My Full Relaxed Hair Growth Journey (w/ Pics) & Exactly How I Did It

instagram: @seunokimi
How I grew my relaxed hair long. Hair growth tips to reduce breakage and increase length retention. My complete journey.
Some of the videos I mentioned in this video:
The Science Behind the Growth Plateau Video:
• The Truth About Why Yo...
Why Many Black Women Don't have long Hair, The Role of Genetics & Race In Hair Growth:
• Why Many Black Women D...
Best Protective Style for Hair Growth Video:
• The Protective Style T...
How to Take Down a Protective Style to Retain the Most Length:
• My Protective Style Ta...
More In Depth Video about My "Regimen":
• Grow Long Relaxed Hair...
Relaxed Hair Shaming, Why I Didn't Go Natural:
• Relaxed Hair Shaming? ...
In this video I talk about how I grew my hair long! I hope you enjoy!
In this video, I answer questions like- Why is my relaxed hair breaking, or Why is my relaxed hair so thin, or Why is my relaxed hair falling out, or Why is my relaxed hair shedding so much, or Why is my relaxed hair so dry.
In this video I cover how I was able to stop shedding and breakage on my relaxed hair, how to stop hair breakage after relaxer, how to grow damaged relaxed hair, how to fix relaxed hair shedding, how to take care of relaxed hair and make it grow. This video walks you through how I grew my relaxed hair long, past shoulder length, and closer to mid back length, approaching wast length. I talk about the major things that I attributed to my long black African American hair growth and I also discuss things such as my relaxed hair care routine and regimen and protective styling for my relaxed hair.
Black relaxed hair can grow! I hope this video helps you!

[@ebonibrandon]

I discovered the beauty of leaving your hair alone two years back. Black hair wants a good washing, little to no heat, gentle handling and to be left the heck alone! This is really all there is to it.

[@SeunOkimi]

Exactly!

[@nicolelewis6312]

And moisture!🙌🏾

[@satanahades4173]

same my hair loves it

[@tfoprincess]

The beauty of having our hair is being able to lock it or plait it or corn row it and going about our business- being successful at life and all. 🙌🏽

[@TheHardestPill]

YAAAASSS I noticed how much hair would grow when I just washed and styled it in a high puff or afro puffs

[@TiffanyWilliams-rj7ul]

Luv your video. I was just telling a friend who is not black that there are a lot of African Americans with long relaxed hair and long natural hair. The myth that black people can not grow long hair is just that....a false ideology.

[@SeunOkimi]

Thank you! Exactly!

[@Kurtizia]

Tiffany Williams I think so too I’m on my waist length journey to prove them wrong. Slowly but surely

[@Evolving.Ellie.]

I hope you popped your friend in the mouth. People that aren’t black are way too bold talking about black people.

[@mizannwells8381]

수아 Exactly

[@dre245]

@@Evolving.Ellie. fr, other races don't even know that much about hair but they feel like they can talk about it as if they are experts or something 🙄

[@kariaking_]

Moral of the story keep that bonnet on all day and nite unless you leaving the house

[@SeunOkimi]

lol, low manipulation is truly key

[@Traveler-rf8ye]

😂😂😂 preach.

[@123drewyana]

I kept my bonnet on through the whole of COVID 19 😂🤣

[@feleciawoolens1390]

Really! I was studying for the bar and sis RARELY came off. She's sitting on top of some 6 week old flat twists right now.

[@cachaygreen9641]

Facts boo❤

[@tertra114]

Right and another thing, Protective styles are only PROTECTIVE when your braids are not TOO tight! You dnt want ANY tension! Don’t worry about the braids being “neat” & Dont have too many zig zags in the pattern either, just tension free braids

[@aura6485]

What kind of styles of braids would you reccomend? Also I hear that rice water helps to grow hair is that true?

[@lionmane1856]

@@aura6485 I don't know about braids, but i know about rice water. Rice water adds protein!!! Be careful if you use it because if you have protein sensitive hair it will cause more breakage. Do it only once or twice a month like most protein treatments

[@itssesie]

What do zig zag patterns do to the hair?

[@___asia]

Bruh, tell that to my mother

[@___asia]

@@itssesie Make it look beautiful

[@UnwrittenChic]

I'm going back to the basics Greased scalp, weakly wash, and corn rows (also trims)

[@ladyd2500]

I'm so with you on that. I'm taking back to when my mom did my hair.

[@mochacholat]

Me too

[@_stephanie_paul]

Yessss!!!

[@xbabygirltx]

It makes a BIG difference! I decided to do the same from last August and my hair is back to being happy. Just my mixed water spritz and blue magic grease is all I’ve been using.

[@CtrlAltDlt1313]

Grease puts a barrier on your scalp and prevents things from coming in and out, u should use oils instead or not it's up to you :)

[@CelesteTheeDragonLady]

A unicorn!! A relaxed woman who has healthy relaxed hair... I wish I could ha e found you a year ago.

[@SeunOkimi]

😊❤️❤️❤️

[@ShelbySteele23]

Braids and Wild Growth Hair Oil is how I got my hair to finally get passed bra strap length. I also stayed out of the salon because most of these stylist only know how to do more damage than hair growth. I learned how to trim my own ends

[@SeunOkimi]

I feel you!

[@mekadoesitall]

Amen👏

[@netty5571]

Shelby your 💯 correct

[@mariahfrancois9517]

I just accepted my hair don't grow

[@lmwesigwa]

@@mariahfrancois9517 me too. 😔

[@beverlyanena9725]

This is the thickest and longest relaxed hair I've ever seen in my life! 💓

[@finingola]

have u seen kenya moore?

[@beverlyanena9725]

@@finingola no, but let me search for her

[@finingola]

@@beverlyanena9725 ok

[@happyandfree11]

You are so pretty! That smile is everything. And your hair looks great.

[@SeunOkimi]

Aw, thank you so so much!!❤️

[@chantalfrancies6462]

That was the first thing I said when I saw her! Gorgeous

[@sheinagrant7936]

@@SeunOkimi what were the protective styling you used? Which one did you find best? Please elaborate 🙏🏻

[@daniclark2000]

Also what are you using for hair to shine

[@KJ-iu1es]

Ikr !! 😻😻

[@bevainwithvanity2739]

This is true. My hair has always been neck length. I put in a sew-in 12th of October. I left it in until maybe thanksgiving. I took out the sew in but left the braids in and put a lace wig on top. Left the wig on until Christmas Eve. When i finally relax and washed my hair it was bra strap length. So that’s why I’m here because you just confirmed exactly what i knew. It’s the protective styles and just simply leaving it alone. My goal is waist length. I CANT WAIT 🥰

[@sylviajenkins4784]

How much hair you want lol

[@g.o2934]

I feel like everyone’s always splurging on buying these fancy hair products and methods when sometimes the simplest things to do is to wash your hair once a week and put it in braids and just leave it alone, especially in quarantine. Simpler is sometimes better.

[@SeunOkimi]

It's so true!

[@sherikamoses5737]

I do this and I would leave it for like a month my family would get mad because I don’t comb my hair but when I finally do they are surprised about how long it got

[@natashaaruzive7821]

I am natural and I have always been natural even before natural hair was a thing. It’s refreshing to see people being true to themselves, what they like and what works for them. I didn’t know relaxed hair grows like this, this is lovely 😊 . Your hair is beautiful I’m here for growth tips. ❤️❤️❤️

[@AchieOtigo]

💙

[@ladennayoung2939]

Natural hair came back. There is nothing new under the sun.

[@MONET8iAM]

Yes, same! My mother never processed my hair. I’ve straightened and blown it out plenty of times growing up, but never relaxed. I just love the versatility!

[@SeunOkimi]

I love that. Thank you!❤️

[@foggylenses91]

T K Well. No “natural” hair wasn’t always a thing because all air by default is natural. So when ppl say “natural” hair it implies a naturalization or something that wasn’t natural before ie:relaxed hair.

[@HWTMPH]

I big chopped 3 times and tried going natural... I've come to terms with it being okay to like relaxed hair, and I'm super committed to growing waist length relaxed hair now. You're videos are my fave.

[@Misaamanenoir]

I've big chopped 3 times too. However I came to an opposite conclusion- I don't like any chemicals. It was a new chemical each time however

[@SeunOkimi]

It's all about whatever you feel is best for you!❤️

[@Misaamanenoir]

@@SeunOkimi Your hair is beautiful btw

[@noellakimbi2686]

💓

[@noellakimbi2686]

I'm definitely staying relaxed. Come to terms too with loving relaxed hair.

[@iremilgin169]

Who else cut their hair in quarantine and trying to grow back ✋🏻

[@iremilgin169]

sarah lee ahah in beginning it feels rights but then you will regretttttt !!!!! İts one hundred percent emotional cut.. and then you are gonna search for “5 days rice water challenge” 😂 Buttttt better to have remorse than regrett

[@aaunyea4799]

I had my mom cut 3 inches off mine lol 🤣 starting fresh

[@Kurtizia]

Lol whyyyyyy 😩😩

[@Random_news999]

smart

[@Safiyyrh]

irem ilgin keep us updated on your growth

[@medline5140]

Wow, I am relaxed again after being natural for 7 years, and girl, I have noticed the relaxed community is small. But I did what was best for me. I am glad I came across your videos your tips are going to help me on my new journey.

[@utopiad4]

The relaxed community isn't small. More people relax their hair than go natural. It's just there are not a lot of people doing relaxed videos. Mostly because of the drama that the natural community brings. They try to shame black women for not wanting to go natural

[@alexandraedward2784]

​@@utopiad4which is actually not by choice 😒its ones choice

[@everythingmelanin7728]

I'm also someone with long relaxed hair and I can honestly say my hair started truly taking on length when I stopped oiling my scalp, yes you read that correctly lol. I focused on my actual hair and making sure my scalp remained cleaned and clear of blockage, especially as someone who battled bad dandruff. I no longer oil my scalp and I add whatever oils I use to my leave in hair conditioner. At first I worried about my scalp being dry but after experimenting I noticed when I moisturized my hair and massaged my scalp at the sametime that was enough. Your scalp naturally moisturizes itself. I also only relax my hair twice a year.

[@y.e.9907]

Do you wash it when it is in braids?

[@everythingmelanin7728]

@@y.e.9907 Nope, not while in braids. Plus I don't leave my braids in long.

[@lolagets4621]

Most black women who wears protective styles and wigs hair IS LONG! esp. if it’s taken care of! It’s foolish to think that black women cant & don’t grow long hair! The issue is the cutting & chemicals that starts at an early age! No one is harsher on their hair at such an early age than BW!

[@terenarosa4790]

But a relaxer is chemicals.....

[@angel-xi6ie]

Terena Rosa yes, but taking care of your hair in other ways makes it grow, like this girl. For others they just damaged their hair with relaxers and didn’t do anything else to take care of it

[@riveraspen2745]

Which came from WHITE MEN. PLEASE EDUCATE YOURSELF

[@amirahhmukhtarxx7129]

Why can’t they do protective styling without the need to wear a wig that isn’t made from a texture that Isn’t of their own 11 months out of the year. Anyone that does that, has self hate issues. Wearing wigs weaves similar to your texture is justifiable as it could be for reasons like thickness and length but wearing a texture that isn’t yours most of time is literally elevating another races or persons hair over yours. Very weird if you think about it!!

[@winterrose9006]

@@amirahhmukhtarxx7129 You're not thinking logically. A wig shouldn't be like another head of unmanageable hair. The curlier the hair is, the harder it is to tangle therefore needing more care. Why would I buy a wig only to spend hours combing through it too :-/

[@Dude-dx5ns]

Even if you have relaxed hair, you've helped me the most with my natural hair journey with your videos.

[@SeunOkimi]

That makes me really happy to know!❤️ Yes, all of this stuff really does apply to both!

[@Sungoddessz]

Why do people say “Black people can’t grow long hair” it’s a myth & a stereotype 🤦🏽‍♀️

[@RoyalNykki]

Most black women don't know how. The bigger name brands like Shave and Pantene just started selling black hair care products in grown bottles. We've been doing and using the wrong things for years, wrong information passed down from our great grandparents that just passed down generation from generation. My Mom had to walk to school, blacks weren't allowed to even ride the school bus, let alone educate themselves on things like their different hair types. But we are finally educated on our hair as never before and growing and retaining longer lengths! It's been a long journey.

[@alessadolan5718]

Not at all i had long ass hair untill i had to cut it

[@chloethemessenger]

They want us to buy more bundles. It’s about the dollar bill 💸

[@queensophiab.9990]

'IT'S PLAIN IGNORANCE MY SISTER'....Forgive them... BLACK is a Shade or colour...People do not grow hair... Hair grows from healthy scalp gained via healthy nutrition/body... PEOPLE ARE JUST PEOPLE... Whatever their skin shade. BLESSINGS WORLD. XXX

[@Zeighla]

Sure, our hair grows, but why do we have to do so much damn work to retain length? We have to be pretty deliberate for our hair to grow long. The reason it's a stereotype is because the average black person does not have long hair. That's not a lie or so made up thing. We notice when we see someone with type 4 hair past their shoulders because it's not something you see everyday. I grew up in a predominantly black country (and when I say predominant, I mean 200 million people, so a lot lol). I say this based on experience with my own two eyes...our default settings don't favor long hair. Yes, many of us relaxed our hair as children, so that's a point against my argument since that was likely damaging our hair. But even the kids that had natural hair didn't have hair much longer than ours. When I came to America was when I saw black women with hair down their backs, though that was generally not type 4 hair. Many people of other races can do nothing more than wash, condition, and brush their hair all their lives and that sh*t stays out flowing 20 inches behind them in the wind. So yes, while our hair grows, the difficulty in maintaining our length leads to the same outcome.

[@zoeyfierce9992]

So basically I need to leave my hair alone and use protective styling. Thank you for this video because I’m tired of trying a million things. My goal is bra-strap - mid back length. I’m currently at shoulder length. 💫

[@SeunOkimi]

Yes, exactly!!!!! Best of luck❤️

[@BubbleLolli]

Sameeeee

[@zoeyfierce9992]

Ellie5621 well I think once you reach your desired length you can play around with it more and wear it down sometimes. That’s what I plan to do.

[@nanaali7517]

@@SeunOkimi lovely

[@kemir8921]

Yes, I love it! Relaxed or natural, I love to see Black women growing their hair-all you need is protective styles and patience! Ty for this video, your hair looks awesome!

[@SeunOkimi]

Exactly!!❤️

[@simita2720]

I'm natural and I agree that the take down of protective styles is soooo important in seeing growth! After a protective style the ends of hair are at the most vulnerable, so being rough causes the hair to break sooo easily. At the point of take down it requires the hours of care that wasn't being put into it during the style to be stable enough to retain the growth. Great video explaining this well!

[@SeunOkimi]

Exactly!! I really like the way you put that as well

[@SisiYemmieTV]

WOW

[@SeunOkimi]

😆😆❤️

[@pattilopez6260]

I’m so happy to see a different prospective on relaxed hair all I’ve ever heard was it can’t be healthy

[@candygirl3402]

Girl!!! I have to tell you. You just blew my mind. I never knew you could have long relaxed hair. I've always been told for so long that it will break off. This is amazing to see.

[@siesiehen]

You were giving me flash backs to how I grew my hair without realizing it as a child and preteen. ( basically before I cared how mush hair was on my head). I’m going to try this again so thanks for reminding of the classic methods.

[@Peanutbuttt]

My hair grows like weeds in braids... but I dont know how to braid and I'm not about to spend 150 to 350 at a salon... I just gotta teach myself like u did

[@daniella8400]

Spending the money is worth it! Taking care of your hair is not cheap, being cheat will leave you with short damaged hair! Go to a stylist who can grow hair not just style it, they ain’t cheap though!

[@margaretsilas7773]

You can do it just practice. I'm starting to just put mini twist on mine or two big twist and its growing.

[@satanahades4173]

try some twists at first

[@SeunOkimi]

Yes, I love doing my hair myself!!

[@ttc958]

Its so worth it to learn, start with big sections!

[@benola5977]

The difference is you’re doing your hair yourself

[@adedeocansey4985]

please important question for me. How often do u apply relaxer to your hair in a year? I need this answer

[@wunmijinadu1071]

Adede Ocansey 3 times a year is ideal some people relax their hair 4 times a year but I think 3 times is okay

[@adedeocansey4985]

@@wunmijinadu1071 thanks

[@morningdawn5255]

@@adedeocansey4985 I think it good to wait for four months before relaxing, that way you'll have more new growth and it will give you length but before relaxing you have to protect your hair if it is difficult to manage and make sure you put protective style and moisturize your hair, use products with protein every time you open your hair. Most importantly massage your scalp when you apply oil on it. This really helped me a lot, I'm also in a long and healthy relaxed hair journey😊 and my hair looks so beautiful.

[@SeunOkimi]

I've definently been able to avoid a lot of bad hair dressers!

[@towelam2421]

I am actually considering going the relaxed way. And this helped. Fighting with my natural hair, beautiful and natural as it is, is just not for me. I have done the big chop 3 times now. Get tired of all the work and commitment natural hair requires, cut it. Then miss the length and grow it out over a year and then cut it when the same frustration of fighting to maintain it natural comes back. But relaxing my hair feels iffy because I often suffered breakage in the past. So at this point I have a very love hate relationship with my hair.

[@sapphirehaircare7777]

Bravo I think you're the only one that really said that out of all the KZbin channels that I do watch repair videos it's all about knowledge and I speak that as well and some of my videos it's really what you know because if we know better if we have the knowledge we can do better and I hair care I'm learning and it took me awhile to get there but I'm learning :-) thank you God bless you👌💕🙏

[@SeunOkimi]

Exactly!! Thank you so much!❤️ Best of luck with your hair journey as well!

[@edelkinuthia3615]

Same hear. It's finally consolidating years of research, trial and error and mistakes and finally being comfortable with doing whatever works for your hair whether relaxed or natural. Own your hair, just fight to keep it healthy, period.

[@StyleDomination]

Sapphire Relaxed Hair Glad you’re on your way with your hair, Sapphire.

[@godpristine]

Honestly your videos are my favorite and give me sooo much hope because you keep it so simple! I let natural hair YT get in my head and think I need to do soooo much to grow my hair and its not true. And I’ve always thought about relaxing my hair again but then I’m afraid it’ll break my hair. I’m going to leave my hair alone for 3 months and see what results I get! Thank you for the insight!!

[@marisaamaose4894]

I came across your channel via instagram explore and I definitely do not regret it..I've been stuck at bra length for over 4 years now .tbh I've also felt the pressure to go natural but I dont have to courage because no matter the length I love having my hair the way it is,I love having the choice to relax or not.watching your videos have definitely taken the pressure away.I actually relax every 6months. I always see the growth both then it goes away.i realise now that it might have been from over heating and I really didn't like doing any protective styles I just like my hair free..now I know better ..anyways as a fellow Nigerian girl..I appreciate you alot .

[@sassylilma1]

I so needed this. I just texlaxed my hair and I was watching your old videos. This video could not have came at a better time. THANKS

[@SeunOkimi]

You are so welcome! So happy to help❤️

[@arvikajean9502]

I texlaxed my hair in February this year as well and I'm so scare to not break them when I have new growth.

[@kisforkim1]

Through countless videos about hair, this one has inspired me to really try protective styling. As I'm trying it, I can see a difference with the growth of my hair! 😊

[@nicolelewis6312]

I love the final result. You can see that not just the length but the health of your hair has increased 100-fold over the years! Thanks for allowing us to be a part of your journey.🙌🏾

[@SeunOkimi]

Aw, really glad you enjoyed the video

[@realSimoneCherie]

I love that you’re doing something different it’s refreshing

[@ronniquedavis4123]

My hair is relaxed too! Love seeing another person still getting them!

[@KEESWAY]

Yes! Protective styling works! It’s guaranteed length retention! Your hair so beautiful btw! 💖💖

[@SeunOkimi]

Exactly!!❤️ Guaranteed length retention! I like the way you put that

[@reginanuwordu4871]

This really helped me make a commitment to my hair growth. I am so excited about my perm. I really love the just for me results I got. I really appreciate you sharing your journey!! ❤️Thank youuuuu

[@chiamakaflorencegracedan-i4966]

You're just a big inspiration to me. I've been trying to grow my hair but I kept seeing natural hair videos, like they're the only way to go. And I really don't have the strength to grow a natural hair, like it is not for me! Thankfully I came across your channel and protective hairstyles have helped me so far in growing my hair. It's a steady progress tho. But yeah thanks! ❤❤❤

[@asahina-]

I agree with this!! I have been trying to grow my hair out for about 1 and a half now started in 2019 and leaving your hair alone in protective styles DEFINITELY works! My hair has grown so much! I’m honestly shocked. I haven’t done a length check/blowout to really see but I could just tell by how much bigger my Afro is that it’s a lot longer

[@jasminerudolph81]

I really do believe that a healthy diet takes a huge part in heathy hair too. Great video!

[@adebolaBraimoh]

I’ve actually been looking for a relaxed healthy hair page, I’m glad I found your page I don’t want to go natural anytime soon💜💜💜

[@divineserenity9821]

So happy to see your relaxed hair journey! I used to relax in middle school and my hair was long, the only reason I stopped is after falling in love with the kinks from my natural hair after stretching for a longer period that I was used to. I had started back at the end of high school but stopped again because I was told I had ovarian cysts and that they were linked to the chemicals in the relaxer. At the end of the day, it's your head, it's clearly showing healthy and beautiful, I just would say be mindful of all of your body anytime you're dealing with chemicals.

[@sailor_gaia]

Wow! Short or long, your hair is beautiful! I think hair that makes a its owner happy is the best! It is almost as if you have created for yourself the best of both worlds: your hair can be gorgeous voluminous, wavy and curly but also is lovely straightened and long! Love it!

[@quanamarie4947]

I remember I tried everything when I was getting perms and my hair just would not grow past my collar bone. I wasn’t able to maintain my hair length until I stopped relaxing. That’s awesome that you were able to maintain length and still get perms.

[@kinyakemei5389]

Hey pretty. I am relaxed too and not planning to go virgin! Happy to have an influencer who shares my desire. Your hair is great and am glad that you get to help me achieve my relaxed hair goals.

[@shesoliviajoy]

Literally so happy to see this video, people tend to think relaxers damage your hair, but there is definitely a way to keep healthy hair with one. So encouraging👏🏾

[@SeunOkimi]

Yes!!

[@aalexis112]

love how you edited this with all the pics & vids . thanks for the tips and motivation Seun :) keep going and growing !

[@SeunOkimi]

Thank you so much!!❤️

[@Qween_Jules]

I love how excited you looked with each length check! You're so adorable ❤

[@SeunOkimi]

Thank you!! 😊

[@britneydall_]

Wow that makes so much sense. I am currently at the shoulder length plateau. I got small braids really tight once (like 7 yrs ago) and I vowed to never do it again but I will definitely be doing it again but bigger this time. Thank you for restoring faith!!!

[@ajthegoat75]

Thank you this is the first video that I have seen with relaxed hair. Their are thousands of videos of natural hair. My hair was very long until 2017 when I found out my baby had brain cancer. I am now starting to try and grow it back long. I suffered a lot of breakage and hair loss due to stress and worry. With the quarantine and all, I keep my hair covered whenever I have to go out. I only have one stylist that I've had for over 20 years. She has fussed me out for not coming or calling letting her know what was going on with my hair. It was at a stand still watching your video gives me hope that I can grow my hair back. Without doing the big chop. Thank you for the video I am now a new subscriber.

[@SeunOkimi]

Thank you!! So happy to help

[@kennedicampbell2266]

this vid scream classy or posh! you’re adorable!

[@alcioned1]

What you said from 9:50 onwards is what took me 5 YEARS to understand about hair. So thank you. Protect your ends and keep them moisturised.

[@SeunOkimi]

Yes, this was truly key for me and took me a while to finally understand too!

[@anikecorbett1286]

Your one of the few ppl who have video evidence of the beginning of the hair journey it is very inspiring I've told soo many ppl also to do just leave your hair alone and just grease or moisturize it regularly congrats also

[@khanimefreak]

Thank you girl! 😭❤️❤️❤️😭 this video is so informative without making me fall asleep!!! And it really made sense about what you said about keeping the breakage from happening that causes you to retain the growth!!! 💓 I will keep my hair in braids from now on!

[@SeunOkimi]

I'm so glad!

[@tshimangadzomahada7890]

She makes me believe my hair can actually grow longer and longer 😤am watching this for the 10th time now 😅she's my role model

[@sulaykaj7386]

You’re hair is goals!! I’m on my hair growth journey and this is so inspiring🙌🏾 thank you!

[@SeunOkimi]

You're so welcome!

[@donnamcdonald3709]

Your hair is gorgeous! You go, girl! What fun to see your journey! I began my protective style journey 7 months ago and (at age 56) I've gained ~ 3 inches.

[@SeunOkimi]

Thank you so much!! Nice!!

[@Cassykakes]

Your hair is gorgeous! Diet/protective styling/ moisturizing BIG TIME, combing from ends to roots, good trim when needed, less manipulation, hair growth oil based products, and being hydrated as much is possible are key to healthy long beautiful full hair love ♥️♥️♥️

[@SeunOkimi]

thank you!! Yes!

[@BarbieeXlove]

Seun, awesome video! I was able to grow my hair over 24 inches (a made a KZbin video on this) and was able to achieve this mainly by leaving my hair alone! P.S I loved seeing your journey ♥️, thanks for sharing!

[@pelu9365]

you're one of the kast relaxed youtubers:( love your videos!

[@SeunOkimi]

Aw, thank you!❤️

[@NodreenK]

Super useful video!! Really appreciate you sharing your journey and providing some extra motivation for those of us at shoulder length!

[@blacktorialist]

Yass glad to see the prudery around process hair is being challenged with proofs. As usual you look beaut

[@lifetop10s96]

One thing I can agree with is the protective style. My hair grew ridiculously in 3 plus months when I braided it. I was so shocked by the results when I finally took it out. Most growth I have ever experienced.

[@ozioma]

I big chopped in 2015 and my hair’s been growing extremely fast, but idk if I should attest it to going natural, or growing up and becoming more aware. I want to stay natural till I’m past waist length then relax and get a good blunt cut! Wigs might be my goto till then! Thanks for existing in this space and showing us your techniques!

[@SeunOkimi]

Thank you❤️❤️ Best of luck with your own hair journey as well!

[@mulenjizapita5092]

Omg, I used to watch you when I was relaxed back in 2016/7, so it's crazy to come across your channel again and see your hair 😍 stunning sis and inspirational! Can't wait to get back to relaxers 👏🏾

[@SeunOkimi]

❤️❤️

[@antheatulloch3062]

Lovely positive video for women with relaxed or natural hair. A simple message, too!

[@chocolatebunnygs]

I think trims makes a difference. I hated getting regular trims but i t really helped me out it is a normal part of my routine when I taking care of my hair.

[@artmariemakes]

This makes me happy! I relaxed my hair a few months ago and it’s growing so much faster because I can manipulate it less

[@trandall1142]

See, that’s what I think. It’s going to be easier for me to moisturize it, so less breakage.

[@Jazzdabratt]

Is it ok to perm my hair dose it damage hair?because I got split ends

[@cherelliee]

I don’t have a relaxer, but I wash deep condition blow dry and straighten my hair once a week. Wrap it at night and my hair really likes it. Glad your posting about your relaxed hair experience so that other girls who are relaxed have an idea of how they can maintain and grow their hair :).

[@LottsaLayer2012]

You have a beautiful and welcoming smile!! Thanks so much for sharing your hair journey. Since, we’re all stuck at home due to CoVid19 I have been forced to take care of my own relaxed hair. Your video is such an inspiration, as I have been contemplating on whether or not to put either a sew-in weave or medium sized cornrows or box braids. After watching your vid I feel more confident to pursue a a protective style, rather than the usual nightly wrap before bed.

[@SeunOkimi]

Aww, thank you so much! Best of luck with growing your hair as well!

[@MadeeMadness]

I’m planning on going back relaxed after being natural for 3 yrs.

[@SeunOkimi]

Best of luck

[@demetrialashell4887]

I did it and I love it honestly 🤷‍♀️

[@trandall1142]

Please let us know if you did and which relaxer you chose.

[@MadeeMadness]

@@trandall1142 I actually have a consultation tomorrow at a salon to get it done bc I’m too scared to do it myself!

[@rosita5850]

OMG you’re a lifesaver. I just decided to ‘care’ about my hair growth cause I chopped it off last year to go natural and I couldn’t so I relaxed and everybody’s like your hair is so long now. But I lack volume, send help!

[@SeunOkimi]

I used to have that same problem Protective styling really helped my hair get thicker!

[@rosita5850]

@@SeunOkimi thanks for the reply. I'm gonna be following all your helpful tips from now on and I hope to get good results. You're pretty btw

[@llcoolrainejackson9050]

Outstanding video, love, love, love it!! Your relaxed hair is beautiful the french braid tip of not over manipulating the hair when taking it down is a very important tip, thank you so much for sharing this very helpful video!

[@SeunOkimi]

Glad you liked it!!

[@praisetar]

You have beautiful hairrr! Thank you for proving that long relaxed hair is possible. Your perseverance is admirable❤️

[@SeunOkimi]

Thank you!!

[@pankiezie8961]

Thanks for sharing your hair journey! I can attest to alot of what your saying. Im between 3b/c. My hair is naturally curly and dry as hell. When I was in my 20s(early 2000s) I hit a plateau with my hair. It would never grow past my bra line. I didn't want to spend money going to a salon all the time and we didnt have as many great styling tools, so I just put my hair in a pony/bun everyday for 8 months. I was shocked when I got a blowout how much my hair grew. Over time I realized if you just leave it alone it will grow. By my 30s I could sit on it. I kept the same routine. I would only wash my hair once a month, twice at most and just touch it up. Im in my 40s now and for 20 years the same process works, so much so I tend to chop off 5 to 8 in at a time cause I cant be bothered with a 3 hour wash n style process. We have God given natural oil that can work its way down the hair shaft if we give it the time to. You really dont need all these products they throw at us. I would suggest good deep conditioning and after you style your hair, limit heat to once a week(if that). Add your favorite hair oil to the ends till the scalp oil can catch up.

[@paulinathompson9829]

Am inspired by your words and would prove to people around me that I can grow long and healthy hair

[@SeunOkimi]

You got this❤️

[@chesedjjones6575]

Thanks for confirming something that I have suspected for a long time, but never put to the test.

[@randiparker4056]

You are EVERYTHING for making it a point to share all of your experiences with growing your haaaaaair! I appreciate youuuuuuu! 🤓

[@SeunOkimi]

Thank you so much!!

[@GiSeLLEKARIX]

I’m like 5 second sin, and i already love the vid! Lol your hair is beautiful! ❤️

[@SeunOkimi]

Aw, thank you!!

[@miamoore8830]

I’m relaxed too and I’ve never done a big chop! And your hair type looks exactly like mine too. I’m always so interested in seeing other relaxed girls journeys cuz i get so many comments about relaxer horror stories so it’s nice to see success stories. I used to have so much breakage and my hair wouldn’t get past my shoulders. I also grappled with going back natural but never fully committed. I’m now past the middle of my back. Congrats to you and your progress!!

[@SeunOkimi]

Aw, we are the same! Thank you!!!!! To you too!❤️

[@LifeAroundMarion]

I'm so glad i came across this video. I have relaxed hair, been struggling and thinking i need to do the big chop. Now i know if i just pay a little more attention to my hair, i can grow it. Thank you. 😘😘😘😘

[@Faaade_]

Great video! So true, the take down out of protective styles is soo important. I am way more conscious of that and my hair has gotten significantly more full. Another reason is some are making their protective styles too tight! SPEAKING FROM EXPERIENCE! Being more gentle to my hair, oiling, and protective styling has grown my hair soo much. Thanks for sharing your journey!

[@SeunOkimi]

Absolutely!! Thank you as well❤️

[@TanzytheglowupG]

I love your hair!!! Beautiful

[@SeunOkimi]

Thank you!!!

[@moni1952]

WOW! I can't say your method works for me but keep up the good work because it's working on you!

[@vijilachindumba8607]

Wow girl.. Am so encouraged. Been trying to grow my relaxed hair for two years now.. Love from Zambia 🇿🇲

[@SeunOkimi]

Thank you!! Best of luck!!

[@Its-sarahj]

Wow I’m so shocked that relaxed hair can grow that long. I’ve only seen natural hair that long. Thank you for sharing! It’s encouraging!

[@daniella8400]

What? Are you serious? If so that’s sad!

[@Its-sarahj]

Golden Girl most people I’ve seen growing up including me that have relaxed her usually have limited growth. But now I’ve seen it’s possible for relaxed hair to be very long.

[@k.b.nicole2428]

Sarah Jaja right.

[@foredimples529]

My bff sister's hair and an old classmate of mine have hair that long and they ve always been relaxed.

[@portia7854]

I'm happy to see this because...I have 4c hair and I can't get it to grow no matter WHAT! If not because 4c ends have these annoying coils that coil within itself so that no matter how gentle you are they snap, crackle, and POP everywhere when you're trying to detangle your hair, I probably would have had longer hair by now. So, I've been thinking about texlaxing to loosen those ends and my texture a bit, but now I'm thinking maybe just relax the whole thing and continue protective styling using half wigs. People who don't have 4c hair will never understand the struggle. 4c hair is its own struggle unique to natural hair types. What type of relaxer do you use? Please share.

[@SeunOkimi]

I understand! But think carefully before deciding to relax! Relaxed hair is hard to grow as well. I don’t think one is necessarily easier than the other to grow!

[@pagalbunnyx9066]

I'm 4c hair too. I've been natural for 8 years and finally figured it out smh I started flat ironing once month or every other month and I am FINALLY able to retain length. I've always been slightly past APL but since using heat 7 months ago I'm at full BSL. I'm on my way to mbI. I hate that I need to use heat to retain length, but it works🤷🏽‍♀️ no dry ends and I use hair grease to protect my ends as well.

[@bluebird1694]

Xortia If you're gonna do it no lye goes straigher than lye, so if you're doing it Try one that comes already mixed in a jar. I recently used tcb no base with a spoon of oil and a wide tooth comb on my aunt to texture her hair. Just be gentle, neutralize, conditon and you're good to go.

[@bbappzz98]

do you do stretched styles or considered become a stretched natural? a lot of 4c youtubers have done this and it helps with the detangling problems. either way, i hope you find what works for you.

[@JoBunny87]

I have 4c hair and I recently relaxed. My hair is way healthier relaxed because like you said- no matter what you do to it, 4c breaks.

[@shalimar2554]

Yes ma’am this is how I got my hair to grow so much. I’m natural but those protective styles are the best way to grow your hair. Mines is the longest it’s ever been!

[@kiely2851]

So proud of you Seun 👏🏾 Could you do a video on healthy hair take down, protective sytyles that do and don’t break your hair, and how often to change protective styles?

[@SeunOkimi]

Thank you😊❤️ I actually have videos on all of those topics up on my channel already!

[@breezy2768]

I have had long relaxed hair ... honestly constantly cutting my ends after every relaxer help grow it fast

[@edelkinuthia3615]

I swear I was having this debate this afternoon and have struggled with the decision the last couple of months. I almost cut my relaxed hair to start over again. But I promised myself, the same energy I would put into natural hair, is the same time and knowledge I should apply to relaxed hair and I told my hair...."relaxed hair can grow healthy and strong." And it's time I started protective styling and stopping the breakage.

[@SeunOkimi]

You got this!❤️

[@theclaokwara7409]

Yeah me too. I was soo close to cutting my hair but my mom talked me out of this.

[@edelkinuthia3615]

@@SeunOkimi thanks😊

[@kristinnefertiti8267]

Me too! I almost cut off my hair cuz it was too tough to detangle. I eventually made myself do it...and I have a lot of growth. But I'm ready for braids again for protections. BLACK woman struggles!

[@shanadiahnicole6249]

I've toyed with going natural but I don't want to because it hurts and I'm 41 mother of 4. I don't have time for any of that. So I keep it relaxed because it's easier. I have put it in braids twice this year and my hair grew like crazy. So thank you for this video. I needed to see this and be encouraged to stay on MY chosen hair journey. My hair will still grow. See you in your next vid.

[@SunniDae333]

Natural girl hair - your hair is absolutely gorgeous! I think that it's great that there are girls with relaxed hair on KZbin - it shows that are hair can grow and our length can be maintained/retained under any conditions! Great job!

[@SeunOkimi]

Thank you!

[@kendrastewart9007]

What she is saying is true. I took down my 1st sew-in, washed my hair and my hair was tangled. I shaved my hair so low I had to get a quick weave. Then for two years I did nothing but sew-in my hair grew to my butt in 2 1/2 years. I didn’t/don’t do anything extra. No special oils or anything but if I have braids I mist my hair with water.

[@msarielwilliams123]

Protective styles (sew-ins) grew my daughter’s hair out to her behind.

[@SeunOkimi]

Protective styles are truly everything!

[@BlackGirlLovesAnime6]

How many years did that take

[@norah-wo4qu]

Same!

[@temainthecity5062]

I'm part of the relaxed gang!! My hair has grown so much since I have been wearing ponytails(protective styling)for almost 2 years and haven't flat ironed it in over 3 years!

[@SeunOkimi]

Love it!!

[@ms.evegene]

You are coming with IT Sis!✨🌱✨

[@SeunOkimi]

Thank you!!

[@shyneicemayeux5168]

You look like Gabrielle Union. So pretty 🤗

[@SeunOkimi]

Thank you so much!

[@africanchild4525]

That's what I thought when I saw her.