‘Create meaningful moments:’ hairstylist teaching dad’s to do their daughters hair

Beers & Braids takes place on Sunday, June 14, from 2-4 p.m. at the Manana Resort Marina in Ladysmith, at 4760 Brenton Page Rd.

Tickets for the event are $80, and it’s for adult men only, with Kuzminski supplying mannequin heads with a variety of hairstyles, where the men will learn basic ponytails, braids, and other simple hairstyles in a way “that is not going to create tears.”

“There is no pressure. You can yank on it, you can mess it up without your kids being upset, and I think it’s important to be able to try different things.”

Kuzminski said participants can find the mannequin whose hair matches their daughters as closely as possible, with a variety of types. (Image Credit: Dreamstime)

Kuzminski hopes it will help reduce the stigma around hairstyling not being considered a “manly” activity, highlighting the strong emotional bond these simple tasks can form.

“The 10-15 minutes before school that you’re doing it is an intentional moment with their kid, and as they’re getting older, these intentional moments are few and far between. I think that’s what I’m seeing a lot with this younger generation: they’re really trying to find moments with their kids to make memories.”

She said she’s already getting feedback and ideas for future classes, including one teaching young kids how to maintain their long hair on their own, and another class for adult women.

More information about the Beers & Braids event is available here.

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by Jordan Davidson

‘Create meaningful moments:’ hairstylist teaching dad’s to do their daughters hair

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