10 Things I Wish Someone Had Told Me Sooner About Growing Long Relaxed Hair

[@chinyerefidelis5015]

Off topic...has anyone told you how stunningly beautiful you are with your unique facial features

[@SeunOkimi]

Awwww, thank you so so much❤️❤️

[@herstory82]

Riiiiiigggghhhtttt.... Beautiful chocolate 🍫 Woman ! gosh 👀

[@samanthafraser1398]

She is !really nice teeth

Yes she is Noami Campbell level

[@CrossTraffic-uz8wn]

@ Maybe more like Gabrielle Union?

[@shanicereyes]

Black relaxed hair can definitely grow! #relaxedfam

[@SeunOkimi]

Yes!!

[@hopem.9979]

I agree 💯

[@randomschoolstuff1999]

Yes but genetics play a huge role in growing relaxed hair more than natural hair it's a fact. I'm from Africa and I know this very well. Just because you see someone who has achieved this doesn't mean yours will he the same and if the case is that you want relaxed hair it's best to grow it out natural first.

[@ChilotamOjukwu]

@Oreofe Akintan if you keep up with her videos, you'll know she used to say exactly what you just said. I'm Nigerian (and so is she). I know that genetics play a good role in this, but you can actually take care of your hair to ensure it grows. Not everything is restricted by genetics. Seun had the same thoughts until she started being more intentional about taking care of her hair.

[@cambelasben]

@@randomschoolstuff1999 But hair doesnt grow from the end but to the root, so if you relax your hair, your hair will still grow because of its growing on the roots. It's mostly about keeping the length that matter, so to retain length, you have to take care of the ends and your hair overall so they dont break, even they break your hair will still grown but you wont have length.

[@niasworld27]

For once somebody ain’t condemning relaxed hair!! I’m so tired of natural hair videos.! Keep it up sis

[@uaa2800]

Living in China what’s wrong with natural hair?

[@ritzcarlton3582]

@@uaa2800 I dont think shes Implying there's soemthing wrong with natural. I think she just tired of the natural hair trend. And everyone looking down on relaxed hair.

[@apple5171]

@Itz Nifemi 😯

[@Listening4n0w]

@Itz Nifemi Anything that burns your scalp is definitely not good for your hair! However, I do believe with proper care you can grow long healthyish relaxed hair.

[@ritzcarlton3582]

@MultiTwiglet I agree that black women has worn their hair natural long before. Just like the baby hairs, and plump glossy lips, super long nails, and high waisted pants has ALWAYS been around. A trend is the current choice of fashion, beauty etc that the majority is wearing. When natural hair became the ideal hairstyle people was putting people down for relaxers.

[@fionagallagherapologist5968]

ugh finally someone not bashing relaxed hair PLSKSJS my hair is down my waist as well, natural isn't for everyone !

[@violetkayy8664]

I'm realizing that now

[@fionagallagherapologist5968]

Violet kayy right !! never be ashamed

[@hawaiianBombshell]

@@fionagallagherapologist5968 your username made me cackle🤩 can't wait to get my hair waist length you go girl

[@fionagallagherapologist5968]

Lani Lei Flower PLSJDJD?/€: and aaa eggcited for u

[@chentilafricanqueen8863]

@@violetkayy8664 me too I realized my hair broke more when it was natural cause I relaxed my hair since I was age 12-25 and I didn’t have issues with my hair growing or breaking it grew very well

[@Elevyn11]

My mom use to relax my hair as a child and she ALWAYS relaxed the ends. I grew up throughout my childhood with short hair and I used to envy all the girls with long hair. When I became an adult i took over my haircare and went natural and its been longest that its ever been. I dont blame my mom for relaxing my hair I just wished she was more knowledgeable with it.

[@SeunOkimi]

The crazy thing is ME TOOOO! That's how it was for me until I was about 13, then I started doing my own research and told my mom about only relaxing new growth! Before then, I was getting all my relaxers from root to tip! I actually talked about it in this video, but took it out when editing because I thought I was rambling and didnt know if anyone would be able to relate! I don't blame her either though, the more you know.

[@joycepaterson4837]

How often do you relax?

[@authenticityiskey3078]

@@SeunOkimi Hi Seun, if you don't mind, could you please do a video on your regimen while wearing a weave? I've watched a lot of your videos but I still have so many practical questions, like how long do you keep the weave in at a time? And how often do you wash/cleanse your hair once the weave is in? And how do you go about that proces? Do you condition/deep condition your hair with the weave in, and if yes: how? How do you moisturize your hair with the weave in? Do you do any special treatments between weave installs? It would be super helpful if you could offer some more insight into your regimen. I want to wear weaves as a protective style, but I want to do it the proper way. And being that your hair looks the way it looks, you seem like the one to ask 🤷🏿😊👍🏾 Thank you for all the information you have already shared so far, your hair is GORGEOUS and a great example of the magic versatility of black hair 💯👏🏾 Enjoy your hair sis! 🤗❤🙏🏾

[@amarie1852]

Sameee!!!!! Ugh 😑 luv her tho

[@kNINER-tj6mq]

My mom is white and i am half black. My mom used to do the same thing to relax my hair. It was bone straight and neck lengrh after relaxing. I went natural on and off, had dreads, went bacl to natural, on and on. Now im relaxed with bra strap length hair. But im starting to have breakage. Might just need a trim though. I go 4-5 months inbetween relaxers

[@MrFancyjohnson1]

I maintained more length when I was relaxed...and I was less stressed...my natural hair gives me the blues

[@elizabethmary2439]

I 100% agree with you. The natural life is no longer for me.

[@SeunOkimi]

Aww, it probably just takes a bit of time to learn what works best for your natural hair, but I'm sure you will get it eventually

[@elizabethmary2439]

@@SeunOkimi Girl, 😂, I gave natural about 7 years of time & tried almost everything...I don't think this relationship is going to work for me. Lol.

[@sinothandongundze5303]

Giirrrlll I just ditched the afro look

[@nmcclarence]

@@elizabethmary2439 lol

[@yams.4308]

Wow, your hair is so well maintained! Also, your eyebrows are perfection

[@SeunOkimi]

Aw, thank you!!

[@kemi.a.2000]

I am natural and I detangle my hair with a conditioner. It does the job for me. I don't follow all these KZbin naturals that come with so many suggestions. I do me and my hair thrives. Thank you so much for the tips.

[@nessparadis6948]

A lot of them say to do this 😐

[@AllergicToAshAndDust]

When I was relaxed, I did not realize how important it was to moisturize my hair. I was more concerned about maintaining a hairstyle. As such, it always broke off.

[@SeunOkimi]

I feel that. Knowledge is truly power

[@tammygreaves2119]

Same here

[@a.d.5533]

natural hair isnt for everyone💓

[@barbaramay9288]

True

[@spirituallyyoung5295]

Great video. Tips from someone who actually has a head full of healthy permed hair is helpful. After being natural for a year I permed June 2019. It's growing better permed. I agree that low manipulation is key. I wash, deep condition once a week, grease my scalp, moisturize my hair, then I slap it down with some gel and wear wigs. Its grown more in 7 months of being permed than in 1 year of being natural. I also perm every 6 months. Love your video.

[@SeunOkimi]

Yes!! Thank you!❤️

[@AmberU]

I actually agree. I went natural like 10 years ago and had major breakage after an improper takedown and lost a lot of length about two years ago. I feel like my hair grew more when relaxed because the texture is easier to manage but i was heat styling so it didn’t grow as long as it could. But protective styling while relaxed is probably best.

[@trawlins396]

Definitely. Relaxing every six months is the best thing if someone wants to relax. Ppl keep looking down on relaxers w this whole 'natural" craze but relaxers keep hair more manageable. And staying away from box (no lye relaxers) is also key. I like the lye Motions in the little tub or Silk Elements.

[@trawlins396]

There's a girl named Gennifer who used to have a website called Healthy Textures. It was all about having long healthy relaxed hair. She's on Facebook but it's not that active now because she got married. But it's still called Healthy Textures on FB. Her hair was GORGEOUS.

[@s.holmes613]

People tell me I am crazy saying that my hair grows better relaxed. It does cause I don’t have to do much to it. I wash it and wrap it wet, go to sleep, and in the morning I barely have flat iron it. Then just keep it wrapped at night until I wash it again. No wash and goes, no twist unless I want that look, just let it hang.

[@KraziCutierin]

I don’t use relaxers but I wanted to say I love your channel and I love watching videos about Relaxed hair. Your hair is gorgeous and so are you! ❤️

[@SeunOkimi]

Aww, thank you so much!!❤️❤️

[@Anonymous-ng8sv]

Me: Hasn't seen Seun on YT for a while Seun: pops up in my feed with longer hair now Me: 😲Holy crap! Time flies!!!

[@SeunOkimi]

Haha❤️❤️❤️

[@wonzjones6618]

Protect your ends when applying relaxers. Like olive oil, grease, or even petroleum, but u have to protect the ends. This way even if your relaxer overlaps, u have something to protect your strands.

[@shannonh2164]

Wonz Jones great tip thank you

This is a great tip thank you!

[@shyneicemayeux5168]

About to relax my hair :) thank you

[@amara8244]

Wow thanks for this. I noticed my hair always looks so little after relaxing, for the first time I didn't tax my end and my hair looked goooddd. So yes relax only your undergrowth

[@lawanda891]

They taught us this trick in hair school

[@cupcakeprincess9054]

I wish my hair was like yours, you’re so pretty goodness

[@SeunOkimi]

Thank you so much!

[@vanessamonroe1637]

BUT I LOOK A LOT BETTER!!!!

[@liastorm795]

@@vanessamonroe1637 Eww you weirdo

[@queenqueen594]

@@liastorm795 Such a Karen,that one

[@clydeswinfield1556]

Your hair is very pretty and you are beautiful! Love yourself the way God blessed you! People are different! Ask God and He will give you the desires of your heart❤!

[@thee_bougiebronzebeauty5192]

Your hair looks amazing! I relaxed my hair back in December after 5 1/2 years natural, and I was certainly guilty of detangling my hair when it was wet. It was a habit for me, but I realized pretty quickly that I was losing more hair than necessary. Besides detangling on damp/dry hair and adding more protein, my regimen hasn't changed much. My relaxed journey is going well so far. Thanks for the video, pretty girl!

[@SeunOkimi]

Thank you!! I’m happy to hear that😊

[@Sunshine-eq2zs]

@Bronz Beauty Your story inspires me!! I’m approaching 6 years natural and have been thinking about a relaxer for a while now...but didn’t know if I felt fully alright with “turning back” after 6 years. But this natural upkeep is SERIOUS! Lol

[@thee_bougiebronzebeauty5192]

@@Sunshine-eq2zs I totally understand how you feel. It wasn't a decision I made overnight. I thought about it for almost a year before taking the plunge. Tbh, feelings of guilt for having the desire to relax held me back for a long time. Ultimately, you have to weigh the pros and cons and make the best decision for yourself. It seems as if black women are judged for any and every little thing we do anyway, so you might as well do what you want or what feels right for you at that given time.

[@cbjersey7419]

@@thee_bougiebronzebeauty5192 Exactly. We shouldn't be made to feel guilty for doing what is best for us.

[@saviganimal]

My number 1 problem is doing TOO much to my hair! When I went through my two-year natural journey, I literally HID under wigs the whole time because my natural hair was way too much to deal with and i honestly liked my wigs better. Now I'm back to texlaxed and started having HUGE problems with knots and tangles that was leaving me with broken ends. So I'm heeding your advice and now going back to wigs for a couple months, not to hide, but to PROTECT my hair from manipulation and let it grow! ^_^

[@Nina-qg5ry]

I’m glad I saw your videos because you know how to sensibly use relaxers and care for relaxed hair. I’m sick and tired of ppl demonizing relaxers . Relaxing is the greatest decision I’ve made along with Brazilian keratin. Along with intensive protein treatments and proper LOC daily care , relaxed hair can be healthy and retain lengthy. So I’m so glad you support relaxed hair 💕

[@theresabeard5733]

Girl u are telling the truth.I do not use a lot of products especially expensive stuff.I use ors too.And i use cheap conditioners and i use protien conditioners.I just texlaxed my hair after 6 months.I wear wigs for protective styles.My hair is 19 1/3 inches long.I must admit going 6 months is a long time.I will cut it to 5 months from now on.I do my own hair.I agree that u should not detangle when hair is wet.Yes and i have made the mistake of not detangling my hair enough.I have had stebacks in all these areas.Taking care of new growth is very important.Thanks for the info.

[@SeunOkimi]

YES! hank you!

[@sebom2014]

The salons I went to ALWAYS processed the ends, root to tip without fail for YEARS. It just broke off. I’m surprised I still have hair on my head. I went natural cause I could not find any stylists who did it right so I just stopped

[@TheMariemarie16]

Crazy. I had a perm for years and never had my ends repermed.

[@vaarbz6764]

@@TheMariemarie16 in South Africa they do it root to tip at every salon I've been to. I cut my hair after being natural for 4 years and I want to grow it relaxed now, I think I'm definitely going to relax it myself after the first time.

[@mkg6640]

@@TheMariemarie16 im shocked to hear so mant people have had their ends done! i swear it says on the box you're not supposed to

[@SeunOkimi]

It's crazy! I feel you

[@victoryalways]

KZbin on how to relax your own head. You will be great at it. Make sure you use a timer do not go past 25 minutes and only use mild or regular. NEVER buy Coarse for no reason. Always use neutralize shampoo and their conditioner. Everyone I know loves the ORS Relaxer system. Best wishes!

[@hopem.9979]

I think my hair loves the relaxer more, ever since i went natural its just been unhappy am trying to be patient but it's been years now. It was happier relaxed and it actually gained volume.

[@empresslonnie1love391]

Even though I’m natural I love to watch these videos too

[@Vesayah]

Same

[@SeunOkimi]

lol, Aww❤️

[@christiaamari747]

*Sis same I NEED ALL THE HELP I CAN GET😂*

[@Sharonogun]

Same this help naturals too

[@fo6137]

Lol your hand movements are so Nigerian sometimes, love it

[@SeunOkimi]

Haha!

[@TolaLusi]

This video is so timely! I have struggled with my relaxed hair for the longest! Thanks for sharing!

[@SeunOkimi]

So happy to help!!

[@Cpre1111]

@Tola Lusi, try following up with a protein treatment one week after the relaxer. Try hot oil treatments. Try getting a relaxer once every 3 months (4 times a year). What protective styles are you using & where are you seeing the most breakage

[@MT-uo3lq]

Why don't you move on to wigs now? Looks like most of us Africans see the relaxer damage and opt to use wigs instead, which are also damaging to our hair follicles. That's why you see so many balding edges on women who choose to use wigs, after relaxers damage their hair. 😱

[@karenscales5077]

Yes, leave your hair alone. Stop doing so much. I wear pretty head wraps. It looks like Buck Wheat underneath, lol, but, my hair is bra strap length. I only relax my hair twice a year. I use rice water as well. It actually stops the shedding. My conditioner stops it as well. Find a conditioner that controls shedding. Another reason is the calcification on the scalp. Relaxers leave calcium on the scalp which causes hair breakage and will stunt hair growth. Magnesium oil removes calcification from the scalp.

[@mywholesomelifestyle5026]

I want to relax my hair but i am scared of it breaking 😭 I relaxed it and i am loving it so far.

[@SeunOkimi]

Aw!

[@courtneyjones-laweka1716]

I want too but I'm so scared too😭

[@tuduleshiggins8832]

1 avocado with essential oils, apply on dry hair, use a heating cap for one hour, rinse, leaving conditioner , roller set, wrap. Repeat the same thing next week!

[@fashionforwarddd]

Amazing video! I especially agree with your statement that even though relaxed hair may be easier to deal with on a daily basis it takes just as much effort to grow it long. Long healthy hair is definitely intentional when you have textured hair

[@SeunOkimi]

Exactly!❤️

[@akuaowusuaa5637]

I stumbled on this video when I was planning on chopping it all off. I have a lot of trouble with shedding and dandruff but now I think it can be managed.it'll take a lot of work but I'm willing to work on it

[@msnanfukabridgetjoan5155]

Me too😭

[@arianalawnriri8001]

My mom has been relaxing my hair wrong for 10 years. At least I can fix it now thanks Seun. You're a hair saver. And you're so cute.

[@SeunOkimi]

Aww, thank you!! And you are so welcome!!!

[@trawlins396]

Anyone with relaxed or natural hair should be sleeping in a satin scarf or bonnet OR on a satin pillowcase. Sometimes you may not want to sleep with a scarf on (when you're tryna be cute or romantic lol) but sleeping on a satin pillowcase works just as well. They sell them at Sallys, Amazon, etc.

[@SeunOkimi]

Exactly!

[@jmarie53]

This was the video I was looking for 10 years ago. I had a relaxer at the time and I was looking for ways to manage both textures during my stretch. It took about two months to make the decision to transition to natural. There wasn't education tutorials about how to effectively maintain relaxed hair especially to prevent breakage. I think because I've learned so much about the process of maintaining health and strength of the hair and scalp, I can take care of my hair in its natural or chemical state. Great video!

[@SeunOkimi]

I really feel you. Thank you!!💕

[@shersherst.8606]

Finally I've found a relaxed hair video I've been searching for. .. thank you. Very helpful.

[@SeunOkimi]

You're so welcome!

[@jxymxs9570]

Your smile always warms me up

[@SeunOkimi]

Awwwww😊😊😊

[@Empre55]

I love that you deal with the creativity of our hair. How privileged we are to have hair that can do so much. In ancient times our hair creativity was a privilege reserved for high classes. My hair is natural has been most of my life. I just love your vibe because you don't seen as divisive as some others. Your tips are good for relaxed or natural IMHO. We need more cohesion among us sisters anyway.

[@malibubliss8153]

Stopping combing my hair when it’s wet was a game changer !!! 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@BarbieeXlove]

Great video Seun! The tip on leaving your hair alone is the most important!! I have over 24 inches of hair growth, I made a youtube video on how I did this, and I've been growing out my hair for a little over 4 years now (I started from scratch :))! People do tooo much to their hair! P.S I thought I was subscribed to your channel the entire time, as of 10 minutes ago, I am a New Subscriber! I was wondering why I wasn't notified that you uploaded a new video!

[@KM-oy5yh]

SOOO TRUE!

[@SeunOkimi]

Thank you!! Its very true!!!

[@hepzibahgrace3642]

Really love your videos. I replay it every now and then to remind my self what I should be doing to my hair to retain length. Your tips has really worked well on my hair. I'm no longer wasting money trying different products. Please, can you do a video on how you trim hair ends and how often you do it. Thanks in advance.

[@LivingInTheShade]

I am not relaxed but some of these tips will help on my natural journey. Many thanks

[@SeunOkimi]

Aww, so happy to help!

[@adawkins5678]

dang this video called me OUT 😂 guilty of so many of these things but really trying to educate myself now since I’m stuck inside and can’t get my hair professionally done. I’ve always wanted longer hair but I don’t really know how to take care of my hair so that’s why it really doesn’t grow much. I love that you said you get back what you put in. Such a good reminder! I’m the laziest when it comes to my hair care but I want to try and get better. Thank you! ☺️☺️❣️❣️

[@SeunOkimi]

So so incredibly happy to help!

[@hairfix685]

Good hair care practices are good hair care practices across the board. A lot of what you're saying applies to 'natural hair' length retention as well. We need to take proper care of our hair no matter the state, stage or choice of style; only then can we see it flourish. Great advice. Keep it up!

[@ZoeBabe143]

My hair is low porosity and gets so dry, I sometimes have no choice but to comb it while wet. Then again, I do the bare minimum and always keep it braided, but now I want to actually care for my hair. Thank you for this video

[@tsubakihanazono]

I only did my hair at salons for 10 years, my mom didn’t know how to do my hair so neither did I, and it turns out I was doing most of these things, I went natural years ago, but - no heat- 1 year ago and tbh maybe if I knew these tips beforehand I would have had healthier hair when I had relaxer in my hair. I simply thought my hair didn’t grow because of the relaxers and heat. I think what’s different is simply knowing YOUR hair, everyone’s hair is different and handles things differently. I’m still working on length retention but my hair definitely looks and feels healthier being natural than relaxed but I’m thankful for the video! Sending you much love and hope you stay healthy and happy and safe.

[@jaylove1931]

Oh my god, I never even considered that I was overprocessing my hair by bringing the relaxer down too far. Thank you! I didn’t know the reasoning behind stretching either. This is so informative.

[@ogeDike-jf2tc]

pls whats streching

[@fmcneill2129]

I watch a lot of these types of videos, and you have given the best advice. Especially about not combing wet hair, its a recipe for hair loss and breakage. P.S. Your hair is beautiful! Thank you..

[@SeunOkimi]

Thank you so much!

[@chocolatediamonds5760]

Love your content I’m a day 1 subscriber and keep up the great work, ppl forget that us relaxed ladies still have long hair as well😘

[@SeunOkimi]

Aw, thank you!!! Very very true

[@KM-oy5yh]

AMEN., I DO TOO... HALF WAY DOWN MY #BACK!

[@AuthorLHollingsworth]

Correct. We're still here.😇

[@TheCinderellaPrincess]

Your hair is beautiful. I won't ever relax my hair again, but you look cute with it.

[@SeunOkimi]

😊 thank you

[@MT-uo3lq]

Did you move straight to human hair wigs now? 😱

[@catalayatern2251]

Mee too there is something too strong in them relaxers that just break my hair

[@jodi-annburchell6069]

I’m not big on watching KZbin but everyone has told me how informative it can be. I typed in “how to grow permed relaxed hair” and I’ve been seeing your videos and reading what applies to me since this morning! I absolutely love your honesty and genuine kindness to wanting your viewers to learn and adapt! I haven’t had weave for 2 years now and have been doing crotchet and braids. It’s grown like I never thought before! Now I just want to manage it. Keep it Healthy. And keep it growing. I’ll be sure to take your advice. If you see this, what type of ORS products are you using? I only use the relaxer from them.

[@SeunOkimi]

Aww, so so incredibly happy to help!❤️ I use their shampoo, conditioner, and leave in!

[@Bindi_Marc]

this is all good, common sense information. Thanks for sharing as there are many that want to do better but really just dont know how.

[@BloomX1]

I enjoy your videos so much they are very informative, I just started growing my relaxed hair its only 6 inches but i have been trimming and protective styling and not using heat, and i see growth really fast.

[@SeunOkimi]

I'm so glad!

[@jadaj.8275]

Hi Beauty! Im a natural, but i LOVE perm'd hair. I do feel myself going back to perm, but im enjoying being a lazy natural right now. lol Anyway, here are some tips that can help everyone (in my opinion of course lol) 1. Wash once a week , but dilute your shampoo ( get an applicator bottle and mix, 1 oz of shampoo, 1 oz conditioner, 1 oz oil and the rest should be water) -- then of course condition and deep condish w/ oil 2. AFTER you rinse EVERYTHING OUT WITH warm water, grease, yes grease or use whipped shea butter as an alternative on your WET scalp. Your hair will NOT be greasy, i promise. Grease makes your hair greasy when you apply it on dry scalp/hair, but when applied WET, its so moisturizing. Hope these two tips help. Feel free to follow me on my KZbin channel if you ever need a laugh @FLC.TV

[@YemiAshianna]

Needed to see this! I just did a relaxed big chop on my channel and now I’m trying to learn to care for and grow it back in the healthiest way possible!

[@SeunOkimi]

You got this!❤️

[@charlib8650]

I love that ur simplistic with your products. Great advice and beautiful hair boo 😘

[@SeunOkimi]

Thank you so much!!

[@ladydede88]

My relaxed hair grew. My problem is it’s genetically thin 😩. Anyway one thing about relaxers people don’t know if you have hair like mine 4zyx lol sometimes our cuticles on the hair shaft are so tightly closed it’s hard to get moisture in the hair. Witch caused dry hair and breakage. ( why they say we need to use heat when we condition so the heat can open our hair cuticles to get the moisture in. Hint cold water closed it) Now what a relaxer does is burst open the same cuticles. Now when those cuticles are open now it’s easier for the hair to get moisture into it. This is why some people hair seems heather or to grow better when relaxed. Moisture is what we need but hard to get when your hair isn’t allowing anything in and all the products just sit on top of the hair (hair Perocity) now when it’s burst open too much is when you can’t keep the moisture in. But for a lot of people with really tight cuticles relaxers just open it enought to get the mosture in. If your hair can already take moisture and you burst the cuticles open with relaxer you will have all type of issues and hair will start to dry and break off

[@tiffkookieee7543]

I’m 15 so my mum is still relaxing my hair for me but she relaxes it from root to tip and neither of us realised how bad that is so I’m glad for this video. Hopefully I can start growing my hair ( which is currently a puffy bob) so when I get older, my hair can look like yours 😍💜

[@SeunOkimi]

Yes, you got this!

[@NinaBlow]

Can you do a video on handling two textures/new growth? I struggle with this a lot

[@SeunOkimi]

I talk about it a bit here- kzbin.info/www/bejne/eJ_IXmeEdpZ8irM But essentially I just blow out my roots to make them easier for me to run my fingers through after I wash

[@laelmikwete9804]

Girll you’re sooo pretty like really 😍😍😍😍😍

[@MNichole08]

This video just popped up in my feed and I appreciate the information. My stylists over processed my hair a few weeks ago and it completely broke off in the back. This wasn't the first time, but absolutely the worst breakage I've had in a very long time. After the shock and crying; I decided to, once again, take over relaxing my own hair. I'd prefer to pay someone to do it, but I can't keep dealing with my hair growing and someone else causing it to break.

[@kkakakah6750]

One of my ex stylist did the same thing i decided to go back natural big chop i am 2 months post relxer

[@SeunOkimi]

I completely feel you!

[@kkakakah6750]

@@SeunOkimi thanks

[@BionAvastar3000]

My hair hates relaxers. They ALWAYS burned my scalp no matter what product I used, and at 15 it broke all off to my shoulders.

[@delicatedominance]

Your videos are so helpful, informative and unique. Alot of times it's the most simple things we do, that can have the biggest impact on our hair.

[@SeunOkimi]

Exactly! It is so true! So so happy to help!

[@dezpeaceify]

Im natural and i feel like i Can learn a lot from relaxed or natural hair influencers, love this video

[@chizitereojiaka9673]

Thank you so so so much Seun. You spoke all the truths!!!! The part about not combing relaxed hair wet is too true!!!!!

[@SeunOkimi]

You're so welcome!

[@Jay.T4NA]

I enjoy these videos! I’m not relaxed but I enjoy these tips. Everyone will be happier and healthier when you do what’s best for you and makes you feel the best. Be it, relaxed, texturised, natural, silk pressed! 🤗

[@locshine_t]

I have been watching all your videos for the past few days. You opened up a world to me. You are my inspiration. And I am obsessed to with hair (in a good way) I really love your content! Well done !!

[@chezamoonangelaiemma497]

These tips are so good. My mom relaxed her hair and it is hard to find products that works for her. I tried oils but it did not work out for her. We decided to leave it alone with protective style to give her hair a break. I got her vitamins, hair gummies, and collagen powder and see what happens.

[@SeunOkimi]

You are so welcome! Best of luck with everything!

[@estinaforrest5637]

This video was very informative! Thank you for sharing.

[@SeunOkimi]

So happy to help!

[@zenashantel9567]

This video really worked on my hair, now I stretch for 6-7 months with ease

[@user-fs2jr8kl9q]

Loool I feel so dumb because everybody also told me to stretch my relaxer and I didn't even know why and now I know the only reason is so that it doesn't overlap omg hahahaa

[@SeunOkimi]

HAHAHA! Me too! I can relate so much. I didnt understand why everyone kept saying it too at first

[@miavida9536]

My hairdresser damaged my hair they apply relaxer from root to tips n when u tell they get offended and also they smooth with comb with relax on and after the wash n wet still combing and break a lot of my hair . I can’t anymore thank you darling for your advice God bless you ❤️

[@SeunOkimi]

I feel you! Happy to help❤️

[@BookluverJas]

I had one like this, I finally fired her and went natural. My hair, though takes forever to do, is healthier than it ever was relaxed. When I was relaxed, my hair was real thi, strands thin, too, and I was breaking off balls of hair every time I combed it. Now I don’t want to deal with any stylists.

[@TRINIGIRLHANNAH]

Learn to do your own hair.

[@falishak6765]

When I had relaxed hair 12 years ago. It never broke off I properly maintained it just as I properly maintain my natural curl hair now.

[@SeunOkimi]

Yes, good care is key!

[@KM-oy5yh]

I DON'T USE HEAT....#ALWAYS AIR-DRY!!!!

[@LexCoop5]

Hands down, the most informative video about relaxed hair!!! Thank You!!!☺️😉

[@SeunOkimi]

You are welcome! So happy to help!

[@erykahjones2361]

Deep conditions AND leave in conditioners really helps your hair from breakage. . .not using hot irons too !

[@claudiaenlightened3672]

All I know is after having permed my hair and saw it broke off ALL IN THE CENTER leaving only the perimeters long...I knew there was nothing that can be done for me in regards to perms 😂 y’all are lucky

[@SeunOkimi]

lol, I feel you

[@oyin.oyenuga]

Your hair is sooo beautiful and healthy😍😍 How do you get your hair soo bone straight bearing in mind that you don't relax already relaxed parts of your hair? And how often do you flat iron your hair to get this look frequently?

[@SeunOkimi]

My hair get very flat overtime when I just wrap it at night, so most of the time I do not flat iron my hair, but when I do flat iron my hair, I use the chase method to get it bone straight!

[@GoldenSDBR]

You saved me, mid back forever and didn't realize why. I have been detangling my hair in the shower for years before, while, after but no matter if I did before I always lost hair and 5 years ago my hair was so different but I couldn't figure out why and I knew then not to do that but I don't know why I even started. I'm expecting to see a big turnaround now. Thank You

[@SeunOkimi]

So happy to help!

[@t.l1357]

My hair rarely got straight when relaxed. My texture is extremely dense. Dreds work the best for me but I'm glad she's showing how to win with a relaxer. I wish she would have detailed how she deals with her new growth. I'm not sure what her natural texture is.

[@SeunOkimi]

Glad you liked the video! I have a video on my wash day routine when I have a lot of new growth!

[@she_the_amazon367]

This is so true , aand people who are "new to having long hair", hate it because they are too " show- offy" They have to let it be seen , this is why they hate protective styling. I've actually had people who I see regularly friends, co-workers , family to BADGER me about "why don't you have her hair down more often" and even a pruned up old elder say " I BET SHE DONT HAVE ALL THAT HAIR NOW " ( because it was in an afro puff. I grabbed a 17" strand and stretched it and asked her, " HOW MUCH YOU WANNA BET ? " 😂😂😂😂

[@SeunOkimi]

lol, I feel you!

[@crystalunegbu8944]

Do you have like a pre-relaxer routine you do? Like if you had braids or something for some months leading into your relaxer day, do you take it down, detangle, then relax? Or do you just wash it, then in a couple days do your relaxer?

[@SeunOkimi]

Yes, I dont have a prerelaxer routine!

[@deonpersaud9540]

Everything you said...i did to grow my hair. Some on purpose and others no especially the bun part. I keep my hair around mid back length though. Long hair uses more product and i like blunt ends so i trim often. Anyways, maintaining long hair is a true commitment and i admire those who do it.

[@prosperitygama9730]

im natural but girl these hair tips are bomb

[@chidinmaugochukwu9823]

Finally the channel I have been searching for. 💃💃💃

[@KristaaRae]

My natural hair is very fragile and damage prone. I will use these tips. Thank you ❤️

[@SeunOkimi]

You're so welcome!

[@ladyofwisdom2]

You are so pretty. I love your complexion and smile. Thanks for the tips, even though I am not relaxed. I still benefitted from the knowledge that you just shared. Oh, your hair is on fleeeek.❤❤

[@SeunOkimi]

Thank you so much!!

[@Tdanielsco]

Awesome advice as always! 😍I completely agree! After I stopped doing too much, I noticed my hair growing like crazy and now I’m almost at mid back length! Thanks a million 😍 (Journey to tailbone)

[@SeunOkimi]

Exactly!!

[@aishahairbox2824]

You have great information and great points. People feel like a relaxer is the reason why it break off. While that maybe true for few. Most of the time it is improper applications, too ruff on process hair, and or using too much products. I had the most length with protective styles like wigs, but recently my hair broke off bad because of hormones. So I cut the it off at the most breakage but it growing again.

[@SeunOkimi]

Exactly!! Aw, sorry to hear that. Best of luck moving forward!

[@PINKDiva88]

Reading through the comments here smh. A lot of yall are ignorant. Relaxers don't grow your hair. You all need to learn the difference between hair growing/ hair growth and retaining length. Hair is always growing so that's not the issue. The issue is retaining length. The reason why some of you have an easier time retaining lenght (not growing your hair )with a relaxer is because the hair is in a state where it's more manageable for you all to handle. In your natural states you all have no idea how to care for your hair(s),because when it's natural you all have to figure out what works best for your hair. Vs when it's in a processed state where it's just like every other relaxed head of hair so there really isn't a learning curve. Relaxed hair care is pretty much a one size fits all kind of thing. Just like with the proper up keep of colored hair. Natural hair isn't like that, at all. What might work for one or a few may not work for you. So if you're not interested in learning how to care for your hair in it's natural state and it's too much for you by all means relax your hair. But don't blame you going natural on why your hair isn't growing because the reality of the situation is your hair not retaining length is your fault not your hair being natural.

[@phillyflytee9849]

O noooo using to much product will damage relaxed hair seriously. I relax my hair and maintain it very well. My Mother was a cosmetologist and she taught me how to take good care of my hair. Love your hair it’s beautiful and thick and healthy..Your a natural beautiful beauty as well.❤️

[@SeunOkimi]

Thank you so much!

[@AXDX_]

I couldn’t figure out for the life of me why my hair was breaking off /shedding excessively after going back to relaxers (natural for 10 years). It finally clicked when I realized I was always tired. I needed to uptake my iron. I’ve been taking iron once a day for the past few months and the excessive shedding has stopped. My hair is now back flourishing

[@theresabeard5733]

I feel that whatever u choose to do with your hair is your business and nobody should have the right to tell u what to do with it.If you wanna do natural so be it. If u want relaxed texlaxed or shave it all off and walk around bald thats your business.Her hair looks healthy.My hair is 19 inches texlaxed and i could care less about what people think.

[@rahmamohammed9617]

Ohhh ..thanks I didn't know about the wet relaxed hair no detangle.. thank you😘

[@SeunOkimi]

You’re welcome 😊

[@GinMatt]

I stretch for 6 months. Thank God I've learned how to manage two textures!😀🙏🏽

[@SeunOkimi]

Yess, I feel that!

[@blove9416]

Your face is so asymmetrical in the nicest ways it’s different on both sides

[@SeunOkimi]

thank you

[@chidomstephanie]

Thank you so much for this video-it was quite enlightening. Please do you have a video on how to care for the new growth?

[@KaRelleproductifhobbies]

Your skin 😍 were you wearing makeup? If yes it looks super natural

[@SeunOkimi]

Aww, thank you so so much! Clearing my skin has been a struggle! But yes, I was wearing some foundation

[@arianlong9473]

Your hair is stunning.

[@flowerlol3951]

Finally a video🥳🥳🥳❤️❤️

[@SeunOkimi]

Yes🙌🏾😊❤️

[@adedeassem]

I just purchased the Ors replenishing conditioner and the incredibly rich moisturizing lotion.....first use was great Love ur smile as always❤ Thanks for these non-obvious tips The fourth and ninth tips though..soo true in my case,great info

[@SeunOkimi]

Aww, always so so happy to help!❤️

[@natv6563]

Had healthy, relaxed hair years ago and then went natural. Going back to my relaxer this week...natural hair life isn’t for me. Looking forward to it so bad!

[@SeunOkimi]

I feel you

[@tivicerush4921]

Show us how to do these things your talking about. Please record tutorials on how you rap your hair at night or wash your hair.

[@SeunOkimi]

I have tutorials up already actually! This is my wash day routine- kzbin.info/www/bejne/eJ_IXmeEdpZ8irM And this shows how I wrap my hair (its the same for weave and my real hair!)- kzbin.info/www/bejne/nWXZp6F7Zb53jKc

[@sahramohamed2267]

How about if you have short hair and apply the relaxer all over cuz your hair is too short, will you gain new growth?

[@SeunOkimi]

Yes!