Hair Today, More Tomorrow

Samson and Delilah   (Painting by Jose Echenagusia)

Hair, and lots of it, is featured within a number of religious traditions.  Sikhs cherish it, as do Rastas.  There’s also the story of Samson and Delilah.

Although most folks succumb to barbers and beauticians, some remain steadfast in their refusal to be shorn.  After being traumatized by scissors-happy clinicians at age six, Nilanshi Patel came to a firm decision: No more haircuts!

Now she’s 17, and her hair just keeps growing.  When it reached the august length of six feet, two inches, Patel surpassed her own Guinness World Record from last year.  Even though she needs high heels to avoid tripping over these tresses, Patel calls her hair a “lucky charm.”

Resources

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-7907523/Indian-Rapunzel-teenager-worlds-longest-hair-6ft-3in-locks.html 

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