Meet Alena: The Real-Life Rapunzel From Ukraine

For some women, having flowing long hair is a dream come true. It looks very feminine, and there are tons of different hairstyles to try. But for others, it’s a real nightmare because of the amount of work it requires – the constant care, endless preparations, and having to buy products to keep it shiny and beautiful.  

No matter which group you belong to, you will be quite stunned when you see this real-life Rapunzel. Alena Kravchenko is from Odesa, Ukraine, and her 1.8 meters (6ft) long hair is her trademark. This 34-year-old woman let her hair grow at the age of 5 and has never cut her hair in her lifetime, and she never intends to. Her mother has always supported this choice and encouraged her to keep her long hair. 

With a height of only 1.66 meters (5’6″), her hair is longer than her, but Alena doesn’t mind. She takes really good care of her hair and uses a plethora of different products to keep it healthy. She also dries it naturally to avoid damage. Even though this may take a lot of time, Alena simply loves caring for her hair and would never change her style!  

Check her out!