'Real-Life Rapunzel' Boasts Six Feet Of Hair, Says She Hasn't Cut It In The Last 30 Years

Sep 03, 2021

Most people are familiar with the fairytale of Rapunzel, a girl who lives in a tower under the power of a witch. Rapunzel is most known for her incredibly long and golden hair that is so long it can fall out of the high tower and reach the ground below so people can climb it like a ladder. The fairytale has been passed down for generations, with adaptations in countries all around the world. Even in current times, the story is still popular as a Disney remake called "Tangled" was released in 2010. Now, a real-life Rapunzel has taken the world by storm with her effervescent beauty and long, golden locks.

Alena Kravchenko is 35 years old and is from Odessa, Ukraine. She is a beautiful woman with even more beautiful hair. Her hair has gotten to be so long and looks so gorgeous that it is nearly identical to Rapunzel's hair. People from all over the world have become fascinated with her long locks, wondering how she has been able to grow her hair out to such an extreme length while still keeping it healthy and shiny. Her secret? She hasn't cut her hair in 30 years and has stayed consistent with her meticulous hair care regime.

Kravchenko's natural hair has made her a social media sensation as people can't help but marvel at her beautiful golden tresses, helping her grow a large social media following and live out her dreams of becoming a model and businesswoman. With such stunning locks, it's no wonder why so many people have been mesmerized by this real-life Rapunzel's appearance.

The Secret Behind Her Long Hair

The Daily Mail reported that Kravchenko's hair is 6.5 feet long and is all natural. She hasn't cut since she was 5 years old after her mother told her that women should have long hair. The secret to keeping her hair so healthy is that she only washes it once a week for 30 minutes. To prevent breakages, this real-life Rapunzel never combs her hair while it's wet and only naturally air dries it. Kravchenko revealed that she massages and moistures her hair with various sprays and oils to help keep it looking so sleek.

With so much hair one might think that this woman spends hours upon hours caring for it, but Kravchenko explained that she only spends about 10 to 15 minutes brushing it in the morning and simply braids it at night before she goes to bed. She believes that anyone can have hair like hers if they have the patience and aspiration to let their hair grow so long, as per the Daily Mail.

Kravchenko is 5 feet and 6 inches tall, meaning she sometimes steps on her own hair when it hangs loose. According to the Daily Mail, Kravchenko's locks have continued to turn heads, both in public and online, resulting in many people even asking if they can take a picture with her. Her hair has attracted plenty of attention from men, so much so that she has even been proposed to a few times. 

This real-life Rapunzel is determined to keep her long hair forever and expressed that she never wants to cut it. "My hair is part of me and I love my long hair very much," Kravchenko said.

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