Dads do the darnedest things — and hair is no exception! The poor guys really do try, but the finished product doesn't always come out as expected (by mama). We couldn't get enough of the funny way dads dress their tots [1], so scroll down to see how daddies doing kiddos' hair can also produce some hilarious results.
Source: Flickr user flash.pro [2]
Joe Dirt
Famous last words: Honey, just take a little off the sides.
Source: Instagram user infectedhead [3]
Little Rascal
Somebody wants to bring the "Alfalfa" back.
Source: Instagram user alassinwonderland [4]
Baby Pebbles
The Pebbles 'do just adds to this babe's absolute cuteness.
Source: Instagram user nstubb [5]
Heavy on the Clips
When it comes to clips more is, well, more.
Source: Instagram user silkenray [6]
Joker
Looks like the jokes on mommy.
Source: Instagram user bryttnywhite [7]
Ponytail Tower
I'm not sure if I should be impressed or laugh out loud.
Source: Instagram user joshwk1983 [8]
Oops, He Did It Again
I guess this isn't his first fail, as the poster says, "Another instalment in the #daddydidmyhair series."
Source: Instagram user ankyb [9]
When in Doubt
When in doubt, go for one of everything.
Source: Instagram user taralorencen [10]
Daddy's Version of a Blowout
Hey, whatever works, right?
Source: Instagram user kabruzzini [11]
Party Up Front
. . . party in the back.
Source: Instagram user themightyjerico [12]
Bow Big or Go Home
The caption says it all. "Well if this isn't the perfect hair style for the first day of school."
Source: Instagram user cbaamonde [13]
Ponytail Tangles
Why bother brushing it when you're just going to put it up anyway.
Source: Instagram user daddydrews [14]
Headband High Hopes
A headband does not always equal coiffed.
Source: Instagram user instaflyguy [15]
A For Effort . . .
B for execution.
Source: Instagram user wnpeters [16]
What Did He Do to My Baby?
As the caption reads, "He really thought she was leaving the house like this . . . "
Source: Instagram user sam_brown89 [17]
Family-Photo Ready
"This is what I got when I asked Nick to wet and comb Cruz's hair for our family pictures Saturday morning . . . "
Source: Instagram user mwirwille [18]
Cutest Mess
Do her hair, she says.
Source: Instagram user kurthal [19]
Bedhead Baby
Maybe he thought the bedhead look was back.
Source: Instagram user lynzemewhort [20]
Fade Away
Beware when dad's got the razor plugged in.
Source: Facebook user Danielle [21]
Updo
You said put it up — and he put it up.
Source: Instagram user pearyperry [22]
Does What He's Told
Daughter: Dad, dad, dad, dad.
Dad: What!
Daughter: Do my hair! 15 Seconds later . . . Really dad?
Source: Instagram user arthur_tellez [23]
Brush or Bust
Hey dad! Thanks for doing her hair before you left the house . . .
Source: Instagram user andreadevo [24]
Brave Braids
One braid is hard enough but 10? That's downright impressive.
Source: Instagram user ayshasmommy [25]
When Mom's Away . . .
. . . the tangles will come to play.
Source: Instagram user stotex [26]
Trim It a Little
His instructions were simple: "Just have them trim it up a little."
Source: Instagram user justindavis33 [27]
Record Breaking 'Do
Four ponytails and two clips. That has to be some kind of dad record, right?
Source: Instagram user glenntaylor [28]