A 23-year-old mortuary hairstylist has revealed why she loves working on the dead…..CONTINUE FULL READING>>>>>
Diamond Zamor, from Chicago, offers 27 different styling services but has explained why working on the deceased will always be her favorite.
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.
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.’
Diamond Zamor, from Chicago, offers 27 different styling services but has explained why working on the deceased will always be her favorite
Diamond Zamor, from Chicago, offers 27 different styling services but has explained why working on the deceased will always be her favorite
Working on a deceased client’s final hairstyle can be distressing for the stylist but not for Dimee
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.’
Working on a deceased client’s final hairstyle can be distressing for the stylist but not for Dimee.
‘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 said that rather than fearing death, she embraces it.
Dimee now helps grieving families during their most difficult times
‘These women had the opportunity to live full lives, create families, and leave behind stories told through the vessels that once carried them.
‘Their bodies are no longer just physical forms, but shells that held memories of a life well lived,’ the professional explained.
She admitted that the emotions hit hardest when the mortuary client is young – with those encounters weighing more heavily on her shoulders.
‘The presence of younger clients lingers, as if their spirits aren’t quite ready to let go. Experiencing that has a way of changing you.
‘Even for those who may not consider themselves spiritual, feeling that kind of energy can shift your entire perspective on life and what comes after.’
Mortuary service requests come more often than she would like. She receives requests for older clients every few months. But for the young ones, she receives weekly or bi-weekly.
‘I’ve noticed an increase in demand for these services, and while I am honored to provide them, it is also a sobering reminder of the realities many families face all too often.’
Dimee’s strength and compassion is shown in her work but she shared how it took a different type of strength to style her deceased aunt.
It was a ‘deeply personal moment’ that brought an unexpected sense of peace: ‘Growing up, she was the first “doll” I ever had.’
Dimee spent every second with her aunt. They were always ‘glamming’ whether it was restyling old wigs or painting each other’s nails in their favorite shade of red.
‘Being able to do her glam one last time felt like something I had to do, almost as if it was my final gift to her,’ she revealed.
The sadness hit hard during her aunt’s final styling but Dimee can now fondly look back on the experience.
‘That moment reminded me of where my journey began, and it’s one I’ll carry with me forever,’ she shared…..CONTINUE FULL READING>>>>>
