Yesterday, I woke after sleeping in and decided to try Bantu knots. This is my first time doing my full head and I immediately thought of KLP, a pro Bantu knotest.
Looks like I'm going to need some hair products because these barely Bantu'd. I applied my Shea mix to each section and left the knots in for a few hours. It took a little over an hour to install the knots. Go Karts and bowling were the plans for the day, sweet! But then I was informed that we'd be riding the bike today...but I just spent an hour doing my hair, I can't wear a helmet! I digress.  |
How to wear a helmet with for long or short hair:
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Of course, these tips aren't written in stone. I've never experienced helmet hair with the tips above, my hair just sort of bounces back to life once I let it out. At the end of the day my hair smelled like exhaust and barely had any waves going on. Overall, I had fun bowling and trying not to get killed on the go kart track.
I need more defined Bantu knot results.
Peace&Love
Aku
Aww geez...Thanks for the shout-out chica!
ReplyDeleteTry this:
- Set on recently washed hair; I usually air dry the day before.
- I think that you're missing a "holding" component in your cocktail. This line up works for me: Moisturizer + Oil/Butter + Holding creme. This always gives me defined curls. Apply a little more holding product to your ends.
- Setting time totally matters: Consider setting overnight or at least for 5-6 hours. Short on time? Get under your hooded dryer for a few minutes. Let the knots cool down completely before unraveling.
Looks like you had a blast!
KLP @ SavingOurStrands
Hey KLP,
DeleteThank you, thank you for the tips! I was surprised to see I don't own a holding product. It seems as if Twist-outs and braid-outs don't require one for me. Bantu knots are def new to me.