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Phillipe became a single dad when his daughter, Emma, was just 1 year old. Being a single parent came with many challenges, one of which Phillipe never expected would change the course of his life a second time.


Raising a daughter meant Phillipe had to learn how to care for Emma’s growing head of long, thick hair — especially down in Florida, where warm weather means a lot of ponytails and updos.

By the time Emma was 9 years old, she was constantly being complimented for her creative hairstyles. You see, over the years, Phillipe had taught himself to become a hairstyle pro, which in turn made him a better father and caretaker. Styling Emma’s hair was a great way to spend time and bond with his daughter.


He tried something new and different every day, which became a fun and creative ritual they both looked forward to. Whether it was intricate braids or delicate buns, parents began looking to Phillipe for tips on how to style their own kids’ hair.

One day, Phillipe had a brilliant idea, and now other dads are thanking him for it. As soon as he shared his story on Reddit in 2015, this daddy-daughter duo went viral.

Scroll down to see where Phillipe and Emma’s journey has taken them…