International Rapunzel
Hair Length Guidelines
This is the official guideline for long hair lengths for our competition. Please refer to our Instagram page for video tutorials.
Measuring Hair Length
Hair length will be measured from the front of the hairline to the bottom of the longest grouped tip of hair. This technique will eliminate any user error when measuring hair length. The measurement will be recorded in centimeters.
The posture must be standing straight up with their head slightly tilted up. This is to prevent the hair from being inaccurately shortened or lengthened due to body contour.
Measuring Hair Thickness
Hair thickness will be measured by gathering up all of the hair in a high ponytail. This technique will ensure all strands are included.
The circumference of the ponytail at the highest point will be recorded in centimeters for the result.
Measuring Hair Volume
Hair volume will be measured with the hair relaxed and positioned behind the body. Volume will be the measurement of width and depth combined in centimeters.
The width will be measured from left to right by placing the tape measure between the body and the hair and slightly lifting backwards.
The depth will be measured separately with a straight ruler by inserting it at the thickest portion of hair until the body is reached. The measurement between the body and the outermost layer is the depth.
Measuring Hair Proportions
Proportional length will be the length of the hair in centimeters over the length of the individual.
If the person's hair is longer than their body, a lift will be given for them to stand on until their hair is straight at full length.
All natural hair textures will be allowed to compete, from curly to wavy to straight. At the time of measureing, the end of the hair may be pulled straight until it reaches its maximum length. Alternatively, hair can be straightened before measuring.
This will ensure people of all hair backgrounds are not disadvantaged.
Textures
Short hair is defined as anything above the shoulders.
Medium hair is down to the bottom ribs and mid-back.
Long hair is anything from the lower back and below. Landmarks include:
1. The level of the waist/navel/belly button
2. The level of the elbows
3. The level of the lower ribs
The Rapunzel title is reserved for those who have classic length hair or longer. Landmarks for classic length can vary, but the most common identifiers include:
1. The level at the bottom of the tailbone
2. The level of the crotch where the legs meet the body
3. The level of the wrists