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Birmingham Dads Compete, One Learns Braiding for Daughter

5/22/2026

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Many fathers at a Birmingham gathering said they compete to give daughters the best hair.
Akash Beri, 40, from Solihull, said he will learn to braid his daughter’s hair for school.
He handles most school drop-offs and wants her hair tidy.
He added his aim is to keep her hair neat, not to compete, and to avoid her looking stupid.

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Many fathers at a Birmingham gathering said they compete to give daughters the best hair.
Akash Beri, 40, from Solihull, said he will learn to braid his daughter’s hair for school.
He handles most school drop-offs and wants her hair tidy.
He added his aim is to keep her hair neat, not to compete, and to avoid her looking stupid.