1. So first I prep my hair by spritzing with my water/leave-in/aloe vera/glycerin mix. This style is best done on stretched and/or old hair. I use this style as a way to stretch the time between shampoos. Since my hair already has product in it, the spray mix is all i need to set my style,
2. I then begin a knot by grabbing a random section of hair (I start in the back, idk why) and twisting the hair around itself until it collapses into a knot. You can do a two strand twist then knot but I find that the single strand works best for me.
3. Continue to do this on all sections of your hair, twist each not to stand straight out from your head. A taller knot makes a more defined curled while a flatter one makes each not a little more "messy", if you like that look. Smaller pieces of hair also makes a more defined curl while large pieces of hair make a more wavy curl pattern.
4. My hair never stays raveled upon itself like some people's does so I secure mine with a rubber band, natural hair TABOO lol but bobby pins don't work either :/
5. I usually let my hair stay in knots for about 2 days....making sure not to go ANYWHERE! I really don't like wearing the knots out in public lol.
6. When it come times to take out the knots, make sure they are completely dry or you'll be sorry, I put a light oil, like coconut oil, on my hands and unravel the knots and fluff!
7. Voila! Beautiful bantu knot out!
8. For maintenance I usually sleep on a satin pillowcase and I really don't ever re-twist unless absolutely needed.
 | |
| After I complete all the knots. |
 |
| After I take the knots out and fluff! Day 1 Hair is always gorgeous! |
 |
| Day 3, after a little coaxing. |
 |
| Day 5. By day 5 my curls are limp and lifeless so I often spritz with water and pin in the loose curls to create a faux min fro! I embellish with random accessories :) |
