Black relaxed hair can definitely grow! #relaxedfam
@SeunOkimi
4 жыл бұрын
Yes!!
@hopem.9979
4 жыл бұрын
I agree 💯
@randomschoolstuff1999
4 жыл бұрын
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
4 жыл бұрын
@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
3 жыл бұрын
@@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
4 жыл бұрын
For once somebody ain’t condemning relaxed hair!! I’m so tired of natural hair videos.! Keep it up sis
@uaa2800
4 жыл бұрын
Living in China what’s wrong with natural hair?
@ritzcarlton3582
4 жыл бұрын
@@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
4 жыл бұрын
@Itz Nifemi 😯
@Listening4n0w
4 жыл бұрын
@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
4 жыл бұрын
@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.
@Elevyn11
4 жыл бұрын
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
4 жыл бұрын
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
4 жыл бұрын
How often do you relax?
@authenticityiskey3078
4 жыл бұрын
@@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
4 жыл бұрын
Sameee!!!!! Ugh 😑 luv her tho
@kNINER-tj6mq
4 жыл бұрын
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
@wonzjones6618
4 жыл бұрын
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
4 жыл бұрын
Wonz Jones great tip thank you
4 жыл бұрын
This is a great tip thank you!
@shyneicemayeux5168
4 жыл бұрын
About to relax my hair :) thank you
@amara8244
4 жыл бұрын
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
4 жыл бұрын
They taught us this trick in hair school
@fionagallagherapologist5968
4 жыл бұрын
ugh finally someone not bashing relaxed hair PLSKSJS my hair is down my waist as well, natural isn't for everyone !
@violetkayy8664
4 жыл бұрын
I'm realizing that now
@fionagallagherapologist5968
4 жыл бұрын
Violet kayy right !! never be ashamed
@hawaiianBombshell
4 жыл бұрын
@@fionagallagherapologist5968 your username made me cackle🤩 can't wait to get my hair waist length you go girl
@fionagallagherapologist5968
4 жыл бұрын
Lani Lei Flower PLSJDJD?/€: and aaa eggcited for u
@chentilafricanqueen8863
3 жыл бұрын
@@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
@MrFancyjohnson1
4 жыл бұрын
I maintained more length when I was relaxed...and I was less stressed...my natural hair gives me the blues
@elizabethmary2439
4 жыл бұрын
I 100% agree with you. The natural life is no longer for me.
@SeunOkimi
4 жыл бұрын
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
4 жыл бұрын
@@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
4 жыл бұрын
Giirrrlll I just ditched the afro look
@nmcclarence
4 жыл бұрын
@@elizabethmary2439 lol
@a.d.5533
4 жыл бұрын
natural hair isnt for everyone💓
@barbaramay9288
Жыл бұрын
True
@yams.4308
4 жыл бұрын
Wow, your hair is so well maintained! Also, your eyebrows are perfection
@SeunOkimi
4 жыл бұрын
Aw, thank you!!
@AllergicToAshAndDust
4 жыл бұрын
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
4 жыл бұрын
I feel that. Knowledge is truly power
@tammygreaves2119
4 жыл бұрын
Same here
@karenscales5077
3 жыл бұрын
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.
@shanetasadie3167
3 жыл бұрын
Back in March I returned to relaxing my hair, after trying to care for it in its natural state. Afterward it was easier to care for it. I still do hot oil treatments and deep conditionings. I care for my relaxed hair as if it was natural. Friday I retouched my roots only, and I couldnt believe the growth, 3 inches in about 7 months. Not too shabby. If youre relaxed, still keep moisturizing, keep protective styling, try not to touch daily, still use a wide tooth comb when blow drying or styling, and still oil your fingertips before taking down braids. It will help prevent breakage. Lastly, I use ORS products as well. The same ones she posted. Theyve worked for years. Love em!
@sebom2014
4 жыл бұрын
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
4 жыл бұрын
Crazy. I had a perm for years and never had my ends repermed.
@vaarbz6764
4 жыл бұрын
@@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
4 жыл бұрын
@@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
4 жыл бұрын
It's crazy! I feel you
@victoryalways
4 жыл бұрын
KZitem 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!
@cupcakeprincess9054
4 жыл бұрын
I wish my hair was like yours, you’re so pretty goodness
@SeunOkimi
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
@vanessamonroe1637
4 жыл бұрын
BUT I LOOK A LOT BETTER!!!!
@liastorm795
4 жыл бұрын
@@vanessamonroe1637 Eww you weirdo
@queenqueen594
3 жыл бұрын
@@liastorm795 Such a Karen,that one
@clydeswinfield1556
3 жыл бұрын
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❤!
@Anonymous-ng8sv
4 жыл бұрын
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
4 жыл бұрын
Haha❤️❤️❤️
@spirituallyyoung5295
4 жыл бұрын
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
4 жыл бұрын
Yes!! Thank you!❤️
@AmberU
4 жыл бұрын
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
4 жыл бұрын
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
4 жыл бұрын
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
4 жыл бұрын
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.
@kemi.a.2000
4 жыл бұрын
I am natural and I detangle my hair with a conditioner. It does the job for me. I don't follow all these KZitem naturals that come with so many suggestions. I do me and my hair thrives. Thank you so much for the tips.
@nessparadis6948
4 жыл бұрын
A lot of them say to do this 😐
@fo6137
4 жыл бұрын
Lol your hand movements are so Nigerian sometimes, love it
@SeunOkimi
4 жыл бұрын
Haha!
@hopem.9979
4 жыл бұрын
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.
@mywholesomelifestyle5026
4 жыл бұрын
I want to relax my hair but i am scared of it breaking 😭 I relaxed it and i am loving it so far.
@SeunOkimi
4 жыл бұрын
Aw!
@courtneyjones-laweka1716
3 жыл бұрын
I want too but I'm so scared too😭
@tuduleshiggins8832
3 жыл бұрын
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!
@KraziCutierin
4 жыл бұрын
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
4 жыл бұрын
Aww, thank you so much!!❤️❤️
@empresslonnie1love391
4 жыл бұрын
Even though I’m natural I love to watch these videos too
@Vesayah
4 жыл бұрын
Same
@SeunOkimi
4 жыл бұрын
lol, Aww❤️
@christiaamari747
4 жыл бұрын
*Sis same I NEED ALL THE HELP I CAN GET😂*
@Sharonogun
3 жыл бұрын
Same this help naturals too
@trawlins396
4 жыл бұрын
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
4 жыл бұрын
Exactly!
@theresabeard5733
4 жыл бұрын
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
4 жыл бұрын
YES! hank you!
@saviganimal
4 жыл бұрын
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! ^_^
@thee_bougiebronzebeauty5192
4 жыл бұрын
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
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you!! I’m happy to hear that😊
@Sunshine-eq2zs
4 жыл бұрын
@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
4 жыл бұрын
@@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
4 жыл бұрын
@@thee_bougiebronzebeauty5192 Exactly. We shouldn't be made to feel guilty for doing what is best for us.
@mellimel1174
4 жыл бұрын
Honestly, I think my hair got as long or longer when relaxed than it has since I’ve been natural. I get so many fairy knots and splits in my kinkier area ( the back) . I never even knew what fairy knots were when relaxed. I like the way my natural hair looks, but relaxing is a styling choice just like wearing wigs. Just more permanent, but some ladies only wear wigs/weaves and never show natural goodness.
@minimalassembly7893
4 жыл бұрын
You are likely using the wrong products or the right products with the wrong routine. If you need tips on how to grow out your natural hair, reach out me at minimimalassembly@gmail.com I’ve been natural for 13 years and have posted tips on many videos, so instead of repetition I just send the info via email.
@ladennayoung2939
4 жыл бұрын
Everyone should wear what they want.
@elizabethmary2439
4 жыл бұрын
The fairy knots is one of the main reasons I'm going back to relaxers. I've been natural for about 7 years & I prefer being relaxed.
@SeunOkimi
4 жыл бұрын
I feel you
@sheriabubakar2859
3 жыл бұрын
Low porosity hair does better when relaxed. I've had thesame experience.
@TolaLusi
4 жыл бұрын
This video is so timely! I have struggled with my relaxed hair for the longest! Thanks for sharing!
@SeunOkimi
4 жыл бұрын
So happy to help!!
@Cpre1111
4 жыл бұрын
@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
4 жыл бұрын
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. 😱
@Bindi_Marc
4 жыл бұрын
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.
@akuaowusuaa5637
4 жыл бұрын
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
4 жыл бұрын
Me too😭
@BionAvastar3000
3 жыл бұрын
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.
@ladydede88
3 жыл бұрын
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
@NinaBlow
4 жыл бұрын
Can you do a video on handling two textures/new growth? I struggle with this a lot
@SeunOkimi
4 жыл бұрын
I talk about it a bit here- kzitem.info/news/bejne/o6Sbk2iEemN6h4Y But essentially I just blow out my roots to make them easier for me to run my fingers through after I wash
@BarbieeXlove
4 жыл бұрын
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
4 жыл бұрын
SOOO TRUE!
@SeunOkimi
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you!! Its very true!!!
@TheCinderellaPrincess
4 жыл бұрын
Your hair is beautiful. I won't ever relax my hair again, but you look cute with it.
@SeunOkimi
4 жыл бұрын
😊 thank you
@MT-uo3lq
4 жыл бұрын
Did you move straight to human hair wigs now? 😱
@catalayatern2251
3 жыл бұрын
Mee too there is something too strong in them relaxers that just break my hair
@Nina-qg5ry
4 жыл бұрын
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 💕
@KM-oy5yh
4 жыл бұрын
I DON'T USE HEAT....#ALWAYS AIR-DRY!!!!
@jadaj.8275
4 жыл бұрын
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 KZitem channel if you ever need a laugh @FLC.TV
@fashionforwarddd
4 жыл бұрын
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
4 жыл бұрын
Exactly!❤️
@hepzibahgrace3642
4 жыл бұрын
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.
@natv6563
4 жыл бұрын
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
4 жыл бұрын
I feel you
@laelmikwete9804
4 жыл бұрын
Girll you’re sooo pretty like really 😍😍😍😍😍
@claudiaenlightened3672
4 жыл бұрын
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
4 жыл бұрын
lol, I feel you
@lavishlylily1191
4 жыл бұрын
Love your hair. I honestly use all ORS products from their shampoo, conditioner, hair mayo, oil sheen and even relaxer.And I agree, its more of what you are doing to the hair then the products. Products can help moisturiser and strengthen the hair; even with moisturising you have to be consistent with it, same with deep conditioning. Well, that's what I have learnt in my relaxer hair journey.
@SeunOkimi
4 жыл бұрын
True! Thank you!!
@PINKDiva88
4 жыл бұрын
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.
@ZoeBabe143
4 жыл бұрын
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
@yadiramp2687
2 жыл бұрын
Ayuda por favor no aparece para subtítulos en español solo en inglés 😭😭😭
@ladennayoung2939
4 жыл бұрын
It is odd that this popped up in my recommendations just now. I just now relaxed my hair.
@SeunOkimi
4 жыл бұрын
Lol!
@jxymxs9570
4 жыл бұрын
Your smile always warms me up
@SeunOkimi
4 жыл бұрын
Awwwww😊😊😊
@chocolatediamonds5760
4 жыл бұрын
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
4 жыл бұрын
Aw, thank you!!! Very very true
@KM-oy5yh
4 жыл бұрын
AMEN., I DO TOO... HALF WAY DOWN MY #BACK!
@AuthorLHollingsworth
4 жыл бұрын
Correct. We're still here.😇
@LivingInTheShade
4 жыл бұрын
I am not relaxed but some of these tips will help on my natural journey. Many thanks
@SeunOkimi
4 жыл бұрын
Aww, so happy to help!
@jmarie53
4 жыл бұрын
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
4 жыл бұрын
I really feel you. Thank you!!💕
@arianalawnriri8001
4 жыл бұрын
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
4 жыл бұрын
Aww, thank you!! And you are so welcome!!!
@estinaforrest5637
4 жыл бұрын
This video was very informative! Thank you for sharing.
@SeunOkimi
4 жыл бұрын
So happy to help!
@abbeyameh5974
4 жыл бұрын
I relax my hair twice a year. How many times do you relax your hair in a year?
@shersherst.8606
4 жыл бұрын
Finally I've found a relaxed hair video I've been searching for. .. thank you. Very helpful.
@SeunOkimi
4 жыл бұрын
You're so welcome!
@oyin.oyenuga
4 жыл бұрын
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
4 жыл бұрын
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!
@adawkins5678
4 жыл бұрын
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
4 жыл бұрын
So so incredibly happy to help!
@KaRelleproductifhobbies
4 жыл бұрын
Your skin 😍 were you wearing makeup? If yes it looks super natural
@SeunOkimi
4 жыл бұрын
Aww, thank you so so much! Clearing my skin has been a struggle! But yes, I was wearing some foundation
@malibubliss8153
2 жыл бұрын
Stopping combing my hair when it’s wet was a game changer !!! 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
@user-fs2jr8kl9q
4 жыл бұрын
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
4 жыл бұрын
HAHAHA! Me too! I can relate so much. I didnt understand why everyone kept saying it too at first
@hairfix685
4 жыл бұрын
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!
@miavida9536
4 жыл бұрын
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
4 жыл бұрын
I feel you! Happy to help❤️
@BookluverJas
4 жыл бұрын
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
3 жыл бұрын
Learn to do your own hair.
@Jazminfields
4 жыл бұрын
I’m afraid my hair will dry out ugh and I work so hard on it
@SeunOkimi
4 жыл бұрын
I feel you
@crystalunegbu8944
4 жыл бұрын
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
4 жыл бұрын
Yes, I dont have a prerelaxer routine!
@Empre55
4 жыл бұрын
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.
@BloomX1
3 жыл бұрын
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
3 жыл бұрын
I'm so glad!
@sahramohamed2267
4 жыл бұрын
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
4 жыл бұрын
Yes!
@achienglilian6395
4 жыл бұрын
Lovely
@SeunOkimi
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you!!!
@ItsDigitalGameBreak
4 жыл бұрын
i have a question. You probably mentioned this in another video, so you can just say yes or no. dont wait ur time rexplaining lol But when you are rinsing you relaxers out should u consider the run off? because it take a while to rinse it all out sometimes. so when relaxing new growth should u worry about how long the run off stays on the relaxed hair while rinsing? GAWD i hope i worded that well. XD
@SeunOkimi
4 жыл бұрын
You can!
@tsubakihanazono
4 жыл бұрын
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.
@fmcneill2129
4 жыл бұрын
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
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
@erykahjones2361
3 жыл бұрын
Deep conditions AND leave in conditioners really helps your hair from breakage. . .not using hot irons too !
@tinuke-mo1ke
4 жыл бұрын
Seun my son’s name!! OluwaSeun your hair is beautiful
@SeunOkimi
4 жыл бұрын
Aww, Seun's are the best! Thank you so much!
@she_the_amazon367
4 жыл бұрын
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
4 жыл бұрын
lol, I feel you!
@PlsWaLuigiDomMe
4 жыл бұрын
I was literally just binging your videos today, What a coinkydink! Question for you, when do you moisturize your hair? When you have your hair out do you mosisturize it daily and before you put it back in a protective style do you put anything on it? Also, I love your videos so much and I've been using your tips and I've seen great hair growth You should honestly be one of the top channels for black hair. You are a direct contradiction to natural hair nazis that spread propaganda that it is impossible to have nice relaxed hair and all relaxed hair is brittle, short, and dry. Your hair is sooo amazing . Not just the length but it looks so full and healthy
@SeunOkimi
4 жыл бұрын
Lol! Yes, I always always make sure I moisturize before braiding my hair up for a protective style. And when I have my hair out, it kind of varies. If I moisturize daily I just make sure to apply it very very lighly so that my hair doesn't get to weighed down before its time to wash!
@shantakoa8596
3 жыл бұрын
1 ✅ 2cant find a protective style with pixie cut.
@omegazulu5231
3 жыл бұрын
You can try a wig
@falishak6765
4 жыл бұрын
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
4 жыл бұрын
Yes, good care is key!
@xandriastennett2495
4 жыл бұрын
I’m natural and I still enjoy these videos. Your relaxed hair is very healthy
@SeunOkimi
4 жыл бұрын
Aww, thank you so much for still watching❤️
@charlib8650
3 жыл бұрын
I love that ur simplistic with your products. Great advice and beautiful hair boo 😘
@SeunOkimi
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!!
@ganiatogundele6441
4 жыл бұрын
Please can you do a video on your wash day? Thanks. Your hair are lovely
@SeunOkimi
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I have a video up on my channel!
@ganiatogundele6441
4 жыл бұрын
Please kindly send me the link. Thanks
@FineNaturalHairROCKS
3 жыл бұрын
It's so true that you do not need to spend a lot of money to have long hair. I love your channel and the information you provide so much Seun! Thank you for posting these informative videos 💛
@SeunOkimi
3 жыл бұрын
You are so welcome
@CS48293
4 жыл бұрын
Hi I'm a big fan of your channel. What method do you use to straighten your hair in between relaxers? My relaxed hair seems to turn not straight after I wash it
@SeunOkimi
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! When I wrap my hair overnight, it gets straight and flat enough that I dont need to flat iron it, but I use the chase method when I do flat iron it!
@staciep2638
4 жыл бұрын
I just subscribed ,im texlaxed,its very long now that im more gentle and deepcon weekly.
@SeunOkimi
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you!!! Good luck with maintaining your texlaxed hair!
@PerkislaStarKingRamses
4 жыл бұрын
Nice one sister 🥰
@SeunOkimi
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@PerkislaStarKingRamses
4 жыл бұрын
@@SeunOkimi you're welcome
@101Cheekss
4 жыл бұрын
Hey I’m new to your channel.... can we see what products you use? I know everyone’s hair is different but it’s nice to get reference products from other people that are relaxed. Great Video btw a lot of good info
@SeunOkimi
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Ya, I feel you, I don't really have any staple favorite products, but i do actually use ORS a lot.
@101Cheekss
4 жыл бұрын
Ohhhh ok ... Thanks for replying 😘
@eghoghojoy3269
3 жыл бұрын
Pls help me out. Am thinking of cutting my daughter's relaxed hair because it is not growing again. Is there anything I can do to help them out without cutting pls
@arethaboddy7490
Жыл бұрын
Iam sorry that is too many reasons. I noticed when I didn't keep up with the relaxers my hair broke off.i stop buying them all together .
@blove9416
4 жыл бұрын
Your face is so asymmetrical in the nicest ways it’s different on both sides
@SeunOkimi
4 жыл бұрын
thank you
@jaylove1931
4 жыл бұрын
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
2 жыл бұрын
pls whats streching
@allthingsnatural9429
4 жыл бұрын
I want to protective style but I’m not a fan of weaves nor is my husband so there falls my dilemma! Can you make a video or suggest styles for growing relaxed hair without weave? I currently have shoulder length hair and considering relaxing
@SeunOkimi
4 жыл бұрын
Yes I have one up already!
@allthingsnatural9429
4 жыл бұрын
Aww thank you let me dig in your channel a bit! ☺️❤️✨
@kelechiamarachivincent4269
4 жыл бұрын
Seun please can you do a video about how to grow your nape area/why you nape area isn't growing as fast
@SeunOkimi
4 жыл бұрын
Ok! I did have that problem in the past and it was cured instantly with protective styling actually
@ladyofwisdom2
4 жыл бұрын
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
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!!
@KM-oy5yh
4 жыл бұрын
VERY NICE, BEAUTIFUL, HEALTHY, LONG....#GODGIVEN HAIR. THIS IS MY GOAL LENGTH..., MINE IS MID BACK LENGTH N VERY HEALTHY, ALSO!!!! A WOMAN'S LONG HAIR IS HER #GLORY!!!!
@AuthorLHollingsworth
4 жыл бұрын
Say, that. My hair is almost tailbone length. Stretching is key, and moisturizing often. God, is good!
@KM-oy5yh
4 жыл бұрын
@@AuthorLHollingsworth AMEN... That's #WONDERFUL! KEEP UP THE #GOOD WORK!!!
@AuthorLHollingsworth
4 жыл бұрын
@@KM-oy5yh 😇😇😇😇
@rahmamohammed9617
4 жыл бұрын
Ohhh ..thanks I didn't know about the wet relaxed hair no detangle.. thank you😘
@SeunOkimi
4 жыл бұрын
You’re welcome 😊
@chocolateblended
4 жыл бұрын
Hii.. New subsciber here.. you so look like kandi burruss
@spicyshayyy
4 жыл бұрын
I agree! She does look like Kandi!!
@SeunOkimi
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you!!
@prosperitygama9730
4 жыл бұрын
im natural but girl these hair tips are bomb
@insearchof9903
2 жыл бұрын
I heard her explain but does anyone have more clarity on what stretching is and is it about spreading the relaxer as thin as possible on the hair?
@imanielohiykem3751
4 жыл бұрын
Just subscribed...you’re so pretty. Love your hair and thanks for the tips.💜
@SeunOkimi
4 жыл бұрын
Aww, thank you!!!
@survivingadulthood3592
4 жыл бұрын
Wait how do you dry detangle? Even if i air dry i need products to detangle cause my new growth is dry
@SeunOkimi
4 жыл бұрын
Hey! I was saying don't try and detangle relaxed hair with a comb while it's wet! You still should use product though!
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