices and trainees the certificates of hairdressing.

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Now, training mainly in contextualised workshops for clients and professionals alike, as well as being a presenter and educator at schools for education NSW.

 

She was the Director of Makeup for FASHFEST, the capital’s pre-eminent red-carpet fashion event for 4 years, leading a team of up to 80 makeup artists daily over the 4 day event held every year. 

 

Having industry experience in everything from runway to live broadcasting she can adapt her skills and techniques to almost any situation. 

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With clients including, Channel 7, Channel 9, FOX Sports, Erin Molan and Sandra Sully she is no stranger to high paced and unique jobs. 

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Experience

• Owner of Diana Ransom Hair and Makeup Artist - Salon and Freelancer

• Trainer / Educator 2013 - present 
• ABIA Bridal / Formal Makeup Artist of the year finalist 2018 & 2024
• ABIA educator of the year finalist 2019

• Hair & makeup Artist for Prime 7 Canberra 

• Hair and Makeup Artist for Channel 9

• Hair and Makeup artist for FOX Sports 

• TV commercial / live broadcasting  

• Editorial (published in magazines and online)

• Director of Makeup FASHFEST 2015 – 2019

• Mercedes Benz Fashion Week Makeup Artist 2016/ 2018 / 19

• Fiji Fashion Week Makeup Artist 2017

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Accolades

• Student of the year 2013 CMA Training group 

• Finalist Bridal / Formal makeup artists of the year 2018 & 2024

• ABIA educator of the year finalist 2019

• Winner regional NSW Entrepreneur of the year 2018 

• Winner Entrepreneur of the year 2018 local business awards

• Finalist Excellence in customer service 2018 Local business awards

 

Education

• Diploma in Screen and Media Makeup (held for 15 years)

• Certificate 3 Hairdressing (held for 25 years)

• Trainer and Assessor (Hair and Makeup)

• Beauty Short courses: Tanning, Brow Shaping and Tinting

• Mia Connor Master class (2016)

• Hair Up – Lorna Evans (2017)

 

 

SKILLS / KNOWLEDGE

• Bridal, Formal & Special Event Hair and Makeup

• TV / Live Broadcasting Hair, Makeup and personal Styling

• Hairdressing

• Professionalism inc Confidentiality, Time management and Communication

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Born and raised in rural Western Australia, Diana began her creative career in hairdressing at the tender age of 14. By 18 she was on the road, working around Australia learning all the skills and techniques needed for the industry today.

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Today she is settled in Goulburn, working mostly in Goulburn and surrounding regions. She has perfected the balance in her life as a Hairdresser, makeup artist, educator, and mother, enjoying every minute.

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