Indian Woman Sets World Record with Over Two-Metre Long Hair

Smita Srivastava from Uttar Pradesh, India, has set a world record for having the longest hair on a living person, measuring an impressive 236.22 cm (7 ft 9 in).

The 46-year-old Smita has been growing her hair since she was 14, inspired by her mother and the style of Hindi actresses from the 1980s. In Indian culture, long hair is traditionally associated with goddesses and is considered a symbol of beauty.

Hair Care Routine Smita washes her hair twice a week, a process that includes washing, drying, detangling, and styling, taking up to three hours each time.

She spends 30-45 minutes washing it, then dries it with a towel before spending about two hours detangling it by hand. Once detangled and fully dried, she combs it before braiding or tying it into a bun.

Watch her incredible long hair in the video below