A hairdresser in India is attempting to break the world record for cutting hair with scissors held in his mouth.

Ansar Sheikh, 41, is hoping to make history by attempting to cut nonstop for 24 hours without a pair of scissors ever touching his hands.

The hair stylist from Uttar Pradesh in northern India has been honing his techniques for fifteen years.

He now hopes the challenge will get him into the Guinness Book of Records.

He also hopes to open a training centre if the attempt is successful.

He said: "If I am successful then I hope to open a training centre for the blind and the disabled."

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