Nigerian woman who made a third record-breaking wig that’s so tall it literally towers over buildings:

Nigerian Woman Creates Third Guinness World Record–Breaking Wig That Soars Above Buildings

A Nigerian professional wig maker has captured global attention and her name is now etched in Guinness World Records once again.

Helen Williams, a Lagos-based hair artist, recently made history by crafting what is now the tallest wig in the world a gravity-defying hairpiece that stands more than 15 metres (50.42 feet) above her head, towering higher than many three-storey buildings. (Guinness World Records)

This incredible achievement marks the third major Guinness World Record in Williams’ growing portfolio, following her previous records for the longest handmade wig and the widest wig ever created.

In doing so, she has cemented herself as one of Nigeria’s most imaginative and determined record-breaking creators. (Guinness World Records)

A Record That Reaches the Sky

On September 27, 2025, Helen Williams unveiled her latest masterpiece on the Lagos–Abeokuta Expressway, a key road linking two major cities in southwestern Nigeria.

The dramatic structure she balanced atop her head stood 15.37 metres tall  that’s taller than many residential buildings and longer than the Hollywood sign is wide. (Guinness World Records)

As she posed for photos outside a building, her colossal creation loomed overhead, its silhouette more reminiscent of modern art than a traditional hairpiece.

The image of a woman crowned with such an immense structure has captivated people around the world, prompting questions about creativity, ambition, and the boundaries of fashion. (Guinness World Records)

Helen’s record-breaking tall wig is now officially recognised by Guinness World Records as the tallest wig ever made an astounding feat of craftsmanship and engineering. (Guinness World Records)

From Longest to Tallest A Career of Records

Helen Williams is no stranger to Guinness World Records.

Prior to her 2025 triumph, she captivated the world in July 2023 when she created the longest handmade wig ever recorded.

That monumental creation stretched a staggering 351.28 metres (about 1,152 feet) long a distance longer than three football fields laid end to end and took 11 days of intense work to complete. (Guinness World Records)

Her earlier wig achievement required an incredible amount of material and precision.

She used 1,000 bundles of hair, along with multiple cans of hairspray, hundreds of hair clips, and tubes of glue to construct and secure the piece. Despite being an experienced wig maker producing between 50 and 300 wigs weekly the sheer scale of this project pushed her skills to the limit. (The Telegraph)

Following that, in February 2024, Helen added another title to her name when she created the widest wig in the world, measuring 3.65 metres (almost 12 feet) across  roughly the length of a small car. (Guinness World Records)

By the time she embarked on her latest endeavour  topping her previous records  Helen had already solidified her reputation as a world-class innovator in wig design.

With each new record, she pushed both the artistic and engineering boundaries of what a wig could be. (Guinness World Records)

The Challenges Behind the Achievement

Despite the spectacle that audiences see in the photos, Helen’s journey to this world record was not easy.

In interviews surrounding her new title, she admitted this latest record was among the most technically difficult she had ever attempted.

Creating something so tall required not just hair-making skills but also structural ingenuity. (Guinness World Records)

“I don’t think I’ll ever stop breaking records,” Williams said shortly after her triumph.

She described each record as a personal “mountain” to climb each with its own unique challenges that tested her creativity, perseverance, and problem-solving skills. (Guinness World Records)

Williams explained that before the official attempt, she did a test build, which ultimately failed because the structure couldn’t stand upright.

Instead of giving up, she redesigned her plans and spent months preparing before making her successful record attempt.

This meticulous approach highlights why some of her records were easier such as the longest wig  while others required innovative engineering solutions. (Guinness World Records)

According to Guinness World Records, a wig is only measured and recognised if it meets strict criteria including stability and structural integrity making her accomplishment even more notable. (Guinness World Records)

A Message of Determination

For Helen Williams, each record is much more than a title  it is a battle against doubt and fear, a personal narrative about persistence and ingenuity. “Each record represents a battle I fought against doubt, fear and limits,” she said.

“These records remind me that if you refuse to give up, anything is possible.” (Guinness World Records)

Her story has resonated with many Nigerians and global audiences alike, inspiring discussions about ambition, creativity, and how far passion and hard work can take someone.

Her work has also drawn attention to the cultural significance of hair and beauty in African communities, where both have deep social and artistic meaning. (Guinness World Records)

When asked if she was done breaking records, Williams simply smiled: “There are more records to break, more boundaries to push and more dreams to achieve.” (Guinness World Records)

A Legacy in the Making

At just 31 years old, Helen Williams has already redefined what it means to turn a craft into a record-setting legacy.

Her three Guinness World Records for the longest, widest, and now tallest wig  are not only remarkable achievements in their own right but also symbols of boundless creativity and unyielding determination. (Guinness World Records)

As the world looks on, this Nigerian wig maker continues to prove that even the wildest ideas can be realised with passion, discipline and an unshakable belief in possibility.