This Real-Life Rapunzel Family Has Never Cut Their Hair

We all have reached a point in time where we've decided to put down the scissors and let our mane grow. Some of us wistfully aim for ultralong locks, and some will settle for two to three added inches. But 43-year-old Tere Lynn Svetlecich Russell gives #longhairdontcare a whole new meaning — she's left her strands untouched for her entire life. Today, she sports an unimaginable 74 inches of hair.

The mom of five has been dubbed the "Real Life Rapunzel," thanks to lengthy locks that easily graze the ground. Tere Lynn has never let a pair of shears near her mane, and her daughters, Callan, Cendalyn, and Chesney, have been carefully following suit. They each rock 37 inches, 36 inches, and 27 inches of hair, respectively.

In case you haven't been keeping track, the women collectively have over 13 feet of tresses. We can only imagine what a normal shampoo day looks like in their household! Tere Lynn revealed that her daughters also require the help of a handheld showerhead and use about a quarter of a bottle of conditioner with every wash.

What might shock you even more is that the girls have never been to a salon — you'll see their first visit in the video. We had hoped to witness a major chop, but the girls instead opted for just treatments and styling. Tere Lynn is even seen getting a fishtail braid that she described as "a little painful."

She won't be forcing a lifetime of long hair onto her children, though. Tere Lynn claims that when they're mature enough, her daughters will be able to decide whether or not they'd like to submit their strands to scissors. Whether you've dreamed of superlong locks or prefer your cropped coif, the Rapunzel family's story is sure to leave your mind blown. Watch and see for yourself.