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Most of us started with a bad ponytail.

She may not care what it looks like. She does care that you're the one doing it. I'm building the resource I wish I'd had when I first started.

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Hi, I'm Strider

Four years ago I was at my kitchen table, badly, trying to do my daughter's hair.

I filmed it anyway. Turns out a lot of us were in the same spot.

You don't need any experience to start. You need ten minutes and someone to show you the beginning.

About Dad Braids

Back to School Braids Playlist

Mornings are about to get REAL, guys! Here are some styles to get you out the door with your kid feeling good.

Every style links to a full tutorial. Watch on whichever app you like.

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The Dad Braids Toolbox

Every tool I actually reach for, in one box. Round one sold out. I'm building the next run now, and the list gets first word on what goes in it.

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Welcome to the Dad Braids Club

Yeah, we're here to learn braids - but really, we're practicing being the parents our daughters will remember.


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