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Single Dad Couldn’t Do His Daughter’s Hair, So He Went To Beauty School
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Single Dad Couldn’t Do His Daughter’s Hair, So He Went To Beauty School

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There’s almost nothing that a good parent won’t do for their kid, so when 2-year-old Izzy wanted her single dad, Greg Wickherst, to put her hair into a ponytail, there was obviously only one thing he could do – go to beauty school. And that’s what he did!

IntelliTec College, where he works, has a cosmetology department, so he got set up with some basic hair styling classes right away. “In no time, I was able to do simple braid styles, then a fishbone braid, and a French braid,” he told HuffPost.

Now, Wickherst posts his little girl’s awesome braids and hairstyles on Facebook, where he both gives and receives pointers and tutorials on hair braiding. To check out some of his comments about parenting, read on below, and check out this dedicated single parent’s interview with Bored Panda under the photos as well!

More info: Facebook (h/t: huffpost)

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    This is the fabulous 2-year-old Izzy and her single dad Greg Wickherst

    “I saw an area that I was lacking as a parent and wanted to fix it, so I asked for help,” Greg Wickherst told Bored Panda.

    Greg went to beauty school so he could do his daughter’s golden locks

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    “I work at a college that does Cosmo, so I came up with the idea to ask the program supervisor, Peggy Gunther, to show me some braiding styles. She recommended that I get instruction from her students that were attending”

    Looks like it paid off, because Izzy is rockin’ those braids

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    “I met with Ashley Rivera, and she and I sat with a mannequin head, and she showed me how the different hairstyles are done. Some of the things I learned were easier than I thought!”

    “In no time, I was able to do a simple braid, then a fishbone braid, and a French braid”

    “Some are still tricky. The French and fishtail are tough for Izzy, seeing that she is two and likes to move around quite a bit. So the expectations were definitely exceeded”

    “It blew my mind how easy it was to do a bun. I thought it was something super special, like real intricate, especially the one where you don’t finish pulling the ponytail”

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    “I think the most difficult style to do is the fishtail. I keep accidentally incorporating the French into it. It’s just going to take more practice, but I’m sure I’ll get it down soon”

    “The next one I want to do, is to try and do her hair like Elsa’s”

    When asked about his growing popularity, Greg said, “Izzy has no clue about what this means. All she knows is that Daddy is doing her hair. I asked her before we went on Rachel Ray if she wanted to go to the Rachel Ray Show, and she said, ‘No! I want to go to the Elmo show!'”

    Greg both shares and receives hair braiding tips on Facebook

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    Greg also said he’d have tutorials up on his fanpage soon, so check it out!

    He advises parents to enjoy every moment – “The good and the not-so-good. Even the blowout diapers, the tantrums in the store, and the late night, up sick, catching-throw-up-in-your-bare-hands nights. Because it doesn’t last forever”

    “My favorite part of the day is when I wake her up and get her out of bed and she’s still sleepy, so she nuzzles her face into my neck. … That love right there, feeling that love and that trust is the most rewarding part”

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    There is a beast with heart of cold stone that dashes like lightning, shreds flesh from bone. // Bewitched by this beast, I fell to my knees. My mouth babbled madness and mumbled soft pleas. // I stared down the ravenous, gnashing dark maw of a cute cuddly kitten with yarn in its paw

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    Dovas

    Dovas

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    There is a beast with heart of cold stone that dashes like lightning, shreds flesh from bone. // Bewitched by this beast, I fell to my knees. My mouth babbled madness and mumbled soft pleas. // I stared down the ravenous, gnashing dark maw of a cute cuddly kitten with yarn in its paw

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    Flavia-GeorgiaHurduban
    Community Member
    9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think he's the golden daddy ! :D He loves his daughter ver much and this, this is the real treasure of life!

    SharonHarradine
    Community Member
    9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think he is one awesome dad. When she grows up she will remember what her dad did for her.

    TarynWallace
    Community Member
    9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Isn't it unfortunate that they aren't? It's too bad when a dad just cuts his kid out of his life. This guy is amazing!!

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    HeatherSchnittker
    Community Member
    9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I wish more dads cared enough to be this involved- wether there's a mommy in the picture or not.

    BabyKangeroo7
    Community Member
    9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    WOW you are really willing to do anything for your little darling! Good for you dad!

    VeronicaCioaric
    Community Member
    9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    a very good lesson for every parent - spending time with your kid can be fun too, not only beer with friends

    AngelicaValdespino
    Community Member
    9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Love it! the most important person in a girl's life is her father and she is one of the luckiest little girl.

    DavidEdgren
    Community Member
    9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I doubt he will be putting “his“ hair into a ponytail any time soon! Lol Great dad!

    LoreanComi
    Community Member
    9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think he is a wonderful Dad, who would do anything to make his daughter happy.... she is truly blessed.

    Cecilia
    Community Member
    9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    in the world daddies are rarely who like Wickherst. proud u much

    JacoSmit
    Community Member
    9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What an awesome story and I cannot err him on any of his advice. Kids are special and we should not wish them to grow up too quickly.

    NissaOpdam
    Community Member
    9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My step-father couldn't do a braid, but he knew how to splice rope. I used to love going to school with my rope hair!

    GlynisLailann
    Community Member
    9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    All children should have a Dad like that. What a lucky little girl.

    panda61
    Community Member
    9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wonder what he'll do for her crazy hair day at school...

    Platy
    Community Member
    9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Time really does fly with kiddos. Before you know it, he'll be doing her hair for prom! ;)

    KathyLaPan
    Community Member
    9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm a chick ans the basic braid is the best I can do. Well done, daddy!

    TatyanaTatyana
    Community Member
    9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Simply an amazing father! !!!! She is lucky to have a daddy like you! !!!

    SweetAngel
    Community Member
    9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    aaaaaawwwwwwwwwwww wat an awesome dad and yep a very cute child

    AngelinaTellez
    Community Member
    9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What a wonderful daddy, you can't say that about a lot of men. You go daddy..BTW she's cute.

    cest_nayce
    Community Member
    9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    such cuties! when my mom was away my dad took the brush to school and gave it to the teacher.. lol

    astone4558
    Community Member
    9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    i wish my dad could do that but he can't even put a bow in my little sister's hair!!!(LOL)

    ClaireHolland
    Community Member
    9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Too damn cute. It brought a tear to my eyes, what a great Dad and an inspiration to many parents out there.

    MarcellaHazelwood
    Community Member
    9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I. Think this guy is a wonderful father! We need way many men like him in this world! Keep it up dad, and do enjoy those moments,

    HopeL
    Community Member
    9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Cool! I could do a rope braid w/ 2 or 3 strands myself!

    Sally-anneMilton
    Community Member
    9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Every gIrks hero, young and old, hope you enjoy all the nice thoughts you will have from such a considerate act. God Bless...

    Flavia-GeorgiaHurduban
    Community Member
    9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think he's the golden daddy ! :D He loves his daughter ver much and this, this is the real treasure of life!

    SharonHarradine
    Community Member
    9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think he is one awesome dad. When she grows up she will remember what her dad did for her.

    TarynWallace
    Community Member
    9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Isn't it unfortunate that they aren't? It's too bad when a dad just cuts his kid out of his life. This guy is amazing!!

    Load More Replies...
    HeatherSchnittker
    Community Member
    9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I wish more dads cared enough to be this involved- wether there's a mommy in the picture or not.

    BabyKangeroo7
    Community Member
    9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    WOW you are really willing to do anything for your little darling! Good for you dad!

    VeronicaCioaric
    Community Member
    9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    a very good lesson for every parent - spending time with your kid can be fun too, not only beer with friends

    AngelicaValdespino
    Community Member
    9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Love it! the most important person in a girl's life is her father and she is one of the luckiest little girl.

    DavidEdgren
    Community Member
    9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I doubt he will be putting “his“ hair into a ponytail any time soon! Lol Great dad!

    LoreanComi
    Community Member
    9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think he is a wonderful Dad, who would do anything to make his daughter happy.... she is truly blessed.

    Cecilia
    Community Member
    9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    in the world daddies are rarely who like Wickherst. proud u much

    JacoSmit
    Community Member
    9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What an awesome story and I cannot err him on any of his advice. Kids are special and we should not wish them to grow up too quickly.

    NissaOpdam
    Community Member
    9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My step-father couldn't do a braid, but he knew how to splice rope. I used to love going to school with my rope hair!

    GlynisLailann
    Community Member
    9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    All children should have a Dad like that. What a lucky little girl.

    panda61
    Community Member
    9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wonder what he'll do for her crazy hair day at school...

    Platy
    Community Member
    9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Time really does fly with kiddos. Before you know it, he'll be doing her hair for prom! ;)

    KathyLaPan
    Community Member
    9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm a chick ans the basic braid is the best I can do. Well done, daddy!

    TatyanaTatyana
    Community Member
    9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Simply an amazing father! !!!! She is lucky to have a daddy like you! !!!

    SweetAngel
    Community Member
    9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    aaaaaawwwwwwwwwwww wat an awesome dad and yep a very cute child

    AngelinaTellez
    Community Member
    9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What a wonderful daddy, you can't say that about a lot of men. You go daddy..BTW she's cute.

    cest_nayce
    Community Member
    9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    such cuties! when my mom was away my dad took the brush to school and gave it to the teacher.. lol

    astone4558
    Community Member
    9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    i wish my dad could do that but he can't even put a bow in my little sister's hair!!!(LOL)

    ClaireHolland
    Community Member
    9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Too damn cute. It brought a tear to my eyes, what a great Dad and an inspiration to many parents out there.

    MarcellaHazelwood
    Community Member
    9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I. Think this guy is a wonderful father! We need way many men like him in this world! Keep it up dad, and do enjoy those moments,

    HopeL
    Community Member
    9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Cool! I could do a rope braid w/ 2 or 3 strands myself!

    Sally-anneMilton
    Community Member
    9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Every gIrks hero, young and old, hope you enjoy all the nice thoughts you will have from such a considerate act. God Bless...

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