{"id":10100,"date":"2019-06-05T10:29:47","date_gmt":"2019-06-05T10:29:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.darlingafrica.com\/southafrica\/blog\/?p=10100"},"modified":"2021-06-29T09:58:52","modified_gmt":"2021-06-29T09:58:52","slug":"bantu-knots-making-a-comeback-try-these-3-amazing-bantu-knot-styles","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.darlingafrica.com\/southafrica\/blog\/hair-tips\/bantu-knots-making-a-comeback-try-these-3-amazing-bantu-knot-styles\/","title":{"rendered":"Bantu Knots Making A Comeback. Try These 3 Amazing Bantu Knot Styles"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019ve been watching out for the latest trends, we\u2019re sure you\u2019ve had of this one. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.darlingafrica.com\/southafrica\/products\/crochet\/bantu-locs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Bantu knot<\/a>s were a thing in the 90\u2019s, but now they\u2019re back and more stylish than ever.<\/p>\n<p>There are so many amazing ways to wear Bantu knots for any occasion, especially with trusty braids like Abuja Braid. These three amazing Bantu knot styles you could rock today!<\/p>\n<p>Before we start styling them, Bantu knots involve separating the hair into sections and braiding\/twisting them up to form a \u2018knot\u2019 on the hair.<\/p>\n<p>Remember you can always add braid extensions to the hair to make it that much thicker or longer!<\/p>\n<h4><strong>1. Chunky Braided Bantu Knots:<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-10800 size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/darlingafrica.com\/kenya\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Bontu-knots.jpg\" alt=\"Ladies, look stunning with these chunky bantu knots.\" width=\"320\" height=\"320\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Once you have your sections mapped out, you can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.darlingafrica.com\/southafrica\/products\/braids\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">braid<\/a> each section, and then wrapped each section around the base of the hair for a chunkier Bantu knot style.<\/p>\n<p>You can then add accessories to give it that personalised feel.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>2. Sleek Bantu Knot Twists:<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-10366 size-medium lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.darlingafrica.com\/southafrica\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/73_soft-dread-loc-1b_l-300x289.jpg\" alt=\"African women get a different but just as stylish sleek bantu knot twist.\" width=\"300\" height=\"289\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.darlingafrica.com\/southafrica\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/73_soft-dread-loc-1b_l.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.darlingafrica.com\/southafrica\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/73_soft-dread-loc-1b_l-20x20.jpg 20w, https:\/\/www.darlingafrica.com\/southafrica\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/73_soft-dread-loc-1b_l-225x217.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>These give a different, but just as stylish result. Take each section and part it into two, then twist them just the way you would with ordinary twists.<\/p>\n<p>Remember to keep the twists tight to get a sleek look. Once you\u2019re done, wrap it around the base for a sleek Bantu knot look.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>3. Half Up, Half Down:<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-10367 size-medium lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.darlingafrica.com\/southafrica\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/braidless-crochet-300x289.jpg\" alt=\"Braid the top part of your hair and leave the rest to fall in waves over your shoulders.\" width=\"300\" height=\"289\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.darlingafrica.com\/southafrica\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/braidless-crochet.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.darlingafrica.com\/southafrica\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/braidless-crochet-20x20.jpg 20w, https:\/\/www.darlingafrica.com\/southafrica\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/braidless-crochet-225x217.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>This is the perfect way to make Bantu knots more casual and cute. Only twist\/braid up the top half of your hair into<\/p>\n<p>Bantu knot sections, leaving the rest of the hair down. This look creates a stylish way to have an accessory at the front of your hair, without any accessories used.<\/p>\n<p>Follow us on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/DarlingSouthAfrica\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Facebook<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/darlingsouthafrica\/\">Instagram<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019ve been watching out for the latest trends, we\u2019re sure you\u2019ve had of this one. Bantu knots were a thing in the 90\u2019s, but now they\u2019re back and more stylish than ever. There are so many amazing ways to wear Bantu knots for any occasion, especially with trusty braids like Abuja Braid. 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