Thank you so much for this video! I feel you to the fullness! I adore the term "dreads" or "dreadlocks"! I am well aware of the power they wield beyond that of a "hairstyle". I appreciate you for taking the time to research and bring this info to the people dem. Bless Up, Sis! 🥰❤️💛💚
Thank YOU so much for this comment! I was a little nervous about this video and wasn't sure I was relaying my point well enough so I'm glad it resonates 💜
Greetings, cassi. Thank you for breaking this down. Folks trip me out when they get all in their feelings because dread is in front of locks, but don't have an issue with terms that they should be concerned about. Yes, locks are mentioned in The Bible in The Book of Numbers pertaining to The Vow of The Nazarite, i get it. But what folks fail to realize is that the word dread also has a positive definition as well. After over 30+ years of growing my dreadlocks, i don't have time to trip on what they should or shouldn't be called, because there're much more imperative things to focus upon. i'm grateful there wasn't a social media or UA-cam back in the day, because i probably would have gotten caught up in the same nonsense as well. 😎
So real. Ppl are influenced and hypnotized by content on social media dem didn’t do any research. Internet should be use in smart and positive way to watch a documentary or finding educate content. If they can’t understand while you are so peace with yourself, dem should buy a book or just take a walking to see what is it in real life and thinking by demself.
Thank you! I knew this when I started my first set of locs. I actually looked up the meaning behind dreadlocks. I hate when ppl try to correct me when I say dreads
Oh yeah I really appreciate this kind of content 🙌🏾 A person should label and call hair, in the way she likes without anoying other ppl in the way dem call their hair 💁🏾♀️ As french with caribbean roots, with my own perspective and personnal backgroung and sometimes , I didn’t relate to afro-american content especially when it comes to « label the hair » and their relationship with hair or different stuff about the hair topic 🤷🏾♀️. I know History in america, europe, caribbean, africa, asia , also about different culture around the world. And for me, when I have to describe my hair, I have any problem with natty, kunky, afro, dreadlock, locs words and expression and other expression because I know the meaning behind it. I am so open ✨
Thank for these information 🙏🏾 It’s so good to watch a calm and positive speach. A personne who want educate and open the mind I just wanna add informations, in particular if someone want to know more about loc history - ✨ about locs: dreadlocks is the oldest hairstyle in the world ( or one the oldest) , and we see it in different tribes and culture of the planet. Even nowadays, eveb if theses tribe don’t call the hair locs like we do - ✨about slavery : like for the religious and spriritual aspect, while slavery, ppl tried to kept the hair routine and respect traditional and anciant « hair care » and diff stuff. For exemple this is why in caribbean, america latina, south america styling and/or covering hair with turban or other accessories is still a important thing, in particular family event like wedding, death, birth etc. - ✨after colonisation and slavery ban: I gonna give an other exemple for the « outta social norms rules » with locks. Saddhus came in caribbean and Guyanas because British Empire could not employe anymore slaves so they need « news workers ». And with this population came culture, food, etc and , a part a Rasta have been influence not only by Bible, afrocentrism, panafricanism and diff other precepts but, also by Saddus way of living. ( espically if we know Ganja is from the Indian Holy rivers, we can’t deny it)
Oh thank you so much 🙏🏾👏🏾 If I can add a bonus information to complete your video if ppl wanna know more about loc history ✨dreadlocks is the oldest hairstyle in the world ( or one the oldest). In the Humanity History, combing and styling hair is not so old thing. And it’s very associate with religious and spritual aspect as we can see we native and traditional nation in the world. ✨during slavery Like for religous/ spiritual aspect, few ppl have tried to kept their hair routine and symbolism. Because the european was afraid and ban the practices, langages etc, slaves have succed to dupe « the master » by adopting other hairstyle, practices, routines. This is why for exemple in caribbean, or afro descencent culture like in colombia or brasil, there are similarities in religious, spiritual, food and hair symbol ( we can see it in the way women wrap their hair while family event as born, wedding, death, etc). An other example is also in vocabulary : when ppl use the bongo/ kongo loc it’s because in Congo Kingdom where a lot of slaves come from, they used to have this kind of hairstyle. And fun fact it’s also a word for a drum music instrument ✨ Mixe race and « creolization » I will skip the episode when the mental slavery of texturism have started and how infortunatly is still present in some minds But I gonna talk about after the slavery have been banned, and british need « other type of worker » from South Asia. As caribbean we know as food and textile from South Asia has a big influence in our culture (not forget the native Kalinago, afro descent and europe influence). And for Rastafari culture this is the same thing. Even if the afrocentrism, panafricanism, biblical and other maintream are highlight most of the time. Saddus as big influence too, like someone has already mentioned. Good exemples are : religous and spiritual aspects and practices, the way to see and live in world like to not conform to the « world and beauty standard », the influence of vegetal diet. And for sur the Ganja world from the Indian Holy River. At the end, This is why a lot rasta and non rasta used and turned the word dreadlocks in positive way. I wanna make the conclusion by saying: the word outta the mouth matters and, after all it’s important to know, be conscious and awake as much as possible ( not to woke lmfao) about the intention the definition, the meaning and the history beyond a word have a big resonation 🙏🏾
The words "dread" and "jaataa" sound quite similar as well, and the matted jaataa locks of Hindu saddhus is also known to be one of the root sources of Rastafarian dreadlocks, as well as the smoking of ganja as a sacrament, Hindu workers brought the seeds with them, and ganja is the Hindi word for cannabis female flowering tops. In the Indian Vedas is also the oldest written mention of jaataa, matted locks of hair as an attribute of Lord Shiva, one of his names/titles is 'jaatadhara', meaning "bearer of matted, twisted locks". What's also interesting in this respect is that the name "Tafari" can be translated as "(He who is) to be feared/respected". To dread can mean to stand in awe of something and thus could be interpreted in the biblical meaning of "the fear of the Lord" (which is the beginning of wisdom). In the many cultures worldwide that have or had traditions of matted/twisted locks of hair, it is and was often with a spiritual, religious and/or mystical meaning of respect for and trust in nature and in the divine, and rejecting and/or setting oneself apart from artificial human societal norms.
It is quite annoying to be told what to call my own hair. I call mine dreads and why are you offended on behalf of hair that is growing out of my head 😂 Some of these commenters you can tell were looking for a fight so i just ignored them. Because my life is full enough of important things and I haven't the time to argue nonsense with a stranger on a screen.
I had freeform dreads for 4years & my thoughts were if you thought my hair was dreadful, that was your problem not mine. BTW your hair is beautiful.
Definitely a "them" problem. Thank you 💜
Thank you so much for this video! I feel you to the fullness! I adore the term "dreads" or "dreadlocks"! I am well aware of the power they wield beyond that of a "hairstyle". I appreciate you for taking the time to research and bring this info to the people dem. Bless Up, Sis! 🥰❤️💛💚
Thank YOU so much for this comment! I was a little nervous about this video and wasn't sure I was relaying my point well enough so I'm glad it resonates 💜
Greetings, cassi. Thank you for breaking this down. Folks trip me out when they get all in their feelings because dread is in front of locks, but don't have an issue with terms that they should be concerned about. Yes, locks are mentioned in The Bible in The Book of Numbers pertaining to The Vow of The Nazarite, i get it. But what folks fail to realize is that the word dread also has a positive definition as well. After over 30+ years of growing my dreadlocks, i don't have time to trip on what they should or shouldn't be called, because there're much more imperative things to focus upon. i'm grateful there wasn't a social media or UA-cam back in the day, because i probably would have gotten caught up in the same nonsense as well. 😎
So real. Ppl are influenced and hypnotized by content on social media dem didn’t do any research. Internet should be use in smart and positive way to watch a documentary or finding educate content. If they can’t understand while you are so peace with yourself, dem should buy a book or just take a walking to see what is it in real life and thinking by demself.
I love your mindset. There are definitely better things to focus on. 30+ years is amazing! Thank you for your comment ✊🏾
🫵🏾YOU, dropping the knowledge. 🎉Thank you for sharing. ❤️
Thank YOU for receiving! I appreciate you 💜
Hi Cassi.
I remember following you on UA-cam 14 years ago. I am glad you are still around.
God bless you
Manashantii The Christian
This is so sweet and it's a blessing to have someone keeping up with me for so long. Thank you 💜
Wow 😮😢 this was a beautiful explanation.
I'm glad it spoke to you 💜
Thank you! I knew this when I started my first set of locs. I actually looked up the meaning behind dreadlocks. I hate when ppl try to correct me when I say dreads
Thank YOU! I'm glad this resonated 💜
Thanks for your explanation. I added another with a similar concept but connects the term to the Buffalo soldiers...all very interesting.
Definitely interesting! I enjoy learning all the different stories. Thank you for your comment 💜
Thank you for making this. This reminder is greatly appreciated. Much love to you, beautiful! 🧬🧬🧬
Thank you for the love 💜 I'm glad it resonated with you.
Oh my, this is so powerful!!
Thank you, I'm so glad it resonated 💜
Oh yeah I really appreciate this kind of content 🙌🏾
A person should label and call hair, in the way she likes without anoying other ppl in the way dem call their hair 💁🏾♀️
As french with caribbean roots, with my own perspective and personnal backgroung and sometimes , I didn’t relate to afro-american content especially when it comes to « label the hair » and their relationship with hair or different stuff about the hair topic 🤷🏾♀️.
I know History in america, europe, caribbean, africa, asia , also about different culture around the world. And for me, when I have to describe my hair, I have any problem with natty, kunky, afro, dreadlock, locs words and expression and other expression because I know the meaning behind it. I am so open ✨
Thank for these information 🙏🏾 It’s so good to watch a calm and positive speach. A personne who want educate and open the mind
I just wanna add informations, in particular if someone want to know more about loc history
- ✨ about locs:
dreadlocks is the oldest hairstyle in the world ( or one the oldest) , and we see it in different tribes and culture of the planet. Even nowadays, eveb if theses tribe don’t call the hair locs like we do
- ✨about slavery :
like for the religious and spriritual aspect, while slavery, ppl tried to kept the hair routine and respect traditional and anciant « hair care » and diff stuff. For exemple this is why in caribbean, america latina, south america styling and/or covering hair with turban or other accessories is still a important thing, in particular family event like wedding, death, birth etc.
- ✨after colonisation and slavery ban:
I gonna give an other exemple for the « outta social norms rules » with locks. Saddhus came in caribbean and Guyanas because British Empire could not employe anymore slaves so they need « news workers ». And with this population came culture, food, etc and , a part a Rasta have been influence not only by Bible, afrocentrism, panafricanism and diff other precepts but, also by Saddus way of living. ( espically if we know Ganja is from the Indian Holy rivers, we can’t deny it)
Love your perspective 💜
Oh thank you so much 🙏🏾👏🏾
If I can add a bonus information to complete your video if ppl wanna know more about loc history
✨dreadlocks is the oldest hairstyle in the world ( or one the oldest). In the Humanity History, combing and styling hair is not so old thing. And it’s very associate with religious and spritual aspect as we can see we native and traditional nation in the world.
✨during slavery
Like for religous/ spiritual aspect, few ppl have tried to kept their hair routine and symbolism. Because the european was afraid and ban the practices, langages etc, slaves have succed to dupe « the master » by adopting other hairstyle, practices, routines. This is why for exemple in caribbean, or afro descencent culture like in colombia or brasil, there are similarities in religious, spiritual, food and hair symbol ( we can see it in the way women wrap their hair while family event as born, wedding, death, etc). An other example is also in vocabulary : when ppl use the bongo/ kongo loc it’s because in Congo Kingdom where a lot of slaves come from, they used to have this kind of hairstyle. And fun fact it’s also a word for a drum music instrument
✨ Mixe race and « creolization »
I will skip the episode when the mental slavery of texturism have started and how infortunatly is still present in some minds
But I gonna talk about after the slavery have been banned, and british need « other type of worker » from South Asia. As caribbean we know as food and textile from South Asia has a big influence in our culture (not forget the native Kalinago, afro descent and europe influence). And for Rastafari culture this is the same thing. Even if the afrocentrism, panafricanism, biblical and other maintream are highlight most of the time. Saddus as big influence too, like someone has already mentioned. Good exemples are : religous and spiritual aspects and practices, the way to see and live in world like to not conform to the « world and beauty standard », the influence of vegetal diet. And for sur the Ganja world from the Indian Holy River. At the end, This is why a lot rasta and non rasta used and turned the word dreadlocks in positive way.
I wanna make the conclusion by saying:
the word outta the mouth matters and, after all it’s important to know, be conscious and awake as much as possible ( not to woke lmfao) about the intention the definition, the meaning and the history beyond a word have a big resonation 🙏🏾
Great video!!!
Fear begets Respect
Thank you 💜
I love calling my hair dreads and saying I have dreadlocks
🙌🏾 as you should!
The words "dread" and "jaataa" sound quite similar as well, and the matted jaataa locks of Hindu saddhus is also known to be one of the root sources of Rastafarian dreadlocks, as well as the smoking of ganja as a sacrament, Hindu workers brought the seeds with them, and ganja is the Hindi word for cannabis female flowering tops. In the Indian Vedas is also the oldest written mention of jaataa, matted locks of hair as an attribute of Lord Shiva, one of his names/titles is 'jaatadhara', meaning "bearer of matted, twisted locks". What's also interesting in this respect is that the name "Tafari" can be translated as "(He who is) to be feared/respected". To dread can mean to stand in awe of something and thus could be interpreted in the biblical meaning of "the fear of the Lord" (which is the beginning of wisdom).
In the many cultures worldwide that have or had traditions of matted/twisted locks of hair, it is and was often with a spiritual, religious and/or mystical meaning of respect for and trust in nature and in the divine, and rejecting and/or setting oneself apart from artificial human societal norms.
Thank you for taking the time to add this additional layer of knowledge and insight, it is very appreciated 🙌🏾☀️
Big THANKS 🤎
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Very informative...💖💖💖
Thank you, I'm glad you found it to be 😊
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It is quite annoying to be told what to call my own hair. I call mine dreads and why are you offended on behalf of hair that is growing out of my head 😂
Some of these commenters you can tell were looking for a fight so i just ignored them. Because my life is full enough of important things and I haven't the time to argue nonsense with a stranger on a screen.
Agreed, never argue with strangers on screens.
It's disrespectful to use that term " nothing dreadful about my locs". Clearly don't know the history then if that's how you feel.
Yep, there's definitely a thin line between ignorance and disrespect with this.