30+ Bantu Knot Hairstyles for African Women

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Bantu knots are among the top protective hairstyles suitable for all hair lengths. Bantu knots originated from Southern Africa and it is also known as Zulu knots.Though the hairstyles has been long in history, hairstylist continues to create beautiful styles of Bantu knots everyday.

Hairstyles with Bantu knots are popular these days as you can see Bantu knots style on short and long natural hair, weaves, extensions, braids, locs and even wigs. This hairstyle is suitable for both adults and kids. It is among the traditional hairstyles of Black women of Africa and African American.

Bantu knots is also a simple hairstyle which is created by twisting portions or strands of your hair and then rolling the twist at the base of your hair. This hairstyle is well patronized because it is among the easiest way to get cute curls on your hair without tanglers, heaters, coilers or rollers. All you need to do is to get your hair moisturized, conditioned and styled.

1. Bantu knots on short natural hair

This hairstyle looks beautiful on short natural hair. Whether your hair is relaxed or not, you can still achieve this style, but your hair should be at a length where it can be easily rolled at the base of your hair. Short natural Bantu knots hairstyle is a beautiful style for fashionable ladies.

 

2. Bantu knots on 4c hair

Whether your hair is medium length, it doesn’t matter because Bantu knots will still look great on you. For 4c hair, all you need to do is to get your hair a little bit wet, well moisturized and styled. Some hairstylist can equally twist the natural hair before rolling it at the base, this also looks beautiful.

3. Bantu knots on straight hair

When you make this hairstyle on a straight hair, it looks adorable most especially because of its smooth and shiny appearance. When you want to loose this hairstyle, you will get a Bantu knots out curls which also is a fine style of it’s own.

4. Bantu knots on Braids

Bantu knots on Braids are now well patronized by most celebrities and fashionistas. Whether you have a box braid, Fulani braid or loose braid, it is easy to achieve this style. You can decide to transform half or all your braids into Bantu knots depending on how you want it.

5. Bantu knots on locs

Lovers of locs and Afro hairstyle are also patronizing Bantu knots. You can have it coiled, or even use this style to create a Mohawk.

6. Bantu knots on weaves

With either your weaves, this style is also a great fit for it. Choose your preferred weave style, and give it your desired Bantu knots style.

7. Bantu knots on wigs

Your wigs or hair bundles will still look great with this style. Style it according to your choice and enjoy the look.

7. Bantu knots for kids

Your little girl will cherish this hairstyle. For your kid, make sure that her hair is well relaxed and style appropriately. She can rock this hairstyle to school, parties and other occasions. Beads on Bantu knots also looks great on kids.

How do you see our collections of hairstyles with Bantu knots? Make sure that you take good care of this hairstyle by applying the right moisturizers and hair creams so that it will last longer for you while also looking beautiful.

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