So, I was finally able to do the style. Honestly, it takes forever to prep, but the style time is pretty simple.
Prep - approx 1.5hrs
Style - 10-20mins (after practice with separating bantu knots the styling time decreases.
I'm going to assume you know how to do bantu knots. That's what I did to create the curls on the left side of my hair. To style the bantu knots, I simply took them out, separated each bantu knot about 2-3 times depending on how big the bantu knot was and then pinned some of the curls flat near the boxed rubberband styled (i don't have a funky name for what I did) *shrug*
Here's how to prep:
1. Gather things needed (moisturizer, water bottle spray, long silver clips to hold hair, scrunchy or claw if needs be, small black rubber bands)
2. Moisturize hair from root to tip then make a banana shaped part from the crown of the head to the nape of the neck. Secure the left side of the hair with clips or a claw.
3. Make two rows (row A & row B) (leaving enough hair for two additional rows) with the remaining hair and make a small box by parting the row A of hair about 1-2inches (depends on how big your head is) and secure it with a small rubber band.
4. Repeat the same part in Row B and secure with a rubber band and secure the ends.
5. Make another box part in Row B and twist the ends of the hair in the first box from row A and join it with the second box in row B and secure with a rubber band.
6. Make another box part in Row A and the twist the ends of the hair in row B and join it with the second box in row A and secure with the rubber band.
7. Continue to repeat the steps until you have make criss-crosses to the end of both rows.
8. Repeat from Step 3 with the remaining hair left.
9. With the hair remaining at the ends of each row twirl in finger and roll into a bantu knots at any size. BE sure to keep the size of ur bantu knots even or close to even to create like curls upon release from bantu knots during styling time.
10. Bantu knot the other side of your hair after moisturizing and oiling hair. Secure bantu knots with small black rubber bands. Cover with a satin wrap or bonnet.
Styling time:
1. Take out bantu knots and separate from the root and twirl in fingers to define the separated curl.
For next day upkeep
1. First day, I usually just put my satin cap over it and sleep on the side wit the rubber bands to help keep curls. The ThInGs we DO to KeEp A HAIRstYle, lol.
2. For next day, redo bantu knots that needs refreshing and unravel in the am for a fresh bantu knots look.
*** Because of the small rubber bands and the pulling it causes on hair, be certain that this style is done on strong hair and be careful when unraveling bantu knots. Also, this style should not be done too often since if its pulled too tightly it will be pulling on the root of the hair.***
Otherwise, it's a cute style, and I will be taking it out on Friday. Until then I'll keep it up and think of new ideas for my hair. Tell me how you like the pics. Once again, DON'T JUDGE ME! lol
Prep - approx 1.5hrs
Style - 10-20mins (after practice with separating bantu knots the styling time decreases.
I'm going to assume you know how to do bantu knots. That's what I did to create the curls on the left side of my hair. To style the bantu knots, I simply took them out, separated each bantu knot about 2-3 times depending on how big the bantu knot was and then pinned some of the curls flat near the boxed rubberband styled (i don't have a funky name for what I did) *shrug*
Here's how to prep:
1. Gather things needed (moisturizer, water bottle spray, long silver clips to hold hair, scrunchy or claw if needs be, small black rubber bands)
2. Moisturize hair from root to tip then make a banana shaped part from the crown of the head to the nape of the neck. Secure the left side of the hair with clips or a claw.
3. Make two rows (row A & row B) (leaving enough hair for two additional rows) with the remaining hair and make a small box by parting the row A of hair about 1-2inches (depends on how big your head is) and secure it with a small rubber band.
4. Repeat the same part in Row B and secure with a rubber band and secure the ends.
5. Make another box part in Row B and twist the ends of the hair in the first box from row A and join it with the second box in row B and secure with a rubber band.
6. Make another box part in Row A and the twist the ends of the hair in row B and join it with the second box in row A and secure with the rubber band.
7. Continue to repeat the steps until you have make criss-crosses to the end of both rows.
8. Repeat from Step 3 with the remaining hair left.
9. With the hair remaining at the ends of each row twirl in finger and roll into a bantu knots at any size. BE sure to keep the size of ur bantu knots even or close to even to create like curls upon release from bantu knots during styling time.
10. Bantu knot the other side of your hair after moisturizing and oiling hair. Secure bantu knots with small black rubber bands. Cover with a satin wrap or bonnet.
Styling time:
1. Take out bantu knots and separate from the root and twirl in fingers to define the separated curl.
For next day upkeep
1. First day, I usually just put my satin cap over it and sleep on the side wit the rubber bands to help keep curls. The ThInGs we DO to KeEp A HAIRstYle, lol.
2. For next day, redo bantu knots that needs refreshing and unravel in the am for a fresh bantu knots look.
*** Because of the small rubber bands and the pulling it causes on hair, be certain that this style is done on strong hair and be careful when unraveling bantu knots. Also, this style should not be done too often since if its pulled too tightly it will be pulling on the root of the hair.***
Otherwise, it's a cute style, and I will be taking it out on Friday. Until then I'll keep it up and think of new ideas for my hair. Tell me how you like the pics. Once again, DON'T JUDGE ME! lol
my daughters would love this style. they will probably do the crisscross design with some braids but I am goin to have to show them this. me,I am loving how the curls came out. they are very nice.
ReplyDeletethanks. those bantu knots can bring nice texture to my hair when it feels like being nice and if it has enough time to dry before I have to head out.
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