In New York City, USA, Jessica Martinez has been crowned as the new record holder for the largest afro (female). Jessica met former record holder Aevin Dugas for an official 'passing of the crown' moment as her afro was measured by an official Guinness World Records adjudicator. Jessica's hair measures 29 cm (11.42 in) tall, 31 cm (12.2 in) wide, and 190 cm (6 ft 2.87 in) in circumference. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- At Guinness