TAKING OUT 3 MONTH OLD BRAIDS| HOW MUCH HAIR I LOSE , LENGTH CHECK + TIPS: MY GROWTH ROUTINE

Taking out old box braids, cornrows, twists, or any protective style, what to do after taking out braids, when should you take out braids, how to remove braid build up, how to take braids out without breakage, how to remove dirt buildup from braids, natural hair or relaxed hair, how to properly take your hair down from a protective style, how much hair I lose, how to tell the difference between shedding and breakage, and how much shed hair is normal. The roots and everything I the base of my cornrows is 4c, and the rest of my hair is relaxed. How to take down your protective styles with minimum breakage and damage. How to take out braids without breakage| SAFE safely detangle dirty matted relaxed or natural hair after braids. H ow to properly take down a protective style without loosing hair for the most length retention for relaxed or natural hair. How to take down cornrows or any protective styles such as box braids, sew in weaves, or crochet without breakage. Taking down braids the right way is very important in order to grow long healthy natural or relaxed hair. This video includes hair care growth tips for how to properly take care of hair after protective styling. How to take out braids you have had in for a long time without loosing hair. How to detangle hair after braids. How to detangle hair after sew in, weave, wigs, cornrows, box braids, anything! I hope this helps you!
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[@SeunOkimi]

Also, I washed this hair once while it was in! and I filmed how I washed it and how I care for my protective styles in general in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nIGnaHeBjbh1r9U

[@evaandrea8200]

I think it shed so much , I almost panicked

[@pd.x]

How long are box braids to be kept in for?

[@cclasso]

Just took out a 3 month old crochet style, and I got this much shedding! I am so glad I saw this video, because I was freaking out!

[@SeunOkimi]

Glad I could help!(:

[@mydestiny84]

Same. I wasn’t freaking out because I lose hella hair everyone I touch it. But I’m def glad to see ppl without my issues still losing this much

[@joelmole1988]

Lol me too

[@sharkofjoy]

Thank you for doing the math out loud and saying how much hair sheds every day! I feel bad when ppl take out protective styles and get very sad about the shedding. It's natural and healthy and you did nothing wrong! ♥️

[@LizzNjagah]

I just started leaving my protective styles in for 3 months last year. I'm in my second three month protective style. First time I did cornrows.. Now I am on little three strand plaits, no extensions (we call them matutas in Kenya) The growth I saw after my last protective styling was phenomenal. I hooe to do this all of 2021 and finally get my hair waist length.

[@sophieogola9711]

What kind of conrows did you put that lasted that long..or hizo matuta gani

[@SeunOkimi]

Yessss!!!!

[@dontliveinfear.7640]

Then you’ll only need 4 styles for the whole year! 😂 saves money too 🤷🏾‍♀️

[@lillianlinda1747]

Me i cant have my matutas for 3 months yawa, i will look homeless😂

[@LydiaWangare]

I’m about to remove my braids that I have had for 2 months now.

[@cynthia6514]

This video includes literally EVERYTHING I had to figure out when trying to grow my hair, I wish I discovered this channel way earlier! So informative

[@KmChx_MX]

Thank you for taking care of your hair and not destroying it for views! 🥲🥲 it’s so sad seeing healthy hair damaged for popularity

[@xaitiie8485]

From 2017 to 2020 I have had my hair consistently in crochet twists, and I've left them in for 3 months and a little after the 3rd month and man....I've seen so much growth in those 3 years!!! It was mind blowing, I was impressed and now I'm going to start again in 2021! And yes I did get shedding and I used to see some shedding hair and it freaked me out one time and then I found out it was normal🤣. And I also did not put any products except hair oil because I noticed build up with the products. I really appreciate this video and your content and its helped me out a lot! Thank you!❤

[@pilgrimonanarrowway2034]

Thank you for the recommendation to leave in the hair for 3 months. My hair had grown tremendously in the 3 months. I trust all your advice on hair sis, IMO you're the best on YT just pure honesty, realness and beauty. Thank you again for the tip love.

[@SeunOkimi]

I'm so glad!!!❤️

[@kimjones9006]

Less manipulation! Yes! I need to forward this video to my daughter as I've been preaching this to her for a couple years. Side note: Just watched your documentary on relaxers in Nigeria and that was a very well done piece of work, you should do more☺

[@SeunOkimi]

YES! And thank you soo much!

[@WCHomegroup]

Thanks so much for sharing, your honesty is so reassuring. Thanks to you, I now understand the difference between hair that’s broken and shed hair. Great job, keep up the good work 💪🏿👍🏿

[@wyntersteele1a]

I subscribed based off of this video. I just took down a two month plait style and I had a huge ball of shed and I believe broken hair. It freaked me out to badly. I expected some but it still knocked me for a loop. Seeing how much you loss after an extended hair style puts my mind at ease.

[@cuba3377]

So glad I got to know the difference between shedding and breakage. Thank you Seun!💞

[@SeunOkimi]

Glad it was helpful!!!

[@SimplyInterested]

I always swell with pride when I see your hair, like it's my own. I know that's silly but 🤷🏾‍♀️. I love it, and as always thx for sharing and the knowledge! 🖤💙

[@mbmb77]

I followed your advice by not putting anything on my scalp while I had my crochet in, which completely eliminated itching and scalp irritation, AND I left it in for 7wks instead of 4wks, MAJOR DIFFERENCE in the hair growth and length retention and very minimal shedding. You helped me nail my crochet routine, thank you so much! Waist length here I come! 🙌

[@SeunOkimi]

So so happy to be able to help!!!

[@florencecooke8883]

Seun is Pretty!

[@emanichaney9885]

Your hair is beautiful and such an inspiration I can’t wait to see growth on my hair. Thanks for the tips!

[@SeunOkimi]

You are so welcome!

[@SeasonalFrostbite]

This channel helped me. Cause I also get the most length retention when I leave my protective in for three months.

[@aalexis112]

U are so right about the takedown! So important to carefully take down. Thanks for sharing Seun! I really enjoy your content u wer one of my inspirations to start my own KZbin channel 💯♥️💕

[@SeunOkimi]

Aw, yay, Thank you too!❤️️❤️️

[@ShadesofSage]

Great explanation and visuals on the difference between breakage vs. shedding 👍🏿💕!

[@beautifulme7655]

I'm happy I saw this. I'm taking down my box braids next month and I will now be able to easily remove the hair with minimal breakage

[@Kara_MyWord]

OMGOODNESS so glad I watched your video because I just removed my twists which were in for 3 months. I was upset because of the amount of hair that came out but after watching you explain, I now feel somewhat better. Thank you

[@giuliettaboakye8212]

Omg literally took my braids down yesterday!! When I washed I had a bit of shedding and tangling, more than I normally would.. but leave in conditioner helped a ton

[@enashussein4492]

I gonna take my braids out in few days and im so grateful for watching your video cause this is my first time and i have no idea . Much much love 💕💕💕

[@enashussein4492]

new update: I just took a shower after taking out my braids and IM AMAZED BY THE LENGTH OF MY HAIR !!!! thank you so much I did my braids after watching your videos .💞💞💞💞💞

[@latricet5569]

Thank you so much for explaining breakage and shedding. I had a ton of shedding, but not really breakage. I was nervous with all that shedding. I feel so much better

[@christiand3969]

I'm praying 🙏 my hair gets half of that length that you have 😩then I'll be satisfied 😌 thank you for your time and tips I really enjoy your videos 😊 🙏 ❤❤❤

[@tashalane4365]

Your hair looks beautiful Seun!😀 Such an informative video as well.

[@berniceantwi7363]

I'm following you and I believe I'll get to this length by December

[@shernetbrown4883]

I so love watching your videos, in started following you awhile back and I can see my hair growing, I'm currently trying to do a 2 month braid, keep up the good job 🥰

[@SeunOkimi]

I'm so glad!

[@antoniaalia9148]

Thank you for making this video! Every time I take down my hair after a month of braids I swear I'm balding lol, but it seems its just normal after having it tucked away for so long!

[@pbyrd8814]

Thank you for showing your take down technique. It is really helpful!

[@SeunOkimi]

I'm so glad!

[@GoodVictory24]

Thanks, Seun! I'm thinking about taking down my Tiana Passion Twists T30 too. Can't wait to see what hairstyle you do next... looking for inspiration and ideas! :)

[@mchlljy]

once you get your relaxer touch up you're gonna fully be hip length 😍

[@ChristianZiya]

Why am I finding this channel now ? Thank you KZbin for suggesting it to me ♥️ . So helpful

[@SeunOkimi]

Welcome!!♥️♥️

[@eleshiaarmstrong6885]

You have beautiful hair. Thanks for the video. I feel a lot better now. I had my braids up 4 months. Whew

[@berlincharles387]

So insightful!!! I always was so scared to oil up my protective styles because of matting.

[@jakayansaneh1775]

I love this hair style...after watching you put it on...I also did my hair and take them out yesterday keep for two months

[@SeunOkimi]

🙌🏿🙌🏿

[@evelynvictory9793]

And I thought I was the only one that sheds like mad....thank you🥺🥺

[@realmofhair1689]

Another brilliant video! When I took my plaits out, after 4 months, the shedding! If I hadn't been sitting down ... !! 😅

[@bri9]

Such a helpful video Seun!! Its relieving to see a big ball of hair at the end lol looking forward to the wash day video!!

[@SeunOkimi]

Thank you! So glad it was helpful!!

[@IAMElsLife]

Yes this really helpful information. Thanks so much for sharing so many tips. 💛

[@SeunOkimi]

You are so welcome!

[@sherry325]

I’m glad I found this video because I’m new to relaxed hair and I was wonder why I loose so much hair 😂😂 but now I know it’s not that serious. Thanks for the tips❤️

[@SeunOkimi]

Glad I could help!❤️

[@trishasmith2303]

Thank you so much for this! I am going to put a reminder for myself to rewatch this when it’s time to take my crochet out! Also I’m going to remember not to make the braids at the front tight! Bout gave myself a facelift! 😂

[@SeunOkimi]

LOL, YES, Glad it was helpful!

[@jordansinclaire6292]

I’m headed into my second month of these crochet passion twists and I’m so excited! Since they are crochet, there is minimal frizz and I’m in love🥰 My goal for this style is 2.5 months. I never seriously considered crochet styles because I didn’t like the look of it. But thank you so much Seun for these innovative crochet styles and braid patterns💕 You’re totally changing the game!!!

[@zintlea2379]

Seun your videos are always helpful because you really talk about it all ....appreciate you soo much 💖

[@SeunOkimi]

You're so welcome!

[@olivesjohnson9455]

I just took out my three months braids and I was freaked out, glad I saw this video 🤩🤩💕

[@VividlyKafi]

I had to sub, you were just talking in club house and Imani mentioned your KZbin!! It’s 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 can’t wait to binge!

[@SeunOkimi]

Thank you!!!

[@aisham6819]

I am no longer wearing any form of extensions and see how far my hair grows naturally protective styling. I can't wait to see the results but i am inspired by how you retain your length by not touching it so i will try not to touch mine. I would like to see how to wash and moisturise the roots underneath during the whole process.

[@megandaniels3875]

I'm good if I can last #3 days with braids in. I'm try this year. I'm not use to updos. My scalp needs to breath. Thanks for showing/ sharing the after affect of braids. Keep them coming🙌💯💋🤞😊

[@thandie67]

Hello child. Happy new year young lady and thank you

[@Kealasadiva42]

I’m back to fight the urge to take down my hair.

[@valriecoles4163]

I enjoy watching all your videos. So informative❤️

[@SeunOkimi]

Thank you so much!

[@amigoluigo]

"You too, be patient and stand firm, because the Lord's coming is near." James 5:8. KING JESUS CHRIST is returning. REPENT and seek Him!♥️

[@mariahhhhhh5352]

Amen

[@smfam6235]

Amen 🙏

[@oluwatosinobasanya8368]

Amen

[@oliviaholness7409]

❤️❤️

[@robertgreen6325]

ALL I CAN SAY IS " KNOW THYSELF"

[@cdm6548]

Soooo glad I saw this video, 1st time with braids and had nearly a handful and freaked out🥺

[@akuababez]

these braids look beautiful wow

[@animetwilight75]

You literally put this video out as I’m entering my 14th week of having braids in lol Next week I will be taking my 3 months old braids out, so I’m super glad I can see this, your tips were so helpful! Especially didn’t know you shouldn’t drench your hair in water while taking them down. That was a mistake I was about to make lol now thanks to you I can avoid it! :)

[@SeunOkimi]

So so glad I could help!

[@wiwiw1241]

This really helped. I thought it was better to leave my crochet braids in in for 4-5 weeks so Ive been taking them down every 4 weeks. Ive been wondering why I cant grow my hair past a little off my shoulders.

[@nengishealthnook]

Thank you seun,I was actually waiting for this video...it was helpful, thumbs up

[@SeunOkimi]

I'm so glad!

[@nengishealthnook]

@@SeunOkimi actually planned to keep my hair for three months but something terrible happened...there was a fire accident at home and my hair caught fire,luckily for me it was the crochet that got burnt. It affected my front hair tho. I'm still wearing the weave tho,I plan to keep it in for three weeks more before I take the whole thing down.

[@AyooFreshie]

Will try that when I take down my hair.... Take a plait down with product/ pre poo, finger detangle, wide tooth comb then loose twist...... Wash the next day👍🏽

[@agoodson7]

Thank you for your video. Your hair is beautiful.

[@charlottebrefo6879]

Wow, the shedding amounts to the hair on my whole head !!!

[@blessingslovinatv7826]

Wow so helpful so hair is so healthy

[@LivingInTheShade]

Great video, I want to do a crochet style but need to find braiding hair that doesn't itch. Can't keep it in that long as my hair starts to lock, 4-5 weeks max.

[@karenhorton148]

Very helpful! The very first time I had braids (years ago) I loved them so much and left them in for 2 1/2 months and panicked as the shed hair piled up. But after a shampoo and blow dry, I called to make my next appointment😃

[@Lily-uo6hp]

A Nigerian Queen... so pretty. Naija for life 🇳🇬😄

[@traceydumase]

Do you wash your hair at all while it's in the protective style? And how do you maintain it as far as moisturizing etc If there's already a link with this information please share the link 😭

[@LoveEqualsPainx]

🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬

[@SeunOkimi]

Thank you!!🇳🇬🇳🇬

[@Lily-uo6hp]

@@traceydumase I wash my hair while it’s in box braids and since I have low porosity hair, I spritz it with water every 2 days, apply castor oil to the scalp(new growth) and then use a heat cap and my blow dryer to let it absorb into my hair. If you have high porosity hair, no need for the heat cap and blow dryer. I now follow her( Seun’s) leave your hair alone to retain length method and guess what! I learnt how to box braid my whole head of hair because salons use comb to destroy my hair in the name of overcombing it.

[@Safiyyrh]

@@traceydumase I think she made a video ant maintaining ur hair in a protective style

[@joyokon5163]

I love your videos but mostly I love your personality and your pretty smile 💕 😊

[@SeunOkimi]

Thank you so much 😀

[@joyokon5163]

🥰🥰🥰

[@stellanwae5050]

Hey, thanks for this video. I was wondering why my hair stopped growing despite the efforts I'm making. just got a tip from your video- 3 months is a reasonable time to get good length, I tried it sometime back but didn't realise it. Thanks Seun

[@precious7212]

I love your videos❤

[@SeunOkimi]

Thank you!!!(:

[@CJolieTV]

You have the prettiest smile!

[@Kealasadiva42]

It’s so hard keeping in these twist for the second month. It’s been a month and a week for me. Next time I will try crochet. I don’t like frizzy looking styles.

[@SeunOkimi]

i feel you, yes, I love crochet!

[@berthaeloi6110]

Wow i will try that next time, thank you!

[@SeunOkimi]

You're welcome!

[@pilgrimonanarrowway2034]

I kept my braids in for 3 months after watching your recommendation in a previous video. I'm waiting to see how much difference it'll make when I take the down. Thank you

[@dreamgirl7022]

Are you not gonna wash it for 3 months then?

[@pilgrimonanarrowway2034]

@@dreamgirl7022 no 😳😂I still wash it with the braids on

[@ileri-tu2dk]

How do you do it?? It's the 5th week for me. My hair isn't even dirty since i wash the braids frequently but I'm just over them.. I really want to keep it for 3 months but i don't know if i can tbh..

[@pilgrimonanarrowway2034]

@@ileri-tu2dk I don't think you should wash your braids frequently as you would your hair without the braids (my opinion) as you will be loosening the hair quickly and I think you want to keep them looking as fresh as you can. Keep spraying moisturizer ( I use creme mixed with water in a spray bottle) and put oil sometimes too but not too often. I stress on moisturizing your braids often. If you are in a warm environment you might need to wash your hair of you feel it's dirty but I just tried this and it's winter here, I have only washed it once in two months 😂 and planning to do it once more before I take them out in 2 weeks. Best wishes sis

[@Safiyyrh]

How did it go sis?

[@ropafadzomoyo1500]

Beautiful hair😍

[@SeunOkimi]

Thank you!!

[@Livingforlife1]

Lovely hair! thanks for this video. I have been enjoying using protective styles on my relaxed hair too. At what point after take-down would you relax your hair (if you were still relaxing)?

[@sparkkeeper77]

a video on that wash day pls? 🙏🏽

[@mroblige1018]

Yeah it was a mess for myself. I actually got made fun of as a guy who had weave in his hair for 3 months. My hair isn't long enough for braids. Keep in mind the ones who made fun of me either had alopecia or have been getting braids their whole life and their hair still hasn't grown at all 😁😭🤣🤣🤣

[@ciaobella796]

I just undid my 2 month old cornrows which I covered with wigs 😅 and the shedding..... the shedding.....even my husband freaked out but its cool now, its normal 😂😂. Luckily the amount of growth was impressive

[@TheFarmLadyAquatics]

Hello Seun. I totally enjoyed watching thus video. I'm natural and I've been watching your videos on your relaxed hair journey. Planning to relax my hair but I'm confused on what kind of relaxer will be best. Helppppp. o!!!

[@SeunOkimi]

I'm so glad! Check the videos on my channel!

[@flatbedladyv2191]

I hear ya!!! Im gonna try protective styling this year!!!..she says 9 days into the year...🤣

[@Collleeeen]

I’m here, watching and unbraiding my 2 months cornrows. I was so worried lol. #RelaxedHairJourney

[@chaitreasures6528]

Informative Protective Style Indeed is the BEST care LEAVE i the HAIR alone

[@FineNaturalHairROCKS]

Who else is watching this while taking down their long-term protective style?

[@Eveyyj]

5.5 weeks strong.. lol

[@samiramuthoni1617]

Me. Almost 7 weeks in. Taking down today🥰

[@Kai-art]

I'm tryna keep my hair in for that long I'm at armpit length I'm tryna get to mid back length thats my goal to get to that length

[@SeunOkimi]

best of luck!!!

[@tanaicannon5843]

Sammme girl!! Im literally doing crochet styles and wigs AALLLL 2021 :)

[@thetongueofangels1882]

My goal is armpit for this year😂

[@khaliabrevett9032]

The second of January I did crochet faux locs, and I decided to just leave it for the next couple a months. I need growth....glad I saw this. Will be watching when am taking down...my hair. Do you happened to have a take down faux locs video...???? @Seun Okimi heeelp!!!!😄😄😄😄

[@SeunOkimi]

Im glad! i dont!

[@preciousezealigo8753]

Great job, Seun! When I took my 3-month box braids off last month, my hair was a bit more than this even though my hair is like armpit length. Yet to relax it though...it is very due (just so busy)! But I need to, so that I can really see the length of my hair...can't wait.

[@preciousezealigo8753]

Hi Seun... Update! My hair improved!💃 Not yet at bra length though but the goal still remains waist length! I am so glad..even with all the shedding.. Lol. I finally relaxed my hair last month (since July 2020) and my mum helped make your crotchet pattern for passion twist! I'm currently preparing the twists (mistakenly got Darling passion twists forgot to ask for a premade one😭)..can't wait to install my first crotchet hair myself... Super excited.👯. Thank you!

[@Mrs_Canary]

Thank u for doing these videos. I always watch. It's so hard 4 me 2 keep styles in 30 mo. I did 2 mo and surprised my hair didnt lock up 😂😂. What do u think about mini twits without added hair 4 3 mo? I love that olive oil lotion btw

[@SeunOkimi]

You are so welcome! I haven't tried that!

[@abbigayledacres3653]

Subscribed Sis, Keep it Up! 😉

[@SeunOkimi]

Thank you so much 🤗

[@mochamimi8781]

IM FINALLY EARLYYYY WHATTTT

[@SeunOkimi]

❤️️❤️️❤️️❤️️

[@andrearoberson]

Seun, I love your videos, my fave on KZbin. Thank you for teaching me to stop combing my hair when wet (what was I thinking???) How do you avoid your hair locking (dreading) when it is in protective styles? Does locking lead to extra hair loss?

[@SeunOkimi]

You are so welcome! I talk about that some in this video!

[@brothersco8723]

She talks about it at 7:14

[@TNraised615]

Great video, your hair is beautiful and you are too.

[@SeunOkimi]

Thank you!

[@marie.a_k4589]

Hey girll, i wanted to know if this routine also works when you taking down your braids? Love your video 😘💕

[@SeunOkimi]

Yes

[@ArtsyIslandGirlJamaicanVlogs]

Here thinking about putting in some braids to gigive my hair a break. After having braids for awhile I start to miss combing my hair

[@ingeniousgoldie]

Me too 😆

[@jasigana8900]

Put in crotchet that looks like your hair, maybe?

[@megandaniels3875]

👍👍🙌💯💋

[@NOONE-jt3it]

@@jasigana8900 you will miss ur real hair

[@evetamasawe3150]

Thats my sickness

[@dorcasowoyemi7356]

When was your last relaxer? Can you make a video on what relaxer day looks like for you?

[@SeunOkimi]

check my relaxer do's and don'ts video here on my channel!

[@berthawoods4628]

Hey great video as usual.what can I use to thicken my hair

[@LaToyaSimone]

I also keeps my braids in for 3 months at a time. Glad its not just me lol

[@joanaquadzi7407]

Great! Quick question, is it advisable to apply oils to the scalp while in protective hairstyles?

[@chaitreasures6528]

Yes I find This exciting to listen to U share this tutorial 👍Theire is also a Tribe in Africa Who Practice Protective Syle Using a Clay like Paste to grow their hair to their buttocks or to the ground

[@racheee22]

Hi Seun! I love your videos! Any thoughts on braidless crochet? Or have you tried braidless crochet before? I am struggling to learn how to cornrow. Lol! Thanks for your videos...I am learning so much ❤

[@SeunOkimi]

Yes I have, I dont like it! It caused my hair to tangle

[@soniaharris223]

Very informative & helpful

[@SeunOkimi]

thank you!!!!!❤️

[@graciaxx3361]

Can u please show a video of how you relax your hair and your relaxer wash day x

[@SeunOkimi]

Check my channel!

[@manuela.]

What I've always wanted to know is how to take out those singles at the front? Does the process destroy the crochet braid used?

[@masegomothei7082]

Seun will you be aiming for knee-length next?😜 Thank you for the awesome and informative videos as always 🤗

[@SeunOkimi]

haha, thank you!