Emily Traveller, 20, shared how her dad is stepping in to help with her beauty routine after a UTV accident left her paralyzed at age 16
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Traveller tells PEOPLE that her dad "has worked really hard to get better at girl things"
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"He is great at trying to do whatever I need," she says
After becomingparalyzed in a UTV accidentat 16, Emily Traveller adapted to a whole new lifestyle, and that includes her beauty routine.
The now-20-year-old has gained an audience of over 630,000 followers on TikTok and recently shared how her dad is stepping in to help her with her hair. In avideoposted in January, Traveller took viewers through her morning routine, in which her dad helps her out of bed and into her wheelchair. He then helps her get dressed and later, to apply her skin care and style her hair.
"My dad tried blow drying my hair today & did actually so good im so proud 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽," she captioned the post.
In the four months she spent atCraig Hospitalin Colorado, one of the nation’s top spinal rehab centers, Traveller learned how to adapt to her new routine with the help of her family and occupational therapists.
"My mom typically does my morning routine during the week and my dad loves to help on the weekend," she tells PEOPLE.
Before her accident, Traveller says, her dad wasn't very skilled with hair.
"Growing up if my mom wasn’t able to do my hair, my dad would try and help and I would end up with a low, loose and scary ponytail," she recalls. "I would usually cry after. But since my accident he has worked really hard to get better at girl things, including my hair."
Traveller continues, "My dad is a sports guy who also owns his own construction company. He knows how to be tough and strong but he has worked really hard to adjust to his new role in helping me. I’m actually really proud of my dad and how vulnerable he has become. I love him so much."
Now, she says, her dad "loves to be involved as much as he can."
"He will help with my lashes, he will set up my skin care, helps with hair. He is great at trying to do whatever I need."
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Traveller notes that she has a "solid family" who has become her support system. Her sisters, in particular, help out with all things beauty.
"I have one sister who is actually a hairstylist, and she adapts everything at the salon to help with coloring and cuts," she says. "I have another sister who is good with fashion and skin care. And my youngest sister loves makeup, and she is always willing to help me."
"My mom fills in all of the gaps," Traveller adds. "She is our manager."
Traveller admits that she sometimes feels "guilty about the daily love and service that I receive."
"I work hard to pay it forward, in everything I do," she says. "I love visiting others who need a friend or are struggling in any way. I work hard to stay positive in life, especially on social media. I cheer for others when they succeed because I know that everyone is fighting a battle in someway."
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To further this mission, Traveller now travels to speak at schools and events. "I work hard to share a message of love and hope," she says. "It is very rewarding for me."
She's also working on a book with her mom "that will include both of our perspectives with regards to the accident, the recovery and life lessons."
Traveller has other big goals for the year, including doing more adaptive sports, "particularly skiing, biking, and possibly even skydiving."
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