The hair hang is an aerial circus act where performers (usually young women) are suspended by their hair, performing acrobatic poses and/or manipulation. Performers hang suspended by their hair, which is tied into a hairhang rig; the techniques used to tie the performer's hair and the acrobatic techniques involved in the act are key.
Many people underestimate the tensile strength of hair. A single strand can potentially carry a weight of up to 100 grams (3.5 oz). [1]
Hair hanging acts are prominently featured in the Cirque du Soleil touring productions Volta [2] and Bazzar . In 2020, American violinist Lindsey Stirling hung from her hair while playing her signature piece "Crystalize" as part of her Home for the Holidays virtual concert. [3]
