Why do many Indian girls let their hair grow so long?

I have many Indian girl friends who let their hair grow down to their butts and even feet! When they want to cut it their parents and boyfriends freak out. Ive never asked them. I thought it would sound to ignorant. I think its really pretty on some and sometimes I wish I could grow my hair that long just to say I could. But otherwise I see it as becoming somewhat of a pest. I see them struggle to find new styles etc...

Why do many Indian girls let their hair grow so long?

It is a cultural taboo. Indians think short hair equals mental illness (madness).

Why do many Indian girls let their hair grow so long?

Probably because they can. If I could grow my hair that long, I would.

Why do many Indian girls let their hair grow so long?

I know what you mean it is beautiful isn't it ?

It could be a cultural thing .

I do know other girls who have had their hair that long when I was growing up .

I had mine to my waist but my hair is much too thick to keep long

it feels like I have a winter coat on .

It is also too trouble to take care of .