The woman, who goes by the name of a real-life Rapunzel, devotes all her time to caring for her hair, which has become her profession as she earns a living by cultivating and showcasing her long hair.
At an astonishing length of 90 inches, Alia Nasyrova, a 33 years old woman, revealed that it took her twenty years to achieve hair comparable in length to her beloved fairy tale character, Rapunzel.
According to the Latvian-born woman, she began growing her hair due to her strong affinity for long hair since childhood. She further describes herself as a “model with exceptionally long hair” and proudly claims the title of “Queen of super long hair” due to her passion for lengthy locks, often associated with heroines from fairy tales.
Nasyrova, who supports herself through modeling on her website that provides exclusive content to paying supporters, expresses her aspiration by stating, “I envision exploring the world, seeking out girls with long hair, sharing their stories, and showcasing this beauty, which I consider to be an art.”
The art of maintaining her long hair is an intricate masterpiece that demands considerable effort. It involves dedicating an hour each day to washing, an entire day for air drying, and when she ventures outside, she must carry a separate bag solely for her hair, weighing 22 pounds, which contains an assortment of liquids such as shampoo, conditioner, and other hair accessories.
In addition, she engages in hair exercises on a yoga mat to nurture her gentle brown locks.
Nasroya’s husband, Ivan Balaban, expressed his fondness for her long brown locks but humorously mentioned that he tries to avoid getting involved in her hair affairs, quite literally.
In a 2017 interview, he disclosed, “I constantly hug the wall to create more room for her hair, ensuring that I never accidentally damage it, tangle it, or cause any other harm.”
“I always address the braid with respect, occasionally even requesting it to shift slightly.”
Managing hair that is long enough to trail behind can pose certain challenges.
“When I was a child and involved in theater, someone carelessly left gum in my hair, and it was truly a calamity,” Nasyrova recalled. “To remove the gum, I had no choice but to cut out a section of my hair because it was extremely hard.”
Despite her remarkably long hair, the Latvian woman, Nasyrova, does not hold the title for having the longest hair on record.
As per the Guinness World Records (GWR), Xie Qiuping from China holds the record for the longest hair. Qiuping began growing her hair at the age of 13 in 1973 and achieved a staggering length of 18 feet 5 inches.
GWR states that her hair is nearly as long as the height of an adult male giraffe.
Many of us can concur that managing hair can be quite intricate, which is why we admire Alia Nasyrova’s perseverance and commitment to cultivating her luxurious, lengthy locks!
What are your thoughts on extremely long hair? Would you be up for the challenge, or do you prefer a more manageable length for your own hair?