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This is how the woman with the world's largest afro retains her length

Of course, external factors like heat and chemical damage play a role in how long your hair can grow. But in general, both stylists and Martinez agree that consistency and low manipulation are key in ...
New York Post

Alabama man with a more than 3.5-foot long beard earns world record

An Alabama man earned the Guinness World Record for longest natural beard locks on a living person. Rudolf Martino of Birmingham started growing the impressive 3-foot, 6-inch facial hair more than a ...
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Jessica L. Martinez broke the world record for the largest afro. She’s using the moment to champion natural hair pride

At a time when social media users are once again debating the natural hair movement, its relevance, and Black women’s hair in general, one Black woman is celebrating the literal groundbreaking beauty ...
The New York Times

The World’s Largest Afro Took Three People to Measure It

With an Afro that is more than six feet in circumference, Jessica Martinez set a new Guinness record. By Alisha Haridasani Gupta Jessica Martinez was about 12 years old when she stopped using relaxers ...
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American man sets Guinness World Record for longest natural beard locks

Over 10 years ago, Rudolf Martino (USA) started growing out his beard locks. The hair on his head was already locked, and with complementing facial hair, he believed he’d rock a new culturally ...