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World record for youngest woman to grow a full beard

Harnaam Kaur says her achievement will help her overcome years of bullying.
Woman wearing blue turban and red lipstick, with a beard, in front of a decorative background.

Body positive campaigner Harnaam Kaur has been named by Guinness World Records as the youngest woman in the world to grow a full beard.

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The 21-year-old from Berkshire, England said the formal recognition of her six-inch long facial hair would help her overcome years of bullying about her appearance.

On Wednesday Harnaam took to Twitter to thank Guinness and said “This is a great accomplishment for me!”

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Ms Kaur sufferes from polycystic ovary syndrome, a hormonal condition that can cause growth of excess facial hair.

Earlier this year the Brit was the first woman with a beard to walk the runway at London Fashion Week.

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