US woman grabs Guinness World Record for longest beard on a female

Erin Honeycutt, a 38-year-old woman from Michigan, has defied societal norms and personal health challenges to clinch the Guinness World Record for the longest beard on a living female. Honeycutt's record-setting 11.8-inch beard is a result of her polycystic ovarian syndrome, a condition that causes hormonal imbalance and can lead to excess hair growth.

Honeycutt's journey to this unique achievement began when she was just 13 years old. Initially, she tried to tame her growing beard by shaving up to three times a day, waxing, and using hair-removal products. However, after losing part of her vision due to an eye stroke triggered by high blood pressure, she decided to stop shaving and let her beard grow out, encouraged by her wife, Jen.

On February 8, 2023, Honeycutt officially broke the previous record held by 75-year-old Vivian Wheeler, whose beard measured 10.04 inches. This accomplishment came despite Honeycutt's significant health struggles, including the amputation of the lower half of one of her legs due to a bacterial infection.

Despite these challenges, Honeycutt maintains a positive outlook on life, believing it aids in her healing process. She credits her resilience to her optimistic attitude and the support of her loved ones. Today, she proudly wears her record-breaking beard, viewing it as a symbol of her strength and perseverance.