World Record, Woman With the Longest Eyelashes
You Jianxia (China) has held the record for the longest eyelash since 28 June 2016. At that time, her eyelash measured 12.4 cm (4.88 in) and could be found on the upper eyelid of her left eye. However, You Jianxia’s eyelashes continued to grow over the years, and on 20 May 2021, it was confirmed that the new longest eyelash was 20.5 cm (8.0 in). All of You Jianxia’s lashes are particularly long, but again, the longest eyelash of them all was found on the upper eyelid of her left eye. “I first realized that my lashes were growing in 2015. They continue to grow slowly, becoming longer and longer,” she explained.
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You Jianxia Explained How she Managed to Grow Such log eyelashes;
“I did visit medical professionals to find out why my lashes are longer than others people’s eyelashes. The doctor couldn’t explain this, and he felt it was really amazing. “I also tried to find scientific reasons such as genes or something else. However, none of my family have long eyelashes like me, so it can’t be explained.” You Jianxia believes her long eyelashes may be down to divine intervention as opposed to a scientific reason. “I kept thinking about why I have such long eyelashes, then I remembered that I had spent over 480 days in the mountain, years ago.” “So, I told myself that my lashes must be a gift given by the Buddha.”
“I told myself that my eyelashes must be a gift given by the Buddha.”
— Guinness World Records (@GWR) June 10, 2021
Whatever the reason was for You Jianxia’s long eyelashes, she believes the record-breaking feature gives her strength. Despite how long her unique eyelashes are, You Jianxia says that they don’t impact her life on a day-to-day basis. If anything, they save her some time when she’s applying her makeup. “In my daily life, my eyelashes don’t bring any concerns or difficulties. Just lots of joys. Only joys, no trouble.” Her new record has again reaffirmed You Jianxia’s love of her long eyelashes. She wants to be a champion for “different beauties”, such as those with the longest hair or the longest nails. “I would like to say to other people who have unique beauties – let us rejoice together and encourage happiness.”
