LAS VEGAS
LONG HAIR
LAS VEGAS
LONG HAIR
Thank you for your interest!
Thank You For Your Interest!
Want to compete?
Join the contestant interest list to be notified when applications open for future Las Vegas Long Hair online and live competitions.
WHAT HAPPENS NEXT?
Be sure to complete these tasks to prepare yourself for the stage!
BOTH ONLINE + LAS VEGAS CONTESTANTS
-Read this page to understand the rules, judging, and prizes
-Utilize Instagram to start gaining fans
-Fill out the form to apply and reach out to us on instagram
-Schedule your video interview with us to verify your natural hair
-Send us your entry video post and collaborate with us
-Stay in contact with us to add more photos so we can promote you
-Promote and engage with fans. Welcome to the Rapunzel community!
LAS VEGAS CONTESTANTS
-Make a WhatsApp account to join the contestant group chat
-Start planning your flight or travel
-Send us your flight confirmation to receive your complimentary hotel
-Start practicing speeches, posing, fitting dresses
After you join the contestant interest list, Las Vegas Long Hair will notify you when applications open for future online and live competitions.
Details about eligibility, application steps, video screening, contestant requirements, travel, and event participation will be shared once they are finalized.
Eligibility
Age
All competitors must be at least 18 years old before the day of competition. Fans of any age may enter the convention and view as spectators.
Future competitions may include a league for minors.
Cuts
Half shaved and/or half long hair styles are not allowed. This is to be fair for competitors who grow their full head of hair long.
Bangs are allowed.
Locks
Dreadlocks and braids will not be allowed for competition day.
These hairstyles hinder the judges' ability to differentiate between natural and fake hair.
Gender
This is a competition that promotes the natural feminine beauty of women. To be eligible for the competition, the applicants must be female.
This is to ensure the prize money goes to the appropriate winners.
Attachments
No extensions or wigs will be permitted. The competition aims to celebrate natural growth, time, and effort spent to properly care for long hair.
Colored hair is allowed.
Styles
On competition day, the only acceptable hairstyles are naturally let down. It is to each competitor's advantage so it can reach full length.
This will allow judges to accurately measure each contestant's hair.
Application Form
(Closed for 2026)
Sample photo + video submission
Front facing photo with blank background showing your face and hair. Can be full body or partial.
COMING SOON! The perfect video will include an introduction of yourself, hair measurements, showing natural roots, promoting yourself and Las Vegas Long Hair to your fans and asking for support. Video should be under 3 minutes. If there is spare time, you can talk about your long hair goals and inspirations.It should be edited with instagram dimensions.
After reading the rules and understanding the guidelines of the competition, if you are eligible, reach out to @lasvegaslonghair on Instagram, stating your interest. You can also fill out the application below. Applications are reviewed monthly.
Photo Submission
If you make it past the screening process, you will be eligible for a video interview with a member of our team. This will ensure that you get to meet us and we get to know you. During this interview, we will go over the rules; conduct one last natural hair screening; and make sure you are properly informed on the competition standards, prizes, and travel instructions.
Do understand that there is a subjective judge scoring category which includes a contribution to the long hair community. Preference will be given to those who have made an impact in the long hair world whether through social media or other means.
Video Interview
Congratulations on making it this far!
Upon acceptance after the interview phase, some extra photos will be requested for posting on our website and social media. This is to help you attract more fans, brands, and sponsors.
On competition weekend, you will be given a complimentary free stay at our venue. One final screening will take place at the front desk. Any competitors who faked eligibility will not be granted access and will be banned from future competitions. The rooms provided may be used for your additional guests, up to 3 upon request. Guests will not have access to the competition unless they have tickets.
Competition Day
Prizes
A grand total of $20,000 will be split among the winners.
Below is a list of the competition categories along with how the winners are decided.
Many of these categories were voted and decided upon by members of the long hair community.
Categories
Miss Rapunzel 1st Place
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$10,000
Decided upon by a combination of length and judging.
Judging criteria include hair length, thickness, volume, health, and proportions. Rapunzel personal achievements, enthusiasm of the event, fan engagement, social media, event night presentation, and contributions to the long hair community.
Miss Rapunzel 2nd Place
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$7,000
Decided upon by a combination of length and judging.
Judging criteria include hair length, thickness, volume, health, and proportions. Rapunzel personal achievements, enthusiasm of the event, fan engagement, social media, event night presentation, and contributions to the long hair community.
Miss Rapunzel 3rd Place
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$3,000
Decided upon by a combination of length and judging.
Judging criteria include hair length, thickness, volume, health, and proportions. Rapunzel personal achievements, enthusiasm of the event, fan engagement, social media, event night presentation, and contributions to the long hair community.
New categories
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$?
We are creating new prizes based on what the community wants.
Let us know your suggestions!
Miss Rapunzel Fan Favorite
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$2,000
This prize is part of our online competition and is awarded to the Rapunzel with the most loyal fan base.
Judging criteria
The following outlines the criteria that will be assessed for the open class prizes. It will be edited with community feedback until December 1 2026. To add your input, message us on instagram or email us at lasvegaslonghair@gmail.com
Scores will be averaged between a panel of judges
ROUND 1
25 points-PRESENTATION-(confidence, speech/individuality, posing, engagement, fashion)
25 points-HEALTHY LENGTH-(level where thickness drops off)
ROUND 2
25 points-MEASUREMENTS-(length, thickness, volume, scalp health, ends health)
25 points-ACHIEVEMENTS-(Hair community, social media, fitness, excellence, professionalism/sisterhood/showmanship)
