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To create micro bantu knots, begin by parting your hair into several small sections-the smaller, the better. Once you’ve completed all of your bantu knots, remove the elastic from the bottom half of your hair.įor this style, it’s all about the way you part your hair. Repeat the steps until you’ve knotted all of the sections in the front half of your head. Secure the knot with a small, clear rubber band. One by one, twist the hair tightly and wrap the twisted hair around itself until it forms a knot. Next, begin to section off the front half of your hair into your desired number of bantu knots. To begin, part your hair from one ear to the other and secure the bottom half of your hair with an elastic to keep it out of the way. Repeat until you’ve completed your entire head. It’s important not to twist the hair too tightly, because the goal is to keep the twist slightly fluffy and achieve an oversized look.Īs you gently wrap the twist around itself to form the knot, secure the it with a few U-shaped bobby pins. Next, lightly twist each section and gently wrap the twist around itself to form a knot.

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If your hair is thin or if you are going for a full look, backcomb each section to create more volume and texture. After you’ve completed all of your bantu knots, remove the elastics from the side sections of your hair and cornrow both sides to give the illusion of a shaved head.įor this style, begin by parting your hair into three or four sections. Secure each knot with a small, clear elastic. As you part your hair, secure each section into a small ponytail making sure it aligns with the center of your hair.Īfter your hair has been parted and secured, twist each section of hair and wrap it around itself to form a knot. Then part the middle section of your hair horizontally into several segments.

Secure the hair on the sides of your head with a small elastic. If your hair is on the shorter side, begin by parting a 2-inch section down the center of your head from front to back. After your hair has been parted and secured, twist each section of hair and wrap it around itself to form a knot. As you part your hair, secure each section into a small ponytail that aligns with the center of your hair. If your hair is very long, you’ll want to begin by parting your hair horizontally into several sections. After you’ve knotted the entire crown, use a pick to fluff your hair for a final touch. Then wrap the twisted hair around itself until it forms a knot. After your hair has been sectioned off, twist each segment tightly. After you’ve twisted and knotted your whole head, attach a few gold braiding beads to some of your bantu knots and your style will be ready for a girls night out.įor this look, you’ll need to part four or more sections of hair near your hairline. Gold braiding beads will add the perfect amount of glamour to your already killer style. If you love classic bantu knots but want to take your style to the next level, consider embellishing your look with a few hair accessories. After you’ve braided each section of hair, wrap each braid around itself to create the knot and secure the style with a small clear rubber band. Once you’ve parted your whole head, create a basic braid in each section. To begin, section off your hair into your desired number of bantu knots.

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After your hair is completely dried and you’ve slayed your bantu knot look, your heat free curls will look absolutely perfect.

To ensure you have a flawless “knot out,” bantu knot your hair while is it damp and apply a light hold styling pomade to each twist. Then, wrap that twist around itself to form a “knot” and secure with bobby pins or a small, clear elastic.īantu knots can also be used to create heat free curls. Once your hair has been sectioned off, coil each section around itself until it forms a tight twist. You can add a cool visual element to your style by parting your hair so the base of your knot is in a geometric shapes. To make sure your look is as uniform as possible, keep the sections relatively the same size (but feel free to get creative with the way your part your hair). If you’re thinking about bantu knots as your next ’do, check out some of our favorite styles for inspiration.īegin by parting your hair, forming enough sections for your desired amount of knots.

While the style was created for wearers who were looking for a low maintenance, long lasting ’do, the style has received some major upgrades over the years. Bantu knots have been around for centuries, but the style has recently regained popularity as celebrities and models have been wearing them on red carpets and runways.