MY COMPLETE REGIMEN. *EVERYTHING* I DO TO GROW LONG HEALTHY RELAXED HAIR

Hair growth tips for black women . How I grew long healthy relaxed hair. Many of my hair growth tips can also be useful for knowing how to grow natural hair long as well. This will help you know how to stop relaxed hair from breaking as well. This is my journey, my routines, products, oils, remedies and every thing I used to grow my hair fast. I talk about how to grow relaxed hair to waist length, past shoulder length to be longer and thicker in months. My of my tips can apply t 4c hair and natural hair in addition to relaxed hair to grow hair long fast to waist length using things like protective styling. While there is no overnight solution, using my tips and sticking to them will overtime grow your hair long fast. These things can also help with thinning edges, thinning nape, and any problem areas you have to help your relaxed hair grow thicker! How I grew my hair long as a Nigerian. I hope this helps!
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[@SeunOkimi]

Thank you guys so much for watching! Please leave any requests here for specific topics you would like me to make a video on that I haven't covered already!

[@evaandrea8200]

You are a great inspiration to many

[@marlinpamba]

How can I do I weave with no leave out and maybe a closure but secure it enough so that I don’t need to glue it or have it rub on my edges too much? Loved this video! I agreed with everything you’ve said and it was very informative.

[@rosesaregreen]

Hey Seun, your hair journey is giving me life girl, all the way from Botswana, truly inspired by your work. Quick question; have u experienced any breakage since u passed the shoulder length plateau? Particularly that now you're at waist length, if so please advice on what you did to work around and restore back to your growth journey, possibly make a video on it? Thanks you!

[@kohannaroach1985]

I use fenugreek with black seed oil to grow my hair, I don't really use protective styles. My hair is armpit length, it is relaxed as well it took one year using black seed oil & fenugreek to grow it.

[@9672justemor]

I think I will moisturize and put my hair up for 3 weeks at a time, and just tie it up at night. Then I don’t have to comb it each day and just leave it alone. What do you think?

[@Classicbeauty857]

I’m so here for the no emphasis on products. Black people waste so much on products to assist with growth, and it’s just not true. All we need is - a good shampoo, deep moisture treatment, protein treatment, a leave-in conditioner, oil and a heat protector, the end. I say, focus on maintaining healthy hair and protective styles; and keep your fingers out your hair, our hair is so fragile.

[@Safiyyrh]

Fr black hair is so monetized. They exploit our desperation for long hair and woo us into buying their products. Most of the black hair companies are not even black owned 🤦🏽‍♀️ My hair started growing when I stopped using so much products. I wish every black person will realize this.

[@chichimamushka5851]

👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@chichimamushka5851]

@@Safiyyrh Looooove this!!!!!

[@His_ChristieRose]

I’m sorry, but on top of that, I HAVE to have an oil. 😬 For leave in, I just cut it from the earth(aloe).

[@Classicbeauty857]

Christie Rose yes defiantly an oil, how could I forget!

[@Insurgentfabulosity]

2021, is going to be a year of growth, starting with my hair!

[@quetta561]

I kno that’s right

[@mamanaijakitchen]

Amen!

[@destinya874]

Amen

[@GarnetsWeb]

Absolutely 🙏🏼 May God help us all to stay encouraged, and work toward our goals!

[@omgimover4075]

Keep it 💯🙌🏾

[@PerfectTutorials]

This is literally what I’m doing to grow my hair and it’s really growing

[@Themystergamerr]

You mean you're really retaining your length well 😉 your hair's always grown

[@jk9084]

@Superjay She is right though but we know what the commenter meant

[@vibeing959]

Yes me too almost waist length now.

[@reneeb6612]

I'm trying to grow my hair, and I've been trying to do it by "going natural" but I honestly feel like I have less breakage with relaxed hair, so I'm glad you show us that you can grow relaxed hair if done properly!

[@paulabulluck640]

Yes! I’m transitioning and I feel like all my hair is coming out! But, I’m trying to hang in there and learn all I can about my natural hair.

[@reneeb6612]

@@paulabulluck640 It's definitely not an easy journey, but if it's really what you want hang in there!

[@onlytasha950]

I can retain length natural and relaxed. Its just the routine I use. Relaxed hair can grow very long just as being natural. It is just the way a person cares for their hair. I had waist length hair relaxed and natural. The reason I'm natural now is because my hair looks thicker and is stronger. Plus the relaxers kept breaking the nape of my neck part. Which is taking it much longer to grow than the rest of my hair, and I always had my hair professional relaxed. My hair is very long while the nape of the neck is 2-3 inches shorter than the rest of my hair. Every time I relax it breaks off in that area.

[@josedomingo-ruiz7483]

@@onlytasha950 Your stylist might not be rinsing away the relaxer as thoroughly in that area - not enough neutralizing shampoo, massaging, rinsing. It gets compromised over time and continues to stuggle. Hang in there.

[@onlytasha950]

@@josedomingo-ruiz7483 Yea you're right. My hair couldn't take most relaxers either. When I used to relax I stuck with olive oil. That was the only relaxer that my could hair stand without causing damage.

[@sharrisagobin2818]

Started protective styling the start of this year and my hair has grown 4 inches 😌 I'm so proud of my growth in one year because before this my hair has always been the same length my whole life

[@SeunOkimi]

This makes me so happy to know!!

[@zainabmohamed930]

Wha products do you put in your hair

[@Auzohv]

Pls what type of protective styles do you make? Thanks

[@sharrisagobin2818]

@@zainabmohamed930 So I started out this year really hyped and was doing hair masks and protein treatments and deep conditioning every week..and it did help grow my hair but as the months progressed I got lazy 💀 and would forget I even have hair and just leave it until takedown. I would use *any* moisturizer I find and ...it doesn't matter , oil my hair, with and put it back in a protective style one time and my hair still grew!! what works for me might now work for you tho

[@sharrisagobin2818]

@@Auzohv I would do dookie braids every month or month and a half...I never keep my hair longer than that because It gets too matted, and as soon as I take it down, wash it, moisturize it and oil my scalp, it's back in the dookie braids again but I changed up the hair style every few months because it's not recommended to do the same style because you keep putting tension on the same spots over and over, so I would change up the same dookie braids, I might do it sideways, upwards.. the point is, my hair.was never out and that helped alot!

[@lamis5348]

KZbin videos/guru’s has caused my hair to be at the shortest it has ever been!!! I don’t know if it’s the Nigerian genes, but literally leaving hair alone in braids, sticking to simple products like the Ors range and not getting bogged down by all the treatments in the world is defs the answer for me too!! My hair was the longest in high school when I was by default protective styling back to back.. Thanks Seun, you speak no lie here!!

[@SeunOkimi]

Exactly! I relate so much!

[@mzartdesigns]

Seriously, especially us tightly coiled 4C hair guys and gals. I’ve been doing the MOST with my hair, especially because I have a natural hair KZbin channel and I’m less than impressed with my hair. 4C hair is so fragile, and I’m finally realizing that. A lot of these natural hair gurus are anti protective styles, especially for weeks at a time but my hair grew like a weed when my mom would just wash, blow dry and put a bunch of braids in it and my hair was down my back like this KZbinr. I need to go back to my roots and how my mom took care of my hair lol

[@g8ins323]

SAME when i just did protective styles int eh EXACT process she did i saw the mostttt growth

[@justanniee3788]

I’m seeing ppl in the comments say “ they are going to keep their protective styles in for 2-3 months “ please do not just go & leave your protective style in for 2-3 months you will be doing more harm than good especially if your doing something that your hair isn’t use to‼️ Instead start off gradually & work your way up to the 2-3 months all while paying attention to how long you leave your protective style in & how your hair reacts‼️

[@kathleenharris8824]

Also, if you have high porosity hair you need to moisturize your hair more frequently. Just leaving it alone and not touching it may not work for everyone.

[@ambj.1242]

Depends person, had my hair braided for 3 months took it out and it's fine.

[@justanniee3788]

@@ambj.1242 same here but not everyone can do that though everyone is different 💯

[@SimoneBrown]

Very true my nape cannot be in a protective style for more than a month without excessive build up but the rest of my hair can go longer without issue.

[@libfuzzy4629]

Deep conditioning is just to improve the quality of the hair not necessarily for growing long hair y'all

[@beamgeorges3607]

Right it’s literally just for moisture which can help with breakage but even that’s not guaranteed if you’re not taking your time

[@libfuzzy4629]

@@beamgeorges3607 yep for moisture or protein repair

[@sebom2014]

I have fully natural hair and your tips on length retention and doing protective styling on my own helped me so much, I reached shoulder length hair after being stuck with damaged hair for years. Thank you Seun❤️ love your content and your hair!!

[@SeunOkimi]

Aw, I'm so glad!!! Thank you so much!

[@jeanbastien9424]

“There’s no way your hair can break if you just don’t touch it.” **puts hair back in bun :(

[@ANGIENIKKI1]

Ok I braided my hair up. I am going to keep it in for 2 months. I'll get back to you.

[@lmaoaims]

Don’t forgot to update 💗

[@marylinesperance6796]

Can’t wait to see what happened!

[@happynae6400]

How’d it go?

[@becca5499]

How much did it grow

[@jessychirenge]

Girl we waiting

[@MaraTheeStar]

I use to this when I was younger and my hair grew like crazy. I guess if it’s not broke don’t fix it. I’m keeping my faux locks in for 3 months

[@kaheaisaac1]

I love the clips of you walking and your hair flowing! U looking like a whole model!

[@SeunOkimi]

Thank you so much

[@kaheaisaac1]

@@SeunOkimi you're welcome!

[@JoelMonique]

This my exact regimen and my hair is at waist length. Protective styling is the best way to retain the length that biology naturally provides. As long as the style isn't done in such a way that would inevitably cause breakage (like tight or bulky styles), or leaves some parts of your hair exposed, you will retain length. But above all, DO WHAT WORKS FOR YOU. If you retain length even if you flat iron and comb your hair every single day, keep doing it lol (that would never work for me, but do you sis! Lol)

[@destiny9734]

I LOVE that you get right into it, and talk fast. A lot of other youtubers just love the sound of their own voice. Great upload!

[@fionarose7550]

You’ve been the most realistic black female I’ve watched when it comes to 4 type hair and as someone who has 4c hair I really appreciate it❤️ you’ve made me realise that spending money on all these products won’t help compared to protective styles.

[@phillypo2563]

The main thing for me was no heat! When I first started relaxing my hair I would straighten it all the time because it was laid and looked so good. Little did I know I was burning/breaking my hair off. My hair thinned out badly. So I stopped the heat and even continued relaxing for a couple years now and my hair has gotten thick again. Relaxer isn’t damaging to the hair and it doesn’t stop growth. It’s really how you take care of it (treatments/deep conditioning/protective styling/etc.)

[@Monique670]

Thank you for putting it out there that you can have healthy relaxed hair. I was natural for years and my hair kept breaking. My relaxed hair is way more healthier

[@natashaokisa]

You're a game changer I tried leaving my hair in protective style for 2 months and saw alot of grow from now on I'll be going that more often 😍

[@beaucoupcurls9475]

You have such a beautiful smile 😍. Thanks for all the tips!

[@SeunOkimi]

Thank you so much!! You are welcome!

[@Shebrighteeh]

I totally agree with you on leaving the hair alone to allow it to grow. I’ve noticed tremendous growth in my daughter’s hair since March of this year. Although this wasn’t done on purpose, I’ve only been able to wash and redo my daughter’s hair every 4-6 week because of my new super busy work schedule. She’s 9 now and it took me 6 years to find a growth method that works ( figured it out on accident 🤣 ). I used to wash and redo her hair every 1-2 weeks and her hair just wasn’t growing much....but now...omg! I schedule a professional trim once a year and I keep protective styles in until I have time to wash and redo it. I now believe that the less you comb and pull your hair the more it will grow. Her hair is now 16 inches long and 100% natural.

[@tanishaford7564]

I love watching your videos they really help, not to mention you’re so genuine & sweet, every time you smile it warms my heart! Keep being a rainbow.😊☺️

[@SeunOkimi]

Aw, Thank you so so much!!

[@traceydumase]

Mini braids have been my primary protective style for over a year now. My goal was armpit length and I exceeded it. I keep my braids in for 2-3 months at a time too. I'm still able to deep condition and moisturize as frequently as I need to. Protective styling when done the right way will really really grow your hair out like weeds. I'm an advocate of longterm protective styling for sure🙌🏾

[@Anita-pj1jx]

*ATTENTION ⚠️* HERE ARE SOME MISTAKES I MADE RELAXING MY HAIR WHICH I ENCOURAGE YOU NOT TO MAKE: 1. I didn't do enough research - before I got my very first relaxer, I genuinely believed that I could turn my 4C hair to 4A. That was a bit embarrassing 😂 2. I oiled my scalp every single day - My scalp was extremely greasy and developed product buildup overtime. This actually prevents growth, as too much oil in the scalp can mess up with your natural hair oil balance the more, which leads to fragile and damaged hair. 3. I brushed and played with my hair too much - I now go by this one policy: *The less hair you pull out, the more hair you'll have.* When your fingers touch your hair too much, they can actually steal away natural oils, leading to dry and fragile hair strands. And don't even get me started with brushing 😅. Brush your hair when you need to, not when you want to. And don't be too rough with your hair. 4. I washed my hair every week but eventually started putting less oil in my hair - Okay, I know I said that I overused my oils, but eventually I got lazy and stopped oiling my hair (which is just as bad). There is nothing wrong with washing your hair once a week, but shampoo and oils go hand in hand. Shampoo takes out the dirt and oils, you use oils to moisturize hair again. But oiling my scalp less caused a lot of dandruff build up and breakage overall. 5. I used heavy products - Unless you have high porosity natural hair, I don't advice heavy products use. Putting too many products and putting too much of one product falls in the same category. You really just need a shampoo, hydrating conditioner, deep moisture treatment, leave in, curling poo, and a strong oil. Everything else is really extras. 6. I didn't part my hair - Mostly because I didn't know how. However, this made my hair harder to deal with. If your don't learn to part your hair in some way (whether with your hand or with clips), relaxed hair then becomes hard to manage. You can always watch videos on youtube to teach you how! That's all!

[@Aniexo_]

I don’t switch my protective styles, I always do box braids, I take them down allow 2-3 weeks then put them back in the growth has been amazing 😩

[@cje7473]

I'm about to texturise my hair and follow this EXACT routine to grow my hair. The EXACT routine. I've been watching Seun for years and I have finally got the balls to do what I want. I loved being natural but I went natural because of social media pressure but i felt like my hair grew more and was more manageable and longer even when it was relaxed/texturised. I can't wait, this video came at perfect timing. P.S. I KNOW texturiser is basically a weak relaxer and theres nothing different .. so i'm basically relaxing my hair lol

[@QQQQQ_QQQQ]

I agree! I literally found this video by googling ¨why does my hair grow faster and is overall healthier when I relax my hair?¨ I only went natural because of social pressures but honestly when my hair is natural it breaks off the MOST! I can no longer manage it. When my hair was relaxed I never experienced breakage, so today im going back to whats best for me lmao

[@BeelahSheila]

You telling me to take my time when taking down my protective styles was GAME CHANGER. Finally for the first time ever, even during post partum shedding, I was seeing growth after every takedown

[@Daleanaaa]

Seun my nigerian sista. You have helped me oooooooo tremendously with my hair growth regimen. I just want to say thank you. Your videos helped me so much for a year now I’ve been protective styling intensely and I have seen TREMENDOUS GROWTH! As someone that has 4c hair that I wear blown out and slightly pressed I’ve seen it actually grow but your growth regimen is for us TYPE 4 girls I live by it. It’s called LEAVE YOUR HAIR ALONE! Real simple!

[@SeunOkimi]

Aww, it makes me so happy to be able to help! You are so welcome

[@roseumzi.7204]

4:55 - 5:09 makes so much sense, I had a protective style in for 6 weeks, I didn't even moisturize my hair once! I was working on projects and preparing for exams and didn't have time to take care of my hair. When it was time to take my protective style down I was so worried that I was going to end up with a lot of breakage but that was not the case. My hair actually grew longer! I was shocked. I will not invest too much on hair products and just keep things simple. I just want long healthy hair without doing too much...haha

[@iwtkt]

Not stressing your hair is actually really key ✔️ My hair ain’t no long stuff though 😂 Causeee I’m doing one thing right and ninety nine other things WRONG. 😭 But that one thing is still a lot.

[@CornerwithChanel]

Just started following today! 2020 I am growing MY hair out using protective styles and moisturizing and deep conditioning and less manipulation for 12 months! I can’t wait! Thank you for the motivation

[@SeunOkimi]

You got this!!!! So happy to help!

[@Auzohv]

Pls what kind of protective styles do you make? I’ll like to know. Thanks

[@CornerwithChanel]

@@Auzohv I do big braids, box braids, and that’s about it. I don’t like wigs or sew ins

[@Cusp_of_magic]

@@CornerwithChanel So when you have your hair in braids, you'll still be deep conditioning? I'm trying to figure out how that would work and not mess the braids up.

[@OE2601]

Protective styles is the key guys. My back hair kept on cutting off and I just told myself one certain morning “am not going to touch this hair anymore. Let me just wash my hair and leave it in a cornrow protective style” I did that and to tell you the truth, I went to the saloon many months later to relax my hair and I was so shocked by how much my hair grew when I didn’t even do too much. In my own perspective the key to growing your hair is letting it be and go about your stuff, take care of your hair with organic shampoos and put them in protective styles……leave that hair and mind to business, girl prepare to be shocked afterwards for the amazing growth 🤣🤣🤣. Talking from experience!!!

[@makdahaile3704]

I litteraly subscribed and binge-watched your channel yesterday bc I relaxed my hair last week, and now I see this video on my timeline. Perfect!

[@SeunOkimi]

Yay! Thank you!

[@MrSapsoa]

Love you and your delivery of such quality information. You state facts, debunk certain myths, and yet never attack anyone else's methods... True Character... Queen 👑

[@ccbq]

thank you for this! i have been trying to grow my hair long ever since i was 11 and nothing every worked for me. i’ve tried everything everyone has said and to no avail. i think it really is just based on genes but i think the difference between me and you is that you’re hair has always been long (even if it never grew from the things you’ve tried) and my hair has always been short and thin, so even if you have been in my shoes, you really haven’t because we’ve never experienced the same things.. but aside from that i appreciate this video telling me that i just need to leave my hair alone.

[@mwakic]

I absolutely agree with you. Leaving your hair alone and putting it in protective styles works. I've experienced most growth when doing that.

[@ruyuxi]

I had a major set back this year😭 2021 is my year, my hair will grow amen

[@ikeijeoma9999]

I am started leaving my hair alone,and the difference was clear. Thanks

[@therealmotherfvther]

My hair is finally healthy and growing well thanks to your tips. Keep blessing us sis❤️

[@SeunOkimi]

So so happy to be able to help

[@niyea243]

Finally somebody with something simple!! I'm West Indian (Caribbean) and I do think that the variety of natural hair products is great however i always found myself back to the basics when it comes to growing my hair. When i was younger in primary school (grades k -6), my hair care regimen was greasing and oiling my scalp and hair also adding a leave in, then my mom or cousin would cornrow or plait my hair for the next 2 weeks. Only difference is that i change the shampoo & conditioner that I used and the method in which i untangle my hair. Last weekend I realised that my hair is actually down my back. All i did was put it in a protective style( mainly small plaits) and leave them in for 2 weeks to a month simply because i have a sweaty scalp. I also use aloe vera & oil when taking down protective styles, it giving more of a slip when detangling. MORAL OF THE STORY: LEAVE YOUR HAIR ALONE AND WATCH HOW YOU HANDLE IT!

[@FaithsStardust]

VERY similar story to mine :)

[@silviamugo6794]

Ok

[@monique_pryce]

Wigs are wonderful when you use a wig grip. That way, there’s no tension on your edges!

[@Cusp_of_magic]

What's a wig grip?

[@monique_pryce]

@@Cusp_of_magic it’s a Velcro band that you put around your head that’ll keep your wig in place. The wig will be super secure!

[@alisonsneed3707]

Wig grips, both Velcro or silicone leave a line of breakage where ever I place THAT! It seems plain old air causes my hair to snap off! Help😞

[@monique_pryce]

@@alisonsneed3707 Are you sure your moisture is on point?

[@alisonsneed3707]

@@monique_pryce I just watched her video on protein overload and I think my crunchy hair needs more moisture. Yes

[@paulabulluck640]

You are so right about leaving your hair alone-whether it’s relaxed or natural! I’m attempting to transition now but I’ve always had long hair with my relaxers. It was because I stretched my relaxers and I always wore my hair tucked away in some variation of a bun or a ponytail just so I was not combing, straightening, curling, etc through my hair all day every day. That is how I retained my length. Love your videos!

[@Meso_luv]

When I was your age and used relaxers I would do the same thing. Relaxers every six months and I kept a protective style in the same amount of time. The difference I only used shampoo when I would perm it or when it was really dirty. Deep condition and Kemi oil was my choice

[@sammybreezy982]

I never use protective style .....i just plait my own hair and use the same time periods n treatments ..growth is a must 💜❤💜

[@sun_free]

I did protective styles all 2020 and my hair grew so long but I had to end up cutting inches off because I started off with so many split ends I didn’t trim in the beginning. Make sure you all address that if needed bc now I have to start all over. Staying positive!

[@melissamark719]

Omg I tried your crochet protected style and I really saw growth in my hair I was soo happy so I did it again lol thanks for sharing this most people does really overdo it with those expensive hair products

[@SeunOkimi]

I'm so glad!

[@therelaxedafro7539]

Been waiting on this since the beginning of time! 💕

[@SeunOkimi]

Hope you enjoyed it!💕💕💕

[@kaheaisaac1]

💀💀

[@sheebee7272]

Thank you

[@angelheartonline]

Wow. This is so So interesting. I’m 100% natural. And protective styling for me (braids, wigs, weaves) are so drying and causes so much breakages for me. But I need need need regular moisture and seal. I always see the most growth when I have a set and standard hair regimen with includes regular moisture and seal (with set products like aloe vera and Ayurveda) . This is why I love the hair community. Because all of our journeys are so unique to us. What works for one may not work for someone else, but that doesn’t mean each of our stories can’t help someone else along the way in some way. And that is such a beautiful thing!

[@kathleenharris8824]

I agree. I have high porosity hair and my hair needs moisture so I do have to touch it to moisturize it. On wash day I put my hair in twists/braids. The second day I don’t have to moisturize, but day three I do. If I don’t take my down my twists all week they get tangled. I have natural hair. Typically, I take them down on the third day moisturize and retwist. Sometimes if I don’t retwist it after the take down I will wear it in a bun for the rest of the week.

[@kathleenharris8824]

I also use aloe vera and Ayurveda too!

[@satella4583]

i got so lazy doing my natural hair.. going natural is ALOT OF WORK especially wearing it curly its a lot! so i always put braids in or crochet and it has help grow and thicken my hair sooo much! i really did not realize how much protective styles help grow your hair. i also do not put a lot of products in my hair. i deep condition my hair may 3 or 4 times a year and only put oil on and it really help grow. im glad im not the only one who found that out thank you for mentioning this !!

[@hrhsophiathefirst4060]

Agree so much with the trimming. I had a stylist say the ends look great but it has been a while. I am like wait what?

[@octaviacron7647]

SAAAAME! Last time I saw my stylist she was like “you really don’t need a trim but I mean I would suggest getting one”. If I don’t need it, why?! I’m starting to think it’s a tactic lol.

[@itseliserenee6754]

@@octaviacron7647 a lot of the times we say that because clients often get offended when you suggest a trim plain out. Like I understand a lot of stylists seem scissor happy but so many people have damaged ends but because their hair is long people don’t see anything wrong with their hair. So when it does come time for a for a true trim people feel like stylist are cutting a lot on purpose and people stay away from trims.

[@Sharonogun]

I have natural hair, but I love your channel. You give so much knowledgeable advice. Your tip are so valuable, and I will continue to follow your tip. Love from a ninja sis🤎

[@SeunOkimi]

Thank you so much!

[@promisenokuthulamwale9495]

Lol I have natural hair too. Leaving my hair alone has helped quite a great deal.

[@ToiletQDuck]

I spent all of 2019 wearing protective styles because I was tired and frustrated with my 4c natural hair "journey". By Spring of 2020 my eternally shoulder length hair had grown to mid back. After years of watching "hair journey" videos, trying condintioners, oils, serums, supplements, pre-poo, no-poo, co-wash, apple cider vinegar, hair steaming, protein treatments... all to get my hair to grow. I discovered that the best thing to do was nothing, don't touch it and it will grow. Unfortunately, with the pandemic I haven't been consistent with protective styling and my hair has started to break off again :(

[@thecklasilvera9818]

I actually accidentally found this out in the pandemic. I have been wearing braids and wigs and when I relaxed my hair it was awesom and grew so much. Thank u for this. I totally agree with you. I will continue. Live your hair.

[@kafenelily2125]

Seun okimi I love u ,u are my inspiration. I'm a Nigerian girl too.,when I first saw ur videos,I was amazed that a fellow relaxed Nigerian girl could grow her hair.I follow ur process and I'm seeing growth. My hair went from 9inch in some places to 13,14 inch ,the long parts from 11,12inch to 14,15 1/2 inch And its Fuller and stronger now All this from march to December That's just 8months out of my two year challenge Thank u seun okimi

[@SeunOkimi]

That's amazing! It makes me really happy to be able to help!

[@yougotgamesonyourphone6947]

Just wanted to throw out there for people that styles don’t necessarily grow your hair,how you take care of it and the fact that it will retain length will depend on much growth you get while wearing protective styles. A lot of people wear braids/weaves/wigs,and won’t oil it,grease it,condition it,etc and wonder why they are losing hair and not retaining anything while wearing a protective style. Also everybody’s regimen/hair will be different. Basically take a care of your hair while it’s in a protective style and you will see length retention. You were spot on with everything! ❤️ especially with the cheap products

[@alexandriamartin8609]

I cut my hair at the beginning of quarantine back in like April, I've being doing mini twists and other protective styles ever since and there's been so much growth so far! I plan on protective styling throughout 2021, I'm hoping I'll finally see the length retention I've been trying to accomplish. Also taking down your protective styles properly is sooo important. I used to do box braids all the time but I would take them down while my hair was completely dry and brittle, no moisture, no oil or anything at all. I could've retained so much more length back then if I knew what I know now.

[@pnicole3206]

Yes!!! So true I’ve done Everything to grow my hair even braiding it. Last couple of years I’ve been wearing it in a ponytail under my wigs never manipulating adding heat or touching my hair. My hair grew to the middle of my back. I just did the big job two months ago and I’m going to start over. Leaving your hair alone is the best way to make your hair grow.

[@khadijihgore3316]

I just combed out my locs, and this was kind of what I envisioned for the next chapter in my hair journey. I've been killing it with protective styling so can wait to see more growth

[@lisamalipilo5113]

Same here...took m locs out and got my relaxer 2 days ago. Came straight to her channel hehehe

[@lalalanddaisy44]

I can attest to this! I decided to do a protective style because of your prior video and I had my braids in about 3 months and boy did my hair grow👍🏾 I’d say don’t put heat on your hair, moisturize regularly and little to no manipulation and you’ll be golden.

[@kayceep.morgan7318]

Exactly! I create box braids using only my real hair. I also shampoo, condition and moisturize while hair is in box braids. The only time I undo box braids is to redo braid. Along with finger combing, I’ve seen tremendous growth and my hair feels HEAVIER in weight!

[@asantewaa529]

I’ll check back with y’all in 3 months

[@antonianadams1749]

Please do

[@user-dd2nd3uz9r]

Hello???? I’m waiting!

[@hallex5939]

!

[@hamdimohamed3897]

What are ur results??

[@aminaa7859]

Update

[@vanessawhetstone4251]

Right, I was about to say hair stylist says protective styling doesn't matter it's abt how you take care of your hair.

[@keondacook4387]

This and stretching my relaxers out to about 2 inches of new growth got me to bra strap length on accident/without even trying. Now my goal is to self relax and learn to braid so EVERYTHING is in my control thus hoping to get to waist length. I do use a protein conditioner/harder protein treatments in-between protective styling but only because my mom (cosmetologist) relaxes my hair bone straight (which I hope to stop doing when I begin to do my own relaxers) just because I think its why my hair requires so much protein and sheds so much. Seun's videos have helped me with my take down process and so much and I am honestly sad to see she is natural but I excited to see how well she does with easy, simple hair care for naturals. I went natural but relaxed because my life revolved around my hair and I just did not have the patience when I saw nothing but loose textures having the time of their lives and very few 4c KZbinrs at the time.

[@jenniferbranagan]

Seun, I absolutely love you. I love how you applied your tips to both relaxes hair and natural hair, and I love how humble and supportive you are! Thank you for the tips

[@jalenfrazier6023]

When you have thick thick 4C natural hair it’s a tasks but I’m leaving the natural community. I just need to follow these tips and be diligent so I won’t break off

[@deborahmutombo6172]

Honestly keeping in my protective style for longer has been a game changer

[@keex8833]

Her : leave ur hair alone Me: *twirling my edges as i watch the video*

[@Watermelonhome13]

ME TOO LMFAOOOO

[@moniquem3753]

Love this video! Basically, put your hair up leave it alone! I can do this! I just started my journey to grown my hair back healthy and long. This video just made me more optimistic. Thank you Sean!

[@thandiwendlovu7846]

I realised I have been obesessing over products and been on my hair each and every second. Just yesterday I decided that I want to leave my hair alone. I will moisturise once a week and put on a headwrap the whole week. Thanx for the lovely Vid. Love from South Africa.

[@BritneyPatricia]

Thank you so much for your honesty!!! I'm beginning to see results in my hair because of your channel. God bless you. You are going to go far because of your integrity.

[@mizzbelle97]

I’m really insecure about wearing wigs. I just feel like everyone would know the hair is fake and by wondering why I’m wearing fake hair. I really want to start but the self consciousness is bad :(

[@brianaaaaaa]

girl you better start wearing those wigs 😂❤️ get a frontal or closure n get someone to install it n it’ll look natural as possible!

[@teefosterx4398]

Don’t focus on no one, do what makes you happy. This is your life. Do whatever you please sis ❤️

[@kimberlyskinner5372]

I was the same way. I started with headband wigs in a natural texture close to my hair length. Nothing too long and noticeable. That made it a lot easier to get into wearing them.

[@nobodyimportant4092]

Try getting a kinky or kinky straight u part and using a crochet to have no leave out by using the hair of the wig to cover the weft it'll show your natural scalp while keeping all your hair protected and no one will be able to tell

[@msjupiter5]

Focus on you for you 💞

[@ihuomaotika2656]

I don't know if you will see this but I have to thank you for all the advice I have gotten from you which have worked. I also always thought myself to be unlucky in the genes aspect of hair growth but I noticed that my hair grew a lot when I left it be; note; I cut my hair for 6 years which I always thought a bad thing till I discovered it saved me from having terribly over processed hair like my mom and afterwards, I had to do a stressful programme which made me have little time for my hair, so it was usually in a protective style, it grew a lot but when I came home in quarantine, I was tempted to do all these strict regimens after looking at KZbin videos and was quite disappointed. Anyways, what all this long story is about is that, all the tips I have gotten from you have really worked not to talk of the inspiration I get seeing your hair this long 😂😂 so thank you❤

[@SeunOkimi]

It makes me so so incredibly happy to be able to help!❤❤

[@ihuomaotika2656]

@@SeunOkimi oh my goodness, you replied 😂❤

[@tanarana83]

My hair is natural but fine..I would love a sew-in but I'm afraid it will be too much weight. Love ur video!

[@hamzajafaar6903]

So true. I've used every single product on earth! Chebe, henna, horsetail, mixed herbs, just name it! Then every product from Shea moisture, Asiam, Cantu, doo grow, just name it! All the oils and natural extracts too! My hair was stagnant because my hands won't stay off! One day I threw everything out to whoever wanted them and stopped manipulating my hair. Now I use just water and honey!!! My hair is growwwwnnn in the last 5 months far as opposed to the last 5 years of going natural

[@eulandraprice2972]

I've been wearing wigs since last year I wore a drawstring ponytail for 2 weeks but as of yesterday is not perfect but I washed and bread my own hair and large braids I have nots because I like them because they give me character and this is how I'm going to wear my hair all year and I did it myself to save me money the squares didn't come out perfect but guess what it still looks good and I'm happy with the results and again I'm going to do this on myself all year and I'm have to do just like you said and maybe change up a few of the parts in the front so it don't be stagnant but other than that this is going to be me all 2024 large box braids

[@Daleanaaa]

Started my protective style end of November keeping these braids in till FEBRUARY who’s with me!?

[@carliwhitlock8548]

3 weeks here, I am in! 🥰

[@Daleanaaa]

@@carliwhitlock8548 yes girl yes!!!!!!

[@macpere7]

Aye sis! Mine was done in November; see you in Feb 😂

[@justagirl4627]

Same! I had my braids in since the end of October. I'm going to do the front over for new year's and leave it in until February!

[@nikkymathews1981]

Same here I’m going into the New Year with these braids. I just refreshed them too 🙃

[@amallawal4209]

I started doing this and people are surprised at how much my hair had grown Thank you for this💖

[@beth7166]

Can you do a relaxer routine? Would love to see how you relax your hair and avoid breakage

[@Xtheearthchildx]

This is so true my hair got sooo long once I started doing protective styles most of the time.

[@Christine-hf5ox]

This is very true in 2019 I stopped oiling my hair, had light passion twist and crochet upto June this year, relaxed and my hair has never been longer. If your hair grows fast don't leave it too long without touching up it might break instead, 6 months should be the limit

[@Kim-learns-to-fly]

Hey Seun! Your videos are always super informative and honest, we love and appreciate that!

[@carliwhitlock8548]

♤ seun, you are my "hair hero", french braids been in almost 3 weeks, they are so loose, thanxs 4 sharing your "hair journey", love your "spoken poem", 🥰 please do more of those 😊 ♤

[@SeunOkimi]

You're so welcome!

[@abnormpsych17]

I started keeping it exclusively in braids since like May because I'm lazy and I've always hated styling my hair and it's been so good for me. I stumbled across your protective styling videos and you insipred me to learn how to cornrow my own hair. I can almost do it now!

[@SeunOkimi]

Aw, yes!!

[@RLucasReviews]

Quick note and I’m not sure if she mentions this because I’m still watching the video but make sure you’re not deficient in Iron and B12 and make sure your hormones are balanced. If you’re on the wrong kind of birth control pill or if you’re low in iron or other key nutrients your hair will grow slow and break easy. So, if you’re not seeing results after trying everything work with your doctor to make sure you’re on point.

[@nayanorelus4924]

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[@KiaPatreceCreative]

Thanks for posting this, you just saved me tons of money on products and supplies I was about to buy. What you're saying makes lots of sense. I'm going to "leave it the heck alone" as you say :) and see what happens. I like your raw and straight forward style of presenting. No need for super fancy lighting and editing, just the honest facts. Fancy videos are great but the information presented clearly in a no frills way is just as effective. Keep up the great work!

[@pinklover4672]

Wow this video was SO helpful. I’ve been using Just for Me since I was a little girl so I FELT this. Going to go check out more videos !

[@spinger8887]

You’re skin is flawless 👌🏾

[@aisha6410]

Hey I watched one of your videos early last year and I tried it. so yesterday I took down my natural hair braids and the growth was shocking. I minimized touching it, just going out with my cap and or hijab on. amazing !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@SeunOkimi]

That is awesome!!!!

[@JK4408-x1r]

Leaving my hair alone in protective styles is working for me. It's grown so much these past 12 months.

[@rockinrobine]

Your hair is goals 😍. I love your videos cause you give such great advice. I've followed your tips and my hair has grown from neck length to under my collar bone. Thank you.

[@SeunOkimi]

I'm so glad!

[@shenelclarke]

2 -3 month my hair would lock I couldn't your hair relaxed so that makes sense. I see love your system. Its different. Very smart

[@katttouche7009]

Wow! Awesome video and information! I know it’s “just hair” to some, but I felt confirmation on my hair journey and the spirit of authenticity from you! Keep sharing your message! Thank you 🙏

[@anniyah3715]

nah, you have good genes, love, your hair has grown and is growing, doesn't matter the process, and i feel you, i have been following other natural hair youtubers, nowadays, I just watch them to gawk at their beautiful hair because their advice has never worked for me, i realised growth was actually retained when i took out my 2-month braids even when i had struggled to oil it daily and that's when i knew that everyone's hair retains length differently and for me, protective styling is my strong area

[@destinyb56]

I started to wear wigs which led me to put conrows in my hair. Chiilee 1 month and a half my hair greeew. My edges are coming back Them Doogie braids do be helping. During this time I greese my scalp and moisturizer it and used doo gro oil and wild growth oil...I'm also washing my hair in 2 days to complete this hair growth journey

[@agwuhonyinyechi9020]

thanks to you Okimi, I have been able to pass my previous length just by waiting 8months before relaxing but it was the protective styling I did within those 8month that retained my previous length and made my natural hair grow longer...now my hair is 4months post relaxer and the way I understand my hair is that, it can stay for more than 8months except for the tangling though and still be okay.

[@awusaku-ndubuisichisom9422]

I have been following your tips on protective styling and the growth has been awesome. Thank you for all your help seun

[@SeunOkimi]

You are so welcome!

[@alea1039]

Protective styles broke off my hair like crazy 😭 but that's 100% the stylists' doing. I'm going to learn how to do my own hair 🙏🏿

[@SeunOkimi]

Good luck!!

[@9672justemor]

Can you do a video on protective styles/regimen that will definitely grow your hair for people who don’t wear weaves or braids please? Thank you

[@nichole109]

You can do ponytails but while you are combing your hair daily to put it into those ponytails make sure you take go throughout you hair and take "small sections", moisturize your scalp and strands and comb it "very" gently and slowly. A lot of women take sections that are too big and fail to properly moisturize all of the strands in those sections and they comb it rough and fast while using a comb that's too big that rips strands out of those sections. Your comb can't be too big. You can use a medium tooth comb on the small section. Also while detangling after washing your hair use the same method. Moisturize small personalized sections, comb it gently and comb it slowly. Your objective is to target all of these small sections with personalized love, care and attention. I shaved my hair completely bald Nov 7th, 2016 and now my whole nape area is a little past bra strap length and I have shorter top layers that blend in when I flat iron it.

[@SeunOkimi]

Yes, I have one up already! My best protective styles for hair growth video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/sJSnoZSbl99_oas

[@9672justemor]

Thank you so much! I’m relaxed too. Actually my hair is past bra strap, I would like it to waist length, but waist length when pulled to the front. I went natural for a few years, but then went back to relaxed. I wonder about maybe doing texlax to have stronger strands. Thank you for all the information. Your hair is beautiful. Mine looks similar to yours, I think yours is a little longer. But I’m also not tall. Lol

[@9672justemor]

Thank you soooo much for the info! I need to continue to keep in mind that we have to be very gentle and comb with patience especially when our relaxed hair is wet.

[@9672justemor]

I think I will try doing a bun and just tie it up at night, and keep it in for maybe 3 weeks at a time. That way I don’t have to comb it every day!

[@mrsruthiej3924]

I only use Sauve Shampoo and Conditioner, any leave in conditioner that is on sale and Jamaican Castor Oil. I also deep condition when I remember to deep condition which is once every few years lol. My hair is thriving.