Step-By-Step: Bantu Knots

Products Used:

• Ashtae Clarifying Shampoo
• Ashtae Volumizing Detangling Shampoo
• Ashtae Heavenly Silk & Shine Conditioner
• Ashtae Hair & Scalp Balm
• Ashtae Heavenly Foam Lotion
• Ashtae Lay & Stay Edge Control
• Ashtae Sili Gloss

Step-By-Step:

In my salon, I absolutely love doing creative styles and this was one of my favorite looks to style.

• First, I shampooed her with Ashtae (@ashtaeproducts) Clarifying Shampoo followed by our Sulfate-Free Moisturizing Shampoo but feel free to use any Ashtae Shampoos like Ashtae Volumizing Detangling Shampoo. I conditioned her with Ashtae Heavenly Silk & Shine Conditioner, and detangled her hair at the shampoo bowl.

• At my salon, everybody gets Moisture Plus. This leave-in conditioner is a must-have for all styles. It keeps the hair hydrated and moisturized for styes like these where the client might be out of the salon for a week or two.

• To make any creative style, you have to begin with the end in mind. First, I made partings and applied Ashtae Hair & Scalp Balm. I used this on all protective styles to keep the scalp moisturized.

 

• For this style, I used Ashtae Lock & Twist Gel mixed with Ashtae High Gloss Curl Wax. It has shea butter in it to keep the hair healthy for these types of styles and the curl wax adds a nice shine. But, you can also use Ashtae Lay & Stay Edge Control.
• For the knots, I use Ashtae Heavenly Foam Lotion. Twist and turn the hair onto itself to create a knot.
  

• I use this technique throughout the head of the hair, using my imagination to create the look I want. I finished the style with Ashtae Lay & Stay Edge Control to lay down those edges and mist with Ashtae Sili Gloss for a touch of shine.

Photos: Courtesy of Ashtae (@ashtaeproducts)