Aliia Nasyrova, a woman from Latvia often called the “real-life Rapunzel,” has captured global attention with her astonishingly long hair, which measures over 90 inches (7.5 feet) and touches the ground. Aliia began growing her hair as a child, inspired by her love for fairy-tale heroines with flowing locks. By the time she appeared on Truly’s YouTube Channel in 2017, she had been cultivating her hair for 20 years, crediting much of her success to the support and guidance of her mother in maintaining such a remarkable mane.

Maintaining hair of this extraordinary length is no small feat. Aliia revealed that her hair adds over 2 kilograms (around 4.4 pounds) to her body weight—about the same as her cat. While she receives hair care products from various brands, her washing routine is meticulous: she washes her hair once a week, which takes about 20 minutes, and then spends an entire day letting it air-dry. The sheer volume of her hair has also created small logistical challenges, especially for her husband, Ivan Balaban, when traveling or sharing space.

Aliia’s husband, Ivan, offers a humorous perspective on living with such a massive braid, joking that it’s like having another family member in the bed. He says the hair takes up more space than he does, and he often has to “talk to the braid respectfully” to get it to move. Despite these challenges, Aliia maintains full control over her hair care, performing monthly trims to remove only split ends and preserve the bulk and health of her incredible locks.

The public reaction to Aliia’s hair is as striking as her tresses. Whenever she goes out, heads turn, and people react with a mix of admiration and skepticism. Aliia shared that while many online fans call her hair “absolutely beautiful” and healthy, some people in public are critical, expressing doubts about its practicality or the effort required to maintain it. Yet, she remains unfazed by the mixed opinions and continues to embrace her unique look.

As of 2023, Aliia continues to showcase her hair online, inspiring fans and even collaborating with other long-haired personalities. Her decades-long dedication reflects more than just vanity—it’s a celebration of self-expression and a lifelong commitment to living out a childhood dream. Aliia’s journey reminds the world of the extraordinary lengths someone will go to honor their passions and transform a fairy-tale fantasy into reality.