Jewelry? Vast wardrobes? Footwear? Cosmetics? For some weird reason, these are not the most prized possessions for some societies and individuals; instead, it's... hair. Whether it's good or evil, a person's hair comes to symbolize honor, social station, and otherwise serves as a human peacock tail, representing a life rather than a fashion statement. Thusly, having it forcibly cut off isn't just a minor fashion faux pas, but akin to rape; and is likened to having your life stolen from you. From another view, a forced haircut serves as the symbolic initiation of worse things to come.