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A NEW POSSIBILITY
Bantu knots
Small wrapped knots sit over clearly defined sections.
- Talk to your stylist about
- Ask how the number of knots changes their size and spacing.
- Living with the look
- Discuss comfortable tension at the roots.
- A helpful reality check
- A preview cannot predict how your hair will fall, feel or grow. Use it to discuss length and shape, alongside your texture and routine.
What defines Bantu knots?
Bantu knots wrap sections into small raised knots. The parting pattern and the placement of each knot are visible parts of the style.
What to look for from the front, side and back
Look at how the first row frames the hairline and temples. Check the profile and rear for spacing and the shape of the lower rows.
What to confirm with your stylist
Choose the knot size and section pattern together. Ask how the knots can sit comfortably near the edges and nape.
Compare Bantu knots with nearby styles
- Space buns
Bantu knots distribute several small knots across the head. Space buns gather the hair into two larger knots.
Questions about Bantu knots
Can I choose fewer, larger knots?
Ask how the proposed section size changes the visible parting and how securely each knot can be wrapped.
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