CNN —A woman from Lagos, Nigeria, has entered the record books after weaving a handmade wig that measures 351.28 meters (1,152 feet, 5 inches) in length.
Professional wigmaker Helen Williams spent more than two million naira (almost $2,500) and 11 days making the wig, which is longer than seven Olympic swimming pools.
“Finding the materials to make the longest wig was not an easy task,” said Williams in the statement.
“I have trained hundreds of students and have made thousands of wigs,” said Williams, although her record-breaking endeavor still proved difficult.
The outcome is the longest handmade wig in the world.”Williams is a professional wigmaker in Lagos, Nigeria.
Persons:
Helen Williams, Williams, ”
Organizations:
CNN, Guinness World Records
Locations:
Lagos, Nigeria