Diana Armstrong, a resident of Minnesota, has achieved recognition in the Guinness Book of Records for having the longest nails among women worldwide, reaching around 13 meters. The Daily Star claims that Armstrong hasn’t trimmed her nails since 1997.
Armstrong’s incredible accomplishment was showcased on Guinness World Records’ official Instagram page, which compared her total nail length to a typical school bus. Online users were curious about Armstrong’s record-breaking achievement, with many wondering how she handled daily domestic chores and personal cleanliness.
During an interview with the British tabloid Daily Star, Armstrong offered insights in answer to questions on her daily schedule.
She answered questions on how people used the restroom, including her strategy and the need for more toilet paper to make things easier. Armstrong also answered questions about her choice to skip getting regular manicures.
She provided a moving explanation of her decision, linking it to a traumatic experience that occurred in her past. Armstrong recalled how her youngest daughter, Latisha, used to painstakingly take care of her nails every weekend before she passed away from an asthma attack.
Inspired by her daughter’s tenderness and devotion, Armstrong has kept her fingernails unclipped ever since, treasured as a memento of Latisha’s legacy. She pays tribute to her daughter’s legacy and their relationship with this act.
