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German Real-Life Rapunzel Hasn’t Cut Her Hair In 15 Years And It’s Now 3 Inches Longer Than She Is

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31-year-old Stefanie Classen is dubbed the real-life German Rapunzel. It’s not like she needs to actually let it down the castle so that the charming prince could climb it, but she has definitely the dream hair of many little girls that attracts lots of attention. At an incredible length of 5 ft 9 in, her hair is three inches longer than she is. Stefanie started her fascinating hair journey at 16 years old and has not seen a hairdresser in 15 years.

Sharing her journey with 2,000 followers on Instagram, Classen has no plans on cutting her hair any time soon. On the contrary, she has a crazy dream of reaching 2 meters (6 ft 6 in) before settling at her ultimate goal—floor-length. As her currently ankle-length hair has been growing extremely steadily (about 1 cm a month), she might expect to wipe the floor with it in a heartbeat!

What do you think about Stefanie’s luscious blond locks? Let us know in the comments!

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Stefanie Classen has not seen a hairdresser in 15 years

German Real-Life Rapunzel Hasn’t Cut Her Hair In 15 Years And It’s Now 3 Inches Longer Than She Is

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Real-life Rapunzel’s hair is 5ft 9in (179 cm) and reach her ankles

German Real-Life Rapunzel Hasn’t Cut Her Hair In 15 Years And It’s Now 3 Inches Longer Than She Is

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Here’s how her hair looked 8 years ago

German Real-Life Rapunzel Hasn’t Cut Her Hair In 15 Years And It’s Now 3 Inches Longer Than She Is

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Now, Stefanie’s hair is three inches longer than she is

German Real-Life Rapunzel Hasn’t Cut Her Hair In 15 Years And It’s Now 3 Inches Longer Than She Is

Image credits: loreleys_hairdream

German Real-Life Rapunzel Hasn’t Cut Her Hair In 15 Years And It’s Now 3 Inches Longer Than She Is

Image credits: loreleys_hairdream

German Real-Life Rapunzel Hasn’t Cut Her Hair In 15 Years And It’s Now 3 Inches Longer Than She Is

Image credits: loreleys_hairdream

She hopes to grow two-meter-long hair by 2022 and keep it at floor length after that

German Real-Life Rapunzel Hasn’t Cut Her Hair In 15 Years And It’s Now 3 Inches Longer Than She Is

Image credits: loreleys_hairdream

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German Real-Life Rapunzel Hasn’t Cut Her Hair In 15 Years And It’s Now 3 Inches Longer Than She Is

Image credits: loreleys_hairdream

German Real-Life Rapunzel Hasn’t Cut Her Hair In 15 Years And It’s Now 3 Inches Longer Than She Is

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Image credits: loreleys_hairdream

German Real-Life Rapunzel Hasn’t Cut Her Hair In 15 Years And It’s Now 3 Inches Longer Than She Is

Image credits: loreleys_hairdream

German Real-Life Rapunzel Hasn’t Cut Her Hair In 15 Years And It’s Now 3 Inches Longer Than She Is

Image credits: loreleys_hairdream

German Real-Life Rapunzel Hasn’t Cut Her Hair In 15 Years And It’s Now 3 Inches Longer Than She Is

Image credits: loreleys_hairdream

German Real-Life Rapunzel Hasn’t Cut Her Hair In 15 Years And It’s Now 3 Inches Longer Than She Is

Image credits: loreleys_hairdream

German Real-Life Rapunzel Hasn’t Cut Her Hair In 15 Years And It’s Now 3 Inches Longer Than She Is

Image credits: loreleys_hairdream

German Real-Life Rapunzel Hasn’t Cut Her Hair In 15 Years And It’s Now 3 Inches Longer Than She Is

Image credits: loreleys_hairdream

German Real-Life Rapunzel Hasn’t Cut Her Hair In 15 Years And It’s Now 3 Inches Longer Than She Is

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Image credits: loreleys_hairdream

German Real-Life Rapunzel Hasn’t Cut Her Hair In 15 Years And It’s Now 3 Inches Longer Than She Is

Image credits: loreleys_hairdream

German Real-Life Rapunzel Hasn’t Cut Her Hair In 15 Years And It’s Now 3 Inches Longer Than She Is

Image credits: loreleys_hairdream

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Hidrėlėy

Fascinated by music, movies and sitcoms, I'm passionate about social media and can't live without the internet, especially for all the cute dog and cat pictures out there. I wish the day had about 40 hours to be able to do everything I want.

Fascinated by music, movies and sitcoms, I'm passionate about social media and can't live without the internet, especially for all the cute dog and cat pictures out there. I wish the day had about 40 hours to be able to do everything I want.

Violeta Draseikaitė

My name is Violeta and I am an editor here at Bored Panda. I love reading memes for a living. It’s obviously much more than that, but I appreciate the variety of topics, information, and pics I get to see every day and share with the world! Those funny memes really make my day too. Being born in the ’90s in post-Soviet Lithuania speaks more about me than I’d like to admit. I’m still learning about the world and myself, but I do love my friends, traveling, art, and my cat. My favorite fact to share about myself is that I used to hide meatballs in my friend’s pockets at lunch so I could go play outside. I wish all those meatballs could find their way back to me someday.

My name is Violeta and I am an editor here at Bored Panda. I love reading memes for a living. It’s obviously much more than that, but I appreciate the variety of topics, information, and pics I get to see every day and share with the world! Those funny memes really make my day too. Being born in the ’90s in post-Soviet Lithuania speaks more about me than I’d like to admit. I’m still learning about the world and myself, but I do love my friends, traveling, art, and my cat. My favorite fact to share about myself is that I used to hide meatballs in my friend’s pockets at lunch so I could go play outside. I wish all those meatballs could find their way back to me someday.

What do you think ?

Steve Barnett 4 years ago

'Can I have a date sometime this week?' 'Sorry. I'll be washing my hair'

25points

Maya Jones 4 years ago

omgggg, did you get that from "Can't buy me love" if so, i love that movieee

2points

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Wolfstar 4 years ago

If I was her, I'd cut it all off and donate it. I can't imagine having that much hair, my neck would hurt from the weight of it.

17points

Debra Perry 4 years ago

Nothing pretty about unhealthy hair. Since a woman's hair can be considered her crowning glory, she needs to moisturize those ends!

14points

Eva Zaqqum 4 years ago

I'm sorry, but I have to say... it's not pretty. The hair I mean. The shorter version looked much more better, stronger hair. Such a thin hair. This lenht is too much. I just don't find it nice. But hey, it's just my opinion. I hope she is happy with it. :)

9points

Helen Haley 4 years ago

The weight looks painful, and that has to be a maintenance nightmare. If it makes her happy, good for her. But yikes.

9points

ruthenium the ruther 4 years ago (edited)

She hasn't had a haircut in 15 years... is it just not possible for her to get split ends?!

8points

Evelyne Loo 4 years ago

Lot of split ends are caused by blunt scissors. Others by friction (wear and tear). As her ends are not constantly scraping across her back and would just tick against her legs there is actually less friction. Also many woman who do this actually do cut their hair but cut out just the split ends. And of course genetics play a role. One tip for all: avoid hair products with silicone if you even occassionaly use heat stylers. They harden the traces of silicone left and cause breakage.

6points

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Tammy Ralph 4 years ago

Now, Stefanie’s hair is three inches longer than she is? am I reading this wrong? how can it be three inches longer than she is if it only goes to her ankles?

7points

the oreo 4 years ago

it has to drape over the top of her head and her shoulders, which will make it seem shorter than it is when measured from scalp to end while completely straight.

9points

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Issey 4 years ago

Sorry if this sounds harsh, but the ends of the hair look very unhealthy and thin. If she really wants to have floor length hair by 2022, I'd suggest cutting it back and getting rid of the too thin, broken ends. Like, cutting it off at about the height of the backs of her knees. Then let it grow again and watch out for the ends. I had really long hair way past my waist for years and keeping the hair healthy is more important than "OMG NO EVERY INCH COUNTSSSS!"

6points

Stille20 4 years ago

I mean I guess if that's your thing... I never understood it. The amount of time and effort that goes into maintaining it.. for what?

6points

CatWoman312 4 years ago

My hair is pretty long, but no where near this and it’s a job washing/combing my hair. I can’t imagine the job it is for her

4points

jilltrav 4 years ago

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Little Wonder 4 years ago

MIne's waist length and that's enough of a pain to wash and dry, can't imagine it touching the floor lol.

4points

*sigh*, The Yellow Teletubby 4 years ago

My hair is almost to my waist, and it's golden blonde; This is what I aspire to be lmao. Going for Rapunzel at my senior Halloween football game

4points

Call Me Mars 4 years ago

I started singing Rapunzel songs after reading this!!!

0points

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Dorothy Parker 4 years ago

Interesting choice to make your hair what you're known for. Her expression in all the photographs are joyless.

2points

Meeow 4 years ago

For 16 years that kinda short, I don't see why she need to have her hair that long, unless she was helping the cancer patients, maybe she should donate her hair instead

1point

Karla Liebrandt 3 years ago

Your hair is very beautiful, Miss Classen. A woman's hair is her crowning glory, and it does make us unique, yes? I myself have not had my hair cut since summer of 2011. My hair is now just past my bum (See pic) and I'm thinking of letting it grow down to my knees. Classic-le...a05385.jpg

0points

pansexualandproud 4 years ago

i could never have my hair that long. i have been growing it out but i got annoyed by it so i am cutting it all off soon

0points

Amanda Smith 4 years ago

Yuk

0points

Becca Gizmo the Squirrel 4 years ago

My hair is to my shoulders almost. I'm ready to chop it off. I could not imagine the time she spends on washing her hair. Her life must revolve around her hair.

0points

Bacony Cakes 4 years ago

Formal word of advice: Don't go in open-roof cars with sticky-outy wheels.

0points

ᴍɪᴋᴀꜱᴀ ᴀᴄᴋᴇʀᴍᴀɴ 4 years ago

-Me looking at my Hair from pfp- TvT💧

-1point

zims 4 years ago

We've found the next Lady Godiva. Or Crystal Gayle.

-1point

Peyton Pollard 4 years ago

I just want to braid it all and put flowees in it

-1point

Kisses4Katie 4 years ago

I am jealous! My hair peters out at mid waist and won't grow any further. Then I had to give it a Covid chop and its sitting at chin length. What gorgeous hair!!

-2points

Elaine Mattingly 4 years ago

Beautiful!

-2points

TickingEmotionBomb 4 years ago

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Lauren Caswell 4 years ago

I'm sure she washes her hair.....why is it dirty to you?

4points

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Steve Barnett 4 years ago

'Can I have a date sometime this week?' 'Sorry. I'll be washing my hair'

25points

Maya Jones 4 years ago

omgggg, did you get that from "Can't buy me love" if so, i love that movieee

2points

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Wolfstar 4 years ago

If I was her, I'd cut it all off and donate it. I can't imagine having that much hair, my neck would hurt from the weight of it.

17points

Debra Perry 4 years ago

Nothing pretty about unhealthy hair. Since a woman's hair can be considered her crowning glory, she needs to moisturize those ends!

14points

Eva Zaqqum 4 years ago

I'm sorry, but I have to say... it's not pretty. The hair I mean. The shorter version looked much more better, stronger hair. Such a thin hair. This lenht is too much. I just don't find it nice. But hey, it's just my opinion. I hope she is happy with it. :)

9points

Helen Haley 4 years ago

The weight looks painful, and that has to be a maintenance nightmare. If it makes her happy, good for her. But yikes.

9points

ruthenium the ruther 4 years ago (edited)

She hasn't had a haircut in 15 years... is it just not possible for her to get split ends?!

8points

Evelyne Loo 4 years ago

Lot of split ends are caused by blunt scissors. Others by friction (wear and tear). As her ends are not constantly scraping across her back and would just tick against her legs there is actually less friction. Also many woman who do this actually do cut their hair but cut out just the split ends. And of course genetics play a role. One tip for all: avoid hair products with silicone if you even occassionaly use heat stylers. They harden the traces of silicone left and cause breakage.

6points

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Tammy Ralph 4 years ago

Now, Stefanie’s hair is three inches longer than she is? am I reading this wrong? how can it be three inches longer than she is if it only goes to her ankles?

7points

the oreo 4 years ago

it has to drape over the top of her head and her shoulders, which will make it seem shorter than it is when measured from scalp to end while completely straight.

9points

Load More Replies...

Issey 4 years ago

Sorry if this sounds harsh, but the ends of the hair look very unhealthy and thin. If she really wants to have floor length hair by 2022, I'd suggest cutting it back and getting rid of the too thin, broken ends. Like, cutting it off at about the height of the backs of her knees. Then let it grow again and watch out for the ends. I had really long hair way past my waist for years and keeping the hair healthy is more important than "OMG NO EVERY INCH COUNTSSSS!"

6points

Stille20 4 years ago

I mean I guess if that's your thing... I never understood it. The amount of time and effort that goes into maintaining it.. for what?

6points

CatWoman312 4 years ago

My hair is pretty long, but no where near this and it’s a job washing/combing my hair. I can’t imagine the job it is for her

4points

jilltrav 4 years ago

This comment is hidden. Click here to view.

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Little Wonder 4 years ago

MIne's waist length and that's enough of a pain to wash and dry, can't imagine it touching the floor lol.

4points

*sigh*, The Yellow Teletubby 4 years ago

My hair is almost to my waist, and it's golden blonde; This is what I aspire to be lmao. Going for Rapunzel at my senior Halloween football game

4points

Call Me Mars 4 years ago

I started singing Rapunzel songs after reading this!!!

0points

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Dorothy Parker 4 years ago

Interesting choice to make your hair what you're known for. Her expression in all the photographs are joyless.

2points

Meeow 4 years ago

For 16 years that kinda short, I don't see why she need to have her hair that long, unless she was helping the cancer patients, maybe she should donate her hair instead

1point

Karla Liebrandt 3 years ago

Your hair is very beautiful, Miss Classen. A woman's hair is her crowning glory, and it does make us unique, yes? I myself have not had my hair cut since summer of 2011. My hair is now just past my bum (See pic) and I'm thinking of letting it grow down to my knees. Classic-le...a05385.jpg

0points

pansexualandproud 4 years ago

i could never have my hair that long. i have been growing it out but i got annoyed by it so i am cutting it all off soon

0points

Amanda Smith 4 years ago

Yuk

0points

Becca Gizmo the Squirrel 4 years ago

My hair is to my shoulders almost. I'm ready to chop it off. I could not imagine the time she spends on washing her hair. Her life must revolve around her hair.

0points

Bacony Cakes 4 years ago

Formal word of advice: Don't go in open-roof cars with sticky-outy wheels.

0points

ᴍɪᴋᴀꜱᴀ ᴀᴄᴋᴇʀᴍᴀɴ 4 years ago

-Me looking at my Hair from pfp- TvT💧

-1point

zims 4 years ago

We've found the next Lady Godiva. Or Crystal Gayle.

-1point

Peyton Pollard 4 years ago

I just want to braid it all and put flowees in it

-1point

Kisses4Katie 4 years ago

I am jealous! My hair peters out at mid waist and won't grow any further. Then I had to give it a Covid chop and its sitting at chin length. What gorgeous hair!!

-2points

Elaine Mattingly 4 years ago

Beautiful!

-2points

TickingEmotionBomb 4 years ago

This comment is hidden. Click here to view.

Lauren Caswell 4 years ago

I'm sure she washes her hair.....why is it dirty to you?

4points

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