Shocking Reasons Not To Comb Hair After Sunset

Indians grow up listening to and following various beliefs and superstitions. A lot of Indians have a set of beliefs and superstitions that are carried from generation to generation. Some are verified and have scientific reasons behind them, while others are merely myths which have been passed down through the oral traditions.

Though modernisation has taken over the country and the new generation seems to be untouched by the silly superstitious beliefs, there are still a few which prevail.

It does not matter whether you want to follow or not follow a particular superstition. But sometimes most of us cannot help but indulge in a few superstitious practices in our day-to-day life.

One such superstition is about hair. Often, mothers guide their daughters not to comb their hair after sunset. Women are also prevented from having their hair open after sunset. Similarly, there are many other superstitions related to hair which we keep coming across, every now and then.

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Let us have a look at these Indian superstitions about hair and why you should not comb your hair after sunset.

Combing Hair After Sunset
It is advised that you should not comb your hair after sunset because evil spirits venture out after sunset. It is the time they are more powerful and it is believed they target women with beautiful and long hair to prey on.

Letting Hair Loose
It is also said that a woman should not let her hair loose and keep it tied in a tight braid after sunset. Also while offering puja, a woman should never let her hair down. It is seen as a bad omen for the family.

Disposing Fallen Hair Strands
Apart from combing and tying the hair, there are also certain beliefs about disposing off your fallen hair. It is said that you must carefully dispose off your fallen hair in a safe place because if it falls into the hands of the wrong person, then you may become the victim of hex.

Combing Hair On Full Moon
It is believed that if you comb your hair by the window on a full moon night, then you give an open invitation to the evil spirits to come and possess you.

Washing Hair During Menstruation
Another superstition goes that if you wash your hair on the first day of your menstrual cycle, then you might go mad. Also washing your hair at night during a menstrual period will result in excessive blood loss and can make you weak and sick.

Dropping The Comb
Another belief is that if you drop your comb while brushing your hair, you might get a big disappointing news soon.

Strands Of Hair
It is also believed that one must never leave strands of hair lying around the house as it causes fights and arguments between family members.