The Curl Dads Workshop

for Fathers and Father Figures

Hands-On Hair Care

Join us for a workshop where father and father figures learn to care for their children’s curly hair…with confidence

Our Story

We show up for
everything.

Sports. Homework. Building Confidence. We're there for all of it.
But when it came to our kids' natural hair, we had zero skills.

Our wives had hair day covered, and we respected every bit of it. But we wanted to be true partners in every part of parenting. We looked for a hands-on class built for dads. It didn't exist. So we built it.

"We're not professional stylists — we're dads who decided to stop sitting hair day out."

Your kids' curls are worth it. And so is the moment you create together.

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Hear It From The Dads

Don't Take Our Word For It

Real dads, real reactions, straight from the workshop floor. Your seat at the next one is waiting.

Join Us at the Back to School Workshop — 8/22/2026
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Founders - Joe Kollo & Prince Williams

Photos from our Past Workshops

The Workshop

What Will We Learn Together?

A structured 2.5-hour, hands-on experience with no prior experience necessary. You will leave with real skills you can use the very next morning.

2.5 hrsWorkshop Length
3Styling Stations
$59Per Participant
ZeroExperience Needed

01 · Station 1 · First 45 Minutes

Wash and Deep Condition

The foundation of every great style. Learn the right technique, tools, and products for healthy curly hair.

  • Proper washing technique for curly hair
  • Deep conditioning methods
  • Detangling without breakage
  • LOC and LCO moisturizing methods
  • Product selection for different textures

02 · Station 2 · Next 50 Minutes

Parts, Puffs and Ponytails

Master the everyday essentials. The styles you will use every school morning without breaking a sweat.

  • Clean, even parting technique
  • Single and double puffs
  • Neat ponytails that last all day
  • Securing styles without damage
  • Quick touch-up tips for busy mornings

03 · Station 3 · Final 55 Minutes

Two-Strand Twists

Step into the protective styling zone. A go-to style that looks great and keeps your child's hair healthy between wash days.

  • Two-strand twists from root to tip
  • Keeping parts clean and straight
  • Protective styling for healthy growth
  • Maintaining twists throughout the week

Everything Included in Your $59

Just show up. We provide everything else so you can focus entirely on learning.

  • Mannequin heads with curly hair
  • Product samples to take home
  • All combs, clips and styling tools
  • Printed style guide handouts
  • Spray bottles and detangler
  • Kid-friendly area available

Your Instructors

Meet Your Stylists

You will be learning from two accomplished natural hair professionals with the experience, credentials, and patience to get every dad styling with confidence.

Gwynn Geohaghan, Lead Stylist at CurlDads

Gwynn Geohaghan

Lead Stylist & Natural Hair Expert · 10+ Years

"I am dedicated to providing clear, simple, and encouraging instruction so every dad walks out feeling capable and confident."

Founder of Go By Geohaghan, LLC, a mobile salon serving the DC area since 2013. Gwynn began as lead stylist at Destiny De've and has styled for Ruth E. Carter, Anna Diop, and Danielle Deadwyler. She founded Gwynning Your Way To Prom and supports Dress for Success and Look Good, Feel Better.

  • Washington, DC
  • Natural Hair Expert
  • Featured in Print
Sydney Hughes, Lead Stylist and Curl Specialist at CurlDads

Sydney Hughes

Lead Hairstylist & Curl Specialist · 7+ Years

"When a dad understands what healthy hair actually needs, everything else — the products, the styles, the confidence — falls into place."

Sydney Hughes is a Northern Virginia–based hairstylist, educator, and curl specialist with over seven years of industry experience. A Redken Certified Colorist and Amika Brand Educator, she is known for her expertise in color, extensions, and textured hair. Sydney combines technical skill with education to empower both clients and fellow professionals to better understand hair health, product knowledge, and styling techniques.

  • Northern Virginia
  • Curl Specialist
  • Redken Certified

What will we learn together?

  • How To:

    • Wash & Deep Condition

    • Neatly Part and Style Single and Double Puffs

    • Style Two-Strand Twists, and Cornrows