Longest Hair On A Living Woman: Uttarakhand’s Renu Dhariyal sets 271.5 cm record; credits homemade care

Times of India — Astrology & Spirituality · 7 Aug 2026, 4:35 pm

Most of us complain when our hair takes too long to dry. For Renu Dhariyal, washing her hair is something she has to set aside hours for.The Uttarakhand resident has been named the new Guinness World Records holder for the longest hair on a living woman. Her hair measures an incredible 271.5 cm (8 feet 10 inches) - almost as tall as a room.

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