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. Confusing, but Im really trying to let go of what everyone else thinks about me Thanks for listening. In my youth I had long beautiful hair. 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. I looked up men with long hair and beholdI came across your page. 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 always had hair down to my hips in my late primary early teens. 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. You can contact the Southern Poverty Law Center. As 2 of my aunties, one of my cousins and myself truly appear to have scooped up alot of native American genetics anyway, Ive had a massive affinity with the culture growing up, pretty much teaching myself things intuitively. For Native Americans, long hair equates to POWER, VIRILITY, and PHYSICAL STRENGTH. I felt a deep humiliation and loss at the times, but didnt realize why the trauma was so deep. The long hair has symbolic significance tying them to mother earth whose hair is long grasses. Thats pretty freaking. I have been researching for many years in the field of combustion culture in Croatia. Somehow since than I got to enter the door of my inner self and was able to live it. My son passed away almost 6 months ago. A tie to old and new life Hair has a deep tie to old and new life across tribes. A complete 180 change. My hair is past my bottom, its very thin uneven ends whisp at my mid thigh. A comment in this thread also triggered 2 childhood memories in which my mother cut off all my hair as a punishment. 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. The whole Vietnam war should show you that there is 2 or more ways of thinking about everything. I am not Native American but from Europe, Slavic origin. 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. Hugs & respect to all. My tribe doesnt cut our hair for a year after the death of a loved one, and other tribes cut it immediately after the passing of a loved one. Who are these people you randomly posted? As a proud Native American I appreciate this article about our culture and beliefs. If you are interested and would like to hear more about this, then Id love to hear from you! Thanks for writing in, would love to see that picture. I grew it out for 3 years and cut it when my wife passed away in 2000. You guys are the perfect example of how a business should behave. While its the opposite of most people here, its very much the same. It was reveled to me- I then contracted Lymes disease and my hair hurt ..oh let me tell you it is real. 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 Upon visiting mother in the hospital, I made the deal with her to cut my hair when she was discharged. It feels right . I was given a Indian medicine staff but found by some one else in a house they was cleaning and was allowed to take it home so it was given to me as a gift is it bad news I am a native my self from the reservation. https://stock.adobe.com/images/native-american-man-in-sepia/71961633. My hair when braided is a symbol Native American feather symbolism . 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. I feel so powerful with my hair. So taking care primarily of ones individual self, not disregarding and aligning with the bigger self which can be called as nature, life, existence, or God is primary for me. For starters, it automatically weeded out judgemental superficial people. However, I hated it, and I never understood it. But due to my situation my boys had been taken by DCF and Ive been fighting to get them back home, but the whole time theyve been in their custody, they have been trying to get me to agree to them cutting my boys hair. 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. Sometimes feathers are tied around the head of the dead tribe member as a form of prayer. Aho! 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? Have you seen our latest blog? A local Native American family wants answers after two students chopped off their 7-year-old son's hair at school. I still cut my hair in times of great loss and I always do it myself. But now, all my family (even strangers) ofcourse always tell me I should cut 30cm off. I cant say that my longer hair has heightened my gifts, because it also coincides with me learning to listen to them more. Does the gene throwback at all? I have let all 3 grow their hair until they decided to cut it. What doses if mean when a woman wears the hair braid on left side of head ? and sorrow she showed the world it. Thank you for posting. Thank you for sharing such a beautiful story! Could it be somehow tied to hair length? Does anyone know anything about giving someone a tuft of hair in a ritual? I know its more about the myth of beauty. As a child I was overly controlled by parents. Our hair as Native and Mexican culture is truly connected by spirit and our culture. In Native culture, a widespread belief is that when someone's hair is cut, they lose a small part of their relationship with themselves. 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. the force of equality Take what you have gathered from coincidence. ~Bob Dylan Vauuuu, this is great! I do also understand and respect other cultural beliefs such as the Rastafarians, where the longer your hair means the older you are and with that comes respect for ones elders. Youre experience is a valuable treasure. 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. Right now, after cutting it all off, and feeling better for it, I understand why. This article and the comments make so much sense. For men, it tells them I am my own master and there are many who know we bow to no man except God. Women are also more intuitive during menstruation. Keep lettin ride! Chemo messed me up for life with thin hair. If this is part of your culture, or religious beliefs to keep your hair long? 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. They help guide me, they help me be close to him. I walked through the desert and a Native American was there. Hi Tejas, I just read your comment and I have been enjoying every single reply. It can be placed into a flowing river, buried, or burned. It was a messy ball of hair and it wasnt mine. I love my culture and trying my best to do good and make it stay alive. It sounds like youve had a lot of ups and downs in your life and on your hair journey. Let me know in the reply! I did it. Relating this article to the modern western world, I do feel there is a social perception of longhairs challenging standardised culture, taking a different approach to life and intentionally standing out. In all ceremonies, drugs and alcohol are strictly. Spontaneously i v cut my hair. Often, they would cover bodies in brush cuttings to protect them from animals. Great to hear Chrissy! I go to this all the time when it comes to jails and prisons. Were writing it, one blog post at a time. When a character cuts off their hair, it often symbolizes a rite of passage or bout of character growth. My Dads Grandmother was from within the Cherokee Nation and she thankfully escaped the Trail of Tears in Tennessee. 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. I have made this mistake myself because of my career and pressure from management. We, too, Japanese, have long hair warriors. 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. I v always found hair cuts to be heart breaking but right now i feel nothing short from Yey out with the old drama, in with a new more mature ,me . My God played a trick on my mother, who always had to perm her hair. 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. Do we each take our part in that through grooming styles? 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. 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. Those would both be interesting to explore. Id email you, but the address isnt displayed here it seems. The knowledge that our sages gained put together can be called the yogic s. I definitely think my long hair increased my perception of feeling wind and its driving me crazy. So you have to see WHICH section you fall under your state falls under. They believe hair should be cut only once, and this is during the child's first birthday. I have always been attracted to men with long hair, to me it is very masculine, and natural. 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. Yes!!! The way George Catlin describes it, is that the long hair was more of a come and get it symbol. Unfortunately, she has passed away. It seems simple, but ultimately, the only persons opinion that should matter to you is yours. I dont know the answer but its something we need to learn more about! Spottedtail, I see the confusion. We have paid a license fee to use these images on our blog and are not required to give credit. And with long hair, those are thousands of extended touch points bringing in tactile sensory information from your surrounding environment. I asked him why and he said he was tired of people mistaking him for a girl . 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. 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)!! Thanks for sharing this article very helpful; I also appreciate the camaraderie among those who have shared comments. They frequently engaged in war with other tribes until they dissolved shortly before the first settlers came to America. As you already know new changes and fresh beginnings will spring forth once again. Some girls avoided me because all women with short hair are lesbians right? Other than trimming about 1 inch every year I have not cut it since. I love that I have stumbled upon this article. I dont know what I enjoyed more, the article or the many wonderful comments! Honored, That was an amazing reply. In additional to cutting the hair, I vision changing it to a deep red?! What is the proper thing to do with the cut off braid when a Close family member dies? Thanks. Our condolences for your loss, Nancy. Thanks so much for sharing your story! 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. Its taken me a painful year of attempts to breaking it off with the guy and realizing that my whole self esteem got shot way down during my time with him. when as example a wife or woman did it in general it meant she had a deep loss. Let us know. My hair is my religion, it represents my faith , my culture and my tribe. Never again. In general, during the time of mourning, grief is expressed through crying, singing, wailing, cutting of hair and cutting one's body. I definitely plan to do a post on the Rastafarians, so stay tuned. I have been waiting for you. he said. 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. IM an international prisoner and human rights advocate for OVER 35 yrs. We spend so much time on our outward appearance. I wear wigs, because I have bad hair, my wigs are made from hair of every race of people on earth. I hope blackfoot is a typo. I now have a better understanding of something of which I didnt know that I was ignorant. This is a small locket, not unlike a photo locket, but it's designed to hold something small. Now that I am growing it back out, I begin the journey in full understanding of my hair, that ties me to nature and that spiritual wild side, and also with a new perspective on human nature. Respect & cherish ourselves! The bit of reading Ive done does suggest many similarities between native Americans and ancient Celts. I am a long hair. a crown of dignity I have long hair myself. The cut hair represents the time with their loved one, which is over and gone, and the new growth is the life after. Im so glad you enjoyed this article, and you felt it was accurate. The white man started that when the government offered payment for every indian they killed. which is an important distinction Id say! I dont know whos it was. He hurt me to the core. I commend you for the perhaps difficult decision that you made regarding cutting your hair. with best wishes Tracy, Leave it long as you are able to understand many things others cannot. I have recently began trying to reconnect with my spirituality. Its a good idea though, and is much more interesting a story than mere boring coincidence. 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. 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. And then i v read the bit relating to cutting the hair after a death in the family -and then respect the cut bit. You can read about it here https://thegreatcut.us. Her husband was a Native American. 6 Reasons Why Native Americans Keep Their Hair Long: Chief Tells How Your Hair is Your Antenna for Intuition. And two I can relate to this article, I feel power with it like a lions mane. Very interesting story about the cutting of the hair! Plus, you can try one of our awesome new hair brushes called The Mane Hog and The Continental if you are interested. Its also almost impossible to explain to people why ive let it grow this long and why I dont believe in cutting it. Its just hair, but then again, its not. I hate having to cut my hair. My now ex husband is dying of stage 4 colon cancer and is in hospice. They let their grow long to show that they were devoted to God. My dad passed four years ago February 2. I also appreciate the story of Samson where his locks signify his strength. Plus I find that long hair is more honest and who people really are. 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. Agreed on the wind thank God for hair ties! 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 would wear it up anytime I visited my folks. Yo Brett, great comment man! I think I questioned the fact it made me feel like an outsider at school so I chopped it off, blonde streaks to eventually going full platinum blonde in my late teens with hair that was Chin length. I have naturally wavy hair, and before I cut it off, it was half way down my back. Sometimes I allow my ego to feel hurt and isolated as my hair does not have a place in modern society where it is appreciated and I feel the pressure to conform and cut my hair so people dont think Im a freak. Finding your efforts important/VALID enough to take their time to translate it into French. To Native Americans, whose land was taken from them, short hair is seen as a weakness and carries negative implications. I was so happy to read your story, which lends evidence to the power of long hair. 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. 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. Im simply a part of the greatest people to ever walk this land; and I always remain humble; and Im eager to learn from people like you who are so kind and brave to share the truth. There is also significance in the way the hair is worn. Ive been throwing away the shedded hair but always intuitively knowing I am throwing away something sacred. ..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. The boys should keep rocking their beautiful, beautiful braids for life. The first step was spebding more time out in nature. As natives, we live in 2 worlds. 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. And I had a dream. 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.. I caved many years ago, and continue to due to history and toxic opinions of others who supposedly are most important to you. Dive a little deeper in this post, including videos of Native Americans describing the significance of their long hair. 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. 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 . Am I doing right?? Anytime it was just him and I would let it down. In many countries, even in Europe, women sell their hair when they need extra money. The Best Thing About Having Long Hair. I am proud to have been raised by parents who taught us not to judge others based on anything but the content of their character and the interactions we personally have with them. There are often special ceremonies for the first haircut, but after that they let it grow. Tell me, what does it mean when he shows his hair to a woman? Their beliefs around long hair, as many of their beliefs, are tied to the earth and nature. Amazing. To quote Karen Honored. Now at 40, I have finally decided to let my hair start growing again. I was wondering why, when I came across this blog post. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); 2023 The Longhairs | [emailprotected] | 2876 Main St San Diego, Ca 92113 | 619-393-3971. The mysterious mound builders were a group of Native Americans that built mounds as high as 70 feet. Hope theyre chasing string in kitty heaven! Glad you found the article here and thank you for sharing your experience. of how I want to live my life. Please . Constitutional rights, advocacy groups, the UN. While each culture and belief is distinct, many are strangely similar. Whats the significance or meaning behind it?! We ARE all connected! The Navajos didn't always bury bodies. I came to your web page searching for an answer- I think every culture had one point in history where long hairs would be the way to go. I always found that grades were better with long hair than with short hair. Intuition is one of the strongest powers we as humans have, so we have to cherish it! Our blog has over 400 posts that you may search as well. Wishing you well in your situation. I grew up in the metal scene and had short hair at the time and felt out of place. Namaste. This is where it gets interesting for me since reading your article. Great question. A hair locket is a discrete option that's very wearable for years to come. I happen to be Native American and I actually began growing my flow out since my first year of college. When my significant other, my love, passed away, I cut my hair. As we well know, it takes a considerable amount of time and effort to groom hair. So it doesnt make any sense to cut hair, for me, in that sense of being as egoless as possible! After death, the heart of each person would be weighed against the weight of the feather of Ma'at. How can I fight this in court and get the judge to see my side. He loved my long silver hair. In Jan2015, however, as my spiritual awakening began to happen, I found myself wanting to have long hair again. It's bad luck to cut your hair or shave when a family member is gravely ill or in bad health. And cut it for the same reasons as well? Thank you for teaching me that. The longer your hair the more tempting it was for a enemy tribesman to come and scalp you to decorate his own clothing with. Im a Native, both Taino and a NY Mohawk. They ate a lot of bison and their horns are made of hair, growing a little bigger every year they aged. Cultural beliefs about our hair and how it can affect us go back as far as recorded history. but men in general got it as a punishment. Over HAIR. As I became an adult, I found I wanted long hair. Many thanks for this blog! If you feel this way, then yes. Yes, Jesus and his people from Nazareth wore there hair long VERY long, in fact. There are stories about a. I have dreams of doing it. Makes me crazy. Its certainly true each hair creates a contact point with your scalp. IT IS a discriminatory policy just so you and your parents know ok? It would be cool to see the people who committed how they wear their long hair and I seem to always fighting the shedding of hair it seems to be everywhere I Dont know if it worse cause I am in a wheelchair or its that way for all. 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 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. I didnt know that I was finally waking up into fully realized spiritual existence, until the following September. Id like to know more about your experiences and feelings on the story that you shared. In mind, body, heart and soul I believe I will be lighter and brighter.. May you find strength in your grief, Jarrod, and new beginnings. 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? My great grandmothers father was native American and migrated to Australia before she was born. 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.". But it was my soul I could feel was not right. The cutting of hair can also signify separating from past actions or thoughts. Yes it is very normal. She didnt know of the tattoo. 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