How to Do Bantu Knots/ Heat Free Curls

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How to Do Bantu Knots/ Heat Free Curls

Easy and SUPER fast way to get a head full of curls WITHOUT HEAT!

Kaira Jack

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Step 1 of 8

Part your hair according to where you want it once finished, just so you don't have to disturb your beautiful curls.

Step 2 of 8

Now grab a section of hair. The smaller the section the tighter the curl.

Step 3 of 8

Twist the section of hair as if you were doing a bun and wrap the hair around itself. You can also secure it with a bobby pin.

Step 4 of 8

It looks more natural if you don't section the hair into straight parts.

Step 5 of 8

At this point you can choose to spray a setting spray or some sort of holding spray. Personally, I usually don't but sometimes I lightly mist it with water.

Step 6 of 8

I cover mine with a satin bonnet overnight. I've left them in for just 3hours and the curls were still extremely bouncy. Whatever your preference 😁

Step 7 of 8

TIME FOR THE REVEAL 👏! When you untwist the knots, you can apply a little coconut oil to your fingertips to cut down on frizz. Then separate the curls for a more voluminous look.

Step 8 of 8

Tada!!!

You're Done

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Carla Harris 3 weeks ago

Thank you Kaira , i did try it on damp hair last night 😝but like you said it didn't turn out rite 😁 so ill try doing it on dry hair as you suggested. Thank you 😘

Julia Murray 11 months ago

This is really cool im so going to try this!!!

Perky Burkey 11 months ago

My hair curled as soon as I finished twisting all my hair :) i had to re-twist some sections but, yeah, I am super excited to c the final outcome. Thanks !

Buthaina Alshamsi 11 months ago

Kyra (how cool I think we have the same name), I don't put anything on them at all unless I do it after I'm finished.

Kaira Jack (author) 11 months ago

Olivia, yes they can be pretty painful, but I'm glad they still worked out

Kaira Jack (author) 11 months ago

Going Places, that's awesome to hear!!!

Kaira Jack (author) 11 months ago

Julia I've tried it on damp hair and it always comes out looking limp. Dry works best for me.

Kaira Jack (author) 11 months ago

Turned out stupid cute!!!:D I love it!!!!

Ella Allen 11 months ago

So I just wrapped all my hair up and am about to go to bed...I'm really excited!!! Can't wait to wake up now!!!

Ella Allen 11 months ago

Love this guide 👧 thanks for sharing. My question is: do you do this on dry hair ? Or damp hair?? Or you can do it on both ??

Julia Murray 11 months ago

thanks

Hou Meng 11 months ago

How did they turn out Claire?

Kaira Jack (author) 11 months ago

Grace, when I first started doing them I used a bobby pin to secure them, but if you tuck the ends underneath the bun, it should stay.

Kaira Jack (author) 11 months ago

Im currently on step 4 and I'm going to attempt to sleep with them in ... Cant wait to see the outcome in the morning xx

Claire Bear 11 months ago

Also did you use anything to secure the bun?

Grace ! 11 months ago

Thanks! Really pretty curls!!!

Grace ! 11 months ago

My hair is curly however, it will work on all hair types!

Kaira Jack (author) 11 months ago

Very clear, great guide 😄

Mia Kageler 11 months ago

You r so cute Kaira!

Shahid Islam 11 months ago

Do u have naturally curly hair already!? Will this work on really straight hair!?

Oh Yes I Did! ;) 11 months ago

Your welcome Allicious

Kaira Jack (author) 11 months ago

Franquel, I tried doing a 2 stand twist/Bantu knot out as well and it just wasn't as full and not the curls I was going for. These are way less time consuming. Have fun and YOUR WELCOME 😊

Kaira Jack (author) 11 months ago

Very useful ! Thnx

Allicious ! 11 months ago

my mom used to do these for me all the time when i was younger, i tried it last weekend and it didnt come out so good. maybe because i twisted the hair together before twisting it into a knot. gonna try it this way and see the outcome. thank you!

Frankie 11 months ago

Thank you!!

Kaira Jack (author) 11 months ago

Pretty!

Katie O'Neill 11 months ago

It's naturally curl, however, most of it is chemically straightened. Thank you Anna!

Kaira Jack (author) 11 months ago

Is your hair naturally curly or straight? I love this!

Anna Ginger Zoffoli 11 months ago

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Her hair is trained to hold like that because it's use to it. Once you attend the style more than once(for at least four times) your hair will easily go into this style in stay stiff

Tia Robinson 11 months ago

But what happened that you no longer need to use bobby pins? How are you keeping your hair securely in the little knots?

Colleen Heaverly 11 months ago

I'm not sure about your hair but when I first started using this technique I had to use bobby pins to help secure the knots.

Kaira Jack (author) 11 months ago

I don't understand how you are securing the knot without any bobby pins. My hair is fine and silky- there's no way those little knots wouldn't come unravelled!

Colleen Heaverly 11 months ago

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Thank you Alyson

Kaira Jack (author) 11 months ago