US teenager sets world record for longest hair among boys

A 17-year-old native American boy, Reuben Looks Twice Jr, has made history by achieving the Guinness World Record for the longest hair among boys. 

His locks measure 161 cm (5 feet 3.3 inches), surpassing the previous record held by an Indian teenager with a hair length of 4 feet 9.5 inches.

According to Guinness World Records, he hasn't cut his hair since he was just 2 years old. 

South Dakota's boy spends 20 minutes washing his hair, every morning, using shampoo and conditioner.

As a member of the Lakota tribe, Reuben embraces the cultural tradition of having long hair, which holds significant importance in his community.

“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,” he said while talking to GWR.

"There is no current holder for the record of longest hair on a living man; Reuben will qualify for the title once he turns 18," the feats-recorder company said in a statement.