Hair and Spiritual Energy 101 (2024)

FAQs

What does it mean when your hair holds energy spiritually? ›

According to some paranormal professionals, our hair indeed can hold either positive or negative energy. The theory is that your hair is a regular part of your nervous system. That means it passes the outside messages you get directly to your brain. This system balances your body's electromagnetic field.

Ancient Greek deities are often depicted with long, flowing hair as a sign of power and divinity (picture Zeus, Venus, and Apollo). In the Rastafarian faith, long locs are meant to mirror the mane of their leader — the lion — as physical proof of their devotion.

Because your hair is a natural extension of your nervous system and when left uncut, forms little antennas at the ends that gather and channel greater quantities of subtle, cosmic energy that balances the entire electromagnetic field of your body, increasing your life force, vitality and intuition.

Serving as a physical extension of the soul, hair was viewed as the pure and sacred expression of Mother Earth through a human vessel. Hair features in tribal stories and folklore where hair was used to defeat evil influence and has even been declared to be the human equivalent of a tail.

The hair on your head draws energy to your crown chakra, which keeps you connected with the Universe. The hair on your face draws energy to your moon center (your chin), which grounds and stabilizes you.

Hair reflects your self-identity

Qualities like confidence, body image, social activism, passions, and gender identity are conveyed through your hairstyle. A good hair day lifts your spirit — you feel good and ready to take on the day. On the other hand, a bad hair day can bring you down.

The significance of hair is woven throughout the Old and New testaments. In ancient Israel, hair signified important features of identity with respect to gender, ethnicity and holiness, said Susan Niditch, author of, “My brother Esau is a Hairy Man: Hair and Identity in Ancient Israel.”

The crown chakra is the only chakra outside of the physical body and for those of us with gravity-defying locks, it is shielded within our hair. If you're feeling overwhelmed by the neverending news cycle, you can use your hair care routine as a way to come back into alignment.

Hair structure

The hair root is in the skin and extends down to the deeper layers of the skin. It is surrounded by the hair follicle (a sheath of skin and connective tissue), which is also connected to a sebaceous gland. Each hair follicle is attached to a tiny muscle (arrector pili) that can make the hair stand up.

Now, does this definitively answer the question, “Does hair hold trauma?” No, it doesn't. But it does indicate that the health of a person's hair can be both a symptom and an effect of psychological trauma and other mental health concerns.

Does hair collect energy? ›

"Your hair is a natural extension of your nervous system." Our hair forms small antennas that gather and channel greater quantities of subtle, cosmic energy that balances the entire electromagnetic field of our body.

Hair is considered an extension of the soul, linking individuals to the natural world and their ancestors. Different tribes showcase distinct hairstyles and adornments, each carrying specific meanings. Long hair often represents wisdom and age, while intricate braids and feathers symbolize honour and achievements.

Many spiritual and religious traditions view hair as a retainer of one's vital essence. Rastafarians consider hair their connection to God, calling their long dreadlocks “God antennae.” Sikhs allow their hair to grow naturally as a symbol of respect for the perfection of God's creation.

Hair is a visible aspect of our identity, and changes to hair (such as cutting, shaving, or changing its color) can reflect internal emotional shifts. This doesn't mean the hair physically contains the trauma, but that our emotional states, including trauma, can influence our perception and treatment of our hair.

Our hair can greatly influence our emotions and self-esteem. A good hair day can boost our confidence, while a bad hair day can leave us feeling insecure. This emotional connection is rooted in our innate desire to look and feel our best, as our appearance often influences how others perceive us.

Why does your hair stand on end when you touch a Van de Graaff generator? This is all down to static electricity.

What's behind this connection we have with our hair, as it turns out, is inherited and far-reaching (you'd be hard-pressed to find a culture that doesn't value hair in some way). “It's likely we are hardwired to feel emotionally connected to our hair,” says psychologist Vivian Diller, PhD.

Conclusion. In the realm of holistic wellness, the Root Chakra, or Muladhara Chakra, is the energy center most closely associated with hair loss. An imbalance or blockage in this foundational chakra can contribute to various physical manifestations, including issues related to hair health and growth.

“The health of the hair is often associated with the health of the body,” Pariser says. Hair shedding can be a symptom that your thyroid isn't working right, or that you have nutrient imbalances in the body, such as an iron deficiency.