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Learn to Braid. Bond for Life.

The internet’s best course for dads who don’t know where to start—but care enough to try.

Introducing: Dad Braids Level 1 – Fundamentals 

🎉 Launching Father’s Day 2025 
$25 | Lifetime access
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From ponytails to pigtails, this self-paced video course teaches you everything you need to start showing up with confidence—and a comb.

🧰 Real tools 

🧠 Beginner-friendly techniques 

💗 Built for connection, not perfection 

 

A Course for Every Dad

 

No matter your skill level, schedule, or hair-tying confidence, Dad Braids Level 1: Fundamentals is built for you.

Ponytail Basics

Learn grip, tension, and smoothing techniques that make ponytails easy—and pain-free.

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 Quick Wins

Master styles like the Topsy Tail, 3-Strand Braid, and Pigtails—fast, functional, and impressive.

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 Real-World Tricks

How to get her to sit still. What brush works best. How to protect hair overnight. It’s all here.

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Join the Dad Braids Club!

And go beyond braids—we're a growing community of dads showing up with presence, patience, and a little bit of gel.

Whether you’re just starting or already throwing French braids like a champ, this is the place to ask questions, share wins, and stay inspired.

Sign up for our free newsletter and discord community below.

 

Dad Braids Club Newsletter

Weekly tips, parenting reflections, creative activities, and braid tutorials — written for modern dads who give a damn.

Discord community

Come hang with other rad dads who are learning, laughing, and leveling up — one braid at a time. Ask questions, share wins, swap tips, and stay in the loop.

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Hi, I’m Strider—founder of Dad Braids and proud girl dad. What started as a way to connect with my daughter has grown into a global community of dads learning to show up with presence, patience, and ponytails.

Join me for your first step into braiding confidence. You don’t need to know anything—just care a lot.

 

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 What can you expect from a Dad Braids course?

 

It’s not about perfection—it’s about presence. These courses are designed to help dads learn the basics, bond deeply, and show up with love and confidence. Here’s what you’ll always find inside:

Simple Techniques

Learn step-by-step basics that are easy to follow, even with zero experience.

Real-World Tools

Tried-and-true gear and practical advice to make braiding part of your everyday routine.

Connection Over Perfection

This is about more than hair. It’s about confidence, trust, and making memories that matter.

Dad Braids Courses

Your roadmap to confident, present fatherhood—one braid at a time.

👶 Level 1: Fundamentals 

Dropping Father’s Day 2025

✂️ Level 2: Core Styles 

Coming soon

🎨 Level 3: Creative Styles 

Coming soon

👑 Level 4: Salon Mastery 

Coming soon

Single Payments. Lifelong Confidence.

 

No subscriptions. No stress. Just simple courses that teaches you everything you need to know to get started and grow. Learn at your own pace and revisit anytime—because good dads never stop learning.

 Don’t know where to begin?

 

Whether you’re looking for quick tips, deeper dives, or a whole community of supportive dads—we’ve got you.

Start here:

 

  • 📱 Follow on Instagram & TikTok for daily videos

  • 🧠 Join the free Discord to connect with other dads

  • 📨 Sign up for the newsletter for weekly tips & support

  • 🎓 Take a course when you’re ready to go deeper

 

Show up with a brush, not just your wallet

 

You don’t need to be a hairstylist—or even know what a detangler is. At Dad Braids, we’re not chasing perfect. We’re building confidence, connection, and creative courage one braid at a time. Start small. Show up. You’ve got this.

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