Why Do Native American Men Have Long Hair? - NATIVES REACT 

Hey guys! Jacob Billy was unable to be in the episode because of his work running late both scheduled times, he told us to record without him so we could have the episode ready for today. We've been on a roll with weekly releases so far, not sure how long it will last but thought I'd explain why Jacob Billy wasn't in this one. He will be back. 🙏🏽 Also be sure to check out Running As Medicine's Instagram for prayer run info @runningasmedicine

Love that comment about having long hair - "I grow my hair long to honor my ancestors who were forced to cut it in residential schools." Perfect.

Who doesn't love a man with long hair?

I am a white woman with a half Native American son, his tribe is Lakota Sioux. He is 14 and when he was 12, when the pandemic hit, he decided to grow his hair long. His biological father decided to not be a part of his life when my son was a baby, so I don't have a lot of Native knowledge to pass on to my son, but it made me so happy when he decided to grow his hair long. In 2 years it grew from short, almost buzz cut, to below his shoulders. I am teaching him how to braid his hair, but for now he prefers that I braid it. I do my best to educate myself to help him learn more about his culture and my son is SO smart and does as much research as possible himself to learn as well. We plan on taking a trip to South Dakota very soon so he can learn more about his people. Any help/tips/positive advice would be wonderful! Just because his biological father isn't around doesn't mean that he shouldn't know about his people.

Wish I had a dime for every time I've been called a hippy because of my hair. I just look at them and say," do I look non-violent to you? A hundred and fifty years ago I would've taken your hair, too."

To honor my ancestors who were teased and humiliated at school for wearing traditional clothes and speaking their native language. I’m a professional engineer...and I’m proud to represent our culture in business.

I am not indigenous, I am here to learn. But I had to laugh at the guy wearing a mask who was called Ma’am. Both of my sons have super long hair. My 14 year old son always has people saying “hey ladies” when he is out with me. Good thing he has a good sense of humor. It’s super funny when he responds to them now, though, because he has a REALLY deep voice. 😂

Nonono, don’t cut your hair! It always breaks my heart a little, when a handsome Native actor shears of his long, silky mane. Boys who are being teased should be told that their long hair is magical, with the power to reveal the biggest mouths and smallest minds.

I adore men with long hair. It's gorgeous and gives off the energy of strength.

I've just got to say: if anybody ever figures out that they should use native men as models to sell shampoo, their products will FLY off the shelves. I can see that beautiful man with shiny, thick hair whipping in the breeze....

Let’s remember too that we should not allow the word girl to be an insult💜

My grandmother, who was Cherokee, was forced to cut her hair, change her name, and not speak her language. Heartbreaking stories.

I've had long hair since the early 1980s, mostly because I was raised on rock and heavy metal. 51 years old and my hair is still as long as it was when I was 20. A buddy I've known since we were 14 gets triggered because he went bald before he hit 30. I rarely see bald native men...actually I don't recall ever seeing a bald native.

As a polynesian family my sons also had long hair until they were 18. They also wore their hair braided. I'm happy to say it was always respected as part of their culture at the schools they attended, but I have heard of boys being told to cut their hair at other schools. Thank you for honoring Mothers in your video today. It is greatly appreciated.👍😊❤

Grow your hair out long enough Patrick, and we can send your photo to shampoo companies. 😂❤😊

It's a beautiful thing to be proud of your culture. Never forget who you are.

I was taught that long hair keeps you connected to the Earth's energy. That by cutting your hair was only out of respect for mourning the loss of a loved one.

I'm a native guy and I had long hair for years but recently had to cut it all off since it was damaged by anorexia. I've been growing it back healthier during covid and its getting back to where it was. Can't wait until I can have my long hair again!!

My middle son has long hair and he's 5 I tell him to be proud of your long hair my wife also tells him in Navajo 🥰 and it's sad he has softer hair then I do lol ( p.s. a few days ago my wife cousin nephew got jumped by a couple of kids and cut his hair there is a protest that will be going on this weekend on the day this is posted in Oklahoma if anyone would like to support or come and protest 🪧 message me more info)

When my son was little a boy told him he looked like a girl because he had long hair. He got tired of people telling him that so he started replying, “So my Grandpa looks like a Girl to you too? I’ll let you tell him that.” Haha

Standing on the cold hardwood floor every morning at dawn taking turns getting our knee length hair braided in two while the cat attacked our toes was me and my sister's "walking uphill both ways in the snow to school every day".

All of my boys have long hair. Teach your boys the ways and carry on our traditions.

This channel was recommended to me to watch, and I want to say I have learned a lot by watching your videos, your guests, you and your friend are amazing.

Dudes, thank you so much for all your videos. In addition to laughing with you guys about all your memes and videos, I learn so much from you guys. THANK YOU!

That hair is pride! Need more to love their pride and heritage! Never conform. Keep that culture. 💜

Never cut your long hair, Native men! You're gorgeous!

I absolutely loved the young fella who braids his hair with positive thoughts so he can hold on to them through his day! From 50 yr non indigenous lady who appreciates your show.

I moved to NM and I see a lot of Native young men with beautiful long hair in a braid. It's like perfect. No little hairs sticking out, nothing, just sleek, shiny black hair. They do their hair so much better than my mom would do when I was kid. I hated when my mom would do my hair. I'd come home from school looking like I was struck by lightning.

Gonna be showin this to my boys. They’ve had issues wit ppl sayin stuff bout their hair. I try to teach them to tell others it’s our culture. I try to teach em to be strong for our ancestors and with our ancestors. Thanks for doing this one

My piece of wisdom in our Kindergarten Book of Wisdom: "Never let your Mommy brush your hair when she's mad." #facts Even 5 yo me knew what was up 😂😂

Awesome episode, thank you and all the Jacobs 🍀🌹

I love what y'all are doing here. Not indigenous, but so happy to have a bit more understanding of modern indigenous culture. Thanks, y'all.

we took my mom to the old family homestead where our people used to live until they got evicted from the land, it was a cool piece of history for us, to see where we used to live. my great great great grandpa's old cabin! my mom's never been there only her father when he was a kid

I grew up with lots of boys/guys who had long hair, and their hair was beautiful. Irish and mostly rockers and truckers but some of the nicest people you could ever meet. Your head and hairstyle isn't a conversation point for strangers to pass judgement. But it is really lovely to see people embracing their culture and being proud of it .

This comforts my hair dysphoria.. thank you for making this video :> I needed this help. I’ll be able to have my hair with confidence because of you!

Great work in the run! I look forward to following.

As a person of Irish ancestry I feel the loss of my culture and heritage. The Irish suffered under oppression for 700 years and like the indigenous people of this continent our culture was stripped from us. Watching these videos has sparked in me a desire to discover my own ancestral culture. I’ve only begun to search. Thank you.

Yes there IS something sacred about the wind through one's hair....and my Scottish grandmother taught me all those 'signs' like the itchy palm and ringing ears. Thanks for making the weekly deadline. Your channel might be the truly hippest on the web. I know it is my fave.

Absolutely loved watching this video. Very informative and humorous.

Beautiful episode! Love, peace & bannock grease to all our indigenous communities near and far, ahoo

Happy mothers day to all the mothers out there!

Happy Mother's Day to moms in the comments! And to any children (of any age) who have lost their moms recently, COVID or otherwise, be kind to yourselves this weekend. I hope it goes as smoothly for you as possible.

You guys are so solar and funny. Brightened my day! Thank you

This video brought tears to my eyes - in a beautiful way.

Im from Mexico city and lots of us have long hair, not realizing its the native running in our blood.

The world just needs to learn about native men with long hair. I NEVER get tired of long hair on fellas including dreads etc.

I just found your channel. I immediately subscribed. Thank you for the humorous way you sneak in valuable life lessons. Personally, I absolutely love the long hair. Understanding what the hair means to Natives makes it even more beautiful. Thanks again. Keep em coming.

I am not indigenous and I am not male, but I feel there is something powerful about LONG hair. Two years ago, at age 66, I decided to stop cutting and coloring my hair. It has grown about 14 inches and I am happy every time I see my amazing white streaks that are coming in. It makes me feel strong and that I am more myself. I send you all well wishes and thanks for such an amazing channel. I, too, look forward to seeing a handsome long haired indigenous male in a shampoo commercial! ❤️👩🏻‍🎨

Because Native Men look excellent in long hair.

I used to have long hair (metal head) I'm 5'11" 250lb and I can't count the number of times some guy tapped me on the shoulder and asking if I wanted to dance. The mustache used to scare them away with a blushing face. 😁

Not sure how to really explain it but something about having long hair as a man makes you feel powerful and near unstoppable. I grew mine out for the 1st time in almost 30 years [christian upbringing, sigh..] and it has skyrocketed my confidence in ways i cannot put in words. Natives have always been one of my biggest inspirations to do so.

Boozhoo from Wisconsin! Just wanted to say great job on the comedic editing and cutaways. Very good job my cousin. Aho!!

Thanks for having me on the channel Patrick. Really enjoyed the energy and love seeing the great things you are doing. Keep it up dude.

My son has long hair that he keeps in a ponytail. He works at a funeral home for an after-school job, and when he wears a suit, he looks like a hitman. 😂 I love it!

I always love your videos. Thank you for them! My youngest daughter just started growing her hair out because she likes me to braid positive intentions into it. (My eldest just came out as two spirit and was thinking of cutting theirs until I showed them photos of native men with their long hair- can't wait to show them this video! We enjoy watching them together. 😊). And my boys are still little guys. They had been growing their hair since they were babies, but their dad shaved their heads 😭😭. (Thankfully, we have amazing social supports and it was written into our family plan that he isn't allowed to do that ever again.) To any boys with braids: be proud of your hair and what it represents. Your ancestors are proud of you. To any families: there are lots of resources for teens and young men, but I was so happy when Jessie Taken Alive- Rencounter wrote the book "Thunder's Hair". It was such a blessing for my little guys, (one of whom was *almost* named Thunder). We love our braids like we love the rest of our culture!! 💞

I love guys with long hair because when they hug you you get all tangled up in it! I love these videos....indigenous people have a good sense of humor and i just have to pray for your nations to receive many blessings and especially for the outreach of your charity run this month. 🤙🌵🎸from Phoenix Arizona I dont know if it helped at all but i saw something about the huge amount of struggles on the northern Az reservations last year from corona virus, and i just want you to know that i sent a bunch of emails to the lawmakers in Arizona and also the Whitehouse about the misappropriation of help and resources if those locations were without any help or resources! I felt like that was some incredibly badly managed resources and how hard that these nations were hit. Im praying for all of us and i get a real kick out of your videos. I show them to my friends and they be like nervous chuckle because im cracking up and they think my humor is insane maybe?!

I think I might have inadvertently taken Jacob Billy for granted a little bit. He definitely brings a high level of banter in his own unique way. He has a great laugh too, especially when he can't stop. Hilarious! I will appreciate him all the more when he returns. I love the three part structure to your videos and the way you manipulate the images to really lay on the jokes. It's great! Your guest was great and best wishes to him and his running event. Thank you for another great video.

Love you guys. I noticed Jacob wasn't there right away and was upset until you said he will be back next video. 😂 Native Americans rock the long hair so they are just envious if they tease you.

I have learned so much from watching your videos. Thank you for teaching me!

I love the energy and positive messages you guys spread in your videos 💜

Navajo men look gorgeous with long hair,due respect.

My son has beautiful long hair and he's never wanted me to cut it. But one day after school he told me he wanted it cut, so I asked him why and he said he was getting made fun of, so I told him that there is nothing wrong with you having long beautiful hair, it is part of your culture! He definitely changed his mind! There was a talk with the teacher and the students about cultures and being mean to your classmates.

Thx 4 the laughs. I haven't had my mother since 1981, when I was 17 she passed. Unexpected medical situation. Many blessings to you & your family. 🐎🐾👋

I’ve noticed a lot of the guys and two spirited people of my generation growing out their hair again, and it made me start growing out my hair again after cropping it all off when I was 18. It makes me happy to see it coming back again, people recalling our ancestors ways and how our hair means something to us and our spirits

I was leaving a cafe trying to be polite I hald the door for a older man. He looked at me all snarky and said, maybe I should hold the door for you since you have the long hair. I bit my lip, told him to have a nice day. Happy mother's day to all out there.

Love you Patrick!!! You are bridging all cultures with humor and understanding! Thanks 🙏NAMASTE🙏

Moooooommmmmm!!!❤😂 ....and that grown man crying....😂! Yall are awesome, thanks 4 all the great videos!

I show this clip at 8 minutes and 8 seconds to my high school students in History class, it is a great bridging moment to help bring awareness on different cultures. Thank you, I have also shown different clips from different videos, mostly when I cover Native Americans in Pre-Columbian Age. Thank you. Your channel is informational as well as relatable. When learning about history it can be dry/boring, even for me. Again, thank you. (You and Jacob and all of your guests)

Also let me just say that culturally ALOT of men have long hair. All over the world. It's a Western-old school thing for men to NOT have long hair. When I see a man who wears his long hair with pride and takes care of it... OoooOoo! nothing sexier. Confidence, knowledge, proud of one's culture...

I love to see native men embracing there long hair and keep the connection to there ancestors and the native culture !! Guys don't ever cut your hair short again 🙏🏻😁

I came across your channel in my feed. You absolutely made my day! I laughed so hard! I’m of (somewhat distant) indigenous descent (my maternal grandfather was half Native American), and have done a lot of work in the Navajo nation. I could relate to the tight braiding! That was me growing up. Thank you for the explanation about men’s long hair. Looking forward to your next videos!

Thank you for sharing your humor and your culture with us. I really enjoy the videos. Thanks also for the Mother’s Day shout out.

Omg! Yes! Getting your hair braided at 5:00AM was brutal, and without smart phones, tablets, or portable gaming consoles, just the early local news on. Lol, weird how the story of "I had to walk over 2 miles to get to work," has changed to, "I didn't have any electronics to play while I had to sit still, so why are you moving?" Lol! Damn, crazy.

My son’s high school principal called me in to say my som would not graduate unless he got a haircut. I took him home, cut a hair and put it on a piece of tape - when the principal tried to renege we embarrassed him into accepting what he had literally said. Even in English words have meaning!

Patrick, as per usual your messages are uplifting and also funny. The best way to deliver a message, from a bald man who use to have long hair.

I so enjoy your videos . . . a touch of humor with some wonderful wisdom and insight thrown in to boot.

Wear your hair proud! Meegwetch guys for another awesome episode of Natives React! HAPPY MOMMYS DAY!!!!! Rip Cyrus! Keep watching over us like Eagles in the Sky! First moms day wo you. Imma make you proud 5 yrs Sober!!!!

You passed 100,000 subscribers back in the middle of February. I hope you get that silver button content creator award soon!!! You deserve it.

I'm so glad I found this channel. Siksiká tribe here! 😄 Nice to meet you! 💜

I appreciate this video. As a Lakhota with long hair, I teach my sons the importance of long hair. My 4 year old recently started to get bullied for his long hair, and I talked with him over facetime (I'm away from home currently) and told him that our hair is what makes us strong and connects us with our culture. I also posted in my communities facebook group talking about our hair to bring awareness to it (as I'm no longer on a reservation). Thank you.

Because my charming wife said she would kill me, if I cut my hair :0 Thanks for the show guys, it was great!

Back in junior high, I had a guy friend and his hair was long. Every time before we went to our Navajo bilingual class. He would sit in front of me in class. He would always ask me to braid his hair for him and brush it out for him. Sometimes he would braid my hair for me.

I love your contributions! Good luck to you, your families and to all the Indigenous peoples. Best greetings from an old Hungarian woman from Austria.

Very inspiring! Love this video

I have long hair for 26 years I wear my hair in a traditional Navajo bun

I am Native American Indian and my Grandmother always said your hair is your veil 👰 of honor.

Live these videos. I'm not indigenous but I have always been interested and have respect for the culture. Thank you for your content. It helps me learn some things

Hey nice you put my brotha notorious Cree in your video 👏👏👏👏 ps I also got my hair up to my lower back. Indigenous proud.

My son kept long hair up until recently. Grew it out for 9 years. He got tired of being confused for a girl. I wish more people were aware that Native men wear long hair and it's a totally normal aspect of our culture. It never ceased to amaze me how he didn't even look like a female but was called one on a regular basis, based on the length of his hair alone. That wasn't the entire reason that he wanted to cut it, but I do believe that it contributed. How sad is it that people assume things about others based on their looks. Same can be said for many things. This is a widely held ideology that needs to be changed, because putting people in any category without knowing facts about them is wrong. It's divisive and exclusionary at times, whether intentional or not. Everyone wants to be seen for who they really are and not what people assume about them based on the surface. I feel like that's the real take away from all of that. And Native people want to be seen as human beings in general. Not mythical beings that used to exist in a bygone era. We need to have visibility, in order for people to know who we are and that we live on. Our men's long hair is a part of that visibility because it's part of our culture and our heritage that was so desperately attempted to erase about us. We are still here and our men still wear long hair, even after everything that has transpired. That's why it's such a point of pride. We survived and I feel like it symbolizes that, along with the cultural significance that goes along with it. As a side note, although no less important in my opinion, Happy Mother's Day to all of the moms out there! You are appreciated! Every mom is special but a definite nod to all of the moms out there operating as both mom and dad. You got this! Keep up the great work! ❤️

I feel very good energy from this video I love it

your positivity and cheerfulness always brightens my day :)

Beautiful! Have an answer ready, great words to live by.

We miss Jacob, but still loved the video. Funny as always.

Iam the younger sister braiding older sisters hair. My hair is my strength my power and my security blanket! My mom loved to brush our hair. It was her way of beating our asses! 🤣🤣

"Indigenous Titanic"- ROFL! You guys took me right back to the crazy hair brushing and tight braiding too! Thanks for the memories.

I love your channel, thanks for all your efforts! 😎👍

I learned, “Left hand itches, you’re going to receive” but, “Right hand itches, you’re going to give” 🤗

I am not indigenous. I love your videos anyway. I love the window into another culture. 😍 Anyway my 11 year old has been growing his hair for 2 years. He loves his long hair but recently has been getting picked on, called a girl and told he was in the wrong bathroom. He still refuses to cut it which makes me proud. I am going to show him the section of this video where you talk about the exact same things! Thank you!!!

The ear ringing, hand itching, and eye twitch... I absolutely do this.. 😂😂

Thank you Air Protectors. 💚