More than a decade after starting to grow the dreadlocks of his beard, a man of Alabama, USA, He obtained the Guinness record by Natural beard dreadlocks longer in a living person.
Rudolf Martino has a beard of 1.06 meters in lengthlong that exceeds even at the height of The lowest living woman, Jyoti amgewho measures only 63 centimeters.
Martino, who already had his head with dreadlocks, The beard began to grow more than 10 years ago with the intention of creating a complementary style of cultural inspiration that exhibits its authentic being to the world.
As detailed Guinness World Records On its website, Rudolf’s goal was to create A modern look with hair and beard with dreadlocks that could be clean and presentable on the world stage, a fact that managed to certify this October 1.
The secret behind the Guinness record of the longest beard
The development of its style required an exhaustive investigation in different cultures, including that of Egypt and the Indiaas well as several religions, to create an appearance that existed for thousands of years, to which he added his own «flavor.»
He explained that the dreadlocks of his beard were specifically Inspired by the Holy Men of Indiaas well as by the Jamaican Rastafaris who adopted their style from India. Rudolf describes his look as «natural», «cult» and «authentic for oneself.»
Rudolf Martino has a beard of 1.06 meters in length. Photo: Guinness World Records.Martino moved to Birmingham, Alabama, in 2015, from California, where previously He served as a singer, dancer and weightlifter. Currently, he is passionately dedicated to playing pool competitively.
In fact, it aims to change the reputation of pool players towards a healthier image.
Due to the length of your hair, Rudolf must keep his dreadlocks collected when he exercises or plays billiards. However, he loves to wear his style whenever he can and diligently care for his hair to maintain his strength, integrity and appearance.
He obtained the Guinness record for the longest natural beard dreadlocks in a living person. Photo: Guinness World Records.Martino’s care regime is intensive: Wash your hair thoroughly every two weeksalthough the complete drying process may take up to two or three days. In addition, visit a capillary specialist monthly for maintenance and apply a special moisturizer once a day to maintain its best appearance.
By officially confirming your title of Guinness World Recordscelebrated the «very special moment» with its capillary specialist.
Rudolf admits that the reactions they receive are varied, some of disbelief and others of relief. Points out that There is a lot of bias and prejudice in the world.
As African -American who uses a turban and a tunic, Martino feels that he expanded «the limits.» Mentioned the approval of the law The Crown Act 2019 in California, which fights the Race -based capillary discriminationalthough it regrets that it has not been approved at the federal level. When residing in Birmingham, Alabama, Rudolf said that the reaction to his style is sometimes disconcerting and that, in that area, «stripes in heresy.»
He obtained the Guinness record for the longest natural beard dreadlocks in a living person. Photo: Guinness World Records.Despite the reactions, he loves his style. Martino has no plans to cut his hair, since he explains that His style gives him strength.
«Just as a tree has roots, branches, leaves and some fruits, I have my hair, its roots, length and strength as a symbol «he explained. Consider that the «fruits» that contribute to the world are their creativity, sharing and care to make the world a better, sweeter and more tolerable place to live.
