Showing posts with label bantu knots. Show all posts
Showing posts with label bantu knots. Show all posts

Saturday, December 31, 2011

A Kinky Year In Review


Well my Kinky Divas...another year has come and gone! 2011 was a great year for my Natural Hair Journey. I've tried new hair styles, color, and products. I also made my first YouTube video about my natural hair journey, started a Facebook Natural Hair group and a blog called Kinky Confessions!

Below are pics of hair styles a rocked in 2011. Enjoy!!!

















































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12/31/11: Today I'm rocking my "Go-To" style...The Puff! I tried something different this time while styling my puff. Video tutorial coming soon....I Promise This Time...LOL!


I'm excited to see what 2012 has in store for me and my Kinks!

 Happy New Year!!!!
Pretty Kinky Diva
                         "Kinky Confessions"

~Keep It Kinky~

Sunday, December 4, 2011

Introducing...My First Bantu Knot Out!

The Bantu Knots are something I have to get used to. It's not my favorite style, but something I can definitely work with. Practice makes perfect!



PRODUCTS USED / STYLING METHOD

Giovanni Direct Leave-In Conditioner
Miss Jessie's Curly Meringue

1. After washing, conditioning and detangling my hair, I separated my hair in seven sections (using butterfly clips to hold each section).

2. Starting from the back, I would part each sections into four individual sections, (preparing to knot).

3. Add the Curly Meringue to the section.

4. Starting from the roots, start to twirl your hair.

5. Once you start twirling, the hair closest your roots should start to bend (knot). Once it does, use your index finger to hold it down.

6. Start wrapping your hair around that knot.

7. When you get to the ends, you can either tuck it under the knot or use a bobby pin to secure the knot.

8. Continue knotting the rest of your hair.

9. When finished, cover hair with a satin bonnet or scarf.


THE OUTCOME
Not too bad....a little frizzy, but not too bad!