I understand. Im not sure where youre located but Im on Long Island New York. a figure of majesty which is an important distinction Id say! 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. If this is part of your culture, or religious beliefs to keep your hair long? I too connect with the earth via my mother, Aztec is in my blood. Long hair is one of many things that contribute to energy, power, intuition, and connection. My Moms Grandmother was kidnapped from her people; forced to wear white peoples clothing; was forbidden to speak her language; and they cut her hair and called her an orphan. So for two years I have not been to the hairdresser and I intend to keep it that way. May you find strength in your grief, Jarrod, and new beginnings. My best friend is from there. I hurts me badly when white children are encouraged by their parents to jump in the middle of Native Americans who are dancing. In my youth I had long beautiful hair. As you already know new changes and fresh beginnings will spring forth once again. There is also an Asian law activist group which I cannot remember the name of right now. I definitely plan to do a post on the Rastafarians, so stay tuned. "The Tibetan Book of the Dead" establishes many traditional beliefs Tibetan Buddhists have . Awesome to hear BeezyW and great to have you here. Alternatively within the metal music community I think there are deep roots and connections with those long hairs especially the sense of belonging and being one of us (in-group). Four years ago I started growing my hair at the beginning of this awakening and have just now learned why I was compelled to. Over HAIR. Were writing it, one blog post at a time. Many Native Americans strongly resisted the schools' psychological and cultural war on their communities. The way George Catlin describes it, is that the long hair was more of a come and get it symbol. Having long hair was always something that was a way that marked us as different from Canadian society, and one of the first things they took from us when they took us. I asked him why and he said he was tired of people mistaking him for a girl . I feel confident and understand the great wisdom of my ancestors- I tell people about you guys and your products every chance I can just to spread the positive vibes. Okay, soI have Native American blood in my family, but Im not sure what tribe. Its good to know there are still real men left in this world. 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. Do you have permission to do so? I dont know but it would be interesting why some spiritual practices shave head and some do not. 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. Aho! Never again. What about the Rastafarians of Jamaica or the Sadhu of India? You guys are the perfect example of how a business should behave. meant much. So sorry to hear that Isha. 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. I felt pulled to do it. Also in my opinion Japan in the Edo-Period had some interesting hairstyles. To Native Americans, whose land was taken from them, short hair is seen as a weakness and carries negative implications. YUP! Im aware of the significance attributed to hair in the native American culture and have been reading about the natural remedies your ancestors have relied on for centuries to nourish and look after that part of their body and soul. I have been researching for many years in the field of combustion culture in Croatia. Just saying ,. Thanks again ,I really appreciated your honesty and truth. Keep lettin it ride.. I love my hair but I just dont do my hair right I am really mad that I cant get my hair good and brushed good. Yet, some are thrilled with it. >> See also: Mid Del to close two schools, leaving parents . Men who actively participate in funeral rituals have greater chances of suffering. Often, they would cover bodies in brush cuttings to protect them from animals. I find myself constantly downloading information through my hair. Thanks for sharing this friend, its good to have your comments here. And cut it for the same reasons as well? I want to understand better. 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/. 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. The end goal of these measures was to make Native people more like the white Anglo-Americans who had taken over their land. The way to tell the person was dead (living people dont generally like getting scalped) was to remove the scalp, if the hair was long, and generally black, it was easy to identify as (most likely) being the scalp of a Lakota. There is a lot of fun stuff for women here as well, entertainment at the very least. I love my long hair and love how it looks but I feel so bad with it. cutting the hair in ancient china. I agree with this comment! 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. Honey I am wondering how this all worked out for you and if you ended up cutting your hair or not? Wed take me down to a really short cut, then Id enjoy the process of growing out some freaking awesome shag. It just felt right, no other way to explain it. Im of Celtic heritage and hair has been an important part of my culture also. It was reveled to me- And, correlation not being equal to causation, I cannot factually claim that my longer hair is making me more intuitive than before. I found him on a long hair website, was five, and wore long, beautifully epic braids. Many cultures around the world, from Native Americans to Sikhs, believe that hair has a special significance. I found this blog while trying to find an answer for how to discard it respectfully. Ive had long hair in the past. I also didnt like the fact other people doing it. 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. Who are these people you randomly posted? the force of equality One was a dear mentor, training me to take his place in many volunteer programs. I have worn it long almost all my life. He loved my long silver hair. Your spirit will tell you when, If you dont feel it then you shouldnt do it. I cant say that my longer hair has heightened my gifts, because it also coincides with me learning to listen to them more. Long hair gives me a headache, neck ache, oily face, and it knots so easy around my neck. I find too, that I am more settled in my spirit and I do have Native blood from the Iroquois of New York State. Its a good idea though, and is much more interesting a story than mere boring coincidence. Maybe it is coded in your DNA. My now ex husband is dying of stage 4 colon cancer and is in hospice. My hair when braided is a symbol I have more questions and comments for me it seems that Im honoring God by keeping my hair long and for me its a spiritual mean I cant seem to back this up but anything I can find in the Bible short of the story of Samson I have found it in other religions and in the Native American culture that Ive read in this article I havent cut my hair for 12 years and it doesnt seem that I intend to soon I found that there is a certain amount of discrimination that I run into from time to time and pre-judgment by the length of my hair and not by my own personality and whats inside so for me its a way of somehow determining what peoples intentions might be in their sincerity if Im being judged barely by my hair what sort of person am I dealing with a narrowminded one in my view thanks for all your interesting commentsOh my best so are you from Montana. Just to reiterate, it was indeed the French who paid for bounties on Lakota scalps. Our condolences for your loss, Nancy. I am Ojibwe and Onieda with Celtic on my dads side. Its taught me to be aware, and in some waysto be feral. My dad liked it long. Be well as we are all connected. Yes Pat weve heard that too! It can be placed into a flowing river, buried, or burned. Ive dealt with them roughly 15 yrs to the NYC office in Manhattan. 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. Wow. Sorry for bad writing. Maybe because I was born under Aquarius sun Leo moon which is air & fire sign. We have paid a license fee to use these images on our blog and are not required to give credit. Ive been throwing away the shedded hair but always intuitively knowing I am throwing away something sacred. He had a fire and some objects that looked like figurines beside him. Interested in finding out how to tie hair as I have never done so. Beautiful, thank you for sharing the traditions of your family. It would be cool to know more on this topic fro around the world. I happen to be Native American and I actually began growing my flow out since my first year of college. And it feels like a new drop of freedom from grief. 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. Id like to know more about your experiences and feelings on the story that you shared. These are just a few of the interesting cultures and beliefs weve come across. IF you need help with this there ARE places that can give you free counsel. Until this morning when i v realised that grief is me second skin and there has to be a change. Thank you Rebecca you told me more than most sites did, Well said you have been raised well I see honour respect fairness and humility this I will say you are wise and revered thank you for all you do. Their long hair, a source of pride for many Native peoples, was cut short, usually into identical bowl haircuts. I keep my knee length braids in honor of the ancestors and for those whom had their hair cut in the residential schools. Here, we are about to highlight the reasons as to why Hindus shave their head when a family member dies. If your intuition is telling you something you always gotta listen, even if you think its odd. 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. If we cease to exist how do we care for the world? The cut hair was and engraved in it so much pain and it feels like i v let go of that pain. 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. My Hair Is . ones since birth. To all the Oyat parents facing a similar situation with your sons, let them continue to embrace, honor, and respect their traditions and heritage, and yours as well, even if it means that nobody accepts them and they are home schooled. It takes a physically strong man to wear long hair. It has always grown very fast and I get it trimmed a few times a year. I felt a deep humiliation and loss at the times, but didnt realize why the trauma was so deep. I remember being at home and alot of people hassling me about getting a hair cut for the funeral etc. Their beliefs around long hair, as many of their beliefs, are tied to the earth and nature. My hair is long, but I will NOT cut the side of my hair. This article and the comments make so much sense. 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. 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. That long hair reaches out like tentacles, and pulls energy and information from the world around us, similar to a cats whiskers. We are proud to have you here. For many Native Americans, braided hair signifies unity with the infinite, and allowing the hair to flow freely signifies the free flow of life. I know many people will just assume it is a fashion change. Its a long story, but Im adopted and just recently learned that my birth mother was Native American of the Arapahoe tribe. Amber, thank you for your message. These abilities returned after my hair grew back out about 6. Id like to hear some history and theories on the reason why Japanese samuri grow their hair and wear it. I dont know how long I can keep them from doing what they want because the people representing my kids is pushing for the hair cut. Im excited for my transformation now that the battle is finally over with the guy. So it doesnt make any sense to cut hair, for me, in that sense of being as egoless as possible! Historic Native American mourning customs varied greatly from tribe to tribe, but there were some commonalities. Cutting the hair at these times represents the time spent with the deceased loved one and it's ending; it can also represent a new beginning. Cutting someone's hair can be seen as a way to physically say goodbye to them and to help make the grieving process . Confusing, but Im really trying to let go of what everyone else thinks about me Thanks for listening. What was the Significance of some tribes, SCALPING their victims? My long hair gives me self-confidence to go out of my house and face the world. For the next 25 years it was long. 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. Within the business industry its often seen as non-conformist or rebellious which can be a negative as individuals struggle to relate with the person (out-group). I commend you for the perhaps difficult decision that you made regarding cutting your hair. Thank you. A true epiphany and the grandest of awakenings Ive ever experienced. After that I had a feeling I am standing between two worlds. I asked if it was a culture thing, and a ceremonial thing, and he said yes. Our hair as Native and Mexican culture is truly connected by spirit and our culture. 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. Learn more about this unique ritual of shaving the head which is also known as 'Mundan'. I have let all 3 grow their hair until they decided to cut it. 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.. Dana A community for guys with long hair, advocates, supporters and friends. So Ive always grown up with the stories and knowledge that native American blood does run in our family, yet I dont know the details or areas and tribes. I love that I have stumbled upon this article. Plus I find that long hair is more honest and who people really are. If the person's heart, made heavy by the weight of sin, weighed more than the feather, the person would not be allowed to enter the paradise . As I became an adult, I found I wanted long hair. Then, a best friend. After the body had some time to decay on its platform, the bonepickers would come and, using their very long fingernails, slowly remove the flesh from the deceased's bones. I believe its $100 initially, and the court MAY AUTOMATICALLY refuse it. but men in general got it as a punishment. Many monks wear very long hair while on dutie. we do have Cherokee ancestry and sadly I had no idea how important hair was! Integrating and weaving both the past and present together, to create the now. 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. Do not cut the hair of a very sick or dying family member as this could hasten death. From hip length to sholder length . Thank you for reading the blog and sharing your culture with us, Flacon. Aboriginal blood will never be silenced! I like that you do it in honor of the ancestors and for those who were oppressed while in the residential schools. The white man started that when the government offered payment for every indian they killed. But for some reason since childhood I got really sad when I was pushed to cut my hair. My hair is my religion, it represents my faith , my culture and my tribe. I agree mostly on everything you stated, but the part about judging people with shorter hair. I noticed that I lost much of my awareness of what was around me and did not have insight into the people I was with. Great comment Gadawggrl, appreciate reading your story. I wear wigs, because I have bad hair, my wigs are made from hair of every race of people on earth. My father in law passed last Wednesday at age 82 and I was pretty close to him so I cut about 4 inches off my hair. 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. a way to stand out . The longer your hair the more tempting it was for a enemy tribesman to come and scalp you to decorate his own clothing with. I am coming to the conclusion that I shouldnt have cut my hair, but the S.O. Then I got deeper and deeper and I just thought to myself if I cut my hair off for dads funeral then it is like I am cutting off hair from when he existed on this earth plane. Thanks for sharing this article very helpful; I also appreciate the camaraderie among those who have shared comments. The closer we feel to Mother Earth and the closer we feel to being natural the more our pride Grows with our hair. Very happy to read your comment, I especially appreciate you saying were an example of how a business should be. We try to be. 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. I have a hidden tattoo and my mother had a bad dream about it. Let me know in the reply! All within the past 3 months. Courtesy, Tiya-Marie . In Jan2015, however, as my spiritual awakening began to happen, I found myself wanting to have long hair again. Why do Native Americans cut hair after death? The AFSC is the first human rights organization in the country, but it is now International. In the Navajo Nation, hair is cut to mourn death in the immediate family. What is the proper thing to do with the cut off braid when a Close family member dies? She was discharged the next morning. It was strange, I immediately felt so lost and like I had no control over my life, powers that I didnt even notice having when my hair was long were now gone and I really noticed the lack of their presence. I would wear it up anytime I visited my folks. He told me he took a knife, and cut off his braid. Thank you man. Maybe this drastic hair change will help me break for the old habits. 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/. At around 9 years old, oldest came to me and told me he was ready. Im native american and have 2 little boys whos hair I have insisted on growing out. Awesome article, El Roob! He had locs in his hair. ..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. After growing it for almost 18 months, in May 2015 my father was killed in a tragic accident. a crown of dignity Our hair is our medicine, but we dont judge on hair length. I find it interesting that I chose the opposite of what I probably should have done when my dad died. My given name is also Rebecca Jeanne (pronounced Jean) but Ive always been called Jeannie. Both of my Great-Grandmothers were from different tribes. The soul must be strong enough not to stop and eat the berries or they will be trapped in that location forever. Guys who wanted to date me before now had no interest. This Mundan ritual is also a mark of shedding their ego. I deal with every level of the system, from my juvies to people on Death Row. Did they fight this against the school board? You can read about it here https://thegreatcut.us. So, any advice is more than welcome. The mound builders offer some clues as to how Native Americans started performing their death rituals. The family held an open house this afternoon, and I noticed their son had cut off his long hair. Already I am feeling more connected with my ancestors and my identity feels more valid. But its blackfeet also known as the pikuni people. My hair is past my bottom, its very thin uneven ends whisp at my mid thigh. It is a symbol of strength and power. Aho. The chonmage for example (wich is still worn by sumo-wrestlers) is a fancy, interesting and pretty rad one. But I respected his decision and took him in. Now at 66 years of age, there are a few gray ones that I call battle scars. From that standpoint, the notion of feeling the world around us doesnt seem that far-fetched. I go to this all the time when it comes to jails and prisons. IM an international prisoner and human rights advocate for OVER 35 yrs. Its said that after joining the Army and getting their military haircuts, they lost their powers and failed to perform in the field. Very moved by that. (I had not the understanding the doctors has just brought her in from placing a pacemaker. ) Ive never thought of it that way. There are stories about a. This is where it gets interesting for me since reading your article. Thanks for the book idea and for writing in! Constitutional rights, advocacy groups, the UN. Thank you for sharing. 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 Im a Native, both Taino and a NY Mohawk. Tell me, what does it mean when he shows his hair to a woman? This might be interesting to investgate. The cutting of hair can also signify separating from past actions or thoughts. Being a man wearing your hair long truly is a power and spiritual connection that you cant explain only experience. There is a Rastafarian practice or belief is that his head is to be covered by a turban of sorts and the only person that is to be allowed to see his locks is his woman (wife). I would recommend seeking good counsel. Were rooting for your boys and for their long hair. For starters, it automatically weeded out judgemental superficial people. Tell your little man we say WHAT UP! We held hands. I am proud of the Heritage I belong to and I am proud to try to keep the Traditions alive as long as I can, but however I feel that white man has not given up the discrimination against our people and I fear that they will cut my childrens hair anyways or they will take my rights as a father away. We are a community for men with long hair and yes we do make products that hold your hair up. The hair dresser told me if I wanted to grow it I should get it trimmed every 6-8 weeks, and I vowed to myself that I would do so. And when joy returns I let it grow again and return to the world. I am thinking Vikings next! Ive thought of my hair like this for many years never really knowing why, but it was a great lesson for me and still is. With my love And two I can relate to this article, I feel power with it like a lions mane. The older I get, the more I believe that I am not an American but a Scandinavian who was born and raised here, whereas the people who are the main focus of this article are the true Americans, and those of them who embrace, preserve, and carry on their traditions and heritage are among the most beautiful people in the United States. Ive always been highly intuitive, but it was a hot mess running on auto pilot. I was in a phone store yesterdayand a tall man with black ling braided hair turned around and gave me a few second eye to eye contact. Upon visiting mother in the hospital, I made the deal with her to cut my hair when she was discharged. I am no longer a slave to any organization in this country. And as far as Monks are concerned, those in the Orthodox Church wear their hair long and gathered in a loose pony tail. Depending on your familys finances, you can also file this for free in court. Do you know your tribal connection? For the past several years, Id get one cut a year. Thank you so much for writing this article and allowing a space to comment. Hair was often a big part of Celtic culture. Absolutely. Many tribes cut their hair when there is a death in the immediate family as an outward symbol of the deep sadness and a physical reminder of the loss. I realized recently that I started letting it grow longer after a trip to South Dakota about 5 1/2 years ago. My two youngest are still growing out their hair and it is beautiful. I didnt know that I was finally waking up into fully realized spiritual existence, until the following September. The bit of reading Ive done does suggest many similarities between native Americans and ancient Celts. 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.". Its always been my birth month and Ive never known this! Long hair power, short hair weakness= BS. I am ready for change and ready to release the old and darkness. I do not know why I do it but the feeling is very strong, Love my long hair almost to my wasitas much work as it is to keep tidy.it does set me apart. What doses if mean when a woman wears the hair braid on left side of head ? Ugh talking about power yet?? Great to hear Chrissy! Weve come across different versions of a story about the Vietnam war, where skilled Native American trackers were recruited for their abilities as scouts by the US Army. Both of my childhood Cats just passed away on Saturday and Ive been slowly integrating into the Native practices that I can and I want to cut my hair for them, I was wondering how short I should cut it (its about shoulder lenght now) and I was wondering if I should wait until their passing anniversary so I could let go more for them? Right? Thank you for teaching me that. Thank you for sharing your story, Daniel. 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. It is of great interest to me to read all of your posts! Thank you for bringing this out. Nice suggestions. I then contracted Lymes disease and my hair hurt ..oh let me tell you it is real. 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