If you loved
Hair Love
Matthew A. Cherry · Film · 2019
If you loved Hair Love, you will appreciate these stories that celebrate the messy, beautiful, and enduring bonds of family life.
Books on the same thread
Too Close for Comfort
La Jill Hunt · Book · 2006
Just as Hair Love explores the complexities of parental responsibility and domestic life, this story navigates the challenges of balancing romantic pursuits with the realities of family dynamics and obligations.
Why a Daughter Needs a Dad
Gregory E. Lang, Susanna Leonard Hill, Sydney Hanson · Book · 2019
This book serves as a perfect companion to Hair Love by highlighting the profound, affectionate connection between a father and daughter through a lens of warmth and shared guidance.
Mine Till Midnight
Lisa Kleypas · Book · 2007
Much like the family-centric focus of Hair Love, this narrative centers on the responsibilities of looking after siblings and the evolving nature of family loyalty amidst changing life circumstances.
The Last Thing He Told Me
Laura Dave · Book · 2023
While this thriller leans into suspense, it mirrors the central protective instinct found in Hair Love, focusing on the lengths one will go to safeguard the ones they love most.
Series on the same thread
Rent-a-Girlfriend
Series · 2020
This series captures the chaotic, often performative nature of personal relationships in a way that echoes the relatable, high-stakes domestic hurdles depicted in the short film Hair Love.
Bob's Burgers
Loren Bouchard · Series · 2011
Like Hair Love, this show finds humor and heart in the quirks of a family unit, proving that even with daily struggles, the bond between parents and children remains central.
Scissor Seven
Xiaofeng He · Series · 2018
Fans of the animation style and hair-focused premise in Hair Love will enjoy this vibrant series that blends absurd comedy with the unique profession of a hairdressing protagonist.
Win or Lose
Series · 2025
This animation captures the same spirit of personal growth and family interconnectedness seen in Hair Love, grounding its larger-than-life events in the intimate, everyday experiences of its characters.
Podcasts on the same thread
Sh**ged Married Annoyed
Chris & Rosie Ramsey · Podcast · 2026
If the honest depiction of parenthood in Hair Love resonated with you, this podcast offers a similarly candid and humorous look at the realities of raising a family today.
Sinterklaasverhalen.nl
Podcast
These stories reflect the same heartwarming, family-oriented atmosphere found in Hair Love, providing a gentle and traditional medium for sharing meaningful moments with loved ones through narrative.
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Common questions
Is Hair Love a feature-length film?
Hair Love is a short film released in 2019 by Matthew A. Cherry. It focuses on a father learning to style his daughter Zuri's hair before a significant event, depicting the challenges he faces when the hair proves difficult to manage.
What happens in the plot of Hair Love?
In Hair Love, a father must step in for the mother to style his daughter Zuri's hair. The task becomes unexpectedly difficult because the hair has a mind of its own, turning a simple morning routine into a complex challenge for the duo.
Why does the father have to do Zuri's hair in Hair Love?
The father in Hair Love must style Zuri's hair because the mother is unavailable to assist. This unexpected responsibility forces him to handle the task himself as they prepare for a big event, despite the hair being difficult to tame.
Is Hair Love about a father and daughter?
Yes, Hair Love centers on the relationship between a father and his daughter, Zuri. The story follows the father as he attempts to style her hair for a big event when the mother is unable to do so.