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Longest hair ever (female)

The current longest hair ever (female) record is 18′ 5.5″, held by Xie Qiuping, set on May 8, 2004. Last checked October 14, 2026.

18′ 5.5″

Xie Qiuping

China, 2004

Holder
Xie Qiuping
Record
18′ 5.5″
Metric
5.627 m
Exact figure
5.627 m (18 ft 5.5 in)
Location
China
Date set
May 8, 2004
Recognized by
Guinness World Records
Last checked
October 14, 2026

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