Ghanaian hairstylist Chelsea-Abigail Owusu Ansah has set a new Guinness World Record (GWR) for the most heads of hair locked in eight hours. The CEO of Yoga Locks, Chelsea-Abigail, successfully locked 27 heads within seven hours, 51 minutes, and six seconds, securing the prestigious title, which has been acknowledged on the GWR website. Her record was confirmed on the GWR website, marking a significant achievement for Ghana’s beauty industry.
Chelsea-Abigail’s record-breaking lock-a-thon took place on March 6, 2024. In a Facebook post, she expressed her excitement: “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.”
On September 7, 2024, she formally announced her achievement at an event at the Blue Kiosk in Ashongman Estate, Accra. With over six years of experience in hair-locking, Chelsea-Abigail explained that her motivation for attempting the record was to challenge negative stereotypes about dreadlocks and promote greater acceptance of the hairstyle. Her accomplishment is a proud moment for both her and Ghana’s beauty industry.
