Depending on that girls past and current life, remember that maybe she may be trying to disconmect, from her world, for unknown reasons, to you. When someone dies, it can be seen as a way to cut away some of the person's life and make way for a new chapter. Wow. As I became an adult, I found I wanted long hair. Starting more exercise and better planning of meals. I walked through the desert and a Native American was there. Im very proud of my ancestors and heritage and I want them to feel pride in that as well. a figure of majesty but men in general got it as a punishment. We plan to cut off enough to collarbone length and get it looking brown againto match my brown eyes. Need to dig a little deeper on that one. I did it. 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. Please research ceremonial burning of your hair. 2. they I always had hair down to my hips in my late primary early teens. I am Metis, and didnt get my hair cut until I was 5 and in residential school in Canada. This is a tradition that the Navajo people follow. I am 1/16th Native American. 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? In mind, body, heart and soul I believe I will be lighter and brighter.. Love It,How You Expressed Your Thoughts And Perception Of The Present And Personal Growth Within Your Own Intuitions.. . It can act like antennas and also records down memory and emotion during the time period of growth. Im not sure where youre located but Im on Long Island New York. I do feel my hair connects me to the world around me and allows me to be more effective to needs of others. Students Accused of Forcibly Cutting Native American's Long Hair in Class By Ewan Palmer On 3/19/22 at 11:22 AM EDT U.S. Plus I find that long hair is more honest and who people really are. Do you have permission to do so? Were rooting for your boys and for their long hair. Were writing it, one blog post at a time. I grew it out for 3 years and cut it when my wife passed away in 2000. 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 find it interesting that I chose the opposite of what I probably should have done when my dad died. Fascinating article especially about cultural identity. Looking back at my previous comment, I realize that the way I wrote it made it seem like it was the Lakota who started the practice. I found this interesting and can only find that it is due to a drop in hormones no longer needed from the pregnancy. Very moved by that. 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. The cutting of hair can also signify separating from past actions or thoughts. When my hair is short (bob to chin with shag layers) then I feel energized and creative and full of life. I hurts me badly when white children are encouraged by their parents to jump in the middle of Native Americans who are dancing. Fascinating information & thoughts shared here. 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). Not solely focused on how things were, as this is not honoring the journey of time and life. It would be cool to know more on this topic fro around the world. Besides it matches his wild spirit!! I am not Native American but from Europe, Slavic origin. Id like to know more about your experiences and feelings on the story that you shared. Men who actively participate in funeral rituals have greater chances of suffering. I simply went with it. Right now, after cutting it all off, and feeling better for it, I understand why. What about the Rastafarians of Jamaica or the Sadhu of India? Its also almost impossible to explain to people why ive let it grow this long and why I dont believe in cutting it. 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! I wish I could grow some long hair! This might be interesting to investgate. And it feels like a new drop of freedom from grief. It is cut to show the world we are mourning. We are pumped for you, William. I found it in a comment: bury in the dirt. Im sorry about that because theres several that I deal with. But I do agree with you, it takes a lot of time to cut hair in the name of being without ego. So, I had one big trim in Jan 2013 back to Chin length. I then contracted Lymes disease and my hair hurt ..oh let me tell you it is real. I remember being at home and alot of people hassling me about getting a hair cut for the funeral etc. It just felt right, no other way to explain it. After I got out of the Navy I let my.hair grow shoulder length. 2. 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. 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. A community for guys with long hair, advocates, supporters and friends. 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/. A tie to old and new life Hair has a deep tie to old and new life across tribes. Looks like Ill be doing more research and will continue to let him rock his long hair! To avoid this, they must shave their heads completely. I also didnt like the fact other people doing it. I am ready for change and ready to release the old and darkness. When men and women go into the monastic community, they cut their hair as a symbol of purification non-attachment of ego and self. In general, during the time of mourning, grief is expressed through crying, singing, wailing, cutting of hair and cutting one's body. I was very surprised how emotionally attached I became to my longer hair when I finally decided to just let it grow! DEL CITY, Okla. . We write this post with respect and appreciation for all cultures. I am longhair Eagle Warrior- I believe my son is whose keeping me strong tbh. Than I woke up. A Native American man with long hair. 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. Thanks. Spontaneously i v cut my hair. Personally, I feel judging someone based on the length of their hair is beyond ignorant. Peace be with you. I have been researching for many years in the field of combustion culture in Croatia. May you find strength in your grief, Jarrod, and new beginnings. A dear friend died a few days ago. Living in modern day society, and living on that red road. Mad props to you guys and now my boys have another avenue to turn to. I grow my hair out for a year and then cut it after his death day. Do you know your tribal connection? Unfortunately, his parents had to choose for him between school and his culture. 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. Honey I am wondering how this all worked out for you and if you ended up cutting your hair or not? The children's. Handling the body properly during all these rituals was critical, as the Navajos believed someone's chindi would be more likely to haunt the living. mostly women did it in ancient china as a symbol. But I think I want to do it as a reminder of how much everything has to start over. When it comes to your friends not mentioning your hair, it reminds me of this: People who mind dont matter, and people who matter dont mind. Thanks for sharing this article very helpful; I also appreciate the camaraderie among those who have shared comments. Keep lettin ride! It's often tradition in some tribes to cut your hair and bury it with the deceased when someone close to you. 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. I agree with this comment! Its good to know there are still real men left in this world. I was livid, my dad was the only one who always thought my long straight brown hair was perfect and to never do a thing to it. No. Hello Alexandra. We publish tips, advocate for hair equality, and celebrate mens long manes with hair whips and high fives. In Jan2015, however, as my spiritual awakening began to happen, I found myself wanting to have long hair again. And upon getting them back I wanted to go to north Carolina where my great grandmother came from and bring them to go visit the reservation to learn more about our heritage and maybe if possible enroll to be recognized as members of the Cherokee Nation. Some girls avoided me because all women with short hair are lesbians right? The black girls and white girls fight over their hair ALL the damn time! Tell your little man we say WHAT UP! They frequently engaged in war with other tribes until they dissolved shortly before the first settlers came to America. From hip length to sholder length . We have the deepest respect for the significance of long hair in Native American culture. My dad passed four years ago February 2. when as example a wife or woman did it in general it meant she had a deep loss. 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. ( 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. I have had long hair for many years. I have long hair myself. Thank you for your frankness and straight forward answer. Advertisement. I came to your web page searching for an answer- 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!! 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. Thank you for bringing this out. It sounds like youve had a lot of ups and downs in your life and on your hair journey. They deal with every level civil rights, human rights. Because you can easily snip a small section of hair, it's easy to secure this safely inside. Everyone else compliments it. I felt pulled to do it. Many Native Americans strongly resisted the schools' psychological and cultural war on their communities. I cut my hair short to let go of the troubles of the past the last time I cut it almost completly of was when I finished High school and went to live on my own. Or really how I found it??. Both my sisters and I graduated college with honors and have hair around or past our hips. 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. They exchanged traditional clothing for uniforms, and embarked on a life. Except native Americans. 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. I agree that how we wear our hair can be tied to how we feel. 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. But I knew my hair hair had to go. I asked if it was a culture thing, and a ceremonial thing, and he said yes. All the best, Ruth. I also have no Native blood but I believe in the Native ways. Keep lettin it ride.. their beauty was long thick hair. Okay, soI have Native American blood in my family, but Im not sure what tribe. For men, it tells them I am my own master and there are many who know we bow to no man except God. These are just a few of the interesting cultures and beliefs weve come across. No se sinlla lo hicieron pero hablen de Sanson que tenia la fuerza por su pelo. Borrow the guidance from the past through your own truth. 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. Thank you. There are often special ceremonies for the first haircut, but after that they let it grow. What was the Significance of some tribes, SCALPING their victims? At around 9 years old, oldest came to me and told me he was ready. If you are interested and would like to hear more about this, then Id love to hear from you! I want to understand better. I have made this mistake myself because of my career and pressure from management. Thank you for reading the blog and sharing your culture with us, Flacon. 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 . Even though I dont have any indigenous blood, I seem to connect with many of their beliefs. To have someone cut our hair, as they did to my Grandmother, is humiliating, a sign of defeat, and strips away part of us that carries the stories of our life. After having my first child I chopped it real short because it felt natural and the right next thing for me to do. It's bad luck to cut your hair or shave when a family member is gravely ill or in bad health. Depending on your familys finances, you can also file this for free in court. But now, all my family (even strangers) ofcourse always tell me I should cut 30cm off. But I respected his decision and took him in. the force of equality Im so sad.Nita, Yes, completely normal. Does the gene throwback at all? The whole Vietnam war should show you that there is 2 or more ways of thinking about everything. Have always cut hair once a year, now that I am 48 I have decided not to get it cut anymore. It was a dark and toxic relationship I endured and as of right now a few months post breakup my hair is about armpits length and artificially colored black. Could it be somehow tied to hair length? Nearly to my waist, but cut it all off in 2003. Respect & cherish ourselves! Here is a video. Thanks mate! 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?). 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. 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. Im assuming its about things to pull your hair up with??? I felt it should be their choice and theirs alone whether or not to continue growing their hair and to embrace their heritage. Ajda, Gosh I completely agree. Thank you Longhairs for touching on this subject and for everything you guys do for others. Makes me crazy. ..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. Now at 66 years of age, there are a few gray ones that I call battle scars. 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. The important thing, to me, is that we respect & cherish ourselves, each other, and everything/one on this planet & beyond as we are ALL connected. The cut hair represents the time with their loved one, which is over and gone, and the new growth is the life after. IgnoranceSo it taught me about character in general. I gave birth 4 months ago and me and my baby girl are shedding our hair. So ofcourse I wasnt going to cut it for his funeral!! Those would both be interesting to explore. Do not cut the hair of a very sick or dying family member as this could hasten death. Very glad you found your answer in the comments here. So if your family feels that this is part of their culture, or part of your religious beliefs in some way? For many Native Americans, braided hair signifies unity with the infinite, and allowing the hair to flow freely signifies the free flow of life. Even though I have read about boys banned from school, and realize that school administrators in rural Texas are generally stuck in the 50s, this item about a Native American boy is still sad nevertheless. 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. a promise of integrity Something as simple as being able to walk into a room and read and feel peoples energies, what people are thinking/feeling. Namaste. To quote Karen Honored. So for two years I have not been to the hairdresser and I intend to keep it that way. If you want to know more about this feel free to email me. Its said that after joining the Army and getting their military haircuts, they lost their powers and failed to perform in the field. 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. We ARE all connected! Makes it All make sense. My hair is long, but I will NOT cut the side of my hair. I asked about it, and he said there are reasons for cutting ones hair. Cultural beliefs about our hair and how it can affect us go back as far as recorded history. I dont know of the process the Buddhist monks use to dehair the entire body but I imagine it takes quite a bit of time and effort! My own indigenous backround would be generically called celtic I suppose and unfortunately, it is hard to find very much on any pre-Roman tribes of Europe. And taking time to care for oneself is a beautiful thing, nurturing and loving our living temple may take time, but what else is as important as life represented as yourself? 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. I dont know what I enjoyed more, the article or the many wonderful comments! 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. I believe its $100 initially, and the court MAY AUTOMATICALLY refuse it. The Sweet Grasses found growing around the World represent the hair of Our Mother, the Earth. Ive argued saying my decision was in honor of my ancestors and traditions. Here, we are about to highlight the reasons as to why Hindus shave their head when a family member dies. They have several branches throughout the country, they combine state groupings. Now at 40, I have finally decided to let my hair start growing again. Great question. So I have discovered, hair length doesnt change the man, just the way people see him. This article and the comments make so much sense. For starters, it automatically weeded out judgemental superficial people. So one day, I did a pixie cut and it did so many things. Its a good idea though, and is much more interesting a story than mere boring coincidence. Mylon McArthur, Cree, age 8, from Alberta, Canada, elected to cut his hair in October 2017 in the face of bullying by classmates. So I did just that. As you already know new changes and fresh beginnings will spring forth once again. 6 Reasons Why Native Americans Keep Their Hair Long: Chief Tells How Your Hair is Your Antenna for Intuition. As a native of Creek Nation, I appreciate your description of what long means to Native Americans. I didnt know that I was finally waking up into fully realized spiritual existence, until the following September. Aho. God bless. These special grasses have long been collected by the Native Peoples . Mostly I the form of their statement usually ending in a very mild insult. Ive always been highly intuitive, but it was a hot mess running on auto pilot. It was reveled to me- Who took these pictures? Im excited for my transformation now that the battle is finally over with the guy. 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. The boys should keep rocking their beautiful, beautiful braids for life. The Best Thing About Having Long Hair. Ive been teased most of my life for not cutting my hair, but this wonderful article and your beautiful contribution to my further learning have touched my soul. Why do Native Indians keep their hair long? Beautiful, thank you for sharing the traditions of your family. I am extremely happy with it and I feel better inside with it long than I ever did while it was short. 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. 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. . Natives began doing it in return. If you could please help me with those questions it would be greatly appreciated. The knowledge that our sages gained put together can be called the yogic s. Chopping off the old hair was like chopping off my youth and the past choices I no longer wanted to carry. In 2014 I announced I would not cut or have it cut again. If your spirit tells you not to dont!! After that I had a feeling I am standing between two worlds. Being aware and connected to my environment ,nature is vitally important to me and it makes me feel more connected to spirit to have long hair. Im glad that I found this site. Sending our thoughts your way. Im so glad you enjoyed this article, and you felt it was accurate. Confusing, but Im really trying to let go of what everyone else thinks about me Thanks for listening. Did he notice me with his back turned towards me. a symbol of my faith And two I can relate to this article, I feel power with it like a lions mane. Aho! I became known as the girl with dead straight dark hair. He loved my long silver 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. with best wishes Tracy, Leave it long as you are able to understand many things others cannot. 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. I wear wigs, because I have bad hair, my wigs are made from hair of every race of people on earth. I find too, that I am more settled in my spirit and I do have Native blood from the Iroquois of New York State. As a child I was overly controlled by parents. Glad you came across The Longhairs and decided to share. 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. It can be placed into a flowing river, buried, or burned. Honor how you feel. Amber, thank you for your message. Our condolences for your loss, Nancy. My hair was long through high school and up until I went in the army. Thank you for sharing. Its like, the room was always inside me but I didnt have the conscious connection to it until than. Thank you , my Grandmother was one of those children. Its interesting to consider that your hair could be helping you harness your intuition. What a powerful way to keep the physical connection. 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. The family held an open house this afternoon, and I noticed their son had cut off his long hair. As we well know, it takes a considerable amount of time and effort to groom hair. Thank you for teaching me that. I dont know the answer but its something we need to learn more about! 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. Many monks wear very long hair while on dutie. Its always been my birth month and Ive never known this! My Dads Grandmother was from within the Cherokee Nation and she thankfully escaped the Trail of Tears in Tennessee. You can read about it here https://thegreatcut.us. 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. Our hair as Native and Mexican culture is truly connected by spirit and our culture. IT IS a discriminatory policy just so you and your parents know ok? Also in my opinion Japan in the Edo-Period had some interesting hairstyles. My given name is also Rebecca Jeanne (pronounced Jean) but Ive always been called Jeannie. Both of my Great-Grandmothers were from different tribes. We are the last discrimination. Very interesting story about the cutting of the hair! My God played a trick on my mother, who always had to perm her hair. Maybe this drastic hair change will help me break for the old habits. I have had increased dreams and visions while my hair is long. Interesting Amanda, thank you for sharing. However, I hated it, and I never understood it. We would be stoked to help you with your hair. But for some reason since childhood I got really sad when I was pushed to cut my hair. What a beautiful submission. Now if you file it into court under that status, your parents may have to prove they CANNOT afford the filing fees. Why trusting my intuition is power like no other- of how I want to live my life. meant much. Upon visiting mother in the hospital, I made the deal with her to cut my hair when she was discharged. That long hair reaches out like tentacles, and pulls energy and information from the world around us, similar to a cats whiskers. Somehow since than I got to enter the door of my inner self and was able to live it. Are you just appropriating their images for your blog? Where did it start?! Chemo messed me up for life with thin hair. 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. Thank you for sharing your story, Daniel. Hi Tejas, I just read your comment and I have been enjoying every single reply. It is a symbol of strength and power. Absolutely. Then, a best friend. Our long hair is believed to connect us to nature and the earth. Personally I just like having long hair, its the way I should be. 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 . I just knew, it needed to be done. 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. Make sure to check out our charity event that we are hosting. The cutting of hair can also signify separating from past actions or thoughts. I would like more photos of traditional hairstyles in America. Genetic memory and spiritual memory is real. Another reason why people might cut a deceased person's hair is because it can be seen as a way to say goodbye. Maybe because my genes are of northern/eastern hemisphere. We have paid a license fee to use these images on our blog and are not required to give credit. Its an appeal against their decision and its called an ARTICLE 78. Hugs & respect to all. 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