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Bantu knots are beautiful.
Entertainers like Mel B., Rihanna, and Beyonce have made them look effortlessly regal.
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My trepidation settled when I scrolled by a video of Ev’Yan Whitney Bantu-knotting her hair.
Her caption explained that her Bantu knots were “an expression of [her] radical Blackness.”
land on the heads of white models sashaying down the runwayembracing our hair is a form of resistance.
Bianca Lambert
Protective styling on your own can be challenging.
Bantu knots are the only hairstyle that worked out.
My 4c hair thrives in this style.
Bianca Lambert
That can likely be credited to the minimal daily manipulation and the hydration my Bantu knots lock in.
There is an extra layer of pride Bantu knots give me as a Black woman.
I imagine there are quite a few different ways to achieve Bantu knots.
Bianca Lambert
However, I’m going to share the technique and products that have worked for me.
What Are Bantu Knots?
you could also try Bantu knots on stretched, dry hair, too.
The types of products you use and how you layer them will vary depending on your hair jot down.
The right cocktail of ingredients helps ensure your hair stays hydrated and set without unraveling.
I start with Miss Jessie’sLeave-In Condish.
Then, I follow-up with Miss Jessie’sHoney Curlsand add a touch of Bread Beauty Supply’sEveryday Glossto seal my ends.
As you look at my parts, you might be saying,Girl, those need a redo.
Don’t judge me too harshly.
Hydration and low manipulation are my two priorities.
Byrdie Tip
Keep a continuous spray water bottle nearby to rewet the hair.
Two-Strand Twist
Twirling each section into a Bantu knot is a popular method.
However, I prefer to two-strand twist, then wind my twist into a knot.
I free-part as I go through each of my four sections.
Sometimes I end up with eight knots, but there are also times when I end up with more.
I gauge based on how my style starts to transform in the mirroreach time is different.
When two-strand twisting, the tighter the twist, the better.
Keep in mind, a tight twist doesn’t mean tensionit’s a delicate balance.
She continues, “take a stab at avoid over-manipulating your hair by not re-twisting daily.”
Morgan suggested an additional pro-tip: secure each knot with aBlend Rite Toy Pinat night.
Continue doing this in each section you’ve created around your head, and you’re all set.
