Natural hair woman Jessica Martinez made history. The New York resident earned Guinness World Record for largest afro with her natural hair. Her crown measures 29cm tall, 31cm wide, 190cm circumference—breaking Aevin Dugas' 15-year record. Three people measured it!

Jessica Martinez, 29, claimed the Guinness World Record title last week. Before her, 49-year-old Aevin Dugas reigned for 15 years since 2010. Dugas' afro measured 9.84 inches tall, 10.4 inches wide, 5.41 inches around—largest on a living female then.

This year, Dugas earned Guinness icon status for her decade-plus hold. In November, she passed the crown to Martinez during a ceremonial handover witnessed by officials.
The Afro's Power: Crown of Culture & Resistance
The natural hair afro stands tall as Black hair's ultimate symbol. Born in pre-colonial Africa, hairstyles like afros signaled tribe, status, and spirit. Enslaved Africans hid coils under wraps, but never lost their roots.
Civil Rights ignited the afro explosion. 1960s Black Power icons—Angela Davis, Huey Newton—rocked full crowns. It rejected Eurocentric straight hair, shouting "Black is Beautiful." Volume equaled liberation.

Today, Jessica Martinez's record afro revives that legacy. Her 190cm circumference fights discrimination. Afros mean pride, resilience, unapologetic joy. That’s far from shrinkage? That's power.
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Q&A: Jasmine Coil for Afro Blowouts & Record Styles
True + Pure Texture Jasmine Coil matches Jessic Martinez’s Type 4 afro glory. This kinky coily curly texture is available in bundles, textured afro clip ins, textured afro wigs. Recreate the epic volume.

Q: How does Jasmine Coil recreate natural hair woman's largest afro record?
A: Jasmine Coil's Type 4 kinky coily curly texture matches Jessica Martinez's natural density perfectly. Textured afro clip ins and weft hair extensions layer volume to recreate her 190cm circumference crown.
Q: Can Jasmine Coil blowout match Jessica Martinez afro elongation?
A: Yes. Jasmine Coil blows out, stretching that Type 4 kinky coily magic into Jessica's elongated record-length while keeping root volume poppin'. Clip in those textured afro extensions for seamless length, and you've got an afro crown with zero damage, to slay all day
Q: What is the best way to achieve a Jasmine Coil afro blowout with record breaking volume?
A: Start with Jasmine Coil textured afro extensions, clip ins, TruPart wig, or TruPart Extensions and blow dry on low heat using a fork attachment or dryer brush, working from ends to roots to stretch coils smoothly while preserving massive root lift. Layer extra clip ins or wefts for voluminous circumference, then finger fluff and set with light oil for bounce that lasts.
Q: How do you maintain the Jasmine Coil afro blowout?
A: Wrap your Jasmine Coil afro blowout nightly with a satin scarf in the opposite direction of your part to preserve shape and prevent tangles, avoiding water-based products entirely. Use light oil or serum sparingly for shine, skip daily flat-ironing, and refresh root volume by finger-fluffing as needed.

Honor the Afro Legacy: Recreate with Jasmine Coil

Jessica Martinez's largest afro record crowns a cultural triumph. Her natural textured afro revives Black Power's "Black is Beautiful" mantra of resilience. This echoes the True + Pure Texture mission: To Elevate Self Love Liberation Through Texture Innovation.
True + Pure Texture Jasmine Coil lets curlfriends own this heritage. These luxurious kinky coily curly textured afro extensions, clip ins, wigs build your record-breaking crown slay daily.

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