Bottom Line– I like the results- adding it to my arsenal of hair styles.
Pros:
- It yields more of a consistent curl pattern from root to tip (compared to the TwistnCurl which yields waves and curls)
- Relatively easy to sleep on
- Quick styling time- hopefully I’ll see this benefit after a few more times
- I look slightly less crazy on styling night
- Shiny, bouncy curls
Cons:
- Time consuming to take down- you have to be super careful or you’ll end up with frizz
- Harder to fluff, which means less volume
- Ends are not as smooth- this could be remedied with practice
- The knots are painful- you want them tight, but not too tight. I had to take down the ones at my hair line and re-do.
- Generally frizzier than my TnC. I’m not opposed to frizz, but frizz on day 1 means that more than likely, there will not be a day 3.
Curls this morning after taking out twists/knots
Hair at 4:30pm
If you have bantu knot-out pics please send them to nikki@curlynikki.com to be shared with the CN.com community!
Matter of fact do u have a tut on ur bantu knot out method???
how many knots did u do??? mine always comes out good but the curls are always too small & i usually do like 12-15 knots
The bantu knot-out looks great! I agree with another commenter that you should delete the "cons" list because your hair looks perfect! I think its better than the t-n-c method b/c it gives you a consistent curl pattern throughout your hair. You are one beautiful lady!
absolutely beautiful love it!
Love it!! Your hair is stunning!
Hey Nikki!
Love the Knot out, I’ve been doing it for a few weeks now but I have 4b hair so it comes out more like a curly fro, still love it though! Anyway, as far as your cons go, def. pick up Tia’s advice and use some sort of product when taking it out. Also, have you ever done a three strand twist? It’s a little confusing at first, but It can make such a big difference in your hair styles, you might even want to use it for your twist and curl once or twice. Anyway, the idea is the more separate sections your hair is in, the less manipulation you’d need to fluff it and less chance of messing up your curls.
Try it out, can’t hurt, and def put a bit more holding product in your bantu knot out and all will be well!
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Hi Nikki! Been following your blog for months now and I LOVE it!!! I am transitioning so your blog has been VERY helpful to me. Your hair is always gorgeous and I LOVE the bantu knot out on you! I was inspired to try it after I read over the weekend that you were going to try it! I am pleased with my results and can’t wait until my hair is longer to get even better results! Thanks Nikki for all that you do!
Wow Nikki, your hair is gorgeous as always. The Bantu came out really nice and I am just floored at how beautiful your hair is.
Nice to see you braving new styles. Watch out world, Nikki’s about to teach us all kinds of fun hair tricks now!!
I like bko’s better than tnc’s for consistent curls and nighttime comfort but air drying overnight doesn’t get them fully dry, so frizz is a factor for me too.
I like it a lot!! I’ve been thinking about bantu knots a lot and was wondering if they’d be uncomfortable.
noooo i love thisssss! i looks a lot sleeker than the TnC. both are great styles on you.
Beautiful! I think I like the outcome of this a bit better than the twist and curl for some reason. Just beautiful!
Nikki your hair is hypnotic!! So beautiful!
Nik, you brought the bantu back for me! I can’t wait until I have enough hair to do this style again. I like it the best because of the uniformity of the spiral and the quick styling — twisting can be so tedious! You go girl!
Absolutely gorgeous!
oooooooo I love the results! I was thinking of trying something new for my bff’s bday party..hmmm we shall see 😀
I love your hair girl 🙂
I love it, your hair is so pretty.
yeah i’m def going to try it this week! it looks gorgeous!
I have to agree with everyone!!!!! But especially with shelly….CurlyNikki you have done it again girl! Fierce!
Gorgeous as usual, Nikki…and I swear each time I see your hair I get closer and closer to trying out henna.
I did a TnC using large twists on Friday and since then have been putting those same large twists into Bantu knots at night. I find I like the effect much better with dry hair than with wet.
It came out beautiful. I did a bantu knot out one time but it still wasn’t dry the next morning as guess because the hair is wrapped upon itself. Also, some were too tight. But yours came out beautiful.
you look so much younger than you are, beautiful skin. 🙂
i love the look, very gorgeous.
Nikki…I think I might like this over the TnC. Actually, in my eyes your hair can do no wrong.
I think it looks beautiful! Of course the pictures don’t tell the whole story, but it looks beautiful from what I can see! Try it a few more times to let it grow on you!
This is really pretty. I’m gon have to try it out next. Do you go on FB much? I have a pic of my t-n-c up for when i went to Danielle’s b-day party. It really turned out good. 🙂 And you fuss at leandra next time you guys talk. I been begging her to send in her hair story to you, her and Lu.
In my haste, I commented on the earlier pics lol. It looks great! Here’s a tip, when unraveling put oil (ie. Jojoba, coconut, evoo…) on your fingertips, make sure you keep oiling as needed. You’ll get virtually zero frizz. Also, if you decide to use coconut oil, it’ll help keep the hair in check if your hair is prone to frizzing in humid weather.
I’ve waiting all day for this! LOL. It’s cute. I agree, the knots ARE painful :o( That’s probably why I only tried it once.
-Prettysunshyne
Your hair looks great, you’ll master it in no time.
Your hair is flyyyy! Most definitely add that to the arsenal.
LOL@Maria!! I agree!! FAB U LOUS!!!!
cant wait for my natural hair to grow out like yours..the LORD has blessed you sista!! good for you for taking such great care of it!!
Your hair is so pretty. I hate you! 🙂 Just kidding. You are soooooo beautiful sister! Gosh I LOVE your hair!!!
I am feeling encouraged now. I am in the process of transitioning. My last perm was in June of 08. I haven’t done the “Big Chop” yet because I love length in my hair and also because I think I need emotional support lol!!!
Anyway love the hair sister!!!
It looks great!!! Yay! In terms of the cons, I definitely think you will see it get bigger with each progressive day, especially if you work out. I also want to say that I do not find it necessary to make the knot and/or twist too tight actually. I think the most important part is making sure that the curl pattern looks good for the majority of the length, and definitely the ends, but I try not to put too much stress on pulling at the scalp…and yes… frizz frizz frizz will definitely come!!! It looks great!
Absolutely gorgeous! Those curls are luxurious.
i used to do this style in high school my issue was that it curled too much and resembled more of a tightly curled afro…wasn’t a fan my mother, who is jamaican, used to do this to my hair when i transitioned from a perm.
I like this a lot. It’s a good look on you.
It looks perfect!! Well done!
Ooooh weee! Beautiful!!! I can’t wait to try this!
your hair looks absolutely stunning! i’m definitely going to try this when i take my braids out, although i’m not sure how it will look on my shorter (collar-bone length) hair. any one with shorter hair try this style??
Whoa!!! are you kidding me? There are no cons, go delete that list LOL Wow Nikki your hair came out gaw-geous!!!!! I’m going to do this tonight.