I've been wearing my hair mostly in twists for the last ummm........ 2 years and today I tried something really out there for me: Bantu Knots!! And I got the instructions from the youtube video linked under Bantu Knots. I'm sort of a lazy person and didn't part my hair using a comb, just my hands and it came out nice, but a bit tight as my head hurts. Bantu knots are real easy to do.
Take a small section of hair and two strand twist it
wrap it around in a circular motion down towards the scalp
tuck the end of the hair underneath the rest or use a rubber band to keep it in place
Continue to make other sections and make knots.
Tools:
Hands
comb if necessary
rubber bands to keep the hair in place
Aloe vera gel (optional)
That's it!
Sleeping with this hairstyle is another story :(
Other EASY hairstyles to consider: --->Afro --->Puffs --->Wash & Go --->cornrows
In the summer, hair grows quicker than in the other seasons, why is that? I attribute it to the moisture and humidity that we receive during the summer months. I thoroughly enjoy it, because my scalp is not dry unless of course I'm sitting next to the AC, which you shouldn't do! It will make your scalp dry and your hair will feel dull. Every summer without fail, my hair grows longer and suddenly when it reaches October, I feel that my high hopes for natural hair down my neck is gone!! why!! lol
According to ehealthMD under "Facts about Hair and Hair Loss," hair does grow faster in warmer weather than in cold weather. They don't offer an explanation but this must be sought out. To Google!! lol Even today New York Times has a Personal Health article on body hair, but not on one's head, it's the excessive unwanted hair that's the topic since it's bikini season. I guess the only reason hair grows faster in the summer is because of direct sunlight, the moisture and humidity we experience in this wonderful, and sometimes unbearable weather.
I've been using MSM tablets, it's working wonderfully for me, more on this later. Adios.
