Ghanaian hairstylist Chelsea-Abigail Owusu Ansah has made history by setting a new Guinness World Record (GWR) for the most heads of hair locked in eight hours.
The accomplished stylist, who specializes in dreadlocks, locked 27 heads within seven hours, 51 minutes, and six seconds, officially securing the prestigious title which has been acknowledged on the GWR website.
Chelsea-Abigail, CEO of Yoga Locks, achieved the feat during a lock-a-thon attempt on March 6, 2024. Her record-breaking accomplishment has brought pride to Ghana’s beauty industry, highlighting her dedication and skill.
In an interview with Ghana News Guide, she expressed her pride and excitement:
The hairstylist formally announced her achievement at an event on Saturday, September 7, 2024, at the Blue Kiosk in Ashongman Estate, Accra.
Having been a professional in the hair-locking business for over six years, Chelsea-Abigail explained that her motivation for attempting the record was to challenge negative stereotypes surrounding dreadlocks and promote acceptance of the hairstyle.
