More Than Hair - It’s About Connection

Welcome

Hi, I’m Strider Patton - founder of Dad Braids, artist, husband, and proud dad of two.

Dad Braids started at my kitchen table, just trying to do my daughter’s hair. What began as messy ponytails turned into a daily ritual of connection - and a reminder that presence matters more than perfection.

When I shared those moments online, millions of dads joined in. Now, Dad Braids has grown into a global community helping fathers show up with confidence, patience, and purpose — one braid at a time

In the first year alone, Dad Braids reached over 50 million people, with 330k on Instagram, 145k on TikTok, and thousands of dads reading our weekly newsletter.

When I’m not braiding, I’m creating art at striderpatton.com or helping my wife run The Rabbit Hole Children’s Theater, her imaginative arts studio in San Francisco that inspires kids through storytelling and creativity.

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