Using only her braids, Mexican powerlifter and circus performer Diana Butres recently revealed what it means to have a good hair day to set a world record.
Who is Diana Batres?
The Guinness World Record was approved on February 28, 2026when Batres, an international circus performer with a degree in modern dance – specializing in aerial work, fire manipulation and hair suspension – lifted the heaviest weight ever achieved by a woman using only her hair, 166.11 pounds (75.35 kg). And this latest feat easily broke the previous long-standing record of 122.58 pounds (55.6 kg) from 2014.
How Diana Buttress Trained Her Neck, Back, and Scalp to Record
In addition to his circus performances, Batre’s Instagram account reveals that the muscular Mexican has used various training methods to develop his hair pulling ability. including transportation of heavy vehicles. He explained to the Guinness World Records website after his hair-raising history that such training was necessary to develop his ability to withstand pressure on his head, neck and back.
To prepare for her world record attempt, Butres braided her natural hair into two tight sections, then tied them together with a hair tie before she added a carabiner to hold the weight through the chain. The total weight of 166.11 pounds (75.35 kg) was achieved when the powerful performer was able to lift six plates from a flat position and then straighten his body for success.
The largest weight lifted by a man’s hair alone is about 180 pounds (81.5 kg) and Abdurrahman Abdulazizov from Russia got it in 2013. It is noteworthy that at the age of 83, Abdulazizov successfully set the standard for men.
For her part, Butres has long been an advocate for women’s empowerment and has shared her message about the importance of being a resilient woman through public speaking. “The definition of strength,” wrote one serious fan on social media. “Awesome,” wrote another.
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