Many women wish they had long, beautiful hair. And there are a few things to think about when you have long hair. The most important thing is to have a lot of patience, and you also need to take good care of your hair. The person's genes also play a role.
More Info & Images Credit - Alona Kravchenko
1. Alena Kravchenko, who lives in Odesa, Ukraine, is one of the lucky ones with long hair. Her hair is 6 feet (1.8 meters) long, and is 34 years old. She been called "Rapunzel in real life."
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2. Since she was five, her mother has encouraged her to let her hair grow out.
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3. She hasn't cut her hair in almost 30 years, even though it's longer than her 5'6" height (1.68 meters)
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4. "I've never thought about getting a haircut because I love my braid. "I can't imagine myself with short hair or hair that is a different colour," Alena said.
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5. It is hard to take care of her hair because it is so long, but she says it's not that hard because she loves it.
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6. "It's not hard for me to have long hair or to take care of them all the time. It's all fun for me because my beauty and wealth are a part of me," she says.
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7. She says she doesn't dye her hair and uses products to keep it healthy.
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8. "The main thing I never do: I don't dry my hair with a hairdryer, I don't use curling irons, and I don't comb my wet hair (it dries on its own). I wash my hair once a week and use natural masks and oils to keep it healthy. However, professional cosmetics are the most important thing I do for my hair. I always use dried fruits, nuts, and cottage cheese that I make myself."
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9. She told you that you need to love your hair. You can grow your hair long and beautiful if you want and love what you do.
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