MissT1806 | How to Get Perfect Bantu Knot Out Curls | Natural Hair | MissT1806 @MissT1806 | Uploaded April 2015 | Updated October 2024, 1 week ago.
The ABC’s of Bantu Knot Outs
After years of wearing Bantu knot outs, I’ve learned a few things that guarantee me success each time:
1. Start on stretched dry hair. A blow out will often give you the best bouncy bantu knot out curls but a well-detangled old twist/braid out will work as well. Never set your knots on wet or damp hair because chances are they will not dry and you will be left with big frizzy hair the following morning.
2. Go for non-water based products. My favorite is whipped nut butter such as shea butter. If using a water-based product, be light handed. You will want to reduce the amount of moisture added to the hair while setting the knots to ensure complete dryness the following day. This will minimize any chances of frizz. To the butter you may add a little gel for some added hold. Some gels have water so remember to be light-handed as well. Smooth the product through your hair focusing especially on the ends so that the ends are well moisturized.
3. Start twisting the section of hair for the bantu knot at least an inch away from your roots. This will prevent you from putting too much tension on your scalp, making your bantu knots too tight and painful to sleep on.
4. While most people wrap their bantu knots by winding each revolution underneath the previous one, I find that, that technique makes the knots too tight. I therefore, focus on wrapping only the last couple of revolutions underneath the previous ones to tuck away the ends and secure the bantu knot. If your hair is shorter you may need to use a bobby pin to hold your knots in place. Wrapping in this ways gives the knots more wiggle room, reduces tension and is pain-free to sleep.
Products used:
Ecostyler Argan Oil
The Mane Choice "It Doesnt Get Much Butter Than This"
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The ABC’s of Bantu Knot Outs
After years of wearing Bantu knot outs, I’ve learned a few things that guarantee me success each time:
1. Start on stretched dry hair. A blow out will often give you the best bouncy bantu knot out curls but a well-detangled old twist/braid out will work as well. Never set your knots on wet or damp hair because chances are they will not dry and you will be left with big frizzy hair the following morning.
2. Go for non-water based products. My favorite is whipped nut butter such as shea butter. If using a water-based product, be light handed. You will want to reduce the amount of moisture added to the hair while setting the knots to ensure complete dryness the following day. This will minimize any chances of frizz. To the butter you may add a little gel for some added hold. Some gels have water so remember to be light-handed as well. Smooth the product through your hair focusing especially on the ends so that the ends are well moisturized.
3. Start twisting the section of hair for the bantu knot at least an inch away from your roots. This will prevent you from putting too much tension on your scalp, making your bantu knots too tight and painful to sleep on.
4. While most people wrap their bantu knots by winding each revolution underneath the previous one, I find that, that technique makes the knots too tight. I therefore, focus on wrapping only the last couple of revolutions underneath the previous ones to tuck away the ends and secure the bantu knot. If your hair is shorter you may need to use a bobby pin to hold your knots in place. Wrapping in this ways gives the knots more wiggle room, reduces tension and is pain-free to sleep.
Products used:
Ecostyler Argan Oil
The Mane Choice "It Doesnt Get Much Butter Than This"
Watch these videos:
Chic Easy Bun Updo: youtu.be/GKiYlwIQcaY
High Puff w/ bangs video: youtu.be/-GqDjXVcQyk
All About Fingercoils Playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVwNR5Z2yhBSd2HrkOpRIz-Bx0d9XV4qW
Perfect Flexi-Rods Tutorial: youtu.be/-kmqAVdp2qw
Faux Locs Tutorial: youtu.be/G4AYBwm2Tdw
Defined Curls on Natural Hair Using African Threading method:youtu.be/EhJcRqX2ncI?list=UUUyUX4Oj-kGUDhcAQVssJug
Elegant Holiday Style: youtu.be/KVl_NGZKFi0?list=UUUyUX4Oj-kGUDhcAQVssJug
3 Quick Lazy Day Hairstyles: youtu.be/KN_sCE9bQXY?list=UUUyUX4Oj-kGUDhcAQVssJug
Frohawk to Updo Holiday Style on Natural hair: youtu.be/lrSPg3zsvcY?list=UUUyUX4Oj-kGUDhcAQVssJug
Tangle free Defined Wash n Go Curls Routine: youtu.be/7fF7pGPRpzc?list=UUUyUX4Oj-kGUDhcAQVssJug
DIY mud wash: youtu.be/yCQhSOGLAwU
Fingercoil Tutorial on Natural Hair: youtu.be/GCqVeSwvzvA?list=UUUyUX4Oj-kGUDhcAQVssJug
3 Steps to Refreshing you Curls on Natural Hair : youtu.be/SaBSs0NXJ5w?list=UUUyUX4Oj-kGUDhcAQVssJug
Cascading Curls Updo: youtu.be/GFMY4hqeVrs?list=UUUyUX4Oj-kGUDhcAQVssJug
How I Deep Condition My Hair: youtu.be/t4YvjvVN8wU
Staple Hair Products 2014: youtu.be/2VNTfD5bfmY?list=UUUyUX4Oj-kGUDhcAQVssJug
Humidity Styles Updo: youtu.be/wjA3vAz70Q4
Wedding Hair and Pictures: youtu.be/WhQ8qGScSxw
Hair playlist: http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=...
Food playlist: http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=...
DIY playlist: http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=...
Music: YouTube Audio Library
Connect with me:
Instagram - @MissT1806 (instagram.com/misst1806)
Email - misstdesign@gmail.com
Etsy jewelry store - etsy.com/shop/misstdesign
