Smita Srivastava, a 46-year-old woman from Uttar Pradesh, India, has achieved a Guinness World Record for having the longest hair on a living person. She has not trimmed her hair since she was 14, and it was measured at an impressive length of 7 feet and 9 inches. Ms. Srivastava was inspired by the long hairstyles of Hindi actresses in the 1980s, and her dedication to maintaining her lengthy looks has earned her a spot in the record books.
According to Guinness World Records, Smita usually cleans her hair twice a week. The entire process, including washing, drying, untangling, and styling, takes up to three hours each time. She spends about 30-45 minutes washing it, then dries it with a towel before spending two hours using her hands to untangle it.
Smita shared, “In Indian culture, goddesses traditionally had very long hair. In our society, it is considered inauspicious to cut hair, so that is why women used to grow hair. Long hair enhances the beauty of women.”
Say hello to Smita Srivastava from India, the woman with the longest hair in the world 🙋♀️
— Guinness World Records (@GWR) November 29, 2023
Her long locks were measured at 236.22 centimeters (7 ft 9 in) 👀 pic.twitter.com/Pkb6xms8Sp
“Many people come up to me, touch my hair, take pictures, and even snap selfies. They often ask about the products I use because they think my hair is beautiful,” she said, talking about the attention her hair gets.
“I tell them what I apply to my hair, and they express their intention to do the same to achieve healthy hair.” She informed GWR, “My prayers were answered by God.”
For Smita, getting the Guinness World Records title is like a dream come true. It shows how dedicated she has been.
