Sidakdeep Singh Chahal, a 15-year-old from Uttar Pradesh, India, recently made headlines around the world by setting a Guinness World Record. His astonishing achievement? Growing his hair to an astounding length of 4 feet and 9.5 inches without ever once ‘succumbing to the scissors’.
The Guinness World Records bestowed upon Sidakdeep Singh Chahal the honor of holding the record for the longest hair on a male teenager.
Indian teen Sidakdeep Singh Chahal has never cut his hair. It's took him 15 years to grow the longest head of hair on a teenager.
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His uncut and flowing locks became a symbol of his dedication to his faith, aligning with the Sikh tradition of maintaining long hair as a divine gift.
For Chahal, his hair is not merely a matter of style; it is an expression of his religious identity.
The Sikh faith, which emphasizes spiritual devotion and inner purity, encourages its followers to grow their hair long, viewing it as a sacred blessing from the Almighty.
When it comes to styling, Chahal revealed that he typically ties his hair into a neat bun, securing it beneath a traditional dastār, or turban.
The upkeep of Chahal's extraordinary hair requires a considerable amount of time and effort. Washing his hair is no small task, as it demands at least an hour of his time twice a week. He candidly admitted that without his mother's invaluable assistance, the process would consume an entire day.
Though Chahal once contemplated trimming his long tresses as he grew older, he now has a resolute plan to continue growing them indefinitely.
"I plan to keep my hair uncut until the day I die," he said.
