Wavie of the Month: Seyi

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Name: Seyi Okeleye

Social Media Handle(s):

@thekinkytruth on Instagram

How long have you been a Wavie for? Not very long, since February 2021! You actually featured me twice recently! As a stylist, I’ve been able to really get my waves popping.

WHO INSPIRED YOU TO START WAVING? PLEASE INCLUDE THEIR @ NAME IF POSSIBLE! @MAYAROSEPHILLIPS @THEBALDIEBABE

What made you decide to start your wave journey? I CUT MY SHOULDER-LENGTH HAIR IN SEPTEMBER 2020 TO A ‘FROHAWK. I JUST KEPT GOING SHORTER. I SPOKE TO MY BARBER ABOUT WAVING, HE TOLD ME TO GO FOR IT.

How did you prepare yourself for this new journey? WATCHED A TON OF YOUTUBE VIDEOS, READ UP ON BRUSHED, NATURAL PRODUCTS, AND DURAGS.

Did you have any fears or doubts about waving? If so, what were they? Nope! I am THOROUGHLY enjoying my journey.

What are some hair products you use to keep those waves right? I love the Goat Milk Oatmeal Shampoo Bar & Mango Conditioning Bar from Wavy Faith. Plus I use their Mango Butter and Tropical Moisturizer. I make my own oil blend to keep (my hair) hydrated.

How did you feel when you first started seeing progress? Hype is an understatement! I remember the first time I did a wash and style on my hair. Somebody gave me a compliment & I was geeked! Even though when I look back, I had ripples not waves LOL.

Has waving helped your self-confidence in any way? I’ve never had confidence issues. But with 20 years as a stylist and with all my different hair styles, I’ve never gotten more compliments. I was blown away by them daily!

Was/Is there anything significant about starting your wave journey? Did it symbolize anything to you? No, I just love change. Hair is just hair, it’ll grow back!

What is one thing you would tell a WavyWMN who is just starting out on their wave journey? Brush Sis, BRUSH! Invest in quality brushes and products. Be patient. Nothing comes overnight. It’s going to take time to learn what you and your hair like. Switch things up if you aren’t getting the results you want.

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