Hair is not just hair, it's identity, says Kyle Ring, founder of the diversity-celebrating Instagram account in.hair.itance
Hair is not just hair, it speaks to our personalities, our communities, and our histories. In some societies hair can represent spiritual connections, whilst different styles can indicate specific rites of passage., to celebrate the diversity of hair in non-white cultures across the globe. When I posted a photograph of a Native American man with dreadlocks, I was surprised to see the amount of attention it garnered.
In some cultures, especially in South Asia and the Middle East, allowing uncombed hair to form into matted locks is a symbol of the rejection of materialism and vanity. In India, these religious ascetics with locks are referred to as ‘’. In other cultures, locked hair is symbolic of a spiritual connection to a higher power. For example in Ghana, the Akan people refer to locks as ‘’, and they are usually reserved for priests of Akomfo.
Although Leonard Howell wore his hair short, it is said that his guardsmen at the Pinnacle Commune wore locks as a way to portray strength and instil fear. Another tradition places the origin of dreadlocks with the House of Youth Black Faith , a group of radical young Rastas who formed in the late Forties. They grew their hair into locks as an affront to Jamaican society and to mark their separation from the mainstream.
Hair that is viewed as unprofessional on a Black person becomes fashionable when worn by a white counterpart. Once again the dominant culture is benefitting while minorities are further marginalised. A perfect example of this is Justin Bieber. He has made a career out of the cultural appropriation of Black music. It was therefore not surprising when he attended an awards show a few years ago with faux locks. Despite this he is still one of the world’s best-selling music artists.
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