Native American teen with longest hair shows locks in all their glory in suave new snaps
These incredible new pictures show the longest hair on a teenager (male) in all its glory.
Reuben Looks Twice Jr. (USA) was first awarded the record for his 161 cm (5 ft 3.3 in) locks in June 2024.
His hair is as long as the height of the average American woman.
The Native American teenager says his hair is a proud tribute to his roots and his people.
Reuben, who features within the pages of Guinness World Records 2026, is a proud member of the Lakota and lives in Rapid City, South Dakota.
He told us: “Culturally, Lakota people have long hair. It’s part of our Nagi (spirit). It’s who I am.
“I feel proud to represent my family and the Lakota Nation.”
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We’re shining the spotlight on Reuben this Native American Heritage Month. It’s a chance, every November, to celebrate the traditions, languages and stories of Native American people.
Our new pictures of Reuben show him posing proudly on a hilltop overlooking South Dakota, clutching his Guinness World Records certificate.
Reuben’s dark hair falls all the way down to his shins at its longest point.
In other snaps, Reuben has fun by whipping his hair up above his head and laying on the floor with it spread out around him.
His hair is so long it takes him 20 minutes to wash it and an hour to dry it.
Originally, he didn’t really intend to grow it to a record-breaking length, but his parents decided to let it grow out because he was afraid of hair clippers.
He wasn’t even two years old the last time he had his hair cut.
He loves that his hair has become inspiration for others, but admits it does have some drawbacks.
He said: “It inspires others to grow their hair. But it does get stuck in car doors and caught on shower knobs.”
Reuben turns 18 later this month and will hopefully claim the record for longest hair on a living person (male).
Read about Reuben and more amazing record holders in Guinness World Records 2026 – on sale now.