Woman who Refused Haircuts for 31 Years.
Sep 16, 2021 16:11:18 #
This story caught my eye because of family tradition. Until the current generation, all the females on my maternal side had very long hair and infrequently cut it.
I did not use all the pictures.
https://www.theepochtimes.com/mkt_breakingnews/woman-who-refused-haircuts-for-31-years-is-now-a-real-life-rapunzel-with-1-95-meters-of-hair_3948617.html?
Woman Who Refused Haircuts for 31 Years Is Now a Real-Life Rapunzel With 1.95 Meters of Hair
A Ukrainian woman who hasn’t cut her hair since the age of 5 has become a real-life Princess Rapunzel, with flowing blonde locks that now exceed her height.
Alena Kravchenko, 36, is a lawyer by training and lives in the town of Odesa. According to Alena, her inspiration to grow her hair came from her mother, who believed that a woman’s hair is her crowning glory.
“It was her words that long hair for a woman is ‘p***e, individuality, and decoration’ [that] I will remember for the rest of my life,” Alena told The Epoch Times via Instagram. “I grew up with love for hair … this is a manifestation of my inner world.”
Alena maintains that her hair is a great power from which she draws “self-realization” and “strength.”
At the time of writing, Alena’s hair measures 1.95 meters in length (approx. 6 feet 5 inches), exceeding her height of 1.68 meters (approx. 5 feet 6 inches), and is already touching the floor. Alena admits that, due to her long hair, she is “so used” to being compared to Princess Rapunzel, and the attention it brings has become a way of life.
Unsurprisingly, Alena’s beautiful long locks draw in the shock, surprise, and delight of strangers when she meets them in public.
“Often, people come up to just take a picture, get an autograph, and just ask if the hair is real,” she said. “Of course, it is very pleasant that the beauty of my hair causes so many positive emotions.”
In July, Alena brought her namesake to life in a Rapunzel-themed professional photo shoot at a castle in her hometown and shared the photos on Instagram. Dressed in a custom purple gown, with flowers adorning her floor-length braid, she posed on the castle grounds, on a spiral staircase, and even in front of a grand piano, emulating the luxurious life of a princess.
Preparing for the large-scale photo project took months, Alena said, and she dreams of one day starring as Rapunzel in a movie adaptation of the classic fairytale, according to The Daily Mail.
A growing social media star, thanks to her impressive tresses, Alena has over 74,000 Instagram followers and counting. Yet for Alena, the health of her hair is even more important than its bounty. Caring for her locks requires weekly washing, daily brushing, and a plethora of natural products and treatments.
“I use natural oils [and] masks made from natural ingredients,” she explained to The Epoch Times. “I massage the scalp, often brushing my hair adhering to all the rules: do not tear, but gently stroke it.”
Alena never dyes her hair nor uses heat, preferring to let it dry naturally. She claims that hair care is not difficult for her and she has never had any problems, despite the immense length of her locks.
“I am sure that every girl will be able to grow her hair, if she really wants it,” Alena said, adding, “The main thing is to believe and take care of hair of any length.”
Love and patience, she insists, are the key ingredients.
“Every girl dreams of a fairytale in her soul,” said Alena. “I created my own fairytale, and live in it, being myself.”
I did not use all the pictures.
https://www.theepochtimes.com/mkt_breakingnews/woman-who-refused-haircuts-for-31-years-is-now-a-real-life-rapunzel-with-1-95-meters-of-hair_3948617.html?
Woman Who Refused Haircuts for 31 Years Is Now a Real-Life Rapunzel With 1.95 Meters of Hair
A Ukrainian woman who hasn’t cut her hair since the age of 5 has become a real-life Princess Rapunzel, with flowing blonde locks that now exceed her height.
Alena Kravchenko, 36, is a lawyer by training and lives in the town of Odesa. According to Alena, her inspiration to grow her hair came from her mother, who believed that a woman’s hair is her crowning glory.
“It was her words that long hair for a woman is ‘p***e, individuality, and decoration’ [that] I will remember for the rest of my life,” Alena told The Epoch Times via Instagram. “I grew up with love for hair … this is a manifestation of my inner world.”
Alena maintains that her hair is a great power from which she draws “self-realization” and “strength.”
At the time of writing, Alena’s hair measures 1.95 meters in length (approx. 6 feet 5 inches), exceeding her height of 1.68 meters (approx. 5 feet 6 inches), and is already touching the floor. Alena admits that, due to her long hair, she is “so used” to being compared to Princess Rapunzel, and the attention it brings has become a way of life.
Unsurprisingly, Alena’s beautiful long locks draw in the shock, surprise, and delight of strangers when she meets them in public.
“Often, people come up to just take a picture, get an autograph, and just ask if the hair is real,” she said. “Of course, it is very pleasant that the beauty of my hair causes so many positive emotions.”
In July, Alena brought her namesake to life in a Rapunzel-themed professional photo shoot at a castle in her hometown and shared the photos on Instagram. Dressed in a custom purple gown, with flowers adorning her floor-length braid, she posed on the castle grounds, on a spiral staircase, and even in front of a grand piano, emulating the luxurious life of a princess.
Preparing for the large-scale photo project took months, Alena said, and she dreams of one day starring as Rapunzel in a movie adaptation of the classic fairytale, according to The Daily Mail.
A growing social media star, thanks to her impressive tresses, Alena has over 74,000 Instagram followers and counting. Yet for Alena, the health of her hair is even more important than its bounty. Caring for her locks requires weekly washing, daily brushing, and a plethora of natural products and treatments.
“I use natural oils [and] masks made from natural ingredients,” she explained to The Epoch Times. “I massage the scalp, often brushing my hair adhering to all the rules: do not tear, but gently stroke it.”
Alena never dyes her hair nor uses heat, preferring to let it dry naturally. She claims that hair care is not difficult for her and she has never had any problems, despite the immense length of her locks.
“I am sure that every girl will be able to grow her hair, if she really wants it,” Alena said, adding, “The main thing is to believe and take care of hair of any length.”
Love and patience, she insists, are the key ingredients.
“Every girl dreams of a fairytale in her soul,” said Alena. “I created my own fairytale, and live in it, being myself.”
Sep 16, 2021 16:17:17 #
AuntiE wrote:
This story caught my eye because of family traditi... (show quote)
I guess Samson knew what he was about.
Sep 16, 2021 17:28:17 #
Sep 16, 2021 17:35:40 #
permafrost wrote:
Wow!!!
Even at my longest, mine was never below my waist. My maternal grandmother’s may have been a bit longer.
Sep 16, 2021 17:54:23 #
LogicallyRight
Loc: Chicago
Wow. And cute too.
Back in the 60s I met a young woman in a bar in Chicago. She had her hair done up in curls on top of her head. I asked he something about that, is it real, length, wh**ever. She was waiting for the opportunity to show off her hair. She unraveled one curl and it came down to her ankles. And she said she just cut 6 inches off. Short hairstyles were in and I looked around the bar and said most girls don't have six inches. No pun intended. From about that time on, I could barely talk to her. All the guys around were were all into her. So, those pics were the first time I have seen really long hair like that in over 50 years. I like it.
Back in the 60s I met a young woman in a bar in Chicago. She had her hair done up in curls on top of her head. I asked he something about that, is it real, length, wh**ever. She was waiting for the opportunity to show off her hair. She unraveled one curl and it came down to her ankles. And she said she just cut 6 inches off. Short hairstyles were in and I looked around the bar and said most girls don't have six inches. No pun intended. From about that time on, I could barely talk to her. All the guys around were were all into her. So, those pics were the first time I have seen really long hair like that in over 50 years. I like it.
Sep 22, 2021 00:35:56 #
AuntiE wrote:
Even at my longest, mine was never below my waist. My maternal grandmother’s may have been a bit longer.
I had an aunt who always wore her hair in a "bun" on top of her head. It was quite a surprise when I saw her with it down. It was down to her heels. She was 70+ and hadn't had it cut since she 7. That was the last tome I saw her.
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