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A woman, dubbed a ‘real-life Rapunzel’, has revealed how men around the world are offering her up to £200,000 for locks of her long, flaming red hair.
Haircare influencer and entrepreneur Jasmine Larsen, from Bristol, is in her late twenties and has made a successful career with her 4ft 3in hair.
But before starting her current job, she had no idea that her Rapunzel locks would attract the attention of men all over the world, who would be willing to pay her huge amounts of money for locks of her hair.
From receiving offers for haircuts to marriage proposals, Jasmine’s private messages on Instagram are flooded with requests; she says one person even offered her a staggering $250,000 to sell her hair to them.
Influencer and hair care entrepreneur Jasmine Larsen (pictured), in her early twenties, from Bristol, has made a successful career out of her 4ft 3in hair.
After completing her biochemistry studies at UCL, Jasmine worked as an editor for some time before realizing that her hair had the potential to carve out a successful career for herself.
Along with a stream of positive messages, Jasmine’s inbox is always full of advances from men offering her money to sell her hair or proposing to her.
“I used to get a lot of requests to cut my hair for money,” he said. “I’ve also gotten a lot of DMs from guys who want personal hair videos for a sum of money. Sometimes they ask for hairstyles that turn out to be a fetish of theirs, like bows.
‘A guy made a video of a cartoon character slowly eating my long hair. More recently, I have been receiving many marriage proposals from all kinds of men.
But before starting her current job, she had no idea that her Rapunzel locks (pictured) would attract the attention of men all over the world, who would be willing to pay her huge amounts of money for locks of her hair.
From getting offers for haircuts to marriage proposals, Jasmine’s private messages on Instagram are inundated with requests: Jasmine (pictured) says one person even offered her a staggering $250,000 to sell her hair to them.
Along with a stream of positive messages, Jasmine’s inbox is always full of advances from men offering her money to sell her hair (pictured) or proposing to her.
‘Some of them mention their wealth and how they can support me. They live luxurious lives and think they can get any woman they want with their wealth, but it’s always a big no for me.
Jasmine also deals with the negative comments, with some suggesting that she is “selfish” or “narcissistic” for having such long hair.
“Some people refuse to believe that this is my natural hair or even my hair color,” she said. “They say they think my hair is super greasy and gross. They even call me selfish for keeping all this hair when people with cancer need a wig.
“It’s funny that I get accused of being a ‘gross narcissist’ for having long hair,” she added.
After completing her studies in biochemistry at UCL, Jasmine (pictured) worked as an editor for some time before realizing that her hair had the potential to carve out a successful career for herself.
Jasmine (pictured) also deals with the negative comments, with some suggesting she is “selfish” or “narcissistic” for having such long hair.
She now works full time as a hair care entrepreneur and influencer and sells her own hair accessories, Lars Haircare.
She now works full time as a hair care entrepreneur and influencer and sells her own hair accessories, Lars Haircare.
“Of my five siblings, I’m the only redhead,” Jasmine said. My parents are Turkish, but I was born and raised in Bristol, England. Growing up, my mother would always braid my hair for school.
“I didn’t like this hairstyle at the time and wanted a ponytail instead, but now I’m grateful that she chose a protective hairstyle. I have been wearing the braid almost every day for the past few years.
‘Keeps strands hydrated and protected from environmental factors that can cause dryness and frizz.’
“I’ve always liked long hair since I was a little girl,” said Jasmine (pictured). “I always felt sad after getting a haircut, so let me grow out after the last one at the end of 2017.”
“Many people want to know my hair growth secret and I keep telling them it’s a combination of things like following a consistent hair care routine,” she said.
Jasmine (pictured with shorter hair) has fans who love her hair all over the world and people are constantly asking about her hair care routine and regimen.
When asked what led her to grow her hair so long, Jasmine says that she has always been fascinated by long hair and that cutting her hair always makes her sad.
“I’ve always liked long hair since I was a little girl,” she said. “I always felt sad after getting a haircut, so let me grow out after the last one at the end of 2017.”
Jasmine has fans who love her hair all over the world and people are constantly asking about her hair care routine and regimen.
“Many people want to know my hair growth secret and I keep telling them it’s a combination of things like following a consistent hair care routine,” she said.
‘Many people ask if my hair color is natural and others want to know how I take care of my hair. People call me their hair care inspiration and say my hair is “truly amazing.”
Jasmine believes in a healthy hair routine and takes simple steps and measures to ensure the health of her luscious locks.
‘Taking care of my long hair is a full-time job, but it’s definitely rewarding. It means health, wisdom and femininity. It’s really my crowning glory,’ said Jasmine (pictured)
Jasmine believes in a healthy hair routine and takes simple steps and measures to ensure the health of her luscious locks.
“I use scalp treatment, hair mask, shampoo and conditioner, leave-in conditioner, styling treatment, and hair oil,” she said.
‘Tool-wise, I like to use a microfiber towel, ionic blow dryer, detangling brush, and scalp massager. I like to buy expensive and affordable products like Herbal Essences and Oribe.
“I wash my hair once or twice a week so I don’t run out of shampoo quickly. I also love researching the science behind hair growth so I can give my followers better advice.
‘Taking care of my long hair is a full-time job, but it’s definitely rewarding. It means health, wisdom and femininity. It is truly my crowning glory.