International Hair Freezing Contest: Sculpting Frozen Hair Masterpieces in Hot Springs
🌀 Absolutely Bonkers
“Canada's Yukon has an International Hair Freezing Contest where people soak in 104°F hot springs, duck underwater, then let their wet hair freeze into sculptures in the -20°C air. Winners have crafted everything from Medusa updos to maniac mohawks for prizes up to $750 CAD—because apparently the only thing better than a warm bath in winter is turning your head into a frozen art installation. Started as a manager's "lark" in 2011, it now draws people from around the globe who travel thousands of miles to make their hair look absolutely mental.”
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