Showing posts with label Bantu Knots. Show all posts
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Friday, November 5, 2010

Bantu Knots

Tonight I decided to set my hair in Bantu Knots.  In Jamaica we call these Chiney Bumps. These were fun to do, and brought back childhood memories of my mom combing my hair in these Chiney Bumps after washing every Saturday morning. I would get a really pretty, curly hairstyle after the bumps were pulled out the next day.

Each Chiney Bump consists of 8 or 9 locks. I had to secure the ends with bobby pins, because the ends of my locks are plump, and don't tuck under very well.  I mildly dampened my hair after I was finished, because it is a very cool night, and if my hair is too wet, it will not dry on its own by tomorrow morning.

I had my hair re-tightened this week, and my scalp is a bit tender.  I am predicting that it is going to be difficult to sleep with this style tonight.  I also predict that I will probably pull out many of these Chiney Bumps during the night.  We'll see.