After healing from the disease I guess I have not felt the sensation of my hair unless Im outside and the wind is blowing it then I feel my hair. My mom harped on me as I turned 20 and married that it was time for my to start wearing my hair short. My dad liked it long. So, its been 5 and a half years since I had a haircut. i ve translated that post in french language and shared at that page: http://chamanedaniel.canalblog.com/archives/2016/10/18/34456562.html, I do feel longhairs generally are more in tune with enjoying life and things like nature. 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. This is where it gets interesting for me since reading your article. Just saying ,. As a native i say no as long as youre following the same reasoning, Hello sorry to bother everyone I just have a question, I have native blood in my family but my closest friend to me he was like a brother just passed away and I keep getting the feeling I need to cut my hair and leave it with him is this normal, please and thank you. All within the past 3 months. Many widows, for instance, would cut their hair after the deaths of their. You file it under a poor persons status~that status is called a PAUPERUS MOTION. Great comment Gadawggrl, appreciate reading your story. Where did it start?! Aboriginal blood will never be silenced! As pertaining to long hair, I have always kept my hair very long, even now I am lucky enough to still have thick beautiful hair, It may not be a popular style but I wont change it. Id email you, but the address isnt displayed here it seems. So then and there I decided to never cut my hair. Thank you for bringing this out. So I did just that. It is now salt and pepper but I have to say just the experience of having the balls to wear my hair without any fcks given has changed my life. I have dreams of doing it. Those would both be interesting to explore. The boys should keep rocking their beautiful, beautiful braids for life. Dana Women are also more intuitive during menstruation. In order to prove they had killed, they scalped to show proof. When my hair is short (bob to chin with shag layers) then I feel energized and creative and full of life. Awesome article, El Roob! You can contact the Southern Poverty Law Center. This led to a crippling obsession during my teenage years: I would constantly worry about how my hair looked, because I had learned that its the first thing people notice about me. May you find strength in your grief, Jarrod, and new beginnings. So there are lamas and monks with very long hair. If you feel this way, then yes. 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. My husband has asked that we change our living habits. Now at 66 years of age, there are a few gray ones that I call battle scars. Great ideas man! At boarding schools, staff forced Indigenous students to cut their. Hair is only cut when mourning the loss of a close loved one and there is a ceremony that accompanies the placement of the hair back into the earth. If you are interested and would like to hear more about this, then Id love to hear from you! I was wondering why, when I came across this blog post. I think Ill cut my hair as a sign of resentment and moving forward. We are a community for men with long hair and yes we do make products that hold your hair up. Spottedtail, I see the confusion. Please research ceremonial burning of your hair. Her husband was a Native American. I thought Id reach out to you to find out whether you or your sisters have carried on that tradition as well! I respect their cultural values, and understand the connection with nature and spirit. Long hair being one of them. El Terapeuta (The Therapist) or in Gaelic, "An Teiripiche-inntinn", https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DPoLmHDcoRc, https://stock.adobe.com/images/indian-at-sunset/74099156, https://stock.adobe.com/images/native-american-man-in-sepia/71961633, http://chamanedaniel.canalblog.com/archives/2016/10/18/34456562.html, https://followchris.me/2012/12/16/adventures-in-bolivia-and-peru/. Both my sisters and I graduated college with honors and have hair around or past our hips. As we well know, it takes a considerable amount of time and effort to groom hair. 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. Fascinating article especially about cultural identity. I love your country, here is a blog post from my journeys there in 2012: https://followchris.me/2012/12/16/adventures-in-bolivia-and-peru/. That long hair reaches out like tentacles, and pulls energy and information from the world around us, similar to a cats whiskers. I am thinking Vikings next! In no way is our hair a symbol of defiance or a way to stand out, we are proud to carry traditions of our family and have that amount of respect for our grandparents and ancestors that we deal with the inconvenience of having such long hair. Thank you for sharing it. It is a symbol of strength and power. If your intuition is telling you something you always gotta listen, even if you think its odd. Sad to hear about your felines Joey. I feel like the growth process really makes you appreciate your hair and makes it feel rare, and the Viking culture would make a badass article. Nlaka'pamux women, my mother taught me, would cut their hair. You could send it via DM on Instagram or to greathair at blog.thelonghairs.us. And thank you for sharing that November is Native American Culture appreciation month! The Celtic people have many historical and cultural beliefs based on hair length, and hair color. Thank you for sharing such a beautiful story! Hugs & respect to all. I know this is late, but i have to point out how much time it takes to shave all the hair off the body, and doing it constantly for a reason isnt part of vanity or ego? The other question I had for you, was what was your parents opinion on this when it came to this schools policy? of how I want to live my life. Its interesting to consider that your hair could be helping you harness your intuition. It's often tradition in some tribes to cut your hair and bury it with the deceased when someone close to you. Why u gotta say cleanliness is short hair? What about the Rastafarians of Jamaica or the Sadhu of India? Without even knowing why, Ive always shorn my locks during times of deep grief (like now having just lost my fur baby of many years) & great change. So it must be in coded in my DNA?? I also have no Native blood but I believe in the Native ways. when as example a wife or woman did it in general it meant she had a deep loss. I am Native American I come for Oklahoma. Ajda, Gosh A complete 180 change. He said: a dear, a sun and a name ( I dont feel l can write it here). A good book I read a year or so ago called The Druids by Stuart Piggott has a couple of pages showing old Britons with war paint and long hair (during Caesars time) side by side with pictures of native Americans around the 16th century. Cutting someone's hair can be seen as a way to physically say goodbye to them and to help make the grieving process . 'This is our tradition': Parents outraged after Native American son's long hair is cut in school KFOR Oklahoma's News 4 102K subscribers Subscribe 29K 1M views 10 months ago Andreas. 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. Both men and women are encouraged to grow their hair. 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. It seems simple, but ultimately, the only persons opinion that should matter to you is yours. If you just want to be closed minded keep it closed! Courtesy, Tiya-Marie . These abilities returned after my hair grew back out about 6. We ARE all connected! The closer we feel to Mother Earth and the closer we feel to being natural the more our pride Grows with our hair. Hi Tejas, I just read your comment and I have been enjoying every single reply. The long hair has symbolic significance tying them to mother earth whose hair is long grasses. It can act like antennas and also records down memory and emotion during the time period of growth. Every depiction I have ever seen of Christopher Columbus, he has hair down past his ears and neck. Yes!!! I know many people will just assume it is a fashion change. I am longhair Eagle Warrior- So pure and sacred are the thoughts of Our Mother, the Earth, that Her hair grows long and fragrant. No. Our hair as Native and Mexican culture is truly connected by spirit and our culture. In general, during the time of mourning, grief is expressed through crying, singing, wailing, cutting of hair and cutting one's body. I braid my core values into each other to unify them. . I agree that how we wear our hair can be tied to how we feel. Could it be somehow tied to hair length? Anytime it was just him and I would let it down. I remember when she passed away my grandmother cutting her hair and never letting it grown back out. I think every culture had one point in history where long hairs would be the way to go. a symbol of my faith They exchanged traditional clothing for uniforms, and embarked on a life. Ive argued saying my decision was in honor of my ancestors and traditions. My mother found she did not like my new short hair. With my love Native American cultures and beliefs vary widely between tribes and peoples, so rather than generalize all Native American culture weve pointed out some fascinating highlights across different cultures. 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. I always had hair down to my hips in my late primary early teens. I have made this mistake myself because of my career and pressure from management. If you could please help me with those questions it would be greatly appreciated. IM an international prisoner and human rights advocate for OVER 35 yrs. Makes me queezy to think about. One of their sons has been involved in his tribes traditions. I truly believe there is a spiritual reason that I feel so attached to my long hair, especially after learning about my heritage. I found it while looking for a book called Bears Braid! Anywho, I realised one day I had to accept my short hair as it was without the hair extensions and start the journey of getting my hair back. Im cutting my hair in mourning. The family held an open house this afternoon, and I noticed their son had cut off his long hair. For women its a choice and they are accepted either way. Could this be because of traditional beliefs? The most beautiful girl in the world is from South Africa and she keeps short hair. For men, it tells them I am my own master and there are many who know we bow to no man except God. 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. Yes, Jesus and his people from Nazareth wore there hair long VERY long, in fact. https://youtu.be/af7ngGxEusE, It against their realign to have short hair, Would you.be willing to help me learn this Im learning our ways I lost my dad when I was two and want to teach my children our ways. Funny most of my friends have said little or nothing about it; maybe they dont like it and it makes them uncomfortable? Thank you so much, Rebecca. IF you need help with this there ARE places that can give you free counsel. Maybe this drastic hair change will help me break for the old habits. But my youngest tonight asked me why his hair looked like a girl. In the Navajo Nation, hair is cut to mourn death in the immediate family. I found him on a long hair website, was five, and wore long, beautifully epic braids. I do believe I will feel much more invigorated after my hair appt next week and my gifts of knowing and visions will only get stronger as will my esteem and confidence. ..from others my own agethe comments hear really spoke to memy hair is part of my journey here..connects me to spirit.it is my strength. I would wear it up anytime I visited my folks. Ive always wondered about various reasons for long hair from different cultures around the world. Im a Native, both Taino and a NY Mohawk. The hair on our bodies is part of the nervous system, the hair on our heads is believed to be linked directly to the pineal gland. I found this interesting and can only find that it is due to a drop in hormones no longer needed from the pregnancy. I agree with this comment! . Hair is the physical manifestation of our thoughts and an extension of ourselves. Right? Much love~WeareOne in Spirit . It sounds like youve had a lot of ups and downs in your life and on your hair journey. Its june 10, 2021 now and its Thursday.. on Monday we have a photoshoot in school but they said no long hair is allowed in boy or they will not take a pic of me, Part of me say yes and the majority doesnt want to, So its long now and its the longest time i didnt cut it.. i feel happy especially when i washed it again lol ite refreshing, I have black hair and im asian.. (filipino), And i have a lot of pictures of my hair because like documentary lol, Dont do it man!! Never again. When I trust myself through my first instinct-. I can see that there would be more time for spiritual growth without that vanity, and instead turning those efforts inwards. Nice suggestions. In my youth I had long beautiful hair. Somehow since than I got to enter the door of my inner self and was able to live it. I asked them to just put my sons hair in a low braid instead of cutting it, hes 3 and his hair is all the way down his back and my 2 year olds is almost shoulder length. Aho. Then I started thinking that you guys should write itto include history/culture re male long hair, section re nutrients for long hair; styling for various occasions/with/without hatalways with your bands; how to flip itetc etc. I love that I have stumbled upon this article. Sorry for bad writing. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. I asked if it was a culture thing, and a ceremonial thing, and he said yes. I had a dream last night that I was in a Native American ritual and I was given a tuft of hair. I have let all 3 grow their hair until they decided to cut it. A white girl will flick her long locks when the black girls walk past and then a massive fight will break out. Yo Brett! And then i v read the bit relating to cutting the hair after a death in the family -and then respect the cut bit. During a funeral for a very nice man, a rock in his universe, I felt a need to cut my hair. Many are related to the spiritual life. Please . I looked up men with long hair and beholdI came across your page. Learn more about this unique ritual of shaving the head which is also known as 'Mundan'. I have a site on FB: Long Haired Silver Sisters..come join us. Yes Pat weve heard that too! It is believed that long hair in Native American culture is a physical manifestation of the growth of the spirit, and some say it allows for extrasensory perception, and connection to all things. Am I doing right?? I commend you for the perhaps difficult decision that you made regarding cutting your hair. We spend so much time on our outward appearance. In many countries, even in Europe, women sell their hair when they need extra money. It would be cool to know more on this topic fro around the world. 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. 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. After death, the soul begins a 4 day journey. And cut it for the same reasons as well? He had locs in his hair. Also you can contact the AFSC, American friends Service Committee. Now if you file it into court under that status, your parents may have to prove they CANNOT afford the filing fees. When a Native American cuts their hair, the hair is often treated with respect. I was a Marine in Vietnam and the account of Native American trackers losing ability because they cut their hair is BS. I appreciate your guys thoughts on the matter. likely the act was transferred to the human to grow their own hair and simply tempted a scalper for the men. When men and women go into the monastic community, they cut their hair as a symbol of purification non-attachment of ego and self. It was reveled to me- Thanks for the book idea and for writing in! Something as simple as being able to walk into a room and read and feel peoples energies, what people are thinking/feeling. Plus I find that long hair is more honest and who people really are. Take what you have gathered from coincidence. ~Bob Dylan They believe the hair is an extension of the soul. My hair when braided is a symbol BUT even when the hair and nails have been safely cut, there remains the difficulty of disposing of them, for their owner believes himself liable to suffer from any harm that may befall them. The black girls and white girls fight over their hair ALL the damn time! It is a hard life for women there. I asked about it, and he said there are reasons for cutting ones hair. 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. Beautiful, thank you for sharing the traditions of your family. It hasnt been easy trying to connect with other Native Americans, I honestly dont even know where to start. Many ancient cultures maintain that hair is an extension of not only the human nervous system but also the soul. Since then I went a few time because I wanted it looking nice but I promised My self I would not cop it of ever again. Except native Americans. And know we back your long hair 100%. Cutting, burying, and burning it all carry a strong significance and meaning. Yes I could look in the mirror and and satisfy my ego as I had the long hair look back. it was well known to do Tonsure. Then I dyed it . Awesome to hear BeezyW and great to have you here. Does the gene throwback at all? On August 7, 2017, the U.S. Army began exhuming the graves of three children from the Northern Arapaho tribe who had died at Pratt's Carlisle Indian Industrial School in the 1880s. The stories of Natives being used in Vietnam are true along with the fact that they lost their tracking abilities due to their hair being cut off. I have attending many funerals this year, 2020. Amen to that, Jim! Its said that after joining the Army and getting their military haircuts, they lost their powers and failed to perform in the field. Absorption of such waves can result in distress such as severe headache. a way to stand out . And I had distinguished feeling looking at the world and it was cracked with force thundering through it. It complimented my face shape and it made me confident. The mound builders offer some clues as to how Native Americans started performing their death rituals. I would like more photos of traditional hairstyles in America. Dont forget about the Nazarites. Wishing you well in your situation. Because I Believe I set the intention for my intuition to be stronger and practice being with my soul and higher self everyday. They believe hair should be cut only once, and this is during the child's first birthday. I grew up military but had no clue how I was and am able to naturally and physically able do and think with the mindset Ive always had. I do feel my hair connects me to the world around me and allows me to be more effective to needs of others. I like that you do it in honor of the ancestors and for those who were oppressed while in the residential schools. Now at 40, I have finally decided to let my hair start growing again. This was after a lot of self reflection & meditationPiecing it all together to realise how sacred my long hair was to me. We publish tips, advocate for hair equality, and celebrate mens long manes with hair whips and high fives. Glad you came across The Longhairs and decided to share. 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