Does anyone know anything about the "'Feicai Cup' China Long Hair Elegance Contest?" Any more pictures or video clips? The hair is amazing, as are the stats.

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Do they cut the long hair of the winners at the end? In the last picture, notice the girl holding the incredibly thick severed braid in a presentation-box. It would seem kind of traumatic for the contestants.