Haldwani: Renu Dhariyal from Uttarakhand has entered the Guinness World Records for having the longest hair on a living person (female), with her remarkable locks measuring 271.50 cm (8 feet 10 inches). Her record was verified in Haldwani, Uttarakhand, in April 2024, making her the new record holder in the category.

Dhariyal, a content creator and YouTuber who shares beauty tips, has been growing her hair continuously since 2015. She says her decision was inspired partly by the cultural significance attached to long hair in India. She has not cut her hair since beginning the journey.

Hair stretches nearly 9 feet

Dhariyal’s raven-coloured hair measures an extraordinary 271.50 cm, or 8 feet 10 inches. The length is only slightly shorter than the recorded height of Robert Wadlow, recognised as the tallest man ever at 272 cm.

Her record-breaking hair has been documented in photographs showing it trailing across the floor, hanging over a bed and surrounding her as she sits down. Because of its extraordinary length and thickness, she often keeps it tied in an elaborate plait.

Growing her hair since 2015

Dhariyal said she has been growing her hair continuously since 2015 and has not had it cut during that period.

She explained that long hair has traditionally been associated with beauty and cultural identity in India. That connection encouraged her to continue growing her hair and eventually pursue the record.

Her achievement also represents a significant improvement over the previous record. The earlier title was held by Ukraine’s Aliia Nasyrova, whose hair measured 257.33 cm (8 feet 5.3 inches).

Maintaining 8-foot-10-inch hair

Having hair of this length requires considerable time and patience.

Dhariyal said she spends hours washing and detangling her hair. Managing the strands is particularly challenging because of their extraordinary length and thickness, making regular grooming a lengthy process.

She has also said that her approach to hair care is based on natural methods. According to Guinness World Records, she avoids chemical products and makes homemade hair oils and shampoos, some of which she discusses on her YouTube channel.

Renu Dhariyal shares beauty tips online

Dhariyal is not only known for her record-breaking hair but also works as a content creator and YouTuber.

Through her online platforms, she shares beauty-related advice and her approach to maintaining long hair. Her record has now brought additional international attention to her work and her hometown in Uttarakhand.

Previous record holder was from Ukraine

Before Dhariyal’s achievement, Aliia Nasyrova of Ukraine held the record for the longest hair on a living person (female), with a measurement of 257.33 cm.

Dhariyal surpassed that mark by more than 14 cm, establishing a new benchmark for the category.

The record was verified in Haldwani in April 2024, although Guinness World Records published its feature on Dhariyal in August 2026.

Long hair has cultural significance

For Dhariyal, the achievement goes beyond a measurement.

She has linked her decision to grow her hair with India’s cultural appreciation of long hair and traditional beauty. Her record has consequently attracted attention not only for its unusual scale but also for the personal commitment involved in maintaining it for more than a decade.

A message about patience and consistency

Dhariyal has described her achievement as the result of determination, consistency and a connection with natural beauty and culture.

She hopes her story will encourage others to remain committed to their goals and believes that patience can help people achieve significant milestones.

Conclusion

Renu Dhariyal’s 271.50-cm-long hair has earned her a Guinness World Records title for the longest hair on a living person (female). Having grown her hair continuously since 2015 without cutting it, the Uttarakhand content creator has turned years of patience and dedication into an unusual global record.