Meet the Chinese Rapunzels! Eight women who have been growing their hair for more than 20 YEARS show off their floor-length locks... measuring more than 3.5 metres

Eight middle-aged women, who have been growing their hair for 20 years, are touring across China as what's been deemed the world's only long-haired 'act.' While they admit it is a hassle to maintain the hair, they say it's their aim is to promote traditional oriental beauty to the world. 



The group were among hundreds of artists who converged in Jining, in East Chinas Shandong Province, for an event to promote HIV/AIDS awareness.