The Reason Why Your Hair Keeps Breaking Off. Why Your Hair Won't Retain Length. IN DEPTH Breakdown

[@nazzindajudith2166]

Your smile is infectious baby girl, keep smiling...

[@SeunOkimi]

Thank you!!

[@tw6873]

Yes, she's a beautiful girl.

[@neilybugg]

Absolutely! I LOVE her smile! Such a beauty..

[@irenecampo8029]

​@@neilybugg7v 6

[@chinenyeb.akunne7197]

I just love how you broke the hair stereotype. You hair was long relaxed and now your hair is long natural. No one can make any excuse.

[@amib6887]

literally

[@nkroks4492]

Ow dear .... What have I not heardddddd😂. Somebody will still say. Ow she lives abroad, their weather Is different. What have I not heard from Nigerian women justifying why their hair doesn't grow.😢

[@Jasmine-uu2xo]

Following Seun's protective styling regimen has allowed me to retain 12" of new growth from quarantine era to now. It feels so affirming to watch her chop her hair and re-grow it and take us on her journey 🥰

[@naturalglory6311]

What is Seun’s protective styling Regimen? Could you explain it please or tell me the title of the video, I’d love to try it 😊

[@Jasmine-uu2xo]

@@naturalglory6311 My hair maintenance routine is as follows, I learned all of this from watching Seun's videos but tailored them for my hair type: Products: Cantu Root Rinse. tea tree oil, lightweight oil of your choice, 2 spray bottles, cloth head wrap, satin head wrap, Nairobi mouse (I avoid putting any products on the actual hair itself unless it is the Nairobi hair foaming mouse or mixing a nice smelling leave-in conditioner with water. Too much water on the hair will cause your real hair to pull out of the braid., so if you need a freshener MIST your hair with leave in + water Hair type: High porosity, dense, thin, type 4 hair 1) whenever you are active/sweaty be sure to cleanse your SCALP after each workout/days when you sweat a lot. (I generally prefer doing this in the night time so you don't have your hair frizzy in the daytime) 2) After your shower ( after b/c you still sweat under your shower cap sometimes) mist your hair with a water spray bottle- try to mist the scalp area and not the hair itself, do not over saturate the scalp with a a lot of water 3) In a spray bottle, mix the cantu root rinse with water and tea tree oil. If the spray bottle is 8 oz. then use 3-4 oz of the root rinse and dilute it with water and add 10 drops of tea trea oil or whatever amount of smell from the tea tree oil you can tolerate. The product smell mixes well with the tea tree oil 😁 4) Spray the cantu root mix directly on your scalp. DO NOT SCRATCH THE SCALP. Simply let it soak under the braid. You should feel an intense tingle similar to head and shoulders 5) Once the solution has dried (typically 5-10 minutes) Spray the scalp area with water, let it air dry for a few minutes and then wrap your hair with a cloth head wrap so that it sets/reduces frizzing 6) Before you go to sleep (hopefully your scalp is dry by then) use a lightweight oil of your choice and put it around your edge area and the back of your neck. Wrap the hair in satin. I say grease the edges because the bonnet/scarf is typically tightest around the edges of your hair so the oil prevents any irritation and allows your edges to slip past the scarf/bonnet. (Seun mentioned this in one of her videos) 7) Oiling the scalp is not necessary every single day, just do this when you notice your scalp is SUPER dry, avoid using thick creams on the scalp. It is not necessary and it will cause buildup. 8) Keep your styles in for 3 months minimum. It does not make sense to manipulate the hair so much and only keep them in for 1-2 months. 9) To extend hair life, wash your protective style once a month and secure the tops with rubber bands (assuming you have a lot of new growth). I watched Seun Okimi's videos on how to wash box braids- I recommend that as well as her whole channel on hair growth. 10) physical activity boosts hair growth!!!! without being active, hair grows 1/2 an inch per month. When I was active it as at 1- 1.25 inch per month, when I was inactive it as .5- .75 inches per month Use this regimen for any protective style, I currently have in spring twists/locs with no extensions and I still use this regimen. Recently I got a bad reaction to aloe vera which caused me to flake up so I made a stronger root rinse solution and I use anti-fungal shampoo to get rid of it. Your scalp health is far more important then your hair. If you get psoriasis or dandruff often, make a stronger solution or mix anti-dandruff shampoo with water and tea tree oil and put in a spray bottle-but remember to use a lot of water to get it out of your scalp. This helped me retain 9"-12"" of growth throughout my hair in 1 year. I chopped my dead ends and took a 4 month break from wearing extensions. I do think it's healthy to give your hair a break after wearing extensions. I give my hair 3 weeks before its back in another style,

[@naturalglory6311]

@@Jasmine-uu2xo Omg thank you so much. It’s so detailed 🤩💕 I have low/medium porosity, thin/fine type 4 hair that is medium density but I’ll use a lot of the same ideas as you and Seun. I have a few questions to ask, hope it’s okay 🥺 Do you use this routine for only braids styles or also on cornrow styles for weaves/wigs? Also what kind of exercise do you do to keep fit that has helped your hair grow and how long do you exercise for each day/week? So do you wash your hair after every workout? My hair gets frizzy really quickly especially if I wash, could I reduce the amount I have to wash my if i do low impact exercise where I don’t sweat? And what is your diet like? What leave in conditioner and grease do you use? The biggest problem I have is breakage because my hair strands are thin. Do you have any suggestions for how to reduce breakage? I’ve managed to reach bra strap length but it’s taken like 6 years because of the amount of breakage I get even though I’m gentle with my hair 😩 My current routine is to shampoo and deep condition my hair every weekend. I wash my hair in 6 twist sections, no pre poo detangling, no detangling while shampooing or with deep conditioner. When I get out the shower I detangle each section one at a time with leave in conditioner and Shea butter then put my each twist section into a braid so I end up with 6 braids that I leave like that for the whole week and I put a wig on if I’m going out. I’m putting my hair in braids tomorrow and it’s it’s my time after 1 year but I’m excited to start my protective style journey to see how much length I retain. Thank you again for your reply 😊

[@SeunOkimi]

Aw, That makes me really happy to know!!!!❤️ I love how much you've written out! I agree! And I love 2-3 month styles as well! When its a more intricate style that I only leave in for a few weeks, that's when I find that it starts becoming more manipulation to put in and take down those types of styles so often. I also talk more about protective styling in the second half of this video @NaturalGlory, and a more in this video as well!! : kzbin.info/www/bejne/pqPOZIGmeJusp6s

[@melaninweirdo1476]

@@Jasmine-uu2xo love how detailed this is! Thank you so much Jasmine 💗💗

[@stay1ify]

1:48, I've had every hairdresser I've gone to over the last 10 years do just that. The last one, when I stopped her she said, "that's what you get for being natural". That's when I should have left. I no longer go to the hairdresser. Never again.

[@ledladies2038]

You right they tear up your head

[@fionafornarina]

I also don't go to a hairdresser since fourteen years. You feel best what's good for your hair.

[@marleyhill34]

tragic that hairdressers do this to us.....it was only when I went to non-black hairstylists that I realised how rough we are on your hair and scalps. I have a Polynesian/Maori stylist now for 6 years. He never damages my hair and he always cuts it in a style that I can manage and feel confident in. My trichologists are black and mixed race. While they never damage my hair, soothe my scalp and help my hair to grow, I find that sometimes they cut it into a style that I can't manage when I get home. They can be a little rough but not that crazy kind of rip out hair rough!

[@marleyhill34]

@@fionafornarina I go to a white salon but my stylist has curly hair and is Maori Polynesian.

[@fionafornarina]

@@marleyhill34 Hi Marley☺ When I was at a hairstylist, there were only one in years who knew how to comb my hair. And I don't have even much curls or more. They just don't learn it in their vocational training and the one lady I trusted had gone into hiding after I came back from pregnancy and infant pause. I wanted to have hair lights again and nobody could tell me, where she went to or which colleague could manage long hair. The receptionist told me: Everybody does it his/her way. I hung up the phone and never went there again. Your Polynesian/Maori stylist sounds very good. I wish he will be around your hair forever.🤞

[@emahpurple]

I love the fact that Seun gives actual useful tips and doesn't just dump product names.

[@WLHMCALLNATURAL]

Finger detangling is great 👍🏻 for length retention.Conditioner helps a lot to reduce breakage

[@Buggu3]

Even my finger tip my hair out… it’s a matted mess if I don’t comb thru

[@Serendipitous444]

I second this 💗💗

[@marshaytrue]

@@Buggu3 yes my hair needs a comb 😅

[@lilnativa_That_4C_hair_Chick]

@@Buggu3 😁 what about a combination of both? My hair loves both

[@obsidyenneg4333]

Your facial features are beautiful. I do agree that protective style is part 1 for length retention for me. My hair is dense but my strands are super fine. I’ve retained more length after I stopped using a flat iron.

[@SeunOkimi]

Thank you!!! Yes!

[@okedorcas1727]

Having fine hair strands is sooo annoying😪 It’s literally everywhere breakage 😪

[@Juliana-tk5yf]

YES! I'm doing everything right OMG. I've been natural all my life but my mother was rough with my hair, as an African woman used to short hair that's all she knew. But as of covid, we've been learning how to be gentle, and our hair is growing so well! I'm happy to see how your hair is growing and your natural hair journey From one Nigerian sistah to another!

[@SeunOkimi]

❤️❤️❤️❤️🇳🇬

[@belori.e]

Same! I’m on this journey on my own though but I’m willing to make a sacrifice to help my hair!

[@elizabethangel7947]

Same. I convinced my mom to transition to natural hair. Our hair has been making so much progress since we started being gentle with it. ❤❤

[@racheloshaksmusic]

“Approaching your hair like a battleground” that just makes me laugh 😂😂😂😂. This video is SO GOOD! I was really interested to hear what you’d say about breakage and you didn’t disappoint! You said what most KZbinrs do not say, maybe they are not aware of it and you said it in love and care. I appreciate the knowledge you shared, your a HUGE help to the natural hair community! Keep being a great leader, example and inspiration to us! God bless you in Jesus name amen. Thank you! ❤️🙏🏾

[@SeunOkimi]

Aw thank you! I really glad you liked the video!❤️❤️

[@racheloshaksmusic]

@@SeunOkimi ❤️❤️

[@ms.charlotte4027]

You are the greatest Hair Professor on KZbin! Because of you, my hair is now past my shoulders. It's been years since my hair has been this long. Thank you so much!

[@SeunOkimi]

Aw Im so glad these have been helpful to you!!

[@tootybrgr]

I have watched a ton of natural hair videos and your description of hard hair and soft hair was the simplest and most helpful piece of information. I have soft hair that breaks easily and I thought I had to use more deep conditioners. I stayed clear of protein thinking that was the issue. Great information!!!

[@SeunOkimi]

Im so glad that it was helpful!!!

[@lynylyn316]

I like longer videos that have helpful info, like this one. Thanks for sharing!

[@SeunOkimi]

Awesome! I'm really glad it was helpful!!

[@Iwasonceanonionwithnolayers]

Me too!

[@eo4345]

I’ve been natural for years and finger detangled for years. I find that no matter how many hours u spend finger detangling ur roots will never be really detangled without a tool. And this affects ur growth when ur roots are matted and tangled. I use Denman paddle brush (it’s not the classic denman, it has soft rubber cushion instead of the hard one that slides out, and the bristles are denman style without balls on the end the white needles)

[@baansiin]

Seun is fine sha. Like, I hear all what you’ve said, but damnnn, baby yii fine mehn. You guys be gentle with your hair o👽👽

[@SeunOkimi]

😂😆😆 thank you!!

[@ladydiaspora807]

I've tried to explain this sooooo many times to people. I'm so glad you demonstrated this so that people get the picture.

[@SeunOkimi]

Yes! I'm glad it was helpful!

[@kemi.a.2000]

I detangle my hair with a conditioner first before going into the shower. I use a wide tooth comb and it has worked for me. I never comb my hair dry.

[@tinaallen5761]

Yes, Seun, I don't mind longer videos as long as they stay on topic and the information is relevant to the purpose of the video.

[@SeunOkimi]

Awesome!! Noted!❤️

[@Selflovematters4life]

Helpful! I use a detangle pick and my fingers. Keeping my hair in a stretched state is ideal. When it gets to a certain length I texturize 2-3 times a year. Less bteakage while keeping my waves, kinks and coils.

[@SeunOkimi]

Nice!!

[@ncmomof3961]

Seun is my hero I needed a family member like her.

[@SeunOkimi]

It makes me really really happy to be able to help!❤️

[@ncmomof3961]

@@SeunOkimi thanks you should feature me in one of your videos 😉

[@himynameiscandle7002]

I have a "hand in fro" problem, I'm constantly pulling and tugging at my hair till it breaks 😭 And I have fine hair 😭

[@marleyhill34]

I had that problem until I learnt to start putting my hair away. My trichologists recommend that I don't wear my hair out so I try to remember that especially in winter! I keep it wrapped at home and in winter I keep it wrapped at work.

[@sassouusasoo3607]

@@marleyhill34 Then what's the purpose of having hair if it's always away 🤔. JUST SHAVE IT .

[@marleyhill34]

@@sassouusasoo3607 lol! I would love to shave it but I live somewhere cold in winter and hair keeps my head warm. Lol! Sometimes it's so cold I wear a wig as a hair hat in addition to my wool hat. Lol! Ok seriously the trichologists didn't say never to wear it out. Just to keep it in a protective style about 5 days out of 7. If I move to the tropics, I would have a blond buzz cut.

[@lilnativa_That_4C_hair_Chick]

@@sassouusasoo3607 your comment 😁😁😁 I told the same thing to my cousin. Natural for over 6 years but she swears by braids back to back. What's the point? Never got that part

[@sassouusasoo3607]

@@lilnativa_That_4C_hair_Chick lol.She probably is ashamed of her natural hair. 😕

[@talyadraper3221]

I love the tangle teezer! I try to avoid any brushes that have the balls on the end, because the hair will sometimes get tangled around it. I don't use a comb unless I'm cutting my ends.

[@SeunOkimi]

yes! its definitely a good alternative!

[@iiamtianaxo]

you’re so pretty i love your hair videos

[@SeunOkimi]

Thank you so much!

[@bjmorgan3092]

When I first went natural, I was losing so much hair. All I kept hearing is " you shed 100 hairs a day ". I could not accept that was my issue. I now 7 years later got the breakage under control.

[@timothyc.8666]

I refused to accept that too. I feel that the loss of "100 hairs a day" is the total hairs on your body and not solely the scalp. Because would have been bald a longggg time ago 😂.

[@semoneg2826]

@@timothyc.8666 Lol true

[@lilnativa_That_4C_hair_Chick]

🙌🏾 that's what's up, different pace to each as long as as you progress in your hair journey. Love that for you 👏🏾 👏🏾

[@calvinedwards2799]

How did you get it under control?

[@bjmorgan3092]

@@calvinedwards2799 I wash my hair and then deep condition with a conditioner with slip. Before getting under the hair dryer I put it in 4 sections. After deep conditioning is complete, I detangle each section while the conditioner is still on. I retwist each section. I rinse while in section. I then add my leave in to each section on soaking wet hair. For me slip and keeping hair moist while working with it made all the difference. I wash weekly, do LCO, and sleeping in a bonnet keeps my hair from drying out. I do about 5 quick bans nightly. It sounds like a lot but it is not.

[@bleurose1502]

This and a couple other things has seen me retain the 0.5 inches my hair grows a month (average) for the first time in my life and I'm not even consistently eating healthy. I have no doubt I can grow long hair now. So I hope this helps my 4c sisters. But whenever I do my hair (I usually keep protective styles in for a month) I make sure it's a chill day I have movie marathons and put on music and podcasts. I have it set in my calendar and I relax and clear the weekend. I don't wait to have to rush and get stressed. Then I end up fighting for my life with detangling. Ultimately being too rough and doing more damage than good. I'm a 4c girl and I'm a big believer in finger detangling with lubrication. When I use a fine tooth comb after just to see if its detangles it doesn't snag/pull out hairs so I know I can detangle effectively with my fingers alone. I also wash in twists most of the time (big or small). When I just wash my hair all together it definitely creates so many knots all my strands start scrapping with each other under the shower. Washing in twists alone solved half my detangling problems.

[@SeunOkimi]

I love this!

[@yakwtfgoidgafwabgtsam]

this is so true hahaha. when my hair was growing the most, I consistently finger detangled. All of a sudden, I decided to use combs and brushes to detangle for some silly reason. My hair started to break so often that I was having to cut it every few months. When I realized this, I stopped using tools and being so rough on my hair, and started gently finger detangling in the shower with deep conditioner. My hair is flourishing now!

[@SeunOkimi]

this is so important!

[@fountainofworshipwithelsie1325]

I love longer videos. You get more in-depth knowledge on how to care for your hair. Thanks for actually demonstrating it. Most of the Hair salons available to me are very ruff with my hair. I also find it difficult and stressful washing my own hair. My last big chop was on December 2020 and sincerely I feel like chopping it again. I need Help

[@SeunOkimi]

I'm glad it was helpful!! I feel you! You got this!! I hope my wash day videos can help! And a low cut could also be a vibe if it works better for you!

[@sarahroyer0914]

Your skinnnnn😍 is glowing

My problem before was constantly dyeing my hair. I could not leave my hair alone for the life of me. Now, I have a terrible habit of putting my hands in my hair (an anxiety problem) so lately, I've been doing more protective styles so I don't have access to it 😂

[@rhyuh]

me tooooo

[@bootsmade4walking]

Your skin looks so beautiful! GLOWING! Keeping glowing inside and out

[@marleyhill34]

Isn't her skin just JUST!!

[@SeunOkimi]

thank you!!!❤️

[@killahkurlz7157]

this is so true. one day i realized how rough i was and how hard i was gripping my strands.

[@aishalong9735]

your hair grew out fast. it looks awesome

[@Meloyadina]

Always enjoy your in-depth explanation videos. Thanks Seun 💛

[@SeunOkimi]

I'm really glad it is helpful!❤️

[@msboro]

My hair has become so hard, feeling like wire when dry. I think it got worse after I "fried" my hair by putting shea butter on it and then blow drying on a very high heat. I planned to get a protein treatment so I'm so glad you've said deep conditioning instead of protein. Thank you very much. I'll watch anything you put out, young lady. You give very useful advice so I don't mind how long your videos are. 🇬🇭🇬🇧❤️

[@SeunOkimi]

Thank you!! It makes me happy to know that it is helpful to you!

[@FinishTheRaceVL7]

Shea butter is supposed to be a heat protectant

[@tsuyuasui7297]

@@FinishTheRaceVL7 not really

[@msboro]

@@FinishTheRaceVL7 really? It melted and was so hot that I burned my fingers when I touched my hair.

[@FinishTheRaceVL7]

@@tsuyuasui7297 - do a little research on shea butter & check back with me

[@bee7962]

hey seun! I love your hair videos because they make me really love my natural hair more ❤. I also appreciate you not trying to sell us products (lol)! Keep going + never feel discouraged!!

[@SeunOkimi]

Aw thank you!❤️ That makes me really really happy to know!!

[@FineNaturalHairROCKS]

Always such excellent advice! Detangling is absolutely the worst for imparting unnecessary breakage. I’m so here for more stretched styles as opposed to letting the hair shrink up on itself. Great video Seun!!

[@semoneg2826]

Yes I need to stretch alot

[@SeunOkimi]

Yes!❤❤

[@Iwasonceanonionwithnolayers]

I love longer videos because there's more to talk about in the comments.

[@SeunOkimi]

lol!

[@naf3802]

Why hello stranger 😊🥰 I'm glad to see a new upload from you love. Thanks for sharing your knowledge 👸🏾

[@SeunOkimi]

heyy🥰 You are very welcome❤️

[@holly_kalonji]

You're so beautiful!🥺 Also, I love how passionately you speak on all things hair! I wish to be as informed on it as much as you!🤞🏾❤️

[@breekwhal]

This was fantastic and really informative and made me think about things I never considered. My mom was always rough with my hair and I grew up doing the same but now I will treat it better!

[@SeunOkimi]

I'm so glad that it was helpful!!

[@BrittanyKatherine]

I loved watching your videos go from permed to natural and just seeing that transition.

[@megriorso4516]

I don't know if it's been mentioned in this video but I recently learned a good way to take down braids and twist with minimal breakage. 1) Spray hair liberally with water. 2) Take a good leave in conditioner that gives slip and detangles knots (maybe a wash out conditioner if you intend to wash the hair soon after). Apply it to the strands, focusing on the beginning of the braid at the roots (that part that usually clumps up with dirt) and the ends where you will begin to loosen the braid. 3) Leave it for a few minutes to soak in and loosen the clump. 4) Begin to loosen hair, I recommend finger detangling. Reapply water and conditioner as needed. 5) When done with a section, add water and leave in again and lightly finger detangle, just enough to pin it up or put it in big braids or twists or fully detangle at this point if you don't intend to do it during the wash).

[@shamrockshow8490]

I have to detangle before any water or product touches my hair

[@marleyhill34]

As Shamrock said.......Spraying with water first causes some people's hair to matte instantly because the cuticle swells up and locks the knot/tangle in place. A leave in detangler is safer. Some leave in conditioners do not have any slip. The rest is good advice.

[@WarZone28]

@CheekyLovesCheeseCake:) The ACV & Water mix is the truth. They also have pre-poo's like the African Pride one that's like a jelly

[@nickyb_dancestrongfitness6553]

@@WarZone28 The African Pride detangling pre-poo is BOMB!

[@lisaj4441]

Great video. You are such a natural teacher. Keep it up sis.

[@SeunOkimi]

Thank you!!❤️

[@Keepupwithakosua]

My hair is coarse plus doesn't like anything 😭 it just wants to be left alone I'm sure it needs prayers🤣

[@prettymagdou2512]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@marleyhill34]

Prayer works for some people. Lol! I saw a trichologist. The trichologists told me to moisturise my hair daily and deep condition weekly. That works. I keep it in twists that I detangle every week.

[@tiananelson9146]

My mother...everyone's mother needs to watch ths first part of this video.

[@candyc6057]

I love ur authenticity and all the detailed information you provided in the video. Your hair has grown back so fast beautiful 🥰🥰

[@SeunOkimi]

thank you!!

[@sesordaed__8916]

Longer videos please I love the advice and education I get from watching your videos

[@SeunOkimi]

Awesome! Noted!! Thank you!!

[@kittensmitten3287]

The longer my hair gets, I realize the more shedding I am getting. I hate it. Wash day has become unenjoyable because I lose so much hair. Why is that? But then again, I leave my hair alone for about two months but still. My strands are so fine but I still have a lot of hair. Idk, my hair is a big confusion but I do my best to take care of it.

[@jackieburns5257]

A good detangler is needed

[@kittensmitten3287]

@@jackieburns5257 which would u recommend?

[@jackieburns5257]

@@kittensmitten3287 i like Sveda products, Pail Mitchell has a food one. Wash the haig while itscnraded, detangle 1 braid at a time

[@Iwasonceanonionwithnolayers]

You're hair is much longer than even just 3 months ago, so it must be working

[@blameitoncapitalism]

I don't even understand the concept of detangling the hair with A BRUSH. like, before youtube, I never even seen it, nobody ever in my country does that. I tried it, my mom tried it, my friend tried it. the brush can oy go with your hair if it's already detagled, like, if the tangles are there, how is the brush even getting in?????? if it's already difficult for the comb to get through the hair, imagine a brush which is basically a bunch on combs at once lol. it only makes everything super difficult and it immediately breaks the hair strands, even if you start with the very end, like 3cm. I really can't even imagine how people can think of putting a whole brush into their hair if it's tangled up like, how??? and why??? lol I know it's soundibg crazy for lots of yall but honestly, that is so weird to me

[@marleyhill34]

Yo 1:46 triggered me. Aww hell no. Lol! How I detangle my hair every week: 1. take down the style and remove any shed hairs that I can feel. 2. apply pre-poo let it sit for 30 minutes under 3. Use a wide-toothed seamless comb before wetting my hair. 4. After shampoo and deep conditioning, I detangle damp (not wet or dry) hair in one-inch sections with a leave-in detangler, leave-in conditioner and a medium-toothed seamless comb. 5. every 6 weeks I use a detangling brush such as the tangle teezer. I have ultra-fine ultra-kinky/coily hair. I lose less hair this way and I get less knots and tangles this way. I can't finger detangle only because my hair is so fine I can't feel all the strands so I end up leaving shed hairs which leads to more knots and tangles. I don't detangle wet hair because that is when my hair is the most fragile. I don't do long term protective styles anymore. 7-10 days and then I take it down detangle, shampoo and deep condition.

[@scallopsgreens1961]

has your hair grown well and healthy since then? and do you experience less breakage? like how much a handful or??

[@marleyhill34]

@@scallopsgreens1961 yes my hair is healthy and high density. I do not have handfuls of breakage or shed hairs. I'm not sure handfuls are a good sign. See your doctor, stylist and trichologist.

[@mingtoiisaac4623]

Always helpful info, Seun. I'm on the finer softer side of the spectrum, I may not be eating enough protein, will work on that. Also am taking a break from adding hair to my braids. I have about 20 twists in my hair now without added hair. I do have creamier leave ins that my hair likes too. Will pay closer attention to my hair now. And will switch to a brush in the shower to detangle. Thank you❤

[@ledladies2038]

Yes it painful to leave out the extensions but sometimes that rough hair is too rough for finer strands.

[@SeunOkimi]

Nice! You are very welcome! External protein treatments on you hair may help a lot! I have a video on my channel dedicated to using protein as well!

[@righteousroses]

I saw about an inch of length retention in two months using mini braids without extensions vs no length retention in a year with faux locs, crochet braids, etc.

[@YvonneOnline]

22 minutes is fairly good [nods]since you’ve been hiding, hi Seun 😅 good to see you 😊

[@SeunOkimi]

lol, heyyy❤️ haha, thank you!!🥰

[@marleyhill34]

It makes up for all the short videos we are missing. Lol! It's fine you have a life outside of KZbin!!

[@zzzilly]

I learnt a lot from this video 🤗. I also found out by coincidence that increasing beef , eggs , all animal foods helped my hair to grow well.

[@semoneg2826]

Yes protein

[@lilnativa_That_4C_hair_Chick]

Yes food intake and diet weigh heavily on naturalhair quality as well, it's unfortunate most people are unaware of this.

[@hilarypiril4361]

I love your long thorough explainations❤

[@winnierodriguez3764]

I love your demo on properly caring for your hair.

[@nusaibaumarmadaki3418]

Seeing you use comb today make me realize I have never seen you use comb on your natural hair.

[@EnterOsaka]

I cut off all of my hair in 2018, rarely used combs and my hair grew a ton. Started using combs again and I've got a lot of breakage :c I'm feeling sad, but I'll do better. It's so annoying that there are so many rules for my hair -- it's really stressful.

[@lilnativa_That_4C_hair_Chick]

U got this 💪🏾🙂

[@afeahstacy9543]

Your hair is so long now,more natural hair videos pls🥰

[@islandgyal3730]

Amazing growth!!! Beautiful!😍👸🏽💕💕

[@star0138]

Right …, we need to be patient and take our time.

[@lilnativa_That_4C_hair_Chick]

Yeah that's the ultimate key while manipulating african textured hair 💯

[@briannafraser6084]

Seun, I MISSED YOU SOOO MUCH HONEY!!!! Where were you??? Oh, I've missed your videos so much🥺🥺🥺.

[@ruththompson5280]

😭😭

[@Iwasonceanonionwithnolayers]

Same 🥺

[@SeunOkimi]

Ahh, I'm sorry! More videos coming soon though!❤️❤️

[@Iwasonceanonionwithnolayers]

I have the same issue where my hair gets super soft and easy to break, protein treatments were NOT helping and I was really worried so I looked into elasticity and tried a keratin reconstructor, that helped quite a bit. I think how long you keep water running over your hair play a big part in that, I'm going to try using less shampoo, it's taking forever to rinse it all out.

[@SeunOkimi]

ooh! yes, with the water too! I'm glad the reconstructor you used helped a bit! Keratin is a type of protein as well!

[@salmamukhtar1689]

I have the same problem which Kerstin reconstructor did you use ?

[@Iwasonceanonionwithnolayers]

@@salmamukhtar1689 Aphogee. My hair immediately shrunk up the way it used to and appeared/felt thicker

[@marleyhill34]

@@Iwasonceanonionwithnolayers yeah I have ultra fine weak(due to genetics and medication) hair. If it wasn't for Aphogee I would be bald. I use all their products according to their instructions. So the daily green tea, the fortnightly 2 minute and once every 4-6 weeks the 2 step. People get confused between the 2-minute and the 2-step. They are not the same and can lead to damage if used incorrectly. The instructions are on Aphogee's website. In winter in London my hair can get brittle then I hold off the protein until spring and concentrate on moisture treatments but I still use the daily green tea as a very light protein treatment.

[@Iwasonceanonionwithnolayers]

@@marleyhill34 Yeah, keratin is protein but the reconstructor is not a protein treatment. I've tried to explain it but ppl still be getting confused. Everyone should be fine if they follow instructions. It says on the bottle how often you can use it

[@atinukeoyinbo]

You are so beautiful and inspirational ❤ Excellent video as always!!

[@SeunOkimi]

Thank you so much!!

[@daysofOurcaregivingLives]

I like both long and short videos! Thank you for the tips!

[@mias.4840]

this was so helpful! thank you 💌 also you & your energy are so beautiful & soothing.

[@SeunOkimi]

You are so welcome! I'm really glad it was helpful!

[@ogonwaneri5553]

So happy to see your video on my feed :)

[@SafeWorkouts]

4C hair be like “You will take care of me like the queen I am if you want me to flourish. no good care no queening” love 4C

[@okiemuteidjerhe]

Started taking of my 4c hair towards the end of last year, it’s definitely flourishing!

[@SeunOkimi]

hahah, its true!!

[@thestarinhereyes2]

😂😂😂

[@stay1ify]

Truth 🤎

[@ayomibh]

Battleground Vs a part of your body 😂🧡

[@MoneyMagnet2222]

How do you keep all these video clips organized? The details are immaculate! 💅🏽

[@SeunOkimi]

Thank you!

[@Tinablackberryrose]

Great video as always. Ty sharing tips that can help us all with breakage.

[@SeunOkimi]

Thank you!!!

[@divinemagdalene]

I am the first to like and comment YAS 👏 😍😍😍😍😍

[@SeunOkimi]

🎉❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@whoknew1893]

Congratulations 🎉🎉👏🎉👏👏👏

[@lucilleokonkwo5821]

Seun on the natural hair train, what I've been waiting for 😩 Cant wait for tips on detangling, SSKs and the rest.

[@TheseWordsTouch]

Your skin is immaculate ❤ you are GORGEOUS

[@reneetaylor8837]

love the longer video! this was awesome!

[@acmcgowan751]

You have very strong , thick gorgeous hair.

[@Hannah-um5fp]

love your videos!❤️

[@SeunOkimi]

I'm so glad!!!

[@Tamereanbee]

My hair stays breaking doesn’t matter how gentle I am or how much I moisturize or practice protective styling. Smmfh I don’t know what to do anymore

[@victoriadime9057]

Wow you’re aging so beautifully 🥰

[@sinqobilemabuza8145]

You’re so beautiful inside and out, there’s just a beautiful aura about you. I’m taking notes 📝

[@SeunOkimi]

Aw thank you!!

[@mahtemefeleke9648]

I love your long videos!

[@yahushasdaughter9106]

Welcome back sis....thank you for posting

[@SeunOkimi]

Thank you too❤️

[@missbola1997]

I tend to use comps and brushes because I always have my nails done. Using my hands cause chips in my nails and hair catches on it

[@lilnativa_That_4C_hair_Chick]

Fair enough

[@naturalgirllynette]

All great suggest! Also, another tip is to trim your ends.

[@loveafrica97]

You’re right and at this point i don’t even care about breakage... let it all fall ofn

[@_.CHI._]

Needed this 🙌🏾

[@nanaakosuaadutwumwaa3505]

Love long educative videos ...thanks Seun for sharing with us ❤🇬🇭

[@SeunOkimi]

I'm really glad! Thank you as well!!❤️

[@ellakraneuche5382]

I can’t even understand what she’s saying coz the skinnnnnnnn whaattty😍😍😍😍ever since she got back from Nigeria sis has been glowing …drop the skincare routine 😅 🥺❤️

[@SeunOkimi]

😆😆 thank you!!!

[@janeirohaywood8681]

Love your content -- Longer videos for me are fine 😄 I love the in-depth information -- I have truly learned a lot from your videos -- My hair is now just at BSL and I keep doing my protective styles -- braids, sew-in's and understand -- that patience with taking my hair down is key.. My hair has been put up for months and that I MUST be rested and take my time. I have watch your video "How to properly take down hair from a protective style" Love it.. Thank you Seun ☺

[@SeunOkimi]

Thank you so much! I'm so glad!❤️

[@nkosikadzi6273]

Very informative Seun. Learnt something 💕❤️

[@SeunOkimi]

I'm really glad!

[@TiarreaB.Naturally]

Very nice video Queen.

[@saleca3613]

I notice couple days ago I get really tiny knots and it’s not easy to comb them out. I slowly comb it out and then 3-4 strands come out with the tiny knot 😩 It happened like 4 different times. It’s not a lot of hair… but still I hate it 🙄

[@SeunOkimi]

I find that my hair forms tiny tiny knots if I try to detangle it when its not dripping wet. Something about detangling soaking wet prevents tiny knots from tightening up on my hair (so long as my hair isnt matted going in). Maybe that may help you as well if that is not something you have tried already.

[@saleca3613]

@@SeunOkimi or maybe it’s because I keep my hair in braids for weeks and I do detangle when it’s wet

[@shaylataylor9525]

I find that my hair forms more knots when braided, so i keep it in twists. Some people are the reverse. But tiny knots will always be there, so just try to mitigate it by moisturizing at least once a week and changing your protective style.

[@kapparhotau181]

I get those single strand knots alot

[@marleyhill34]

@@saleca3613 I detangle my hair weekly and I get it trim every 12 weeks. My hair is 4c very tight tiny pen spring coils. I also keep it organised, moisturised and stretched. If I leave my hair in braids for 12 weeks, my hair will dry out too much and have too much shed hair to be removed. Once my hair gets single strand knot the only way to get rid of it is to cut it out. I can't comb it out. Sometimes those single strand knots take other HEALTHY NON-SHED hair with it!! That is annoying for sure. So keeping my hair stretched, moisturised detangled trimmed regulary keeps those knots to a minimum. Most people with curly hair have them because the hair likes to curl back on itself and then lock into place. To never have them you would need straight hair.

[@wengezumusa]

Heyy, these longer videos contain more information as you get more time so yea please make more longer videos.

[@Aishamanga]

I'm glad i came across this video, I've been suffering from hair breakage for over a year now, my hair has reached a plateau. I noticed that i have mixed strands some are thick while some are thin. When i compare the broken strands, i noticed they are mixture of thick and thin, but more of thin hair strands. I do not know what to attribute to the cause of the breakage.

[@marleyhill34]

Get a full blood panel done. I discovered that my hair is actually genetically weak due to me being a Thalessemia carrier. It affects your iron and your blood....two things that you need to build strong hair. Also re-visit your styling techniques and hair care. My hair is very dry. If I don't moisturise it daily and deep condition it weekly it will break. I mainly wear my hair in twists, flat twists or two or three french braids. If I want to change the style I might wear a hair piece one week, a faux puff the next week and a week the next week. I do not wear any other styles regularly because of the tension on my ultra-fine strands. exercising and scalp massage also helps. Any illness like Covid or something hormonal like pregnacy/menopause will affect your hair. You can take hair vitamins too.

[@Aishamanga]

@@marleyhill34 i was also thinking about doing a complete blood count, even though i don't have any signs and symptoms of iron deficiency. I wash my hair every two weeks, in between wash days i moisturise using fenugreek tea leave in conditioner and sweet almond oil to seal it up. Thanks for your feedback

[@marleyhill34]

@@Aishamanga What kind of deep conditioner do you use? Does your deep conditioner have protein in it? Does you leave in have protein in it? do you use heat or steam with your deep conditioner? How do you style your hair?

[@ladymax68]

Ever since I started the 30 day detox, I no longer suffer from breakage. The technique is having hydrated hair while detangling in the shower with conditioner. Either raking through with your hands or a hair tool. Water is a relaxer. Hydration happens when you remove the butters and oils with a clarifying shampoo then replacing moisture with a moisturizing shampoo without cones and oils and also conditioner that is almost plant base. This has changed been a game changer with my wash and go's and how my hair feels. No more unnecessary deep conditioning. Also emulsifying all the products in your hands before adding it to the hair.

[@marleyhill34]

Sounds great. For my hair and scalp my trichologists recommended deep conditioning but no raw oils and butters or scalp grease. I have ultra fine, high porosity hair so the deep conditoning give it more moisture and strength for me. I only do it for 30 minutes once a week. My scalp does not like long or overnight deep conditioning sessions.

[@jaquriajohnson]

@@marleyhill34 Great points!!!👏I'm have high porosity hair also and have found my hair does better with moisturizer, tea, acv rinse, and more water based product than oily! The oils don't allow me to hydrate my hair daily which we all need in order to make it stronger. And being more gentle with the way I handle my hair also. It's fine a complete 360.

[@scallopsgreens1961]

do you know any good products you could list for a shampoo, conditioner and deep conditioner similar to what you listed about being plant based and good for 4c hair?!?!

[@jackieburns5257]

Lack of protein and other nutrients

[@nashira222]

Great video! You've helped me and my son take it to the next level. Also, I've noticed that I can't wash my hair in hot water. Thank you much ❤ from baltimore.

[@deborahthompson5041]

You are very knowledgeable. I have done of the issues you mentioned. Not anymore. Thank you soo much. 4c girl with relaxed hair..

[@ijeomauwasomba474]

My hair dresser was not patient with my because my hair was really matted. She really combed out the hair and clumps of hair came off.

[@marleyhill34]

I deal with my own matted hair. If I think my hair dresser is going to struggle, I come it out at home before going to the salon.

[@blessing303]

I’m getting a lot hair loss due to stress and hormonal issues. It took me a while to realise because I have a lot of hair on my head and it’s thick.

[@beonikawitherspoon5052]

I still don't know why my hair is popping and breaking, cause I guess from the past things I done to my hair, but I'm treating it better than I had before and its still acting crazy 😠

[@Growwithglo]

What’s your routine?

[@lilnativa_That_4C_hair_Chick]

Give it time, hair needs training. It will adjust the more you keep doing whatever consistent routine you put it into, u got this 💪🏾