The style I like to wear is a combination twist out and bantu knot out. I actually experimented with the style before I started my locs and I loved how it came out so I tried it with my locs and it pretty much came out the same way. Here are the steps:
Start with freshly washed or damp hair.
Moisturize and apply any product that you use on your hair. I used coconut oil and glycerin.
Two strand twist hair all over. For locs, take two locs and twist them together.
Take 2 two strand twists and twist them together. Now you have a four strand twist.
Take that four strand twist and twist it until it coils on to itself, creating a bantu knot.
Repeat the process all over your head.
Now bantu knots are a style on their own, so I kept mine in for about 3 days.
Make sure your hair is completely dry before taking it loose. I recommend sitting under a dryer or letting it air dry.
Carefully undo each bantu knot and untwist each twist.
To get rid of the spaces caused by the parts rub your hands through your hair. I put a nickel sized amount of moisturizer on my hands before I did this.
*The good thing about this style is that, for me at least, it lasts longer than a twist out or bantu knot out because it produces a tighter curl. I do this process during the weekend, wear the bantu knots for a few days, then wear it loose the rest of the week.
Hope you try this style!
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