Nigerian, Lagos Based Woman Sets A New Record With Handmade Wig Longer Than Seven Olympic Pools

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A woman from Lagos, Nigeria, has created history by making a handcrafted wig measuring 351.28 metres (1,152 feet, 5 inches) in length.

Helen Williams, a professional wigmaker, spent more than two million naira (almost $2,500) and 11 days creating the wig, which is longer than seven Olympic swimming pools.

According to Guinness World Records, Williams first created the underlay using wig-cap netting and black cloth attached to a cycling helmet, before completing the piece with 1,000 bundles of hair, 12 cans of hair spray, 35 tubes of hair glue, and 6,250 hair clips.

Finding the materials to make the longest wig was not an easy task, Williams explained in a statement. My experience as a wigmaker helped a lot.

Helen Williams from Lagos, Nigeria has achieved a new record for the longest handmade wig which stretches an incredible 351.28 metres (1,152 ft 5 in) 👏 pic.twitter.com/gwGdqjF8Wp

— Guinness World Records (@GWR) November 14, 2023