Uttarakhand Woman Sets Guinness Record with Nearly 9-Foot-Long Hair
What Happened
Renu Dhariyal from Haldwani, Uttarakhand, has set a Guinness World Record for the longest hair on a living woman, measuring 271.5 cm (8 ft 10 in). She surpassed the previous record held by Ukraine's Aliia Nasyrova and says she has not cut her hair since 2015.
Key Takeaways
Inspired by Indian traditions that associate long hair with beauty and culture, Renu maintained her record-breaking hair using homemade oils and shampoos while avoiding chemical products. Her achievement has earned global recognition and highlighted traditional natural hair-care practices.