you have very pretty hair
very pretty, me likey a lot
Thank you ladies so much!!
Although DH was like, "in the mirror with pics again???"
I was like, psssshhhh "before I remove this, I gotta show the ladies..." 
My "NOT" Bantu KNOTSTYLE *LOTS OF PICS*
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Thank you ladies so much!!
Although DH was like, "in the mirror with pics again???" I was like, psssshhhh "before I remove this, I gotta show the ladies..." 
melissa-bee
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Woah! Looks gorgeous. Thanks for sharing
Thank you ladies!!!
I haven't worked my way to tutorials, perhaps the next time I do my knots, I will take a photo play by play... although, each time may yield a different result, but that leaves room for creativity For now, I will try and detail a step by step list
- I washed my hair the week before and had flat ironed it straight (pics are in the fotki)... After about a week its sort of in an in between stage... not quite ready to wash, but needs some sort of sprucing up.
- Just before bed, I sectioned a triangle in the front (think triangle part for bangs-- so this will be a small Knot. For this Knot, I comb, add {insert your product of choice} I used Shescentit seyani butter. I applied this to the length and made sure to put some on the ends. I twist counter clockwise (so its laying against my head when I unwind it.)
- Then I part in the middle and section to just at my ears (think two ponytails sectioning)
- Apply your product and wind your knot--- Based on my preference of how I like my hair to lay-- On the left of my head, I knot counterclockwise... On the right, clockwise.
- High middle knot; 2-3 back knots
- Add a small section in the back on your side of preference (remember the small back bang??? It not a whole back bang or a half... so maybe I will call this 1/4 back bang) this will be a smaller knot like the front bangs.
- You should have 7-8 knots, depending on the thickness of your hair. Wrap in your scarf...
- Next day, unwind your knots, but do not separate. I start from the front and work my way back.
- Pull the knot to a point and hold that with a finger and grab another knot and put that under the same point, then pin it. Do this until all knots are coming to a point. Your hair should be loosely pinned.
- Now you can go back and spread your knots (for coverage and fullness) then pin per your preference for style.
- TIP: Tuck your ends like or add an accessory, those are great for hiding imperfections
- Last, separate the bantu knot in the front to fall on both sides of your face. Separate the small knot in the back.
*I may post a final front pic for a few moments, so you ladies can see the front look...
I absolutely love this, and the little butterfly pin too! I need to up my accessories game
ETA: WOW! I just noticed you've been transitioning for 18 whole MONTHS, and still going strong, now I'm even more impressed, instructions please!
Kisses, thank you, that clip was for dd
, but I needed something to cover the hair I had pulled to a point... 
and I didn't have many bobby pins... FIXED that the next day, picked up some from Walgreens.Yes, I have been transitioning for a while and it has definitely been an experience. I'm retraining my hair. You can see my start to now in my fotki
I finally added texture shots, wet hair and airdried hair... best wishes with your transition!!! 
aquajoyice
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Very elegant style Good Job!
Thank you!!! I was soooo excited, I had not styled my hair this way before... so I wanted to capture it in case I could not duplicate it
Your hair looks long enough to do this... and my hair is "in progress"
as long as you can make knots you can create an updo... try it!!!! I like what you did. Often times a bantu knot out gone wrong makes for a beautiful up do
Thank you!!! I was worried because, I try to play safe when I have to work the next day... I don't have time to be fussing with my hair
OMG Dlewis!!! (hair groupie voice LOL
) Thank you!!! your hair is an inspiration
I like it!
Very pretty.
Thank you soooooo much ladies!!!
YOUR HAIR IS ONE OF THE HEALTHIEST I'VE EVER SEEN!!!! GORGEOUS!!!
That is a Very Creative and Beautiful Style, Did You Create it Yourself or did You get the idea from elsewhere? That is absolutely scrumptious
Thank you very much!!! On day 1 it was a rushed decision without much direction. Day 2, I felt more comfortable... and I allowed myself a little more time. As I started pinning I determined that I was going for a classy, elegant updo (along the lines of the 20's pincurl look, though I didn't have pincurls). We had to take work photos.
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Thank you ladies very much!!!!
Soooo pretty! I've been wanting a style like this, but had no idea how to create it. Thanks for sharing
Thank you meecee!!! try it and take pics... have fun!
Thank you very much!!!
I can't believe how much I actually enjoyed these styles... I did another today... I have a "new kick" im on
that is until my "hair goodies" arrive, then I may go back to cowashing (cold as it is)
flowinlocks
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Very pretty, I'm def. gonna try this one.
lawyer2be371
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this is nice
darlingdiva
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Very pretty hair! I love the clip too!
Thank you!!!
Let us know how it goes and be sure to take PICSVery pretty, I'm def. gonna try this one.
It's beautiful, on both days
Thank you ladies!!!
Distorted Barbie
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very pretty 
DozenRoses99
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This style looks great!
Adaoba2012
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Very beautiful!!
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