Tuesday, July 10, 2012

Bantu Knot-out


I recently posted a picture of a gorgeous bantu knot-out done on shorter natural hair on our Facebook page.  I haven't done a full bantu knot-out on Miss A since she was about 4 years old and it didn't go very well but I felt inspired to try it again and although we had some issues this time as well I still love the look and she does too! 

Bantu Knot Instructions:

1. I began by working on freshly washed hair. For her full routine, click here.

 2. Using a wide tooth comb, I parted a medium to large size section by her forehead. I added a small amount of Bee Mine Luscious Moisturizer to her wet/damp hair then added a little Bee Mine Curly Butter from root to tip.

3. I began to twist the entire section to the right, all the way down to the ends.

4. Once the entire section was twisted, I started to twist the section into a circle near her scalp. Each time I twisted the section around, I tucked it under the previous one. I tucked her ends under the entire bantu-knot. Please be careful not to twist the section too tightly. I actually hold on to the knot and twist the entire bantu-knot the opposite way just to make sure it's not tugging on her scalp.

 5. There you have it! A bantu knot! Continue parting with a comb and twisting until you're done.

Bantu knots complete!

 The back view.

I gently removed the bantu knots after a few hours. Here's the end result of her bantu knot-out:



I like the results but it didn't come out as I expected. Next time I will work with dry, moisturized, stretched hair (from banding). You can see some of the parts in the back began to frizz up, this is because they were still wet. I will also use less product next time. I'm going to try another bantu-knot out on her within the next month to stay tuned!

Now it's YOUR turn! I'd love to see your bantu knot-out's! If you have pictures, feel free to post them on our Facebook wall. I'd love to see them!

Let me know what you all think of the new look. I changed a few things. Hopefully it's easier to find what you're looking for. I'm still working on it and I'm totally open to suggestions. Also let me know how you like the picture tutorial. Was it helpful or can you do without? 

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14 comments :

  1. I really like the step-by-step pictures, especially the ones showing how you formed the bantu knots. I've never been entirely clear on how that worked, so thanks!

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  2. You do such a great job with the blog nikki! I absolutely love the step-by-step pictures and description! It makes it idiot proof for us clueless people lol

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  3. Step-by-step pictures are great! And the results are so cute! I just had to wash my daughter's hair tonight, and decided to do bantu knots after reading this post. We will take it out tomorrow once dry. I'll share a pic on the FB page. Really like the changes on the blog!

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  4. I love this look. My step daughter has hair type similar to Lady A's and I and thankful that I found your site. I may try this on her hair. But dry. And yes I love the pics along with the tutorial. Helps with understanding how to do the style.

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  5. Love the step by step pics as well. Great results!

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  6. I used you as an inspiration for my daughters hair. I also started a blog. please visit my blog at www.crystalscurls.blogspot.com

    thank you. I even gave you a shot out on there

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  7. Cute style and I love the picture tutorial. Thanks

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  8. Gorgeous outcome and great instructions!

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  9. I just want to say that I love your blog. I have learned so much from you. Please keep blogging - you have given me confidence to try these styles on my daughter.

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  10. Love the step by step intructions. Always helpful.

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