In a world brimming with unique forms of self-expression, Diana Armstrong’s journey stands out as truly remarkable. It’s not just her extraordinary nail length that captures attention; it’s the heartfelt story behind them. Measuring an astonishing about 42 feet (13 meters), Diana now holds the world record for the longest fingernails on a woman, more than doubling the previous record. Since learning that she hasn’t trimmed her nails in 27 years, many are left wondering the same question about her incredible talons.
So, what led to this extraordinary situation?
This Minneapolis woman has officially claimed the title for the longest fingernails ever recorded on a female, according to an announcement from Guinness. Armstrong is now recognized in two categories: “longest fingernails on a pair of hands (female)” and “longest fingernails on a pair of hands ever (female).”
Her remarkable extreme nails measure a staggering 42 ft 10.4 in (1,306.58 cm) — equivalent to the height of LeBron James six times over, with a bit more than two feet to spare. For context, the NBA star stands at 6 feet 9 inches tall.
Notably, her right thumbnail stands out as the longest, stretching 4 ft 6.7 in (138.94 cm), while her shortest nail, the left pinky, measures a respectable 3 ft 7 in (109.2 cm).
From a young age, the Texan had a passion for nails and nail art. She fondly recalls moments spent asking her mother to measure her nails and wondering if she could paint them in vibrant colors. “I’ve always had long nails, but not to this extent. Even when I was little, I always had longer fingernails. My mom always grew her nails, so I always had nails like my mom,” shared Armstrong
