New York woman's afro hairstyle is officially the world's largest

A New York woman's afro is the world's largest -- measuring 6 feet, 2.87 inches in circumference -- and her predecessor couldn't be more proud.

Woman, Who Broke the World Record for Largest Afro, on the Need to Celebrate Natural Hair: 'It's a Lifestyle' (Exclusive)

"The things that make us different and unique should always be celebrated," said Jessica L. Martinez, whose afro measures ...
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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 ...