SINCE 2018, Nilanshi Patel, from Modasa, Gujarat, India, has held the Guinness World Records title for the longest hair on a teenager.

At the time, she was 16 years old, and her hair measured 170.5 centimeters.

Last July, just before her 18th birthday, Patel’s hair was measured for the last time and reached an incredible 200 centimeters, securing her the iconic title for the longest hair ever on a teenager as well.

She decided to stop having haircuts when she was six following a bad experience at the hairdressers. She stuck by her decision for twelve years and previously described her long hair as her “lucky charm.”

But after growing her hair for over a decade and earning three Guinness World Records titles, Patel made the decision to cut off her locks.

“My hair gave me a lot. Now it’s time to give it something back,” Patel said.

It took Patel a while to decide what she was going to do with her hair after she had cut it. She was deliberating between three options; auctioning it off, donating it to charity, or donating it to a museum.

According to news on web of Guinness World Records on Wednesday Patel’s cutting hairs are 266 grams. Patel donated her hair to Ripley’s.

Once it has been shipped from India to the U.S. it will be on display at Ripley’s Believe it or Not! Hollywood before then being displayed at Guinness World Records Museum, also in Hollywood.

Fortunately, Patel is still thrilled with her new shorter hairstyle and can’t wait to see her long locks on display.

(SD-Agencies)