You Should Try Bantu Knots If You’ve Got Flat, Short Hair
Separate your hair into four or eight sections, depending on hair length and desired bantu knot size.
Separate your hair into four or eight sections, depending on hair length and desired bantu knot size. Wrap each section of hair around itself until you have a small twist on the top of your head. Repeat with each section. Pin the knots to your head so they don’t unravel during styling.
Starting at the bottom of a section, wrap the hair around itself until you have a small twist on the top of your head.
Next, you should start to twist the hair around itself so that it creates a small twist at the top of your head. This will be similar to how you would French braid your hair if you were braiding it up into a bun. The only difference is that we’re not going all the way up to our roots—instead, we’re just going to make a little twist at the top of each section.
Once you’ve made these twists and pinned them down using bobby pins (or whatever else works for you), let them dry overnight. When they’re dry, remove any pins and shake out your natural curls!
Repeat with each section. Pin the knots to your head if they unravel during styling.
Use bobby pins to secure the knots. It’s a good idea to pin each knot so that it stays in place while you style the rest of your hair. You can also use hair ties, elastic bands or any other type of clip that works for your hair.
Secure with a bobby pin and let dry.
The next step is to secure the bobby pin with your hair, using a bobby pin that matches your hair color if possible, and let it dry for at least 30 minutes. You might want to go through your day as normal so you don’t have to worry about how long it will take for them to dry.
To remove them, start by gently tugging on the end of one knot—you’ll feel it loosen up and come out of your head easily! Now just repeat this process all around until they’re all gone!
Remove pins and untwist knots. Mist lightly with water and finger comb to create waves.
Remove pins and untwist knots. Mist lightly with water and finger comb to create waves. Use your fingers to loosen up the coils, then let dry naturally or blow dry on a low heat setting.
Tie short hair into high ponytail, then divide into six-eight sections.
- Take a section of hair and twist it around itself until it forms a small coil. Secure with an elastic band, then repeat this process for each section. If you don’t want to use an elastic band, you can also braid them in place instead.
- Next, create your ponytail as normal by gathering all of your hair into a high ponytail at the crown of your head (this is key because it will allow for more space between knots). Once completed, secure with an elastic band or tie off with a clear rubber band if you don’t have any elastics handy!
Twirl each section around itself until it forms a small coil, then secure ends with an elastic band. The end result will look like a springy nest on top of your head!
Now that you know how to set up your hair, let’s dive into how to actually braid the bantu knots. First, twist each section around itself until it forms a small coil. Then secure ends with an elastic band. The end result will look like a springy nest on top of your head!
The exact technique for twisting will vary depending on what type of hair you have—curls are ideal since they’ll keep their shape while still spiraling around themselves—but the general idea is that once all the sections are twisted and secured (you can use bobby pins in place of bands if necessary), repeat this process for each separate section until all of them have been braided or plaited together at least once or twice over themselves before securing them all off again with either bands or pins just like before so as not to undo any progress made thus far during styling time spent doing things other than this part specifically…
These hairstyles can be done by anyone in any hair type or length as well as be used for different purposes such as longevity of style, relaxation from heat styling or protective styles for women who are transitioning between chemically treating their hair to go natural or for those who are interested in keeping their natural hair healthy.
These hairstyles can be done by anyone in any hair type or length as well as be used for different purposes such as longevity of style, relaxation from heat styling or protective styles for women who are transitioning between chemically treating their hair to go natural or for those who are interested in keeping their natural hair healthy.
It is important to note that bantu knots need not only be done at home. You can visit your local beauty supply store and ask about products specifically designed for this style; however, there are plenty of tutorials on YouTube that explain how to create these knots at home using common household items like toothbrushes and forks!