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Wrap around: This Red Yao woman is one of 120 whose hair averages 5.5 feet long in the world's first long hair village
Huge hairstyle: The woman demonstrates the ancient art of the 'up do', twisting and wrapping her jet black hair with ease, a feat most hairdressers would balk at
Forbidden fruit: Their hair was once kept hidden from view to everyone but their husband or child but now the women proudly show off their amazing tresses
Washing women: During the summer and autumn months the women wash their hair in the river
Ancient tradition: Before 1987, if a man saw a Red Yao woman's hair they would be forced to live with her family for three years as their son-in-law
Good fortune: The Red Yao people believe a woman's long hair brings longevity, wealth and good fortune\
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