A Nigerian woman recently achieved a Guinness World Record for creating the longest hand-made wig ever made. Helen Williams crafted an impressive wig stretching an incredible 351.28 meters (1,152 feet 5 inches). This feat took her 11 days and an investment of two million naira (£2,000: $2,500). Imagine that—1,000 bundles of hair, 12 cans of hair spray, 35 tubes of hair glue, and a whopping 6,250 hair clips went into this extraordinary creation!
Helen expressed her excitement, saying, “This achievement is one of the best things that has ever happened to me. I still cannot believe it.” Despite her eight years of experience in wig making, she confessed it wasn’t an easy task. “I felt exhausted during the process,” she admitted. However, with the encouragement from friends and family, she persevered, maintaining her focus to avoid letting anyone down. And voila, the result? The longest hand-made wig in the world!
After completing this remarkable hairpiece, Helen faced a new challenge—finding a place to lay it out and measure it accurately. Ultimately, she chose a highway connecting Lagos and Abeokuta on 7th July to unveil her masterpiece. Guinness World Records officially confirmed this incredible record, making it official.
Now, the fantastic wig is proudly displayed in Helen’s office for everyone to come and admire her remarkable achievement.
