{"id":82,"date":"2020-09-19T05:58:50","date_gmt":"2020-09-19T05:58:50","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.lisaperrysoprano.com\/?p=82"},"modified":"2021-08-13T07:08:27","modified_gmt":"2021-08-13T07:08:27","slug":"bantu-knot-out","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.lisaperrysoprano.com\/hair-guide\/bantu-knot-out\/","title":{"rendered":"Bantu Knot Out: A Step-by-Step Guide to the Hairstyle"},"content":{"rendered":"

Bantu knots are a special type of hairstyle that originated in Africa. They can be done on wet or dry hair, and they use natural oils to protect the hair from breakage. Bantu knots have been popular for years, but recently there’s been some controversy about whether they’re damaging to your hair.<\/p>\n

We’ll explore this question and answer any other questions you may have about these popular hairstyles!<\/p>\n

Ways to Style Bantu Knots<\/h2>\n

Are you looking for a new twist on your usual hairstyle? Try out the Bantu knot-out technique. This is an easy and cute way to get those curls without all the heat damage! Follow these steps to try it at home.<\/p>\n

The Bantu Knot Out hairstyle is a great protective style for natural hair. If you want to switch up your look, try this easy yet elegant style by following these simple steps.<\/p>\n

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  1. \"BantuApply shea butter or another moisturizer to the ends of your hair and finger comb through the scalp to distribute oils evenly throughout all strands.<\/li>\n
  2. Section off a small amount of hair from one side of the head at ear level and secure with an elastic band while leaving out a few inches at the end without securing it back; this will be used as our “tail” once we’re done braiding.<\/li>\n
  3. Separate each braid into three strands, tie them together, then wrap around itself (this creates a loose bun of sorts). If desired, take some pieces from other braids and add them to make more volume.<\/li>\n
  4. Put on sock cap\/netting overhead (leave plenty of room for larger heads), place the scarf over the netting.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Are you looking for a new twist on your usual hairstyle? Try out the Bantu knot-out technique. This is an easy and cute way to get those curls without all the heat damage! Follow these steps to try it at home.<\/p>\n

    Are Bantu knots better on wet or dry hair?<\/h2>\n

    Are you asking yourself the question, “Are Bantu knots better on wet or dry hair?” Well, we have your answer.<\/p>\n

    Wet: Wet hair is more malleable and easy to work with than dry hair, making it easier to apply Bantu knots. It also takes less time in comparison to doing them on dry strands because it dries faster. The downside is that if you are going out after doing your Bantu knots, they may frizz up from humidity due to being damp when applied. You also cannot use many products before putting in the Bantu knot as this can cause product buildup and make your styles look grees.<\/p>\n

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    Can Bantu knots damage hair?<\/h2>\n

    The question of whether Bantu knots damage hair is a common one. There are many variations to this style, and some methods can cause long-term damage if misused. For example, braiding the hair too tightly will make it difficult for the scalp to breathe, which causes breakage over time. However, there are also ways to tie the style that doesn’t involve pulling on your strands at all.<\/p>\n

    The Bantu Knot Out hairstyle is a great way to get your hair out of the way for an event, date night, or just because you want to. It’s also a great style for anyone who has extensions and wants something easy! Plus, it takes five minutes.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

    Bantu knots are a special type of hairstyle that originated in Africa. They can be done on wet or dry hair, and they use natural oils to protect the hair from breakage. Bantu knots have been popular for years, but recently there’s been some controversy about whether they’re damaging to your hair. We’ll explore this […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":53,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[3],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.lisaperrysoprano.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/82"}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.lisaperrysoprano.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.lisaperrysoprano.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.lisaperrysoprano.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.lisaperrysoprano.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=82"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"http:\/\/www.lisaperrysoprano.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/82\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":123,"href":"http:\/\/www.lisaperrysoprano.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/82\/revisions\/123"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.lisaperrysoprano.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/53"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.lisaperrysoprano.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=82"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.lisaperrysoprano.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=82"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.lisaperrysoprano.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=82"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}