Meet this Indian woman from Uttarakhand who holds a Guinness World Record for nearly 9 foot long hair; her secret is surprisingly simple

Renu Dhariyal from Uttrakhand, Haldwani district has set a new Guinness World Record of having the longest hair. Her hair measures 271.5 cm (8 feet 10 inches). This achievement places her ahead of the previous record holder from Ukraine, whose hair length was just over 8 feet 5 inches.

A Record-Breaking Achievement

Renu shared one simple method of having hair so long. She stopped cutting her hair in 2015. For her, it was never simply about growing her hair long. She was inspired by the traditional view in India, where long hair is often associated with beauty, culture, and identity.


She is also a Youtuber and a content creator who shares the hacks and ways to maintain hair.

The images shared by Guinness capture her story more vividly than words.

The Simple Secret Behind Her Long Hair

Her hair reaches across the floor, drapes over the edge of a bed, and is so long that she usually keeps it braided to manage daily tasks.

Managing Hair in Daily Life

While many believe maintaining such length requires costly treatments or frequent salon visits, Renu says otherwise. She relies on homemade oils and shampoos, steering clear of chemical-based products.

A Routine That Requires Time and Patience

She does admit that washing, drying, and detangling her hair is time-consuming and demands a great deal of patience.

According to her, strangers often stop to admire or ask questions, and her social media posts receive significant attention for the same reason.

[With TOI inputs]