Q&A for How to Do Bantu Knots

You can wear your Bantu knots as a style for up to 2 weeks at a time. After you take them down, you can wear your knot-out curls as a style, as well.

The longest you can wear your Bantu knots is for about 2 weeks. You can keep your style fresh by covering your head with a silk scarf while you sleep. After about 2 weeks, you should restyle your hair, or else it will likely look messy.

No. It dries just like normal. You get lice from being near lice, not by having wet hair.

Yes. It will cause your hair to become oily or break off in little patches. If you want to do Bantu knots often, try to give your hair a few days' break in between.

Yes, there shouldn't be any issues at all with natural hair.

Yes, you can; this will make it curly after you take the knots out.

If the knots are not dry before the removal, the curls may simply drop once the knots are taken down. You don't need to use a blow dryer, you can air dry. If you're worried about how long it takes dry, do the knots early in the afternoon before the day you want to wear them out.

It's just a style. The results aren't permanent.

It's not healthy to use Bantu knots continuously as they can weaken your hair and cause breakage.

Yes, they will be okay. The wrap just protects them from unraveling and frizzing.

Use a leave in voluminous product and scrunch the curls in your hand to avoid the curls becoming straight.

One way is Bantu knots. You can create Bantu knots by wetting your hair, braiding it, and leaving it in overnight. When you take out the braids in the morning, you will have curls and/or waves. If you're in a hurry, you can braid your hair and spray it with a water bottle, then blow it dry with a blow dryer. Take out the braids once it's dry.

It would be hard to keep them in that long without them falling apart at some point, but aside from that your hair would probably start splitting from the pressure on your scalp, and falling out from not being washed.

Pin them up or wrap them upward in a bun style.

Try adding more product when creating the knot, or even changing the product you use for certain areas.

You can usually find a satin pillow at a beauty supply store. You should also be able to find one in a store that sells bedding, or just order one online.

Bantu knots work for any length of hair. Shorter hair simply means smaller sections.

Yes. Put two Bantu knots on the front of your head, one on the left and on on the right, and leave the rest of your hair down.

Yes. As long as you give it enough time to completely dry, your hair will turn out curly when you unravel the knots.

Wrap the knots up, comb and fluff, and add a little moisturizer in the morning. You can also use styling products like moose, but don't over do it.

Yes. If you're natural, this will help to show off more length and reduce shrinkage from wetting your hair.

Your hair can be any length for the bantu knots.

You can have them on as long as you want but if you want curls like the ones in the pictures keep it on for 8-12 hours or on overnight. I personally leave them on over 12 hours and they are fine. If you are planning on keeping them on overnight, leave some wiggle room between the knots and your scalp or else it will be almost impossible to sleep...trust me!

Bantu knots will work on Caucasian hair. You can choose to wear the knots or wear it down curly after your knots have dried. I do both, so I have two hairstyles; I wear the knots a few days a week, then I take down my knots for a curly look. If you are comfortable enough, anyone can wear these. Have fun enjoy something new and different.

That depends on the texture of your hair and how much oil your hair holds, as some hair textures can get greasy easily. If you have thicker hair, you can wash your hair once or twice a week.

Bantu knots is a hairstyle designed for all hair types.

Yes, this style will work on that type of hair.

Yes! Bantu knots work in all types of hair.

Yes, you should use a curl cream or custard. They help the curls last longer and also moisturize your hair.

The duration of your curls may depend on the texture of your hair and how tight you make the curls. If you want them to last longer, hairspray or a product that adds volume would suffice.