Buns, braids and hair bows aren't typically on the top of "Dad's list of favorite things".



Philippe Morgese of Daytona Shores is working to change that.



Morgese is a single dad to his 9-year-old daughter Emma and admits he is not naturally gifted at styling his little girl's hair. But he learned and it wasn't easy.



"It was a long process. Eventually her hair grew out to the point where it needed to be managed and I learned from YouTube and CuteGirlsHairstyles.com," said Morgese.



After years of practice, Morgese said he would constantly get asked in the carpool lane about who did Emma's hair. That's when he knew he was onto something.



Morgese started the "Daddy Daughter Hair Factory" which is a free bi-weekly class for dads of all skill levels to learn about daily hair care, styles for different activities and even scalp sensitivity.



"I want to teach these dads so that if they're in the position that they have to do it they won't need to be labeled with 'dad hair'," said Morgese.



Most importantly, Morgese says it's a chance for these dads and daughters to bond.



"I don't mess with her hair too much that's usually her mother's occupation," said Port Orange Dad Clinton Funk who attended the most recent class at That One Fun Place in South Daytona. "It gives me a good feeling to know that she knows that I can help her out if mom is not around."



Since the first class in October 2014, hundreds of dads have been through his training both locally and now across the country.



Dads in Kansas, Texas, Indiana and Pennsylvania who heard about the idea through the social media site Reddit, are now hosting their own versions of the class.



"It's not about the quality of the bun or you know the quality of the hair style. It's all about the bond," said Morgese.