An Australian woman has broken a Guinness World Record (GWR) for the world’s widest wig. Artist Dani Reynolds became the record holder by creating 8 foot and 6 inch wide fake locks with giant pink bows. According to the GWR website, the artist was inspired by Hollywood actress Drew Barrymore who previously broke the world record for the widest wig by wearing a fake hairpiece more than 2 meters wide on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.
Guinness World Records posted a video on Instagram of Ms. Reynolds showing off her 8-foot, 6-inch wig. However, the wig was lowered onto Mrs. Reynolds’ head using what appears to be a makeshift crane.
“Widest wig 💇2.58m (8ft 6in) of Dani Reynolds,” the video caption read.
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After creating the underpinnings and design of the overall hairpiece, Ms. Reynolds enlisted the help of local artist Meg Wilson to create the fabric underlay, sew in the synthetic hair, and create the giant pink bows.
“Since I had no background in structural engineering or making large props, this was quite a difficult task. I’d like you to keep in mind that Drew Barrymore had a high-end suite of New York prop and costume makers at her disposal who made the wig for her, and all she did was wear it. Not everything she did – sorry Drew! — but, I’m just saying, I made this myself with Meg,” Ms. Reynolds told Guinness World Records.
She also shared that her biggest challenge in achieving her goal was making sure the colossal wig was perfectly balanced. The duo spent about two months building the massive hairpiece. In total, the materials cost about 4,000 Australian dollars (Rs 2,21,698).
The wig was first unveiled at the opening night of the Studios: 2022 exhibition at ACE Gallery, one of Adelaide’s largest contemporary art galleries. The support structure was made from a bicycle helmet, PVC pipe, pool noodles, cable ties and aluminum rods, GWR said.
Meanwhile, the video has gone viral, amusing internet users. One user jokingly said, “That’s one way to comply with social distancing.” Another commented, “Ah, so that’s where everyone’s haircuts ended.” A third commented, “It’s the comments who make these records so funny hell.” A fourth added: “What a great time to be alive!”
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