WASHING MY HAIR FOR THE FIRST TIME IN 6 MONTHS| How I Managed To Hide Almost 2 Years of New Growth

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I hope this video explains everything you guys were wondering about how I cared for and hid almost two years of new growth before my big chop! 😊
How I learned to deal with new growth on my relaxed hair. How I transitioned my relaxed hair to natural and my process of dealing with a lot of new growth to avoid breakage of my relaxed hair, how I was able to straighten new growth without relaxer on my hair, soften new growth between relaxers and moisturize wash and care for my hair since my last relaxer. This video shows how I managed my new growth on my 4c transitioning hair after being many months post relaxer and everything that went into my wash day on my relaxed hair with so much new growth before my big chop to natural hair.
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[@angelamarie222]

Anyone else just wish their hot water would last 3 hrs? ...25 mins in and I’m yelling “who’s washing clothes” “is the dishwasher on?” 🤣

[@solarlola5953]

I thought I was the only one who yelled who’s washing clothes or hey don’t tell me you’re taking a shower 🤨 🚿

[@lolabunny1157]

Exactly !!!

[@SeunOkimi]

🤣

[@jelissawiley9186]

Hot water last 10 minutes when I shower...I have to prep real good before I get in before I do the hybrid shower

[@The90sGirl90sstyle]

🤣🤣🤣yes! By the time my hair is shampooed, I'm literally shivering.

[@_CYNNY]

She said it took her 3 hours to shampoo and condition her hair. When I can lift my arms above my head for only 5 mins 😖

[@christinemwikalii]

😂😂

[@blackgirlhaircare]

Exactly 😩😅

[@marlak4203]

I don't undersstand why. Esp if relaxed. But maybe heavy handed

[@_CYNNY]

@@marlak4203 I'm extremely heavy-handed and I get a lot of shit for it because girls are supposed to be gentle but I can't help it😖

[@marlak4203]

@@_CYNNY I have a friend who is the same way. Idk if she has gotten better by now. But that's the thing about the washing talk. If you are heavy handed(that is if you know you are) then it makes sense to wash more often than a person who uses a finger tip or less of product. However the same can also be said for a person who may not be heavy handed with the products but use a fingertip or less of it BUT they are using multiple products and/or are putting it in their hair multiple times a week. Daily, or even a few times per week. That can be build up too and that person will need to wash more than once a month also because over time that builds up real good. Instead of the trending talk about NO oil and NO butter stuff they should be telling folks to cut back on it. Or, like I mentioned, if you are going to use it X amount of times a week then you should wash more. That's all. There are variables to this due to how people are and some will keep on using it anyway so its good to be reasonable about it.

[@shauniebnaturalista6672]

My scalp catches FIRE 🔥🚒🔥 in 7 days. There is no way I can go an extended period of time without a wash day.

[@shellythalliburton7559]

Start by extending by a day at atime, 2 days. I am at 2 weeks now, then I have to wash. Lol. Next time I'll try 2 weeks and some days if it will let me. We'll see. My scalp have the last say. Oh well.

[@brendajones5895]

Two weeks is my max time frame! Yet I prefer weekly.

[@tabrisway]

im the same my scalp could never 😂😂😂😂

[@chery0071]

Re access your products they are designed to cause that si you keep using them more frequently

[@ninacardoza2005]

Before I had seborrheic dermatitis, I used to go 3weeks to a month. Ohhhh the good ol days. Now, if im lucky 2weeks max and that depends on what product I use. If it irritates my scalp chile I can barely make a week. When I first got diagnosed, I HAD to wash every 3 days 😫

[@mollinah]

My hair cannot last a week without washing,I wash it every 7th day regardless of whatever protective style am in 😭😭😭

[@come-vibewith-me4833]

Doesn’t mess ur braids tho?

[@lizzieclay6774]

Same for me. I could never go that without shampooing my hair.

[@soniastovall7005]

I know that’s right. If I don’t shampoo weekly, my scalp will itch like crazy.

[@Nairamaven]

@@soniastovall7005 exactly why I cut my hair last night...it ain’t worth it though

[@125loopy]

@@soniastovall7005 I'm the same. My scalp will start to itch uncontrollably. I'm amazed at people who are able to go months without washing their hair. I tried that no poo life for 3 weeks and my scalp revolted lol

[@DependantDaughter]

3hrs of washing 😳 I would need a nap after all of that🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@rjmami8508]

Same here 🤣

[@joanm1544]

I probably would have slept in between.

[@not-even-german4892]

I can't

[@Ghdo0osh]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@chinplang-naandihis9432]

I’m really excited for your journey. I recently did the big chop and it’s scary and exciting at the same time but I’m loving it so far

[@SeunOkimi]

Thank you!!

[@wverinegir9481]

@@SeunOkimi Is it fine if u leave ur relaxed hair on top of it natural hair, would it make ur hair cut cuz I wanna follow u and still leave my relaxed hair until I can cut it off

[@Mochi_chan737]

@@wverinegir9481 yeah, it's fine, it's called transitioning and you can do it for any amount of period you want maybe 6 months, 1 year, etc and without much breakage depending on how you take care of your hair (i.e gentle detangling, choosing the right products for your hair and both textures, etc), I'll advice you to do more research on transitioning as it allows you to grow natural hair without losing your length(relaxed ends), and its pretty exciting too😄

[@Keniyahw14]

I’m so ready for what’s to come with you going natural 👏🏾

[@LoveEqualsPainx]

Y'all in the comments are so annoying talkin about, "dIDnT yOu CuT yOuR hAiR ? ?" if you watched to the video and actually read the text that is literally in the first FEW seconds of the video, "BEFORE THE BIG CHOP", y'all wouldn't be asking silly questions. Reading is FUNDAMENTAL. Before you ask questions, watch the video in its entirety, and PAY ATTENTION. Thank you.

[@karenkarma0]

I feel attacked 😂

[@saundraashley4940]

I know that you did the big chop but I’m on my hair growth journey and your page has even so helpful!!!!! That’s my goals 😍😍👆🏾👆🏾

[@SeunOkimi]

❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@shanakiwalker8037]

Same

[@Blackqueenwondertwins1292]

Me to!!! This was very helpfu to grow my hair back

[@tinajsews2835]

Repent , Jesus is coming back, Jesus loves you , he died so that we can live❤.

[@leorasky773]

Me too but started last year and I love my hair and it its natural curls

[@bongekan_]

Your videos really helped me grow my hair it sad since you now going natural ND leaving us relaxed hair people... But Goodluck on your journey ND I will continue watch your video

[@SeunOkimi]

I'm really glad! Thank you!!!

[@kennelli8251]

I hope you are still the protective style queen even while being natural because now your hair is the same length as mine and I can now learn more from you I been natural the whole time watching you ♡♡♡ love your videos that much lol

[@sozoii]

OoooOoOhh gurl God took his time on U! Ur so GORGEOUS ! The smile The eyes The skin😭😭 IS EVERYTHING!💙💙💙🤧🖐

[@SeunOkimi]

Thank you!!

[@LaPetite510]

🤔

[@sozoii]

@@LaPetite510 hey man, what you confused about?😜

[@maya-yf7nr]

@@sozoii there is no god. Manmade racist predator religion I’m shocked people still support it after all of the dirty secrets came out.

[@nycdyke2867]

@@sozoii black women are the gods

[@GuavaGirlAlice]

I saw the big chop video, I'm relaxed myself but soooo happy and proud of you to just do what you want♥️💖♥️

[@THEFINESTINTROVERTS]

And here I am with hair not even this long and it takes me almost 2 days to do a twist out. Sometimes my hair cooperates sometimes I'm like yup half bun half twist, wig cap. Wig. Boom. Figure it out later. Lmao.

[@omegazulu5231]

I am on a relaxed hair journey and your tips have been soooo helpful...love your content

[@lolabunny1157]

I can’t wait to see your wash day on natural hair

[@SeunOkimi]

I can't wait to post it too!😊❤️ I'm almost done editing it! It has already been filmed, so it will be out soon!

[@idowuajayi8721]

@@SeunOkimi yippee!!! I'm so looking forward to it!

[@thisismarge]

Damn... reminds me of high school life in Kenya. You wash your hair after a 3month long semester because its mostly boarding school and nobody bothers coz you have no tools/appliances anyway lol

[@IamAmandaMoraa]

By the way, I'm just wandering how the hell we survived 🤔 nowadays I can barely go 2 weeks without washing my hair

[@wevnykendi1628]

Haha... I remember those high school moments, and we still survived

[@shannanmarie9292]

Honestly... its been a min since I've checked in and holy s*** your hair has grown so much! Beautiful!

[@youtubeaddict5663]

She did a big chop. Check out her previous video

[@KimiJaciKai]

Seun, if the new growth is almost two years then we probably has similar hair length now. Let's do this 🤜🤛

[@SeunOkimi]

🤜🤛

[@crackkillspuppies]

I'm right there with you. My last relaxer was July 2019. 🤜🤛

[@jenniferaidoo2423]

My last relaxer was February 2018

[@KimiJaciKai]

My last relaxer was probably 2009...but I'm still with you 😁✌️

[@aalexis112]

Super thick & pretty 🤩 Excited to see you grow your natural hair this long

[@graceatane3472]

First time here and a new subi, your smile is everything 🙌🏾

[@ribbity_robbity455]

An inspiration for women of natural beauty, thank you ☺️

[@SeunOkimi]

❤️❤️

[@AnnaleishaMae]

You're gorgeous!

[@user-ij8nv9wx6t]

I love so much your smile ^^

[@SeunOkimi]

Thank you!

[@mschelle2762]

Excited for your new journey.

[@briannafraser6084]

I absolutely LOVE the colour of your comb!!

[@gracetapelmwasi5579]

You will always be my hair model♥️♥️

[@affionge]

Your video are such a happy educational safe space ☺️

[@Debbiestar1993]

Ah just watched yr big chop and can't wait to see you on your natural journey excited for you

[@tialynn1111]

I love your positive vibes!!❤❤

[@cherahsBroll]

You are so radiant ✨ I’m so excited for the natural chapter of your hair journey! ❤️

[@SeunOkimi]

Thank you!

[@joycechimwaya226]

I have been helped with your videos thank you. It was really a struggle to leave my hair alone😂 I always wanted to touch it, comb it for no reason Thanks so much

[@hotwater6803]

I know that excitement when a lady knows that what she doing is working

[@victoriammusic]

Love you Seun❤lets begin our natural hair journey😇😇

[@wverinegir9481]

R u relaxed and starting to be natural

[@victoriammusic]

Not exactly

[@SeunOkimi]

❤️❤️

[@shelbyalexis6084]

I wash my hair every 3 weeks 😭 and put in a new protective style. Every now and then i would give my hair a 1 week break between styles,, but so far this is what’s been the best for me lol.

[@slindlovu6671]

I miss your hair😭 but I’m excited for the new chapter ❤️

[@janeishaholmes4869]

This video is going to be awesome just by the looks of it....keep up the good work queen👑❤💯

[@SeunOkimi]

Thank you so much 🤗

[@KAMLOYALTY]

Had to be here for this

[@Nickyloveslove]

I'm hoping the best for your journey~

[@gdubbs680]

Ooohhh this is before the big chip!!!

[@Uberkris77]

I bet its gonna be so exciting to play around with the shorter hair!

[@ifitumichenemi]

Smiling sheepishly watching you.😍

[@Madenthewest]

Omg I can’t believe you chopped this beautiful mane

[@sarahmacjones]

Omg this is so helpful!

[@SeunOkimi]

I'm glad!

[@iamawesomeprods]

My hair is on the dryer side so I completely understand not going without washing your hair Espicalky when it's in a protective style, actually when I did was my hair while I had braids or twist it would just make my hair dryer!

[@Nyotakikora1]

I love your hair, even with your chop. The colorful headwrap you used where did you get that?

[@marlyn917]

Here are my natural hair recommendations. Tgin, mane choice, Mielle organics, shea moisture , use a scalp massager while shampooing, tangle teezer ultimate finisher, tangle teezer ultimate detangler, Felicia Leatherwood brush, deman d38 brush

[@SweetAustaTv]

Your hair is super long and so beautiful.

[@TheRealSkinImInMD]

I was just looking into buying the revair blow dryer and then I come here and I see that you use it!

[@solarlola5953]

Hi, Do you do consults or have a website?

[@naturestalk4250]

Please how much is it.....

[@kasieogwulu4432]

@@naturestalk4250 it’s like 300

[@naturestalk4250]

@@kasieogwulu4432 wow expensive...... thank you

[@Q.T-T]

Buy it sis

[@carolineswai851]

6 months!! I stay with hair for 3 weeks and my forehead starts having rashes I still don't know the relation between my hair and rashes. But i have acne prone skin🤦🏽‍♀️

[@beautyinj6426]

It might be dermatitis

[@dominiquea5562]

i had that same issue. i started washing my hair weekly and not using heavy oils that can clog pores. my pillow case was absorbing my hair products and breaking me out.

[@carolineswai851]

@@beautyinj6426 maybe 🤷‍♀️

[@greenytaddict]

@@dominiquea5562 do you wear a silk cap?

[@carolineswai851]

@@dominiquea5562 In my mind i know this is the solution but practicing it is a whole other problem. I stay with my hair least 2 weeks, max 1 months. But my growth is stagnant cause i can't wash hair by myself and i am yet to find a saloon that cares about my hair or atleast listen to my suggestions from youtube

[@kikelomoomofaye1065]

That conditioner also gave me ISSUES. It was thin when I applied it so my hair was not weighed down at all. So my hair shrunk up and it actually doubled my detangling time. Was such a disappointment 😞😪

[@chinweaniche-hall3895]

I know it will be a break not having to spend so much time washing long hair. Looking forward to seeing the video of you washing your TWA. Sure it will be a breeze.

[@BarbieeXlove]

🤣 Seun, you're hilarious! I have natural waist length hair (l have a KZbin Channel❤) and every wash day is easily 3 hours. Thank you for sharing this video! I still can't believe you cut your hair.

[@nijatv4579]

How do you manage it during the six months of not washing it!! I want to go on a six month no wash journey but I don’t know how to care for my hair during the period.

[@AdedamolaAdewole]

Wow😊...this is really nice😄.....please what type of relaxer would u recommend for someone relaxing their virgin hair

[@ritaaura3505]

You're adorable and I love your hair!

[@Fairyym]

I need your scalp regimen because my scalp could never look that clean

[@enduranceuchendu7570]

Is it good to comb out your hair when washing especially when applying conditioner

[@temisanogh2968]

First hi I’m a big fan and I love you videos

[@SeunOkimi]

Thank you so much!!❤️❤️

[@Foreverhoe10billion]

I have a question ! It’s very serious and any answers will b appreciated! I’m soo worried!! I just got my weave done yesterday and we used 2 full packs . I had one piece of hair left over and my hair dresser insisted on putting it in my head because she didn’t want to waste the hair! I didn’t think anything of it until later. All my wefts are single wefts on one cornrow she randomly put in the remaining weave hair DIRECTLY ON TOp of on an already sewn in weft making it a double weft stacked on top of each other and now I’m scared af that part of the hair is gonna break off and I been trying to grow my hair so that’s devestating af! Do u think my hair underneath the double weft is gonna b okay !? Please help!! Any answers r greatly appreciated it ! God bless you

[@adaekpenyong9064]

So how long do you keep your hair before relaxing it

[@val2044]

Sebum Cure yaaayyy !!! I’m actually doing it ! Testing how it goes for 1 month and then see if I can extend until 3 months, then 4, until a whole year idk, it sounds crazy 😭

[@keishatell2]

i still have not seen your big chop videos as i am not emotionally prepared 😅😅😅. i will watch it soon but i am not ready 😭😭😭

[@jyanallen69]

I’m gonna do my big chop tomorrow and I’m excited and scared at the same time😭

[@sonisaidso2542]

You're so awesome to watch.

[@naaeemahluton9468]

Awwwww beautiful natural hair

[@SeunOkimi]

Thank you!!

[@AnnRiba]

I needed this! I’ve had my protective style in for 4 months now because of freaking lockdown

[@wverinegir9481]

Ur in lockdown now?

[@AnnRiba]

@@wverinegir9481 yeah I’m Canadian

[@wverinegir9481]

@@AnnRiba So Canada is in lockdown now, cuz I'm not in lockdown in my country

[@AnnRiba]

@@wverinegir9481 it’s Stay At Home orders. Nothing is open but “essentials”

[@poobkjm]

What does the lockdown have to do with it ??

[@Tinablackberryrose]

Your hair is Beautiful before and after your big chop very excited to see your journey.

[@Brownocean]

Here for it

[@SeunOkimi]

❤️

[@KayintheLife03]

I went 6 months with out washing before. I had individuals, I was working 3 jobs aaaand I was in college lol... the time past so fast and I was so busy I didn’t even realize how long it had been lol...

[@kimliyaomotola8022]

Pls how does your hair grow so fast nothing works for my hair it has been the same way since last year

[@noxible]

3 hours?? The de-di-ca-tion!!

[@MyLifeGNWhyte]

I tried to not detangle my relaxed hair when wet but I started having breakage. What works for me is to detangle while water runs through my hair

[@nadirashields5357]

When you wash your hair in sections after you wash the section do you plait it back up

[@nickynatro]

Love your confidence and personality.❤️

[@SeunOkimi]

Thank you!!

[@sugaalwaysright3071]

Nice video your length is beautiful❤️

[@christinemwikalii]

i dont know why but for some reasons my hair is not growing😒

[@odeanlawrence196]

Where can i get that type of durag you wrapped your hair in? That is just perfect for what I need. I tried to take aphoto within using my smart phone. This allows me to enter information from the photo, which intern, generates simular images of the same item, in this case, your durag wrap, but there wasn't enough image of it to allow the photo to register whati was looking for, so please help.

[@SeunOkimi]

hey! I got it from my beauty supply store! I cant remember the brand though!

[@NsquaredRose]

What was the heat protectant balm you used? I've never seen one so thick.

[@SeunOkimi]

it came with the revair!

[@NsquaredRose]

@@SeunOkimi ok, cool! Thanks for the reply. 🤗

[@iamcreator2369]

Can you give more info on the blow dryer you used ?

[@SeunOkimi]

yes, check the descrfiption now!

[@design_with_xoliswa]

I struggled with +/- 15cm hair. How much more that long?

[@solarlola5953]

I ordered rev air ... did the payment plan now that it’s 40% off ..

[@valeriamontgomery4748]

I would love to have that blow dryer but it cost too much I can't afford it😞

[@eniyemission474]

Hi, for how long did you transition? I'm considering going back to natural hair, was natural for 2 years and some months but I texlaxed in December 2020. Not sure if I can maintain texlaxed hair or what to do next.

[@SeunOkimi]

A little less than two years! I feel you!

[@eniyemission474]

@@SeunOkimi thanks for the response. My hair is fine and it's the reason I've been off and on on my natural hair journey. Some styles don't look good on fine hair. I'll give it a try again.

[@yendiwilliams5427]

I love it hair it's a beauty

[@husnabsnrn2561]

Am also in Nigeria plss how much do u buy the revair in naira

[@ladybluemoon1]

Longest I can go I with braids like one month and half max that’s with scalp cleanse in between but without braids every 2 weeks

[@GraceAbounds4ever]

Nevermind my first question it’s been answered

[@deblokme8834]

Hii, is your hair low porosity?

[@sammynatural8044]

I need that blower, info please

[@yadiramp2687]

what is that machine called?

[@MsStannear]

So how do you wear your dirty for 6 months? And why wait so long to wash?

[@moonxi2769]

She didn't wear her hair "Dirty" She washed it while it was in its protective style and washed it throughly after taking it out.

[@frenaikalorjuste1501]

First ❤️😩

[@SeunOkimi]

❤️❤️❤️

[@CrziiChiki]

I really liked the Pantene gold series conditioner. It really helped with detangling my hair.

[@dee.b.2210]

@Seun Okimi where did you get your cap from that is under your bonnet I love it I need that please tell me is it silk or satin

[@SeunOkimi]

it was an old book cover!

[@dee.b.2210]

@@SeunOkimi Oh ok

[@DiamondLily712]

Woah 3 hours!?

[@TheSolitary1]

I am so glad to see someone on youtube who has my same hair routine. I literally wash mine every 4 mths.

[@giselanthony2711]

😱😱😱

[@abs.tract_]

Really need to invest in the REV-AIR 😭 Would make washday so much more faster

[@annakaycorner4988]

My fren av super long hair and she wash it in less than a hour sis washing out the months which she didnt wash for lol

[@MrPurplegirl79]

Jesus loves you

[@shernetbrown4883]

are you going to be wearing your natural hair more, that's natural or will you be doing alot of braids still

[@SeunOkimi]

both!

[@shernetbrown4883]

looking forward to new vids still like your channel