Father pulls off the sweetest surprise to reassure son about his hair in ultimate dad move

Family moments often come with their own unique brand of magic, but sometimes they also come with a dash of humor and a touch of heartfelt surprise. Encouraging a positive self-image in kids is crucial for their self-esteem and confidence as it can impact their whole lives. Since kids often can’t change things on their own, it usually falls to their parents to help. A heartwarming example of this is a recent TikTok video by Steven and Ashley (@happilyevansafterr) that went trending.

When Steven learned that his son wanted to straighten his own curly hair to look more like Steven, he chose a unique way to address the situation. He went to a hair salon and got a perm to match his son’s curls. He then surprised his family with his new curly look. A ideo the family posted online opens with Steven excitedly preparing to show his loved ones the “grand reveal,” setting the stage for a touching family moment. As the anticipation builds, there’s a playful exchange between Ashley and Steven. 

The whole family gathered in the bedroom, with the young boy, Gabriel’s, mom sitting behind him, covering his eyes as his dad approached while recording the moment. Steven started with, “You know how you said you wanted to look like daddy?” Then, with a dramatic reveal, his mom uncovered his eyes. Steven added, “Well, guess what? Now, you can’t, because I wanted to look like you even more.”

The big moment arrives with Steven emerging with a fresh head of curls. The child, initially unsure, is overjoyed to see their parent sporting the same curly hairstyle as them and his reaction is price less. “What do you think, dude? Dope?” Steven asks, clearly thrilled with the shared look. The child’s enthusiastic response, “Your curls are way better,” is a testament to the deep connection and shared excitement over the new look. The moment was filled with pure joy as Gabriel couldn’t stop smiling when he saw his dad’s new curly hair. His surprise was genuine, and in the most wholesome way, he beamed with happiness and quickly gave his dad’s curls a big thumbs-up.

When Gabriel saw his dad’s curly hair, his face lit up with a huge smile and a little laughter. The surprise was bigger than he expected, and the happiness on his face showed how much the gesture meant to him. His thumbs-up said it all—he absolutely loved the new look.

Commenters were overjoyed by this heartwarming moment, with many admitting they expected a much different outcome. They were pleasantly surprised by how wholesome the video turned out to be, and they couldn't help but share their love for the sweet gesture. "'Dad wants to look like you even more' / 'I look just like my hero' I am absolutely obsessed with parents from this generation," said @malucentin. "Every child deserves a dad who goes above and beyond!! You guys are amazing!" added @baby_may22. "Outstanding way to support him loving himself. Please show him more images of individuals that look like him. It will go a long way in developing his identity, blessings!" wrote @msmjloveu1st. 

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