Asha Mandela has taken the crown for having the longest dreadlocks in the world!
The 50-year-old resident of Atlanta, Georgia has been growing her hair out for 25 years and has possessed the title of “World’s Longest Dreadlocks” since 2008! She’s earned herself the nickname “Black Rapunzel” due to her fame.
The official measurement of her hair is said to be about 19 feet and 6 inches long, but one of her dreads is as long as 55 feet! Mandela moved to New York from Trinidad-Tobago and decided she wanted her hair to be more natural.
Unfortunately, Mandela’s doctors are concerned for her health since her heavy locks seem to be weighing her down, making her spine curve. Mandela washes her record breaking locks once a week and uses up to six bottles of shampoo doing so! The wet hair, which weight a whopping 25 pounds when wet, then takes two whole days to dry!
(Image courtesy of Barcroft TV)