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Meet the woman with the world’s longest fingernails
Ayanna Williams has been growing her nails for more than 20 years and this has earned her a place in the Guinness World Records 2018 Edition.
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When Guinness World Records measured them earlier this year, they had a combined total length of 576.4 cm (18 ft 10.9 in).
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Ayanna said she was first inspired by a friend and plans to continue growing them.
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She said that challenge with having extremely long fingernails, which can take up to one week to paint, is pulling up her trousers.
She added that even though her situation attracts lots of attention, her family and some other friends think it is normal.
Ayanna said that in order to take care of her nails, she uses anti-bacterial soap and a nail brush to clean them daily.
And to help them grow, she regularly applies hardener and a thin layer of acrylic.
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On her reason for applying for the record, she said: “To let my children know that anything they want to accomplish can be done. It takes courage, discipline, and patience but it can be accomplished.”
“I am elated and honoured. Never in my wildest dreams did I think I'd make it into the Guinness World Records books!”
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