MY UPDATED GROWTH REGIMEN FOR NATURAL HAIR| Natural vs Relaxed Hair Growth & Protective Styling

Official updated growth regimen for natural hair. Relaxed vs. natural hair growth. Here is my highly requested video on my growth plan now that I have natural hair. How to grow natural 4c hair fast. My instagram: / seunokimi
@seunokimi
This video talks about how to grow natural hair fast after growing my relaxed hair to waist length. I discuss things such as low manipulation, protective styling, growing natural hair with wish and go, twist outs, or other low manipulation styles, as well as through protective styles such as with wigs, with twists, with braids, with cornrows, and other styles that allow for low manipulation and promote increased length retention. How to grow natural hair fast in braids. Tips to grow natural hair faster and longer. How to grow natural hair fast at home. Ways to grow natural hair faster. Come along my 4c hair growth journey with me. This video gives all the details of my 4c hair growth tips and new routine to grow my hair. How to grow natural 4c hair long faster.
HOW TO GROW EDGES BACK fast:
• How to Actually Grow E...
HOW I WASH AND CARE FOR MY HAIR IN PROTECTIVE STYLES: • *HIGHLY REQUESTED* How...
HOW TO TAKE YOUR PROTECTIVE STYLES DOWN PROPERLY: • My Protective Style Ta...
HOW STOP ITCH IN PROTECTIVE STYLES:
• HOW TO COMPLETELY STOP...
HOW TO MAKE YOUR PROTECTIVE STYLES LAST LONGER:
• HOW TO MAKE YOUR PROTE...
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[@SeunOkimi]

Recap of how to retain length any hair type is the first half, the differences for retaining length on natural hair specifically begins at 10:53 !❤

[@Opinionatedchic]

Yesss!!! Less manipulation grew my hair. My hair grew extensively during the pandemic because of protective styling and very few products used. I just blew it out a couple days ago and it's down my back for the first time in over a decade.

[@makeilah4459]

Me too!!! Protective styling and applying an oil mixture to my scalp daily helps my hair grow A LOT more than it used too

[@Opinionatedchic]

@@makeilah4459 I literally mixed a bunch of oils together in a bottle and apply to my scalp about once a week. Obviously my hair doesn't need all the high maintenence stuff I thought it did. 🤷🏽‍♀️

[@lynn3862]

@@makeilah4459 me too!

[@haennie8197]

Me too! My entire life it has never grown past my chin but in 2019 I stopped using heat for good and now its at my back. I was shocked.

[@myhairdairy]

So true! Same for me too

[@moniquemonique9467]

I big chopped my 4c waist length hair in March. Keys to growing your natural hair fast: 1. Use Ayurvedic ALL NATURAL NO OVER THE COUNTER PRODUCTS 2. Low/to no manipulation of the hair 3. Hair vitamins 4. Hair growth oils 5. Keep your scalp CLEAN 6. Look up Indigenous Strandz channel. She has thigh length natural hair and uses Ayurvedic methods 7. Patience, Patience, Patience 8. Pray over your hair 9. Love your hair, like really love it and don't speak negative about your hair. It's how God created you.

[@whosaprettykitty5076]

“You don’t have to be in pain for your style to last” YES. A thousand times yes. It’s so normalized for black women to suffer through headaches and pain a couple days after getting our hair done, and that does nothing but damage our hair and scalp. I remember the time I decided I had enough with painful styling was the third time I got a weave. I was in so much pain from the tightness and I kept telling myself, “well, at least I know the braids will last” and suffered for about a week. My scalp starting scabbing up and I realized I never wanted to experience pain from a hair style again. Now, whenever I do braids or crochet, if it hurts, I take it out and do it again. If someone else is braiding my hair, if it hurts, I speak up.

[@Ari-sw9ef]

I chopped my hair off a year ago and it’s currently about the same length as yours. Looking forward to doing this hair growth/hair care journey with you!! If it weren’t for you and a few other naturals here on KZbin my hair wouldn’t even be as healthy and as long as it is now, so thank you for contributing to my journey! Much love queen! 👸🏾❤️

[@SeunOkimi]

Much love to you too❤️❤️ That makes me really happy to know

[@suwuwu10]

Ugh Seun you look SOOO cute in this style!! Didn’t know it was possible for you to get even more adorable 😭

[@SeunOkimi]

Aw, thank you!!

[@Fortheloveoffood0990]

Yes she is a very pretty woman

[@quartd2542]

I was able to grow my hair by doing it myself. The famous blow out salons like to put high heat on hair, because it's thick. When I get it braided or taken down they rip and snatch at my hair. I'm very conscious of people that don't care about healthy hair and look down upon coarser textures of hair.

[@MeMe-ht2hd]

**** REAL ADVICE**** I noticed Vegetable and fruit smoothies with Blue 1. Berries, Avocados, and Kale, and drinking lots of water along with a frozen mixed bag of fruits and vegetables has grown my hair and helped my health! PEOPLE KEEP FORGETTING DIET AND THE INSIDE MATTERS to hair growth!

[@ashleysobougee]

Seun is very thorough. I know she probably was a straight A student in school.

[@MissUche1]

Ah she’s is Nigerian (like me) so that’s a “Yes!” Our parents wouldn’t have it any other way... lol

[@morganbankole-wright1375]

@@MissUche1 Same here, Nigerian parents won't allow anything lower than an A 😆 lol

[@SeunOkimi]

lol😆 thank you

[@kathyterrell2054]

I have followed you and growed my natural hair using your tips! PROTECTIVE SYTLING+STILL TAKING CARE OF THOSE ENDS WHILE PROTECTIVE STYLING!!

[@ceciliaparker6291]

Love🥰 your videos!🙏🏽 I have fragile fine strands and love braids. Other than my roots I pretty much stick to twists though because of that. After my last big chop I’m really starting to see progress. It is true it takes trial and error to really know your hair natural. Being Gentle, moisturizing and being patient is key. 🙌🏽 Keep doing what you do mama!🥰💋👍

[@humblebutterfly1267]

Great info! 😊I'm gonna be mindful of these tips when i care for my hair moving forward in my journey. Thank you so much ❤

[@SeunOkimi]

You're very welcome!😊

[@melrivas3655]

😇 as usual this is practical and realistic advice 🙏🏽 u never disappoint ! Much love n thanks!

[@SeunOkimi]

You are very welcome!(:

[@Ulumma-uh8fn]

It’s funny because watching your relaxed videos is what actually got me to grow my 4c natural hair past shoulder length and it’s flourishing! of course there are thing’s I did differently but just the protective styling for a minimum of 2 months has helped plus I only finger strangle :)

[@oluwaferanmishofu842]

Same here!

[@jk9084]

Finger detangling gives me fairy knots, I need my wide tooth comb

[@hinkish4172]

But😊

[@FineNaturalHairROCKS]

It's the blow drying my hair before that stresses me out. This is the reason why many times, I will simply braid my hair in 4 sections after washing it to stretch it out since I don't want to be blowing my hair out every single week.

[@drianne8130]

Seunnnnnnn!!!! I finally cut my hair! Literally did the big chop today. I feel weird and happy at the same time, lol. Will constantly follow your natural journey for tips 🤩

[@SeunOkimi]

Awwww❤️❤️

[@flatbedladyv2191]

I loved when i shaved my head 2 yrs ago. My head felt so good..wash everyday..but the natural thing was not for me

[@Mutable_PageOfCups]

Great video as usual ❤️ Watching this as I'm stretching my hair (plaits) for a bigger afro tomorrow 🥰

[@AdirondackRuby]

I think that's a good point...the things that are easy aren't as "fun". We take for granted what we have or what we can do, while glamorizing, idolizing, idealizing the things that we don't have or can't seem to achieve. It's not always about having the thing, but about having the option or potential to have the thing. Like, I'm a very introverted homebody sort of person. I like to stay home, I don't often go out. But 2020 made me a bit stir-crazy, not because I couldn't go anywhere (because I might not have anyway), but because the option to go anywhere if I had actually wanted to was taken away.

[@fy1406]

Uuu

[@justagirl4627]

Omg this makes sense. Thanks for explaining it that way. This is why I don't do well with strict rules. Not because I would do something; but because I don't have the option too

[@AdirondackRuby]

@@justagirl4627 You're welcome. Yeah, Free Will is so important.

[@TheBillybelly]

Could not have said it better....exactly this i just couldnt put it in words

[@SeunOkimi]

Yess, I love this comment

[@dot0422]

It's not hair growth It's hair retention. All hair grows just like nails but the key is to keep retention. Protective styles are key. The woman have Chad grow their hair to their knees and they use pro styles.

[@deatricewinston1270]

Seun, you're doing a great job creating entertaining and educational videos.

[@FineNaturalHairROCKS]

This video is sooo WELL TIMED! 🙌🏾

[@JacquelynJoyce]

I so love watching your journey

[@pelyondeki4207]

Seun, you're so beautiful. Thank you for giving so much value ❤️

[@barbiegang208]

Honestly I’m sitting here waiting to see your freshly cut hair grow back to this exact same waist length hair . 😂🥰🥰😋

[@SeunOkimi]

lol

[@dominiquewyatt6704]

I wonder would it be harder to do compared to Relax hair

[@sassys1240]

It was good to save the best for last. It's said that the least thing you say is the thing will remember the most. 👍🏽

[@FineNaturalHairROCKS]

You give awesome advice btw!! Keep up the great work Seun! 🤗🙌🏾

[@IAMElsLife]

You gave a ton of great tips in this video. Thank you a ton.❤️

[@SeunOkimi]

You are welcome!!❤️

[@mschelle2762]

Thank you for the reminders and tips. I wear wigs and instead of cornrows i do 4 to 5 plaits to avoid breakage and pre poo before wash. I also learned I cant wash my hair in the sink either.

[@MsJmeeh]

When I get a sew-in weave, I always wash and blow dry 1 day prior. It allows me to moisturize hair and allow the hair to dry. I find that a damp scalp/hair gets tighter after the braid up. I allow the stylist to wash when I do a press and comb. Thank you for the info.

[@olidoce2348]

Sis u are very beautiful. Love from Portugal❤

[@SeunOkimi]

Thank you so much!!

[@reginahardin6377]

I just started using a detangling spray or cream. I hope this stop breakage of my hair. Greatness

[@ladybugwillis]

This was such an informative video! Thank you!

[@Tinablackberryrose]

Thank You for sharing this much needed information.💕💕

[@SeunOkimi]

You are very welcome!❤️

[@onakallendorf1977]

My hair stays in a protective style for two months, but I have to rebraid a couple of braids, every single week due to extreme rapid hair growth. I also wash my hair with braids and all, weekly or every other week.

[@kimgoodwin-wheatle6847]

A couple great YT preach this, I'm just so anxious about matting my fine hair. Hopefully I'll be brave enough to try

[@jazminb8853]

when you wash and how do you reapply leave in conditioner to moisturize? i just started protective styling with human hair wigs.

[@onakallendorf1977]

@@kimgoodwin-wheatle6847 It really works very well for my hair, but if it makes you too anxious, maybe you shouldn't do it, just saying 🙂

[@onakallendorf1977]

@@jazminb8853 When I rebraid the extensions, I make my own hair wet first and then I apply a leave-in. If there is already an extension in my hair, I only use grease, butters and oils.

[@jazminb8853]

@@onakallendorf1977 ok i have been using grease too. and will have to do a rebraid once a month and see how that goes. what do you do for itchy scalp? this is my first time really trying to protective for months at a time and my scalp isnt used to it so it get itchy. I used to wash every 5 days.

[@judah1636]

@Seun Okimi, you still look drop-dead gorgeous 🥺🥺🥺❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@nunupon1359]

Twists were the best thing to happen to me, i noticed a quick difference

[@1GoldenBreeze]

This is why I just mainly do wash n go's. For me, they are the easiest style I can do for my hair. In the shower I cleanse, condition and style then get out and defuse or sit under the dryer and I'm done until the next week.

[@englishwithaltini]

How do you maintain at night?

[@1GoldenBreeze]

@@englishwithaltini I either use a satin-lined loc soc, silk scarf, or satin pocket bonnet (same as regular bonnet just for longer hair}. In the morning I remove the covering, shake, fluff, and go.

[@lesheawhite1870]

Your hair grew back fast. My hair is natural and I have a lot of breakage. I agree with you. I used to do cornrows. Now they break off my edges. I can't do it anymore

[@nervgirl1102]

Seun, you are so informative, love it ❤️ question: How do you go about moisturizing in the 2+ months you keep a style in?

[@natashajarvis6938]

What kind of brand/ hair is your ponytail? I love it and it looks so natural.

[@Millah323]

I keep my hair in braids or twists and redo it about 1- 2x a week... Plus I wash my hair while in twists and spray mid week with clove water...

[@m.22s15]

you are such an insipiration😍😍😘😘😘😘

[@ephodza]

Girl, this was so helpful! Because I could identify the behaviour of my hair in what you were saying. It wasn’t the generic, “drink water” or whatever basic 6 tips every other person always put in their videos that leave you with nothing helpful. Question: What do you think about oils, cause now that’s a whole new debacle.

[@iamskinbeauty]

So helpful thank you 😊

[@SeunOkimi]

You are very welcome!

[@GracefulKnots]

Honestly these tips are true. Excessive manipulation by plaiting all the time really does not help. I have stopped doing this and have seen a great change in the last year. I had to stop plaiting and I have not done this for a year :)

[@leedajames6866]

So instead plaiting what did you do?

[@leedajames6866]

So graceful knots

[@GracefulKnots]

@@leedajames6866 I do very loose twists under my wig and I leave my hair alone quite a lot . I used to plait it a lot with extensions and that destroyed my hair:)

[@FineNaturalHairROCKS]

I have thinner, finer hair so heavy box braids never ever work for me due to the heaviness. What protective styles would you recommend for finer, thinner hair?

[@wanny1397]

Hi Seun, i really like your video. Just curious do you think it helps to braid or twist the hair every night before you go to bed or is it just too much manipulation?

[@luciaescobarz]

Thank you sis!

[@shannessiak.3613]

Sooooo pretty thick&long!!Pocohontas!!

[@Danielle_1518]

What are your suggestions for those of us who aren’t great with protective styles? I have crazy thick natural hair, that’s a softer 3c/4a texture. I can’t braid (French braid). So I’m trying to experiment with box braids. But What other styles can I do? My hair tends to slip out of styles I try (like a braid crown or something) So I do wash and go’s a lot. Thank you for all the info❤️

[@FineNaturalHairROCKS]

You hit it ON THE NAIL when you said many Black women want long hair because it's so hard to obtain. Short hair is much more easier to maintain.

[@prettyflor5635]

Your hair is super beautiful

[@seaofroses8888]

I can have my hair braided for 1 week max. I’ve heard of women who wash their hair once a month. I can’t do that because my scalp feels greasy, and I start scratching my scalp after a week. You say you leave your braids in for 2-3 months, so I guess you wash your hair with the braids in. That personally doesn’t work for me because I find it hard to wash my hair as well as I’d like to. Either way, I’ve been rebranding my hair every 3-7 days for 5 months. Hopefully it works. I have noticed I lose less hair than when I didn’t keep my hair braided.

[@shaylanewlife]

I wear box braids until I see a whole lot of new growth. I also wash my hair and use organic oils. I cut my hair bald headed. I must say with box braids my hair been growing a whole lot. I leave box braids in my hair for a few months like 2 or 3 months. I leave my hair alone and I oil my scalp and wash it.

[@jemimasani5766]

My hair breaks crazy more now that I'm natural than when I was relaxed. I literally don't touch my Hair at all but the second it's out of a protective style it's all comes down. My protective style is always over 2 /3 months but the breakage is crazy

[@SeunOkimi]

Aw, sorry to hear that! Do you think the protective styles you're doing may be to complex or too heavy for you?

[@whatdacurl94]

if you're adding hair that could be drying your hair out and dry hair breaks easier

[@emmanuellao2248]

It could be lack of MOISTURE or PROTEIN. 🤔 protein creates strength and moisture gives elasticity.

[@Eveningbreeze721]

Are you sure it isn't normal shedding

[@levithebaddest2369]

When you keep your hair in a style for months, the hair is still shedding everyday. Even healthy hair sheds daily (a small amount) There will be a lot of shedded hair built up after several months. That might be the reason

[@KikiNIICHAN]

Thank you so much for the information! When you mentioned styles are not suppose to hurt (which I whole-heartedly agree and it has changed my perspective) this rose a question for me. Is being “tender-headed” a myth used to endure the pain of tight styles? Or is it a real thing? Over time, my pain tolerance grew higher because of the tight braiding, but I’m starting to think the tightness is what caused my hair to grow fine over the years :(

[@jk9084]

Tenderheaded is a thing but the tightness of the braids has to be changed accordingly. I think tight styles will just break off your hair.

[@Coco_xoxo]

I wore box braids my whole life and it was extremely painful. Fast forward to now, my hair has been out and has grown more than it ever did in box braids

[@KikiNIICHAN]

@@Coco_xoxo that’s awesome and frankly the same for me, too! I reread my response and realized I wasn’t clear when I said “fine”. Like right now, my hair has gotten fuller after I cut it all off and avoided tight hairstyles. Back then my hair was really weak and was getting sparse because I wasn’t thinking about how those styles affected me.

[@earlmoss9669]

Your hair is beautiful

[@Siberius-]

Twists and braids aren't necessarily protective hairstyles though right? they're "low-manipulation", but the ends are still kinda exposed to the elements to some degree, so they're not at least completely protective as far as protecting the ends goes (which is what a protective style means).

[@she_prays_she_slays_demons]

I realize that I never really took much care of my hair or never got to know it. However, I turned to natural over a year ago and so I've decided that I really want to learn how my hair works and how to care for it because I would love to wear it out to like school and stuff and just embrace my natural hair rather than get it done all the time. I'm currently attempting to grow it. I have a weave on right now, can add oil to my hair once a week with the weave in?

[@Goldenkara]

lol i love u😭❤️ the big sister i needddd

[@SeunOkimi]

❤️❤️ I love you too!

[@kinghill500]

Happy July 4 🎆🎆🎆🎆 queen 👑

[@SeunOkimi]

to you too!!❤️❤️

[@user-vh1gj5wk7s]

Please can you enter in your settings the Arabic translation, I want to understand what you are saying💕🥰

[@florencewilkie8893]

Pls kindly talk more about detangling that's my greatest challenge.

[@petergriffin969]

start from ends to roots and do it on wet or damp hair

[@styledbylia5311]

Use a a creme made for detangling and just be gentle

[@Chxn10]

I grew my relaxed hair down to my breast and cut it off bc of how damaged/stringy it was. I'm now trying my natural hair

[@Elovexxx]

Wisdom🙌🏾

[@m.a2533]

I want this huge change so that my hair becomes exactly like yours. Tell me and provide me with pictures of the creams or oils you used?💔

[@angelcausby]

My hair just will not grow hoping your videos help.

[@ShodyHarajukuBarbie]

I wear mini braids with my natural hair for 1 month. And get them redone every month. and I’ve had my hair on this protective style for 1 year & 4 months

[@love.mamiaa]

Planning on doing this but with cornrows and wig(refreshing the style once every month)…did my big chop December 2021 …i hope it will be long again December 2022.

[@kaydeenrankine254]

What happened to your hair oil vid!! That was always my fav always come back to that one. Can you please repost

[@0tismadaline]

Very beautiful and cute,great video

[@SeunOkimi]

thank you!!

[@autumnstoptwo]

i will say as a stylist, i would recommend to just prioritizing finding a stylist who is knowledgable about hair health as well as styling. i think its unnecessary for people with tighter textures and coarser hair to have to do excess work before the install, specifically adding heat. the stylist, if they cannot carefully braid over textured hair, should include that blowout in the styling process - and they should be trained in how to apply heat safely. diy heat can also cause lots of breakage right before a protective style :) thats just my opinion however!

[@funwithmyla1491]

I just wanna say that you are so beautiful 🥰🥰

[@SeunOkimi]

Thank you so much!

[@shirleya7131]

Can you do a video on trimming type 4 hair, does trimming really help grow our hair?

[@KehindeOdeyemi]

Hey! I'm not Seun by I've been on a hair growth journey for a year and a half, and my experience with trimming is that you should only do it when your hair really needs it. If you are trimming your hair just for the sake of trimming, you will not see growth because you are trimming off length, instead of trimming off bad ends. I trim my hair about twice a year because I always keep my hair in protective styles so I find my ends do not usually get to the point where they need a trim until during the 4-6 month mark. I still retain length and I don't cut inches of my hair off, only the bad ends. But other then that, you shouldn't be trimming your hair constantly unless your ends are bad to the point where you need to trim. You might want to do dusting, but in my opinion dusting is just unnecessary for me. Good luck on your journey and I hope this helps!

[@SeunOkimi]

I agree with Kehinde! I also think that trimming becomes more important for natural hair compared to relaxed hair with preventing knotting at the ends.

[@jenme2390]

Did you know you can do roller sets on natural hair? Didn't know this until I moved to LA. Sets Salon on Pico was magical...and I have a loooooot of hair.

[@sabrinaalston1243]

Jennifer Jen does the salon do Dominican blow out that's great that you have alot of hair what is your hair growth regimine

[@jenme2390]

@@sabrinaalston1243 Hi Sabrina☺️ I had my hair straight blown out there instead of roller set once. It basically came out the exact same way. Idk if they call it a “Dominican blow out” there. When I am not in LA I do get Dominican blow outs every 5 weeks to 2 months, wear it out for like a week then put it away somehow. I just reposted a review for them on Yelp.(pretty sure I had already done one though😕don’t know what happened). In any case, it is there now and you can see my natural hair too. I also color my hair. I basically have become intolerant of my natural hair color…even when it is put away…yes, it is sad. 😂 Look for Sets Salon on Yelp. They are on Pico. Enjoy!😄

[@sabrinaalston1243]

@@jenme2390 In California

[@jenme2390]

@@sabrinaalston1243 Yes. Los Angeles, California. And just in case, the wig in my profile pic is from Hautelocks in Hollywood, FL. I actually got it 5 years ago.😂I still get compliments and questions on "my hair" i.e. that wig... Homegirl bought it! My bank account definitely said I did anyways. 😂 😂 😂

[@sabrinaalston1243]

@@jenme2390 I hear that I would have to catch a plane to come to the West Coast for that hairdo if I'm ever in Ca I will look them up

[@simangelemakhunga8724]

You’re so beautiful 😍 so informative thank you so much❤️love from SA🇿🇦

[@SeunOkimi]

❤️❤️❤️

[@wearecreatorz5688]

I want to see if I can get to waist or tail bone(making a 😬face while typing tail bone lol) but after that idk. Long hair is WORK. I am mid back and although this is the longest I’ve ever been and I am having fun but this is work. You are short hair is fun

[@fatimaomolori1275]

How many times do you think a person should oil and cream a 1 month protective style??

[@carstellasfunlifecarst2167]

Wow girl pretty I'm so sorry you started bleaching your skin you were so extra more Beautiful before than well May God continue to bless you

[@tatumduplessis7592]

Are you okay? It's called lighting. Anyone can look lighter in certain lighting. Don't post judgemental comments and preface them with a condescending apology 😒🙄

[@GracedVille]

I think it's the make up. But I do think she looked a lot prettier with the slightly darker shade.

[@cutie86248]

Once I cut my hair, I have been free ever since

[@Sweetlyniki]

Ok lol so relaxed two months ago... lol I’m going back natural 🤣 forgot to mention in the midst of it I confirm my hair hates protein products ...in the past I realized protein contributed to breakage sigh ... so I’m coming with a bang

[@lloving0]

Truth.

[@temiigbaroola1363]

See now I am at 5 weeks with my box braids and was set on taking it out at 6 weeks but your video got me thinking I should try to hold out to 7 or 8 😫

[@miloudivyne]

Braiding hair breaks it

[@CarolCarol31]

Not necessarily 4 weeks and above is enough for a protective styling everyone's hair and scalp is different

[@temiigbaroola1363]

@@CarolCarol31 i agree, it does vary by person you’ll know when it’s ready to be taken out.

[@fashionbaddies]

Hi seun, I was looking for ways to grow my hair and I came across your channel and I've watched some of your videos. I big chopped my hair may 2022 and just wanted to know if these products and regimens will work for me 'cause I have low porosity hair and it always feels like it's not growing😔.

[@rocklynax5580]

Is 2 months a good time to keep braids in ? Because I’ve heard that if you longer than 2 months it may be bad for your hair , is that true ?

[@shezmeister2771]

The strands of my hair are so thick that you could probably sew with them. Am I the only person who can't keep in protective styles for more than a week and a half maybe two weeks if my hair cooperates? Like my hair just does not thrive in long term protective styling. I wish it did, because then I wouldn't have to do it as often.

[@ctay4sho09]

What kind of protective styles are u doing?

[@Tashab.8871]

My hair is the same one only thing is mine is thin but my protective styles doesn’t last no longer than 4 days I tried braids without weave braids with weave and my hair just doesn’t cooperate 😔

[@ctay4sho09]

@@Tashab.8871 with thinner hair u might wanna try natural hair updos. All u need is Bobby pins really. Its plenty tutorials on KZbin. Most updos should last a week. Also if u like wigs, cornrows under a wig has helped many naturals with protective styling. When u detangle try aloe vera to assist u

[@shezmeister2771]

@@ctay4sho09 braids but not with the extensions just my natural hair.

[@ctay4sho09]

@@shezmeister2771 are u doin plaits/braids (which are bigger) or mini braids? What exactly happens to ur hair when u have braids in?

[@nashealejandra2649]

Cuanto tiempo recomiendas usar un estilo protector?

[@djsboobina8730]

I had locs for 2 years combed it out grew to the longest I've ever seen in my natural hair it's like I only detangled my hair once in 2 years that's how I grew my hair I'm Nigerian too but British 4c its really thick it took 3 weeks to take the locs out I left it only for years this is the first and best secret to longer African hair leave it alone she told yall and don't interlock

[@smilesallround]

Tutorial for this hair style please!😍

[@SeunOkimi]

here it is!: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eWqTgZufr5yAY7s

[@smilesallround]

@@SeunOkimi thank you! 🙌🏿

[@nahomiestifanos2597]

Idk why but my hair tremendously shrink after I got a cut I do protective style and I got lil bold in the front I don't put my hair up or pull the front but my front hair is longer than the back I have alot of hair in the middle and the back of my hair around the bottom is more curlier the front doesn't curl at all only frizzy Wave I just need a advice

[@m.a2533]

Please, if you see my comment, tell me what is suitable for hair extension

[@makeilah4459]

This is how your wash day should look like : 1. Pre-poo and detangle (you can use Rice water (leave on your hair for 30 minutes), Aloe Vera (1hour+) , a protein treatment(2 hours+) , hot oil treatment(30 minutes+), use what you like and what works for you, etc..) then rinse your hair with cold water if you have high porosity hair 2. Shampoo then rinse your hair with cold water if you have high porosity hair 3. Conditioner then rinse your hair with cold water if you have high porosity hair 4. Deep conditioner(very important) for at least 30 minutes, then rinse your hair with cold water if you have high porosity hair 5. LCO or LOC or LOCS method to moisturize (use the method that works for you)

[@marciacole8647]

Umm... I'm not sure about your first point, it's too much for one wash day... It's best to alternate between wash days with protein treatments (few) and wash days with moisture treatment (regularly). And NEVER detangle with rice water, I learned that the hard way 😅 rice water is a hard protein treatment that leaves your hair drier than before. Using it too much will lead to protein overload (which happened to me 1,5 years ago 😭). Aloe vera is perfect for detangling, leave in or prepoo. Hot oil treatments are also not to be done too frequently, since to much heat can damage your hair, kinda like regularly cooking your with oil, imagine that 😂 But the rest of your regimen seems good ✅

[@makeilah4459]

@@marciacole8647 oh sorry lol i mean, I spray my hair with rice water then I apply a detangling conditionner, that’s what helps detangle. I don’t use Rice water to detangle, it doesn’t tangle your hair trust me I know that, I learned that a year ago😭. And the conditioner helps to not dry your hair while using rice water as a pre poo ( that’s a technique I started doing and it works for me)

[@makeilah4459]

@@marciacole8647 and also I didn’t mean to say to use ALL THOSE TREATMENTS in one day lmao no that’s just too much ofc , I meant to say you can choose ONE of them only to use on wash day and how long you should keep the treatment on your hair. And every thing you said about you need to alternate between wash days with protein treatment and moisture and stuff I know that lol, sorry for not making it clear😭😭 I thought people would understand 🥲

[@stefanie3star]

If you’re going to prepoo, then I see no reason for you to use a rinse out conditioner to condition your hair. If you’re going to DC, then why even bother using a rinse out conditioner🥴 Anyways if it works for you, keep on doing it ! I’m just tryna save some else’s coins

[@stefanie3star]

@@marciacole8647 exactly. That first point was off

[@lindyn4]

Wow 2 to 3 months and your hairline is still intact how dear?

[@iam_sherefa8445]

Beautiful 😍 the afro so cute😊

[@SeunOkimi]

Thank you!!

[@leeann4329]

Do you wash the hair in apple cider vinegar before putting it in?

[@ericachika6913]

I’m trying to grow out this bald patch I gave myself (my wigs were rubbing against my hair and it broke off pretty bad in one area)…should I let it grow out or big chop? I really don’t want to cut my hair but the unevenness is upsetting me :(

[@jazminb8853]

how do you do scalp care when in the protective style? what if your scalp starts to itch?? that has been my dilemma.

[@natashajarvis6938]

Do gro has an anti- itch oil that you can try. I love do gro products and I use them myself.

[@globisdead]

She has a video for washing hair in braided styles. I personally just washed my Senegalese twists and the itching stopped.

[@jones2277]

Not touching my hair causes it to start locking, which leads to more breakage.

[@fatimaahmed9091]

Even if their in braids? If so then maybe you braid your hair while it’s shrunken

[@jones2277]

@@fatimaahmed9091 Yes, even when in braids. i always stretch my hair before braiding.

[@embarrassedrub]

But what do y'all do about itchy scalps, can't leave my hair my hair more than two weeks, it gets dirty nd REALLY REALLY ITCHY I can't help but scratch and eventually take it down and wash,

[@SeunOkimi]

I have a video dedicated to how to stop itch: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eZe2n6qoe9CSjck

[@bonitajea]

Wash your hair with baking soda to wash all the chemicals out. Use petroleum jelly on your ends and throughout your hair to retain length. I do that along with the tips in this video. There's more videos on KZbin that discuss the first two suggestions I mentioned. 💚

[@valeahhoyte]

Thank you

[@JayKylplays]

Hi. What can I do about knots.my hair has excessive amounts of knots at the end and it's falling out.help!

[@blackberry1670]

Mine too. Really atypical for my hair.