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. Every time I had a relationship breakup, invariably I would cut it.still not sure why.now, in my later years I have no time to lose, I began to be true to MYSELFand began to grow my hair out~~~~~~~ It is now 3 feet long from root to tip and I love it!!! We explore long hair in many cultures on this blog, but here in this post we look closer to home at long hair in Native American culture. 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 had them cut off and attached to mine. Amber, thank you for your message. May you find strength in your grief, Jarrod, and new beginnings. Those would both be interesting to explore. This was after a lot of self reflection & meditationPiecing it all together to realise how sacred my long hair was to me. Men who actively participate in funeral rituals have greater chances of suffering. THEN THEY ARE denying you the right to your freedom of religion. But its hard to tell them why I wish not to. The soul must be strong enough not to stop and eat the berries or they will be trapped in that location forever. Namaste. Its always been my birth month and Ive never known this! Thanks for hangin with us and spreading the word about The Longhairs! But my youngest tonight asked me why his hair looked like a girl. 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. It seems simple, but ultimately, the only persons opinion that should matter to you is yours. Sorry for bad writing. In general, during the time of mourning, grief is expressed through crying, singing, wailing, cutting of hair and cutting one's body. 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. Today, he is growing his hair back again. I was very proud to see my 6th white hair appear on my 60th birthday last year. For one I look so my better with it long. I am extremely happy with it and I feel better inside with it long than I ever did while it was short. I am a long hair. Im assuming its about things to pull your hair up with??? She was discharged the next morning. I love that I have stumbled upon this article. It creates a direct connection between Spirit, Human, and Earth. Who took these pictures? . I found him on a long hair website, was five, and wore long, beautifully epic braids. I just did a google search to see if the hair cutting was due to his mothers death. The bit of reading Ive done does suggest many similarities between native Americans and ancient Celts. Both men and women wore their hair long and often put a lot of effort into it. The family held an open house this afternoon, and I noticed their son had cut off his long hair. Nice suggestions. Yes I could look in the mirror and and satisfy my ego as I had the long hair look back. 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. It was a messy ball of hair and it wasnt mine. 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. The chonmage for example (wich is still worn by sumo-wrestlers) is a fancy, interesting and pretty rad one. My Dads Grandmother was from within the Cherokee Nation and she thankfully escaped the Trail of Tears in Tennessee. Guess this could explain why my hair was always cut short by my religious mother (and I was mistakenly called Jamie by the neighbour kids when young). 2. Thanks for sharing this friend, its good to have your comments here. I too connect with the earth via my mother, Aztec is in my blood. To me its both the same, well never rid ourselves of ego because it is what we are, all we can do is learn to live with it and not let it take us over. I became known as the girl with dead straight dark hair. 2. It's bad luck to cut your hair or shave when a family member is gravely ill or in bad health. My mom harped on me as I turned 20 and married that it was time for my to start wearing my hair short. There is also an Asian law activist group which I cannot remember the name of right now. This is one of the rituals that need to be followed even after the death of any elderly member of the family. For women its a choice and they are accepted either way. In 2014 I announced I would not cut or have it cut again. Do you know your tribal connection? We held hands. They let their grow long to show that they were devoted to God. There are often special ceremonies for the first haircut, but after that they let it grow. From a siege blowing horns to keep inhabitants awake, to sending the heads of your defeated soldiers over your walls via catapult, to desecration of bodies. Thank you , my Grandmother was one of those children. 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. Yes it is very normal. It is a hard life for women there. Though I may look white, It still breaks my heart because they show no respect by what they do and make a travesty of a very sacred thing. 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 have a site on FB: Long Haired Silver Sisters..come join us. Ugh talking about power yet?? It would be fascinating to interview someone that had taken the vows, and shaved their body to see how they felt doing it and how it affected them. We plan to cut off enough to collarbone length and get it looking brown againto match my brown eyes. We are proud to have you here. After she passed away none of the traditions were carried out anymore; except for me. Make sure to check out our charity event that we are hosting. Ive never thought of it that way. After death, the heart of each person would be weighed against the weight of the feather of Ma'at. Also you can contact the AFSC, American friends Service Committee. a symbol of my faith Their long hair, a source of pride for many Native peoples, was cut short, usually into identical bowl haircuts. I thought it was simply implied that scalping was from the French. Where did it start?! 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 have naturally wavy hair, and before I cut it off, it was half way down my back. The cutting of hair can also signify separating from past actions or thoughts. And I had distinguished feeling looking at the world and it was cracked with force thundering through it. I realized recently that I started letting it grow longer after a trip to South Dakota about 5 1/2 years ago. I definitely think my long hair increased my perception of feeling wind and its driving me crazy. Yet, some are thrilled with it. Please drop me an email at [emailprotected] and Ill get back to you! Did he notice me with his back turned towards me. Were writing it, one blog post at a time. it was well known to do Tonsure. Much love~WeareOne in Spirit . 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. 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. Take note, be sure that you notice, that all your hard work has led to a person who is a non-native English speaker translating an article for you . Recently connected with my Creek Indian, Wind Tribe, heritage at 47. Mostly on character. I have lost 5kids 2grand parents and a few dear friends within 10years. I think every culture had one point in history where long hairs would be the way to go. 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). It is our responsibility to connect heaven and earth with our hair and bodily energy systems. Here, we are about to highlight the reasons as to why Hindus shave their head when a family member dies. Peace be with you. When my significant other, my love, passed away, I cut my hair. Natives began doing it in return. For Native Americans, long hair equates to POWER, VIRILITY, and PHYSICAL STRENGTH. Living in modern day society, and living on that red road. What about the Rastafarians of Jamaica or the Sadhu of India? The hair removal of Buddhist Monks is a topic worthy of further discussion. The other question I had for you, was what was your parents opinion on this when it came to this schools policy? So, I had one big trim in Jan 2013 back to Chin length. It was reveled to me- There is a lot of fun stuff for women here as well, entertainment at the very least. 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. Why do Native Americans cut hair after death? Im cutting my hair in mourning. Thank you for the article. I found this interesting and can only find that it is due to a drop in hormones no longer needed from the pregnancy. These abilities returned after my hair grew back out about 6. While reading the comments of your guest and brothers- 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. I was wondering why, when I came across this blog post. He performed a ceremony and a woman with darker complexion and long black hair was suddenly beside me. I feel confident and understand the great wisdom of my ancestors- I believe so ! The most beautiful girl in the world is from South Africa and she keeps short hair. 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. In order to prove they had killed, they scalped to show proof. I look at people through the same eyes with short or long hair on me.they look the same, buy people look me differant with it long. Its a long story, but Im adopted and just recently learned that my birth mother was Native American of the Arapahoe tribe. In mind, body, heart and soul I believe I will be lighter and brighter.. I agree that how we wear our hair can be tied to how we feel. I just want to make you aware of this because this is nothing new and theres a violation of your rights. Its certainly true each hair creates a contact point with your scalp. This was a very great read and I appreciate the accuracy. when as example a wife or woman did it in general it meant she had a deep loss. I now have a better understanding of something of which I didnt know that I was ignorant. I just cut my long, beautiful hair off. Well get some of these in the queue. Other death rituals include painting a dead person's face red, the colour of life, or washing the body with yucca before burial. I deal with every level of the system, from my juvies to people on Death Row. "The Tibetan Book of the Dead" establishes many traditional beliefs Tibetan Buddhists have . but men in general got it as a punishment. I appreciate your guys thoughts on the matter. Native Americans School Hair Oklahoma A school district in. Very happy to read your comment, I especially appreciate you saying were an example of how a business should be. We try to be. (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. Thank you so much, Rebecca. They frequently engaged in war with other tribes until they dissolved shortly before the first settlers came to America. Except native Americans. 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. 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. I have yet to meet a native who did so. When a Native American cuts their hair, the hair is often treated with respect. So I have discovered, hair length doesnt change the man, just the way people see him. 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. '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. 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. Integrating and weaving both the past and present together, to create the now. Its also almost impossible to explain to people why ive let it grow this long and why I dont believe in cutting it. Learn more about this unique ritual of shaving the head which is also known as 'Mundan'. 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. Im very introverted and shy, yet throughout my childhood, I was all too often the target of unwanted attention because of the color of my hair: adult women would greet me with overwhelming enthusiasm, while schoolyard bullies teased and tortured me emotionally (jealous much?). Hi, would you guys mind giving credit to the photos you use in this article? And I realised that all the energy from the last hugs and chats spent with my dad are contained in my hair and with me all the time. He had a fire and some objects that looked like figurines beside him. We spend so much time on our outward appearance. Its an appeal against their decision and its called an ARTICLE 78. Both my sisters and I graduated college with honors and have hair around or past our hips. Thank you for sharing your story, Daniel. Could it be somehow tied to hair length? 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.". In the Navajo Nation, hair is cut to mourn death in the immediate family. Often, they would cover bodies in brush cuttings to protect them from animals. Its just hair, but then again, its not. On the other spectrum of Longhairs, I have worked with Buddhist communities in Thailand, Burma, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam, Singapore and Malaysia and they remove all of their hairhead, arms, legs, chest, eyebrows, etc. Makes me queezy to think about. I accidentally found this blog because we need information on combing cultures in the world of hair styling books. I grew up in the metal scene and had short hair at the time and felt out of place. My mother sent me to have my hair cut routinely. Tradition is extremely important, and so is honoring our present; how things feel to you in this very moment. We are pumped for you, William. 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/. I have been waiting for you. he said. 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 found it in a comment: bury in the dirt. we do have Cherokee ancestry and sadly I had no idea how important hair was! Respect & cherish ourselves! 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. Other than trimming about 1 inch every year I have not cut it since. I have worn it long almost all my life. I can see that there would be more time for spiritual growth without that vanity, and instead turning those efforts inwards. I came to your web page searching for an answer- Absorption of such waves can result in distress such as severe headache. YUP! My hair is my religion, it represents my faith , my culture and my tribe. I still love him. I am 1/16th Native American. In many countries, even in Europe, women sell their hair when they need extra money. Its good to know there are still real men left in this world. However, I hated it, and I never understood it. Maybe it is coded in your DNA. We are the last discrimination. My long hair gives me self-confidence to go out of my house and face the world. I wear my hair nature all my life. Why trusting my intuition is power like no other- Anytime it was just him and I would let it down. I feel like the vikings are one of the most commonly known Longhairs in history, so that would be a good next stop for the Longhair Traditions journey. This might be interesting to investgate. I asked if it was a culture thing, and a ceremonial thing, and he said yes. God bless. Okay, soI have Native American blood in my family, but Im not sure what tribe. Unfortunately, she has passed away. Awesome to hear BeezyW and great to have you here. Ive been wanting to grow it out long but it has changed dramatically since the birth of my child so Im doing my best to care and love it as best I can while I train myself to love and care for myself as best as I can as I rebuild a whole new life and existence for myself and daughter. As Im learning more about my roots and learning the significance of hair, this connection makes sense and feels good! Fascinating article especially about cultural identity. I wear wigs, because I have bad hair, my wigs are made from hair of every race of people on earth. I had long hair in my 20s and then cut it in my later 20s only to let it grow again in my 40s. The longer your hair the more tempting it was for a enemy tribesman to come and scalp you to decorate his own clothing with. The black girls and white girls fight over their hair ALL the damn time! For the next 25 years it was long. Something as simple as being able to walk into a room and read and feel peoples energies, what people are thinking/feeling. My dad passed four years ago February 2. I am Metis, and didnt get my hair cut until I was 5 and in residential school in Canada. That afternoon I was sitting in a chair having 24 inches of hair cutoff. The end goal of these measures was to make Native people more like the white Anglo-Americans who had taken over their land. Thank you for sharing. 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!! Yes Pat weve heard that too! Im so glad you enjoyed this article, and you felt it was accurate. 6 Reasons Why Native Americans Keep Their Hair Long: Chief Tells How Your Hair is Your Antenna for Intuition. Please research ceremonial burning of your hair. it seems just letting your hair grow shows you have nothing to prove. It sounds like youve had a lot of ups and downs in your life and on your hair journey. From that standpoint, the notion of feeling the world around us doesnt seem that far-fetched. I always had hair down to my hips in my late primary early teens. I also have no Native blood but I believe in the Native ways. I completely agree. A dear friend died a few days ago. I have let all 3 grow their hair until they decided to cut it. 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. 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. A tie to old and new life Hair has a deep tie to old and new life across tribes. On each day of the spirit's journey, it will be faced with a new temptation in the form of different berries. 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.. That is amazing. Our condolences for your loss, Nancy. I have had long hair for many years. 3. 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. 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. It always felt like keeping my hair very long ment keeping them very close to me. 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. Do not cut the hair of a very sick or dying family member as this could hasten death. Im of Celtic heritage and hair has been an important part of my culture also. I still struggle daily with self-consciousness about it, because its not thick and flowing like younger folks, but I am really trying to just let the experiment run its course, and maybe Ill even find a reason to let it keep growing. This is fascinatingit made me interested enough to see (on Amazon) if there are any books on the subject (and I didnt find muchtitles about styling and one book of poetry about boys and long hair). I braid my core values into each other to unify them. The worst time was when I saw it at Ft. Knox where I was living at that time. My hair was long when he passed and I have kind of made it a tradition to do it once a year since not realizing it is a custom in Native American tradition. 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. DEL CITY, Okla. . It is of great interest to me to read all of your posts! Do you have permission to do so? My hair is long, but I will NOT cut the side of my hair. My two youngest are still growing out their hair and it is beautiful. Great comment Gadawggrl, appreciate reading your story. I just wanted to say to compliment or add to your comment, that I do not agree we are our egos, but we do have it because we can make a distinction between the ego and something else! Im glad that I found this site. Sending our thoughts your way. I am Native American I come for Oklahoma. (I had not the understanding the doctors has just brought her in from placing a pacemaker. ) Just see youre aware also, you can file something against the DOE, Dept of Education. You file it under a poor persons status~that status is called a PAUPERUS MOTION. They believe hair should be cut only once, and this is during the child's first birthday. Many ancient cultures believed there is power in uncut hair. Many are related to the spiritual life. If you just want to be closed minded keep it closed! Have always cut hair once a year, now that I am 48 I have decided not to get it cut anymore. I understand. ( jozefklopacka /Adobe Stock) The report claims that government testing institutes compared the behaviors and tracking performances of Native American trackers with and without long hair, and they found that the long-haired subjects outperformed those whose hair had been cut in the military fashion. Well life kept getting in the way, everytime I realised, crap I need to get a trim. a little voice in my head or just a feeling told me, nooooooooo, just let it grow. Whatever credit you give the story, the idea of feeling through your hair has merit. while others see it as a mess..and tell me to cut it would have yo be an important reason for this to ocurr..my heritage is celtic azoresmederterainnz born.. not about ego or beauty.for me.thanks for all the posted I got alot from you all. 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!? 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