""It's dads turning up who struggle with basic hairstyles. Mums, generally speaking, are the default parents, but if we can take these skills back home maybe it can take a little pressure off of mum in the morning.""
""I've never been in a room like this before, but I'm happy to be here. My daughter is only one but we are really close. I see other people playing with their daughters' hair, I just want to be able to do that.""
""Matt struggled with postnatal depression, although he didn't know it was that until he researched it. I suffered my first anxiety attack, we realised there wasn't enough information to guide dads into such a different chapter of their life.""
""This event, at the Lucky Saint pub on Devonshire Street, Marylebone, is just the third time it has been held, and yet tickets sold out within 10 minutes, thanks in part to a viral video watched by more than 25 million people.""
Pints and Ponytails is an event where fathers learn to style their daughters' hair, aiming to foster bonding and reduce the burden on mothers. Co-founders Matthew Carter and Lawrence Price created this initiative after experiencing personal struggles in fatherhood, including postnatal depression and anxiety. The event not only teaches hairstyling but also provides a supportive environment for men to express vulnerability. The popularity of the event has surged, with tickets selling out quickly, partly due to a viral video that reached over 25 million views.
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