Reuben Looks Twice Jr., a teenager from the U.S., set a Guinness World Record in 2024 for the longest hair on a living male teenager, and it’s truly remarkable. His hair measures 161 centimeters, which is about 5 feet 3 inches—longer than many people’s height! Reuben didn’t set out to break a record, but that’s exactly what happened.
How did he achieve this feat?
Reuben’s journey to growing such long hair is inspiring. While most of us get regular haircuts, Reuben decided to let his hair grow out naturally from a young age. He wasn’t focused on breaking records but wanted to connect with his culture and identity. Over the years, his hair grew longer and longer, eventually reaching a record-breaking length.
Growing his hair wasn’t always easy for Reuben. He was teased and asked many questions by his classmates about why his hair was so long. Despite this, he stuck with his decision and didn’t cut it to fit in. He knew that his long hair was a part of who he was. With patience and care, his hair continued to grow, eventually earning him the world record in 2024.
What does 161 centimeters of hair really look like?
To put it in perspective, 161 centimeters is over five feet long—taller than many people! It’s almost as tall as a full-grown adult. Imagine having hair that long trailing behind you. It’s pretty impressive.
Caring for such long hair
Growing hair this long takes a lot of care and time. Reuben takes good care of his hair by washing and conditioning it regularly to keep it healthy. He avoids heat styling too much and trims the ends to prevent split ends. Taking care of such long hair is no small task!
Who held the title before Reuben?
Before Reuben, others had the title for the longest hair. For example, Sidakdeep Singh Chahal from India held the title in 2023 with hair measuring 146 centimeters (about 4 feet 9 inches).
Now, Reuben is the official record holder for the longest hair on a living male teenager.
What’s next for Reuben?
Now that Reuben holds this unique world record, what comes next? Will he keep growing his hair, or will he take a break? Only time will tell, but for now, he’s enjoying the attention and pride of breaking such an incredible record.
