And secondly growing my hair back out whist has been difficult as I am active duty but that is to Admiral bell i have been granted a religious accomodation and I am no longer required to trim it. I felt pulled to do it. It's easy to see why the Choctaw had specialized people for this job, as it sounds like it would be very challenging work. 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. Those would both be interesting to explore. That my friends death cut the barrier between worlds. Chopping off the old hair was like chopping off my youth and the past choices I no longer wanted to carry. Maybe it is coded in your DNA. On each day of the spirit's journey, it will be faced with a new temptation in the form of different berries. You can read about it here https://thegreatcut.us. Hair is only cut when mourning the loss of a close loved one and there is a ceremony that accompanies the placement of the hair back into the earth. Thanks for writing in. That afternoon I was sitting in a chair having 24 inches of hair cutoff. All their people are either pro bono or free when it comes to their services. Amen to that, Jim! He loved my long silver hair. Well get some of these in the queue. I would recommend seeking good counsel. Watch on. 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. Plus I find that long hair is more honest and who people really are. Maybe because my genes are of northern/eastern hemisphere. 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. The black girls and white girls fight over their hair ALL the damn time! Samson notwithstanding, some Native American tribes even believe that the hair is connected to the nervous system. Except native Americans. Dana 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 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 believe so ! Its a matter of cleanliness. Many thanks for this blog! The cutting of hair can also signify separating from past actions or thoughts. I find myself constantly downloading information through my hair. Thanks for hangin with us and spreading the word about The Longhairs! I dont want social services to cut my boys hair especially right before they come home. Now if you file it into court under that status, your parents may have to prove they CANNOT afford the filing fees. In this 5 years my intuition, physic abilities, empathy, connection to nature, understanding of spirit, creation & the universe has just continued to rapidly build itself. If this is part of your culture, or religious beliefs to keep your hair long? Its like, the room was always inside me but I didnt have the conscious connection to it until than. IF you need help with this there ARE places that can give you free counsel. My long hair appears epic, as though I stepped out of the pages of a historical time line! This was after a lot of self reflection & meditationPiecing it all together to realise how sacred my long hair was to me. My hair is past my bottom, its very thin uneven ends whisp at my mid thigh. I definitely plan to do a post on the Rastafarians, so stay tuned. It is a hard life for women there. Even though I dont have any indigenous blood, I seem to connect with many of their beliefs. Need to dig a little deeper on that one. This article and the comments make so much sense. I was very surprised how emotionally attached I became to my longer hair when I finally decided to just let it grow! 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. And know we back your long hair 100%. 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. Does anyone know anything about giving someone a tuft of hair in a ritual? Amber, thank you for your message. My Hair Is . I know its more about the myth of beauty. 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. I do have native blood just not sure what tribe. It sounds like youve had a lot of ups and downs in your life and on your hair journey. Genetic memory and spiritual memory is real. I f insulted by people who tell me I should. Makes it All make sense. Right? In order to prove they had killed, they scalped to show proof. Awesome to hear BeezyW and great to have you here. They deal with every level civil rights, human rights. So I did just that. I am roaming wolf known to many as a person who falls traditional ways and I was taught that are hair symbolizes a form of our pride and the only time you set aside your pride is through death or dishonor. Dont forget about the Nazarites. In many countries, even in Europe, women sell their hair when they need extra money. 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?). 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. a figure of majesty This blog is for empowerment not belittling. Plus, you can try one of our awesome new hair brushes called The Mane Hog and The Continental if you are interested. I have a site on FB: Long Haired Silver Sisters..come join us. It would be cool to know more on this topic fro around the world. I am extremely happy with it and I feel better inside with it long than I ever did while it was short. It is who I am. 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!!! Make sure to check out our charity event that we are hosting. Have you seen our latest blog? My hair is long, but I will NOT cut the side of my hair. Now at 40, I have finally decided to let my hair start growing again. 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. All the money and energy I put into the relationship I can finally put back into myself and I will finally be getting some much needed help by a professional who understands my deep desire to refresh and reset my hair to as natural as possible. 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. Yet, some are thrilled with it. Were rooting for your boys and for their long hair. The mysterious mound builders were a group of Native Americans that built mounds as high as 70 feet. You can find hair brushing techniques and tips here: How To Brush Your Hair. It complimented my face shape and it made me confident. I have always been attracted to men with long hair, to me it is very masculine, and natural. The Navajos didn't always bury bodies. This Mundan ritual is also a mark of shedding their ego. 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? Thanks for sharing this friend, its good to have your comments here. 2. 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. Many tribes cut their hair while grieving the death of an immediate family member, or to signify a traumatic event or a major life change. It felt very cathartic writing this ones since birth. Keep lettin ride! The hair removal of Buddhist Monks is a topic worthy of further discussion. Thats pretty awesome! 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. We plan to cut off enough to collarbone length and get it looking brown againto match my brown eyes. Many ancient cultures believed there is power in uncut hair. For women its a choice and they are accepted either way. And with long hair, those are thousands of extended touch points bringing in tactile sensory information from your surrounding environment. Could this be because of traditional beliefs? It has always grown very fast and I get it trimmed a few times a year. 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 truly believe there is a spiritual reason that I feel so attached to my long hair, especially after learning about my heritage. Namaste. mostly women did it in ancient china as a symbol. Hi, would you guys mind giving credit to the photos you use in this article? Keep lettin it ride.. Also in my opinion Japan in the Edo-Period had some interesting hairstyles. As we well know, it takes a considerable amount of time and effort to groom hair. Thank you for your frankness and straight forward answer. Who are these people you randomly posted? My Dads Grandmother was from within the Cherokee Nation and she thankfully escaped the Trail of Tears in Tennessee. I agree with this comment! I felt it should be their choice and theirs alone whether or not to continue growing their hair and to embrace their heritage. I would wear it up anytime I visited my folks. When a character cuts off their hair, it often symbolizes a rite of passage or bout of character growth. If you are interested and would like to hear more about this, then Id love to hear from you! It didnt feel evil. So, I the desire to grow my hair back out wasnt a conscious connection with the other process. 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. The knowledge that our sages gained put together can be called the yogic s. The way George Catlin describes it, is that the long hair was more of a come and get it symbol. It hasnt been easy trying to connect with other Native Americans, I honestly dont even know where to start. I am no longer a slave to any organization in this country. Really dont understand what this website is about??? Mostly on character. I love my long hair and love how it looks but I feel so bad with it. Its taught me to be aware, and in some waysto be feral. I am Metis, and didnt get my hair cut until I was 5 and in residential school in Canada. One of their sons has been involved in his tribes traditions. For the next 25 years it was long. I love this article and replies. 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. After she passed away none of the traditions were carried out anymore; except for me. 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 . Ive never thought of it that way. If you have anything to add, please share in the comments or contact us directly. Maybe because I was born under Aquarius sun Leo moon which is air & fire sign. I have always loved my hair I hated getting haircuts. 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. 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. I love my culture and trying my best to do good and make it stay alive. Amazing. So ofcourse I wasnt going to cut it for his funeral!! While its the opposite of most people here, its very much the same. I found it in a comment: bury in the dirt. What a beautiful submission. 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