Ghanaian hairstylist Chelsea-Abigail Owusu Ansah has achieved a remarkable milestone by setting a new Guinness World Record (GWR) for the most heads of hair locked in an eight-hour period.
Specializing in dreadlocks, Chelsea-Abigail locked 27 heads in just seven hours, 51 minutes, and six seconds, earning her place in the Guinness World Records.
This impressive accomplishment took place during a lock-a-thon on March 6, 2024.
Chelsea-Abigail, who is also the CEO of Yoga Locks, shared her excitement about the achievement on Facebook, expressing her pride and gratitude while encouraging others to follow their passions and reach for greatness.
“I am proud and honoured to announce that I have officially set a new Guinness World Record for the most heads of hair locked in 8 hours. Thank you, and I look forward to inspiring others to pursue their passion and strive for greatness.”
The record-breaking achievement was officially announced at a ceremony on September 7, 2024, held at the Blue Kiosk in Ashongman Estate, Accra.
With over six years of experience in hair-locking, Chelsea-Abigail aimed to challenge negative stereotypes about dreadlocks and promote greater acceptance of this distinctive hairstyle.