Most of the men could not allow their hair to grow longer, but Vietnam's Nguyen Van Chien has gone almost 80 years without a trim. The 92-year-old man in Vietnam, who is the proud owner of 5-metre-long hair has gone 80 years without cutting or washing, and combing his hair. Well, he did this not for a world record, but his belief in a faith made him not to cut his hair.
"I believe if I cut my hair I will die. I dare not to change anything, not even combing it. I only nurture it, cover it in a scarf to keep it dry and clean and looking nice," said Nguyen Van Chien.
Chien worships nine powers and seven gods and believes it was his calling to grow his hair, which he bundles up under an orange turban to protect his hair and keep it dry. He too believes in the connection between hair and mortality.
"I believe if I cut my hair I will die. I dare not to change anything, not even combing it. I only nurture it, cover it in a scarf to keep it dry and clean and looking nice," said Nguyen Van Chien.
Chien worships nine powers and seven gods and believes it was his calling to grow his hair, which he bundles up under an orange turban to protect his hair and keep it dry. He too believes in the connection between hair and mortality.