All great hair styles begin with clean, healthy hair. You can Bantu Knot nappy hair that is damp or dry. It all depends on if you prefer to detangle your hair while it is wet or dry. Choose a time when you are relaxed. Be patient and Bantu Knot in a slow, steady rhythm. Bantu Knot styles may last longer if you use a little gel or sleep with a simple stocking type cap over your hair. A Bantu Knot style may last up to several days, depending on how rough you sleep and whether or not you cover your hair at night.

Creating Bantu Knots

1. Use a comb to separate your hair into a small section. This section can be in the shape of a square, diamond, triangle,or even a circle if you have a lot of time on your hands. Make sure it is tangle free.

2. Twist this section in one direction until you can twist not more.

3. Wrap the hair around the base at the scalp repeatedly until you can wrap no more.

4. Tuck the end of the hair UNDER the knot itself.

5. Repeat Steps 1-4.

Bantu Knotting Tips

If your hair is not long enough to stay tucked under the knot on its own, you can use a cloth covered rubber band or a small bobby pin with plastic tip covers.

Do not use UNcovered rubber bands.
Do not make the Bantu Knot too tight.
Bantu Knots do not make the hair grow.
Bantu Knots should NOT be painful.
Bantu Knots that are too tight lead to traction alopecia or hair loss.