1 to 2 inches
If you want to get curly hair or more curl definition, create smaller knots, and more of them (again, the length of your hair will determine the size, but 1 to 2 inches will likely work).
Do Bantu knots curl your hair?
For those new to bantus, a bantu knot is both a hairstyle and a way to curl your hair without heat or rollers. You create them much in the same way you make a bun–by twisting (or two-strand twisting) a portion of your hair, then rolling the twist up around its base into a knot.
Do Bantu knots stretch natural hair?
Bantu knots take stretching your hair to the next level because, compared to just a twist out, they stretch even further when wrapped around itself. If you’re a lazy natural, you can even wear your bantu knots in a style like Rihanna did in her Pour It Up music video.
What is the history of Bantu knots?
Bantu knots originated and were popularized by the “bantu people”. The term bantu people is a generic name for more than 300 African ethnic groups that cover a large geographic region of southern & central Africa. Many people aren’t aware of the history behind the popular bantu knots hairstyle.
How to do Bantu knot?
Separate the hair into multiple sections. The exact width will vary depending on how short or long the hair is, as…
What is a Bantu knot?
Bantu knotting is a technique were the hair is curled around on itself kind of like a knot and is allowed to set for some hours(preferably over night). Once the knots are taken down you are left with perfectly curly hair that will hold throughout the day and depending upon the type of products used to set the style even longer.
