Bantu Knots

[Anancy]

How do you guys do your bantu knots? I want to give it a go this weekend to wear for atleast a week.

What products do u use? Do u have any tips, have you got pics i can see? Too many questions i know lol.

TIA

Oh another question, how long does it normally take u? I think i will wash my hair tonight - so i'll have most of the day tomorrow.

 

[camosil]

Yes please share your bantu knots expertise.

 

[Anancy]

I dont normally bump, but here goes - bump

 

[Diya]

I have tried them on both wet and dry hair, and I think the dry set suits me better although I like to have bantus as an airdried alternative to braidouts.

For the dry set: A few days after my roller set started looking flat, I just just took about 2 inch sections of hair (after moisturizing with NTM silk touch leave-in) and twisted the whole thing around itself into a single stretched strand. Then, starting from the scalp, I twisted the hair into a 'cinnamon roll' shape and pinned the ends to my roots. I did this all over my head... didn't even bother parting the sections b/c once you take them out it won't look any different. I wrapped my hair in a satin scarf and slept on it, then took down the knots and fingercombed in the morning. Here is the result of this set:
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For the wet set: I shampooed and conditioned as usual, and applied my leave in. On top of that, I applied avocado butter, which I always do with ANY airdried style. The rest of the process is the same as above. Here is the result of this set:
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HTH!

 

[Dee-Licious]

DIYA!!! that's beautiful!!

 

[Diya]

DIYA!!! that's beautiful!!

aww, shucks! Thank you, MsDee!

 

[Anancy]

Awww thank you diya, you make it sound so easy, im sure i will do fine. Your hair looks so silky soft by the way, just gorgeous.

 

[Diya]

Awww thank you diya, you make it sound so easy, im sure i will do fine. Your hair looks so silky soft by the way, just gorgeous.

Thanks! And it really is as easy as it looks and sounds. I hope it works out for you Maybe some other people will chime in, b/c I know I'm not the only one who does bantus around here!

 

[DDTexlaxed]

Wow Diya, you did a great job with those knots!

 

[beans4reezy]

Can short hair gals (NL) acheive this look with Bantu knots as well?

 

[DDTexlaxed]

I have tried them on both wet and dry hair, and I think the dry set suits me better although I like to have bantus as an airdried alternative to braidouts.

For the dry set: A few days after my roller set started looking flat, I just just took about 2 inch sections of hair (after moisturizing with NTM silk touch leave-in) and twisted the whole thing around itself into a single stretched strand. Then, starting from the scalp, I twisted the hair into a 'cinnamon roll' shape and pinned the ends to my roots. I did this all over my head... didn't even bother parting the sections b/c once you take them out it won't look any different. I wrapped my hair in a satin scarf and slept on it, then took down the knots and fingercombed in the morning. Here is the result of this set:
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For the wet set: I shampooed and conditioned as usual, and applied my leave in. On top of that, I applied avocado butter, which I always do with ANY airdried style. The rest of the process is the same as above. Here is the result of this set:
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HTH!

Ohh, this looks gorgeous!