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So he started the Daddy Daughter Hair Factory program a little over a year ago to help fathers connect with their daughters and learn the basics of caring for their hair.<\/p>\n
“I like to encourage fathers to look at their daughter’s hair as an opportunity, not an obstacle,” Morgese said. \u201c”It’s important for fathers to come together for encouragement and support. These classes are here for them.”<\/p>\n
During the two-hour event \u2014 the second one at DSC in as many months \u2014 \u00a0dads were introduced to the basics of choosing hair ties and elastics, brushing hair and using detangling products, how to make ponytails, and how to braid hair. \u201cIt\u2019s about the bond, not the braid.\u201d Morgese told the class. Each father received a \u00a0free, special hair \u201ctool kit\u201d containing useful accessories for styling their daughter\u2019s hair, including a brush, ties, detangling spray and styling cream.
\nOnce the basics were covered, each daddy daughter duo had fun styling their braids into a \u201cTurkey Bun,\u201d decorating them with pipe cleaners and feathers. Gary Ramos, a first-year Digital Media student at DSC, brought his 23-month-old daughter to the event. Although her hair wasn\u2019t long enough to style into a bun yet, he was excited to learn the basics of caring for her hair.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis is a good bonding experience for me and my daughter. I want to learn how to do her hair so when she gets older, she doesn\u2019t go to school looking weird.\u201d Ramos even attempted to paint Lily\u2019s tiny nails. \u201cShe was afraid of the paint, so I had to do a few of mine first.\u201d At closing, Morgese said, \u201cI thought the event was great.\u00a0 We had a crowded room. Typically it’s just me and the dads in there, so it’s not as intimidating for them.\u00a0 I’m super thankful to have had the opportunity to work with Suzette and Dee to put this together. DSC welcomed us with open arms and we will always appreciate that.\u201d<\/p>\n Daughter Emma said the part she enjoyed most about volunteering for the event was, \u201cHelping my dad, and at the end, how cool everything is, like the turkey buns and painted nails.\u201d<\/p>\n More information about the Daddy Daughter Hair Factory can be found on their Facebook page www.facebook.com\/Daddydaughterhairfactory<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Christina Lavris In Motion Staff Writer Fathers and daughters showed up for a crash course in hair and nail care at the Daddy Daughter Hair Factory during November\u2019s Homecoming activities. Led by Daytona State College alumni Phillipe Morgese and his 10-year-old daughter Emma, he received help from a dozen DSC Continue reading Daddy Daughter Hair Factory Homecoming hit<\/span>
\nThe fathers were also introduced to basic nail care, including filing, cleaning, massaging and painting their daughter\u2019s little nails with help from DSC Cosmetology Dept. Chair Dee Gay.<\/p>\n![\"Phillipe](\"http:\/\/www.daytonastateinmotion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/ddhf-2484-300x199.jpg\")
\nBarbara Fink, a level two cosmetology student volunteering at the event, said \u201cI think a healthy relationship is important between a father and daughter and I\u2019m glad this movement is taking place at DSC.\u201d<\/p>\n