I thought Id reach out to you to find out whether you or your sisters have carried on that tradition as well! I think every culture had one point in history where long hairs would be the way to go. The black girls and white girls fight over their hair ALL the damn time! If anything I think my intuition and so many other aspects became worse as I had another persons DNA attached to my DNA. I like that you do it in honor of the ancestors and for those who were oppressed while in the residential schools. Then, with having such a small amount of hair to maintain, I learned the chemistry of my hair and how to make it healthy, and also how to make my natural waves smooth and beautiful. All night I had dreams of Native Americans, but I dont remember any other specifics. My God played a trick on my mother, who always had to perm her hair. Nearly to my waist, but cut it all off in 2003. Lol? My mom harped on me as I turned 20 and married that it was time for my to start wearing my hair short. I have suix and crow Indian. My hair was long through high school and up until I went in the army. As far as my gifts I can honestly say since having my child and deciding to breakup with the guy my senses and gifts are heightened. Im excited for my transformation now that the battle is finally over with the guy. One of their sons has been involved in his tribes traditions. Yes, Jesus and his people from Nazareth wore there hair long VERY long, in fact. Im sure that my future incarnations are going to want to have kick-ass long hair, too. Very interesting story about the cutting of the hair! We have paid a license fee to use these images on our blog and are not required to give credit. Hello Alexandra. Maybe because my genes are of northern/eastern hemisphere. Am I supposed to ? Youre experience is a valuable treasure. Mostly on character. I may never cut it as I feel so GOOD with it long. This blog is for empowerment not belittling. If you just want to be closed minded keep it closed! Unfortunately, she has passed away. I believe it also takes quite a bit of time and effort and vanity to continually maintain hairlessness and remove hair from the entire body. I lost my favorite, best friend uncle. Makes me queezy to think about. Being aware and connected to my environment ,nature is vitally important to me and it makes me feel more connected to spirit to have long hair. I feel it is ok for other cultures to wear their hair, wheter braided or long), as long as its not in an inappropriate manner. Id like to hear some history and theories on the reason why Japanese samuri grow their hair and wear it. After death, the soul begins a 4 day journey. As the grandchild of two Blackfoot Native Americans, I would like to point out that the traditions, which were passed to my siblings and I from as early as I can remember, date back to a time before Columbus came and discovered America, and LONG before heavy metal music. As a 39 year old woman, I never felt as if I belong anywhere, so Im trying to learn everything about where I came from. It was a messy ball of hair and it wasnt mine. If nature, creation, existence, life, or God, whatever we want to call that, made us with hair, the ego would then represent the intervention to disrupt the natural process and not the natural process. Whatever credit you give the story, the idea of feeling through your hair has merit. I am 1/16th Native American. It was reveled to me- Thanks for sharing! It hasnt been easy trying to connect with other Native Americans, I honestly dont even know where to start. Native Americans with their Headdresses, tribal dances, moccasins, rituals, and numerous other traditions, were here before anyone else and lived lives steeped heavily in tradition and culture. And when joy returns I let it grow again and return to the world. I do feel my long hair helps me feel one with Mother Nature, and more connected with this big beautiful Earth and in fact the living animals on it. For one I look so my better with it long. Integrating and weaving both the past and present together, to create the now. That is amazing. It's often tradition in some tribes to cut your hair and bury it with the deceased when someone close to you. This is where it gets interesting for me since reading your article. Handling the body properly during all these rituals was critical, as the Navajos believed someone's chindi would be more likely to haunt the living. The way George Catlin describes it, is that the long hair was more of a come and get it symbol. As a child I was overly controlled by parents. So I keep it short-shag-style and do my job here on earth for heaven to unite and the universe to be balanced. As Im learning more about my roots and learning the significance of hair, this connection makes sense and feels good! Dive a little deeper in this post, including videos of Native Americans describing the significance of their long hair. I had a dream last night that I was in a Native American ritual and I was given a tuft of hair. In all ceremonies, drugs and alcohol are strictly. IgnoranceSo it taught me about character in general. I also didnt like the fact other people doing it. I have yet to meet a native who did so. But then I remember how much power it gives me and the fear of losing all that is enough for me to keep living with this crazy inconvenient, yet crazy powerful and majestic mane of hair. So, any advice is more than welcome. I am ready for change and ready to release the old and darkness. To quote Karen Honored. I may not have NorthAm Native genes, but my Indigenous relatives & friends easily see my deep-seated witchy/spiritual connections to Gaia, the Spirits & the animals that roam this planet now & in the past. The traditions associated with the 49 days after death in Buddhism derive from "The Tibetan Book of the Dead," also known as the "Bardo Thodol.". Do you have permission to do so? I just recently cut the back of my hair in honor of losing my mom,,, I always wore it long in back, it wasnt cut nor even trimmed, Im of native American decent, of the Ojibway nation out here in Minnesota.. So there are lamas and monks with very long hair. Keep them coming, YEEE!!! I have been a nurse for many years and would often ( especially cancer patients ) would have my patients tell me their hair hurt, I chalked it up to their head hurt. I asked if it was a culture thing, and a ceremonial thing, and he said yes. He loved my long silver hair. Im of Celtic heritage and hair has been an important part of my culture also. Their long hair, a source of pride for many Native peoples, was cut short, usually into identical bowl haircuts. One of my main goals in this series is to accurately and respectfully describe the traditions and cultures that we feature, so its great to get positive feedback from you. Everyone else compliments it. Please research ceremonial burning of your hair. Answer (1 of 40): The rituals of Hindu culture are all based on Spirituality. Here, we are about to highlight the reasons as to why Hindus shave their head when a family member dies. Despite that Ive still always been fascinated with the Native American way of life and how they learned to live with the planet. From hip length to sholder length . If this is part of your culture, or religious beliefs to keep your hair long? They exchanged traditional clothing for uniforms, and embarked on a life. The most beautiful girl in the world is from South Africa and she keeps short hair. I find too, that I am more settled in my spirit and I do have Native blood from the Iroquois of New York State. For the past several years, Id get one cut a year. It can be placed into a flowing river, buried, or burned. Mostly I the form of their statement usually ending in a very mild insult. My connection to nature, I no longer felt safe in nature after what I did to my hair. They have several branches throughout the country, they combine state groupings. In 2014 I announced I would not cut or have it cut again. My mother sent me to have my hair cut routinely. Thank you for sharing your story, Daniel. The hair removal of Buddhist Monks is a topic worthy of further discussion. And upon getting them back I wanted to go to north Carolina where my great grandmother came from and bring them to go visit the reservation to learn more about our heritage and maybe if possible enroll to be recognized as members of the Cherokee Nation. But it was my soul I could feel was not right. If you are interested and would like to hear more about this, then Id love to hear from you! For women its a choice and they are accepted either way. I have dreams of doing it. Confidence comes from our long manes, and you gotta LET IT RIDE, man! Thank you so much, Rebecca. Absolutely. When my grandfather passed all us women in the family braided and cut our hair wrapped it around sage and had it cremated with my grandfather. I told them I intended on letting my sons make the choice, once theyre old enough to understand a little bit, the significance and my reasons why. You can find hair brushing techniques and tips here: How To Brush Your Hair. I found it while looking for a book called Bears Braid! Thank you for sharing it. During a funeral for a very nice man, a rock in his universe, I felt a need to cut my hair. I dont know the answer but its something we need to learn more about! Then I dyed it . Amazing. Hair is the physical manifestation of our thoughts and an extension of ourselves. Good quality hair is highly prized, European, Russian, Vietnamese, maylasian, Brazilian, Peruvian ( the only native group from the Americas) Chinese, Indian ( from India), Cambodian, the list goes on, But no native North American hair. Could this be because of traditional beliefs? She was discharged the next morning. Other death rituals include painting a dead person's face red, the colour of life, or washing the body with yucca before burial. Scalping was not introduced by Native Americans , it was introduced by white men for proof of the the killing of a soldier of their enemy, the scalp was presented to receive payment for that killing. And secondly growing my hair back out whist has been difficult as I am active duty but that is to Admiral bell i have been granted a religious accomodation and I am no longer required to trim it. The notion that a man may be bewitched by means of the clippings of his hair, the parings of his nails, or any other severed portion of his person is almost world-wide, and attested by evidence too ample . These special grasses have long been collected by the Native Peoples . It is a hard life for women there. Even though I have read about boys banned from school, and realize that school administrators in rural Texas are generally stuck in the 50s, this item about a Native American boy is still sad nevertheless. A true epiphany and the grandest of awakenings Ive ever experienced. Not to be confused with a head wrap meaning tying on brightly colored hemp, twine, rope, or even string, often Ive seen with beads as well!? Thanks so much for sharing your story! I have let all 3 grow their hair until they decided to cut it. When it comes to your friends not mentioning your hair, it reminds me of this: People who mind dont matter, and people who matter dont mind. Each time someone passes in my family or dishonor has been placed upon my circle thats the only time I cut my hair and recently the state has taken my children from my ex and so they ask for my permission to have their hairs cut I hope they dont dishonor my request for them to be able to keep their pride. The first step was spebding more time out in nature. We are the last discrimination. Thank you for the article. When I wear my hair down, its big, curly and long which reminds me to continue to be natural and youthful.. my hair helps me to remember, which helps strengthen me If you are interested in licensing similar images to these yourself you can find them at the following links: https://stock.adobe.com/images/indian-at-sunset/74099156 We held hands. I am Native American I come for Oklahoma. I was a Marine in Vietnam and the account of Native American trackers losing ability because they cut their hair is BS. I then contracted Lymes disease and my hair hurt ..oh let me tell you it is real. Wishing you well in your situation. Dont be afraid of different cultures and dont be honed in on the program that you were drilled into your brain by other like minded individuals. If we are on a plane and it depressurizes and we try to put the mask on our children first, then we blackout and die, how will we take care of the world and our children later? I grow my hair out for a year and then cut it after his death day. a symbol of my faith Interested in finding out how to tie hair as I have never done so. What about the Rastafarians of Jamaica or the Sadhu of India? I f insulted by people who tell me I should. I deal with every level of the system, from my juvies to people on Death Row. Historic Native American mourning customs varied greatly from tribe to tribe, but there were some commonalities. To Native Americans, whose land was taken from them, short hair is seen as a weakness and carries negative implications. Spontaneously i v cut my hair. Many are related to the spiritual life. . My Dads Grandmother was from within the Cherokee Nation and she thankfully escaped the Trail of Tears in Tennessee. So I deal with quite a lot that are on Long Island and in NYC, I cant remember all of their names, but they are some of the hard hitters over here. I, too, was very blessed to raised by parents who taught me and my late-sister to never judge others based on anything but the exact same thing Reverend King said, the content of their character, which, in turn, is how I raised my son; and its also how he and his wife raise their two sons, all of whom have the blood of our Native American ancestors running through our veins. It is cut to show the world we are mourning. When my hair is short (bob to chin with shag layers) then I feel energized and creative and full of life. Its said that after joining the Army and getting their military haircuts, they lost their powers and failed to perform in the field. The other question I had for you, was what was your parents opinion on this when it came to this schools policy? Just to reiterate, it was indeed the French who paid for bounties on Lakota scalps. Do not let the fools stuck in the Eisenhower era take away any part of their culture; instead they should flaunt it proudly and defiantly. The cut hair represents the time with their loved one, which is over and gone, and the new growth is the life after. The mound builders offer some clues as to how Native Americans started performing their death rituals. At around 9 years old, oldest came to me and told me he was ready. Its now longer than it ever has been and I always feel very connected to the energies around me. Croatian culture is interesting because it is the only one in the world that possesses the most diverse techniques of knitting hair.It fascinates me with the American culture of hair combs. Our condolences for your loss, Nancy. HONEST! We spend so much time on our outward appearance. He told me he took a knife, and cut off his braid. My best friend is from there. Over the years I grew it out and cut it and and was always content with my hair because I just let it grow organically and rarely applied any chemicals or products to it until I entered a Karmic soulmate relationship that would change my entire existence. Ive gone through periods of change, and all I wanted to do is chop all my hair off, like the hair was holding me to my old patterns. It also denotes detachment with the one who has moved on to another world and a . Something as simple as being able to walk into a room and read and feel peoples energies, what people are thinking/feeling. I tell people about you guys and your products every chance I can just to spread the positive vibes. The worst time was when I saw it at Ft. Knox where I was living at that time. I grew it out for 3 years and cut it when my wife passed away in 2000. Or really how I found it??. I just knew, it needed to be done. Its also almost impossible to explain to people why ive let it grow this long and why I dont believe in cutting it. . I feel confident and understand the great wisdom of my ancestors- Im not sure where youre located but Im on Long Island New York. There is a way to wear the hair for many ceremonies and dances. Yet, some are thrilled with it. Fascinating information & thoughts shared here. They swallowed a spoonful of oil. My husband has asked that we change our living habits. As a native of Creek Nation, I appreciate your description of what long means to Native Americans. when as example a wife or woman did it in general it meant she had a deep loss. IF you need help with this there ARE places that can give you free counsel. They have also put them into churches and Christian events and I have asked them nicely and have explained to them that I am not a Christian I am true natural ways of the old traditions of our people and I asked that my children not be imposed the Christian beliefs not without my approval because if my children can come to me and ask me, then I can give them my blessings for making a choice of Their Own but I would have the opportunity to talk to them first about their feelings. When a character cuts off their hair, it often symbolizes a rite of passage or bout of character growth. Does anyone know anything about giving someone a tuft of hair in a ritual? Starting more exercise and better planning of meals. I strongly suggest that your parents look into this option even if you have cut your hair already. But I respected his decision and took him in. Looking back at my previous comment, I realize that the way I wrote it made it seem like it was the Lakota who started the practice. Tell your little man we say WHAT UP! Im so glad you enjoyed this article, and you felt it was accurate. All the best, Ruth. I always found that grades were better with long hair than with short hair. Ive been teased most of my life for not cutting my hair, but this wonderful article and your beautiful contribution to my further learning have touched my soul. Yes I could look in the mirror and and satisfy my ego as I had the long hair look back. I have a feeling your site may mark the beginning of a movementwith that in mind, a book from you guys might be a nice torpedo/additional product. THEN they can use this filing in court I hope you understand how this schools policy was constitutes as a violation of your human and civil rights under the US Constitution. In general, during the time of mourning, grief is expressed through crying, singing, wailing, cutting of hair and cutting one's body. I love this article and replies. I do feel my hair connects me to the world around me and allows me to be more effective to needs of others. The family held an open house this afternoon, and I noticed their son had cut off his long hair. Dont forget about the Nazarites. It has always grown very fast and I get it trimmed a few times a year. What a beautiful submission. I gave him 32 years of my life and a beautiful son so when he passes which is going to be soon I fear I will cut my hair more. I was told that shaving the hair on the head is a custom observed by the male members of a family where a person has recently died as a mark of respect to the deceased person. Yes!!! I dont understand..those it mean .keeping hair is powerful? My brother has a Mohawk, which is another accepted hairstyle in our culture, and works as the head chef at a five-star restaurant and owns a non-profit animal rescue. Glad you found the article here and thank you for sharing your experience. I wish I could grow some long hair! Many cultures around the world, from Native Americans to Sikhs, believe that hair has a special significance. 2. (cant call her the w word any more), Hi Brooke, I loved your open and honest response and so much of what you said made sense to me. Thats pretty awesome! When Lakota Chief Turning Eagle learned the Bratleys were going to cut his daughter's hair, he burst into the classroom to attack Jesse Bratley. Nice suggestions. Id like to know more about your experiences and feelings on the story that you shared. Ive heard stories of how hair symbolizes honor amongst fellow samuri, and whenever the hair is cut it represents a great loss of honor and respect. Unfortunately, his parents had to choose for him between school and his culture. God bless. That is just ego. Congratulations to the creators of this site. You could send it via DM on Instagram or to greathair at blog.thelonghairs.us. As natives, we live in 2 worlds. But my youngest tonight asked me why his hair looked like a girl. We write this post with respect and appreciation for all cultures. They ate a lot of bison and their horns are made of hair, growing a little bigger every year they aged. Thanks for writing in, would love to see that picture. a promise of integrity Have you seen our latest blog? Need to dig a little deeper on that one. Often, they would cover bodies in brush cuttings to protect them from animals. I appreciate your guys thoughts on the matter. It literally makes me cry the thought of it, thats probably the whole length of hair that contains any of my dads last energy. Fair enough i will need a professional to make it absolutely straight but even that thought of having someone cut a tad more, feels right. I realize that you post is from 2017, Rebecca, but I hope this somehow reaches you. Glad you came across The Longhairs and decided to share. I had received a call that if I wanted to visit and tell her good bye I needed to come. Within the hour of being home she called her hair stylist. Both men and women wore their hair long and often put a lot of effort into it. Please let me know how this worked out for you ok? Awesome to hear BeezyW and great to have you here. With my love I been grown my hair and because I have I feel in powered I enjoy when the wind blows it it connect me to earth and most importantly protects my head .l. I am longhair Eagle Warrior- Watch on. Other than trimming about 1 inch every year I have not cut it since. Absorption of such waves can result in distress such as severe headache. But now, all my family (even strangers) ofcourse always tell me I should cut 30cm off. I definitely agree that doing a post on Vikings or perhaps early Picts/Celts or any pre-Roman European tribe would be excellent. It was a really fun process of having to change up hair styles every 3-4 weeks, in order to keep up with the growth. The drastic reset button of sorts gave me some things that I was missing. I go to this all the time when it comes to jails and prisons. The soul must be strong enough not to stop and eat the berries or they will be trapped in that location forever. Im very proud of my ancestors and heritage and I want them to feel pride in that as well. Honey I am wondering how this all worked out for you and if you ended up cutting your hair or not? My hair when braided is a symbol Native Americans School Hair Oklahoma A school district in. It can act like antennas and also records down memory and emotion during the time period of growth. I would very much like to speak to you regarding a natural hair care campaign by a global brand I am working on at the moment, that focuses on natural, ancestral remedies for hair, that may have been passed down through generations. The chonmage for example (wich is still worn by sumo-wrestlers) is a fancy, interesting and pretty rad one. I find myself constantly downloading information through my hair. For starters, it automatically weeded out judgemental superficial people. My hair is my religion, it represents my faith , my culture and my tribe. Were rooting for your boys and for their long hair. Why u gotta say cleanliness is short hair? Thank you man. I am of Celtic heritage and dont cope well in the heat in Australia so have often cut my hair, however I never feel completely right in my skin with short hair, so now I am growing it long again and will keep it so. It always felt like keeping my hair very long ment keeping them very close to me. We, too, Japanese, have long hair warriors. I was going to see if you guys are going to help me so that I can do better than me not taking care of my hair. I found this blog while trying to find an answer for how to discard it respectfully. Keep lettin ride! Mad props to you guys and now my boys have another avenue to turn to. May you find strength in your grief, Jarrod, and new beginnings. With long hair I feel more confident than I ever did with short hair, maybe because for the first time ever, Im living as my authentic self. Except native Americans. When I finished my tour, I left it alone save for an occasional trim. I love my culture and trying my best to do good and make it stay alive. It can be placed into a flowing river, buried, or burned. Id really appreciate it if you could to a topic on long hair and its significance for either Nordic or Latin American (preferably aztec or mayan)!! Though women tend to have longer hair than men in most cultures, a womans naturally higher access to consciousness and intuition is due mainly to her ability to bring forth life. Sorry for bad writing. I am thinking Vikings next! The Best Thing About Having Long Hair. Where did it start?! They deal with every level civil rights, human rights. I dont want social services to cut my boys hair especially right before they come home. I also appreciate the story of Samson where his locks signify his strength. Plus, you can try one of our awesome new hair brushes called The Mane Hog and The Continental if you are interested. a crown of dignity Old Age If you must pluck out gray hair, don't bother to count them if you don't want any more to be added to them. Ive been growing my hair for over a year now, and I can definitely relate to some of the ideas and beliefs from the Native Americans. Am I doing right?? 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