Ong Luu Cung Huyen has the world's longest fingernails for a male. (Ehrin Macksey via Guinness World Records) By Talker

By Dean Murray

Guinness World Records (GWR) has revealed the extraordinary stars featured in the 2026 edition - celebrating some of the most jaw-dropping achievements from around the world.

Leading this year’s line-up is painter, LÆ°u Công Huyền (Vietnam), who has set the world record for the longest fingernails on a pair of hands (male) (594.45 cm / 19 ft 6 in in total).

Despite the extraordinary length of his nails, Huyền continues to paint - leaving them coated in a striking rainbow of splashes from his artwork.

Ong Luu Cung Huyen paints despite his long nails. (Ehrin Macksey/Guinness World Records via SWNS) By Talker

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