A British Sikh Harnaam Kaur, 24 model-cum campaigner sporting a six-inch-long facial hair entered in the Guinness World Records as the youngest female with a beard.
Kaur who hails from Slough in Berkshire in south-east England, described her entry as "absolutely humbling".
Her record citation reads, that, "Now with a beard measuring as long as six inches in places, she overcame years of bullying to take ownership of her appearance and achieve this record title at the age of 24 years 282 days."
"She describes her place in the `Guinness World Records' book as `absolutely humbling' and hopes it will help her to impart her empowering message. 2016 has been a huge year for Harnaam, having become the first female with a beard to walk the runway at London Fashion Week in March," it added.
Kaur also became the first bearded female to walk the runway at London Fashion Week. She has polycystic ovary syndrome, a hormonal condition that can result in the growth of excess facial hair.
She describes herself as "Bearded Dame, Body confidence activist, Anti Bully Activist, Plus Size Model" on the social media and dresses in a Sikh turban.
She said in a social media post, that, "I can now proudly announce that I am a 'Guinness World Record' book holder. I have been wanting to publish this news for absolutely ages, but I had to keep things under wrap until the book launched."
"I am super proud to hold this record, the inner child in me is so pleased. I grew up reading this book, I even tried breaking some of my own records wanting to be in this book. It is amazing to be valued and celebrated being a Bearded Lady. I am proud to hold this amazing record," She added.
"I hope those who read or see my record can take away positivity, in spiration and realise that no matter who you are or what you look like, you are officially amazing!," she said.
The 'Guinness World Records' said in a statement, that, "The 2017 edition teems with fun and educational content that will fascinate, entertain and educate knowledge-seekers of all ages and interests."
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