About Dia

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Dia Beaute, Diane Sessoms, is an accomplished Oil Painter who had formal Training and Education at The University of Maryland, Virginia Wesleyan College and Norfolk State University .Through Education and a Natural Gift and Talent, Diane Understands Color Theory, Color Blocking, Design and Function as well as the anatomy of skin; and incorporates her knowledge powerfully and Individually with each client she has a session with.

"Dia" … The Greek meaning for "passing through"

….As we "pass through" the many changing chapters of our lives, often what we find is left out of the Ashes of Change, is Beaute….

When we learn how to capture Authentic Beaute at it's purest essence... this is the Foundation of Dia Beaute

Growing up a Farmer's Daughter, Diane first fell in Love with "The Burst of Color, Shapes, Forms" and the Beaute in Nature watching a seed planted in healthy soil take root and grow into a profitable crop..... It was also during that time she learned about overcoming challenges when that seed planted didn't take root and there was No Harvest that season.  It was through strong Faith, Family Values and Work Ethic, that Dia, and her Parents' guidance, she too would accomplish the dream of owning a business one day! 

After College, and a Brief 2 years working a "solid" Civil Service Job for the Government,  In 1985, Diane began a new opportunity that would turn into a career spanning over 25 years working for one of the Largest Global Cosmetic Corporations in the World at that time. Earning Numerous awards in Top Sales Achievements, Diamonds, Automobiles, Lavish Vacations and Leading Teams of other women to do the same.  She also became a Fashion Stylist for 2 Private Labels. One of the Highlights of her career in Fashion was being a instructor at T.A.P.S (Transition Assistance Program ) Dress for Success Program teaching Active-Duty Females how to transition from the Military to the Civilian Sector.  She taught the program as a volunteer for over 9 years and to this day, one of the most rewarding times in her career assisting our active duty military.

IN 2014, Diane found herself faced with a few challenges and a new set of options....It was during that time of personal transition and loss that she propelled into a new opportunity, one, where she still was in a leadership role helping others, however, this time on her own terms.  Working as a Prestige Beauty Expert for Christian Dior, Diane went back to school (after 30 years) and completed the necessary 600 hours of Theory and Practicals to receive her Licensing as an Esthetician.

And this is where Dia Beaute 4U was conceived out of an opportunity born from change ; like the Phoenix rising out of the Ashes....All that was left for Diane is the Choice of Beaute….

Dia continues to stay on the cutting edge by attending Training Shows and invests in Optional Advanced Workshops and  Hands-On Classes. Learning about revolutionary new products and modalities helps her clients look and feel their best! 

Scroll to the bottom to see some of her  Favorite Paintings.

AWARDS:

• Published in Veer Magazine
• Several Covers of The Hampton Roads Magazine
• Distinction Magazine
• New Woman Magazine 
• Over 20 Editorials in Print, Vimeo Productions for Hampton Roads Area Business, Head-shots, and Television Commercials
• Sammy Marquardt Music Video Shoot
• IMS Gear Shoot
• Captain Geis-US Military Shoot
• Harris Leonard- VB Economic Development Shoot
• Hope House -Headshots
• Bruce Thompson- Interview for The Main- Downtown Norfolk Hotel
• Military T.A.P. (Transitional Assistance Program) Dress for Success Training
• Regent University- Adult studies on Interview Technique
• Well over 200 Weddings, on location and Video production
• Countless Happy Clients with MUA Lessons and Tutorials
• Excelled to Sr. Director Position with a Global Cosmetic Corporation, and earning Top Sales and Leadership Awards for over 25 years
• Top Beauty Stylist with Christian Dior
• Became Licensed with over 600 hours in Practicals and Theory from The American Spirit Of Esthetics, Williamsburg, VA
• Lead Celebrity Make-up Artist ~ Kevin Makes Sense Media Corp
• Graduated Permanent Make-Up Cosmetic Tattoo Licensure Program 3/2021

Today, Dia helps women discover their truest Beaute within, and then transfers from within, so that it resonates on the outside! ..... Book your appointment TODAY to discover how she can help you "Pass Through" to your next chapter too!!!

~Ecclesiastes 3:1-8