“In Usila, traditionally the larger and taller the bun of hair, the higher one’s socioeconomic level,” Martinez says. Hanging from the braids are tlacoyales (hair ties), decorative elements common in the hairstyles of several of Oaxaca’s regions. In a nod to the name of the dance ...
A few place-specific beliefs also factor into the new life of a child. The parent of a newborn should avoid crossing running water for the first month to avoid bad luck. They should also avoid cutting their hair for at least nine days following the birth (Brown v.6 p.15). Honey and...
the pregnancy should not be announced until at least the first trimester has completed, and even longer if possible. Hair is also guarded carefully in Italian folk belief–an expectant parent should only get their hair cut while pregnant on the first Friday in March. ...