How To | Perfect Bantu Knots on Natural Hair & Transitioning Hair

[@makhosazanakhumalo9973]

They are called Bantu knots because long back in are culture the Nguni or the Zulu tribe..women with high status in the community used to wear it or do it...just like that long gold necklace u see pple wearing these days..it was a sign of wealth and status ...

[@rabbitcrumbs]

She asked why they're called "chiney bumps" I believe

[@loveyoursign2923]

And kim k had the nerve to call them mini buns 😂😂😂😂

[@frescokai160]

LoveYour Sign She can call Em whatever she wants

[@bridgetbrownvargus]

Really? I've never head of that but kinda makes sense

[@noova02]

I wonder if the ancient women wore their hair down and if it was super curly after? Wish I could see that

[@makaylabaldwin4898]

I swear you explain everything so well. You can teach someone how to tie freaking shoe laces, if they didn't know how. Thanks for simplifying bantu knots for me. Your video is my new go to guide 😬

[@BellaMecia]

Currently lmao at that shoe lace comparison😂🤣 but thanks love, that means a lot to me and I'm so glad you found this video helpful 😘

[@Stephaniealicianaturalhair]

:) Yes... my bantu knots do not come out as well. Thanks to her I may have to try this way.

[@makaylabaldwin4898]

Agreed! She simplified the heck out of it..lol and I love that she did it more than once and we get a clear visual👌🏽

[@dalberttomlinson7902]

I know it as chiney bump too and I am from Jamaica

[@_i0i_239]

@@BellaMecia ❤️

[@melissagraham9117]

Your Bantu Knots are so juicy and neat. I haven't seen any that look this good. I'm in awe with how beautiful they are 😍

[@BellaMecia]

Awe, thank you love, I really do appreciate it! 😌😘

[@JadetheGoober]

Right, the parting is so immaculate.

[@ange8703]

My mom tells me all the time that in Jamaica they call them chiney bumps and I wouldn't believe. This is the first time I've heard someone else say that😂

[@BellaMecia]

Lmaoooo😩😭I know it's hella weird but it's the real deal love. We're just gonna have to get used to it…lol

[@chloefreeman8616]

Omg same! i said bantu knot and she was like huh?

[@aaliyahbassey1173]

I gotta switch and say chiney bumps when I'm talking to my mum

[@dr.ayannabryanphd9839]

Same

[@andimkanyewest5464]

In Antigua we call them “twisy” bobby

[@harajukubarbieebri]

We call them knockers in New Orleans. My mom used to do mine like this when I was a kid. Yours came out PERFECTLY 😍

[@BellaMecia]

Thanks Babe! I actually like the name knockers for it. It has a cute old school flare to it that I love💞

[@riyahanderson]

Well im still a kid but my mom did me some in second grade and i didn't like it now im older i get more stylish

[@kemaureeageorge1843]

that "bruh" tho ,😂😂 a new sub

[@BellaMecia]

Lol..it was so necessary though, I couldn't help it 😩 but welcome to the family love. Kick your shoes off and make yourself at home, more shenanigans soon come 😜

[@shaelovesJesus]

😂😂😂

[@redpluto2606]

I remember hating when my hair was in chiney bumps when i was little cause used to tease me. But now I love it so much

[@ChenaiDavid]

As soon as you said chiney bumps I knew you were Caribbean! I think it's called that because the hair style is similar to Buddha's hair

[@BellaMecia]

Hahaha, yasss babe! That Buddha reference is interesting though🤔 Now I feel a little more empowered rocking chiney bumps as is😜

[@thetongueofangels1882]

I'm Caribbean and I haven't heard of either. Though I've had that style before and since it's been four months of me and my natural hair I think its time I learn to style it and this seemed rewarding. Four days with bantu knowts, one with curls. That's five days of no combing. Yay!

[@edwidgelouis9805]

one word.......beautiful

[@BellaMecia]

Thank you Queen 😘

[@shalanathomas7751]

We used to call them pepper seed in Trinidad =))

[@satisfyingslime3094]

Trinigang

[@chezannegriffith5619]

We call them pepper seed too in Guyana

[@XxPrincessNalaxX]

First time watcher, and I have to say that I’m overly impressed with your clarity, simplicity and presentation.

[@DN-lq2oy]

i am from barbados and we call them corkscrews use to do them when we finish washing our hair and dont want to blow dry or for a twistcurl or wear it as is

[@BellaMecia]

Same here girl..lol Almost every Sunday my mom would wash my hair and do this style right after but I would always try to unravel it because I thought the curls looked better. Not to mention I always got stares like I was an alien because this style wasn't well known then. She would be so happy to know that I kept it in and rocked it as is..lol

[@krob9145]

My grandmother also called them corkscrews. That's what she did with our hair every Sunday morning after she washed it. We were so embarrassed to be seen like that. We'd hide if any visitor showed up and we had corkscrews or there would be tears if one of us was asked to go on an errand to the corner shop then. My grandmother's parents, my great grandparents were from Barbados.

[@cliag27]

Yep, corkscrews in Barbados.

[@ashleysanchez1163]

Was trying this out on my mixed race hair (Caucasian, African American, and Hispanic) and was failing horribly. Watched your video and what happened? Perfect one, instantly. Thanks!

[@BellaMecia]

You're most welcome love, I'm so happy to hear that! I don't know anyone that conquered bantu knots on their first try..lol. Trust me, I've had my fair share of big fails, but it feels good to know this video helped with that. Yayyyy…lol You'll be a pro in no time💪🏽😘

[@Mini-wd7qz]

I have straight hair but it still turned out fine

[@sisterjoon2297]

Chiney bumps!!where all my caribbean naturals at??😘😘❤❤

[@bernicemoore3351]

Your parts are on point girl, yasss! This hairstyle fits you so well! Can't wait to give it a try 😍👌🏾

[@BellaMecia]

Lol thanks love, I appreciate it. I'm sure this style is going to look amazing on you too. Let me know how it goes😉

[@bernicemoore3351]

Girllllll, I tried this hairstyle yesterday. One word... BOMB💣 Like I got compliments left and right. I loved the way you broke this down, it made it so easy for me to follow along. Thanks for this!!!

[@BellaMecia]

Yayyy, this makes me so happy…lol So glad you found this video helpful love. Let me know if there are any other hairstyles you want me to help you slay this summer😜😘

[@anaya-yo4cb]

Damn your hair is goals

[@BellaMecia]

Lol, thanks beautiful😘

[@candacebarrett3875]

Heard Caribbean and was like "Yaaassss gurl!!!" I be repping Jamaica lol #subbed

[@BellaMecia]

Yaaasss love come thru, Caribbean girls do it best!💃🏾😜

[@niquelamar5441]

Yassss BARBADOS REPPERSENT

[@leemonroe6526]

y’all my dad from Jamaica, literally the only Carribean an island people know.

[@emilymarie7678]

Belize 😌

[@becy7739]

GRENADA 🇬🇩🇬🇩🇬🇩

[@yasmeenhamid998]

i honestly live for these hair videos. im currently transitioning from heat damage (SEVERE) and your videos help me out alot. please make a video on your favourite products! deep conditioners, cleansing shampoos, conditioners, etc.. we have the same hair texture! love from dubai😍

[@BellaMecia]

Of course I can do a video on my favorite products. I'll try to have something up for you very soon love. So happy to hear my videos are helping you out. Let me know if there are any other videos you would like me to create that you think might help you out even more. Btw I love Dubai, hope to visit someday🤗 Thanks for watching! 😘

[@yasmeenhamid998]

Thank you so much! ill be looking out for them❤️ and you should totally visit!!

[@anac7768]

Bella Mecia hello! I've heard that a lot of people with Afro hair do Bantu knots at night so that their curls are more defined. I have wavy hair but really enjoy curls, do you think that if I do it everynight to have curls in the morning, will it be damaging?

[@arieboo573]

What all do you do for your hair to get back right? I have heat damage too and on the right side curls are coming back but my left side is still struggling.

[@sherececollier3571]

I liked your fun food add-ins🤣 and the bee hive and that you rep Jamaicans with the Chiney Bumps.🤜🏾

[@AshRBanks]

You make it look SO EASY! It really is an art form. Thank you so much for everything you are teaching us!

[@BellaMecia]

You are so welcome beautiful, don’t be a stranger!🤗😘

[@SA-lf5gv]

Yep same here my mum called these Chiney Bumps. Used to rock this all the time when I was younger xx

[@kitjade7054]

Thankyou so much for posting this video this routine is the only one that works on my hair

[@BellaMecia]

You’re most welcome Queen. Let me know if there are any other videos you would like me to create. I plan on dropping some more videos next month so definitely don’t be a stranger!

[@aderliscartyxx3240]

We just call them moñitos in the Dominican Republic 💀 I remember crying when my mom forced me to go to school with them

[@TheAmya111]

me too 😭😭😭😭

[@kyleychanel5574]

Oh no!

[@mirrissapurnell2081]

It’s cute.. the name...

[@danny_chestnut253]

In the caribbean coast of colombia we also call them moñitos lol

[@aidahenry2881]

I know, I remember those days, used to hate when my mamá fixed my hair with them knots, I love them now! Dominican Republic 🇩🇴 I love you & miss you!!!

[@yaseniacallum8633]

OMG! You ladies with the thick Caribbean hair ROCK! I’d trade my thin fine hair 3b/3c hair any day!

[@cryssiejones7315]

Yesss. Chiney bumps is what my grandma called them too and told me when I little

[@amberjohnson3895]

You were such a cute little girl😍, bantu knots are definitely your thang. Thanks for sharing love, this was such a delight to watch🤗

[@BellaMecia]

Awe, thanks beautiful🙈😊, so glad you enjoyed it!😘

[@matthewmann8969]

The curls, swirls, knots, braids, dreads, dreadlocks, corn rows, fat rows, braided dreads, eraser heads, all have there amazing parts to them different patterns and styles

[@evelyn.reviews]

Great tutorial and extremely helpful! I did a search and watched your video all the way through because you got straight into the tutorial. Just how I like! Now, I am confident with doing my Bantu knots. 👍🏾 Take care!!

[@djefardeur7958]

proud to be a bantu!

[@Petite43]

I remember seeing this hairstyle on Jada Pinkett Smith in Matrix, I've been wearing box braids for over tens yrs. plus it's definitely time for a change, I ran across your video, and I said to myself, I can do this, I love it and you did a great job. Look like the process took about an hr. I'm going try to do my hair this weekend add some blue hair to give color. thank you so much for sharing... my co-workers will be shocked to see my hair in a new style other than braids. have a wonderful day!

[@Cansamchin]

Simplified in deed. Thank you for not taking 20minutes to explain it.

[@janeuzoma3102]

I swear u make it look so easy if I try this it would take me forever

[@jou-ij9tf]

I'm on my natural hair journey I'm going to try this hair style...thanks I'm transitioning back to my naturally curly hair ❤️

[@JadetheGoober]

Ooooh youre caribbean. Youre adorable af, that explains why. Dem fruits and spices make a person light hearted and child like.

[@ssff7379]

🙌🏾👏Best tutorial and it worked thanks!!! My natural hair is so short I really didn’t know how to do it but you explained it well!

[@nomaguguchantellenkosi5247]

Okay first of all, KZbin needs more people like you. This video was straight to the point and you didn’t waffle on like MOST people do. Fr, I stayed for the entire video! Loved your outcome, I’m going to put it on my list of styles to try. I’ve actually done Bantu knots many times before but I always make mine small. How did you part your hair like that?

[@lindamsimon894]

Your hair is so pretty & long!

[@Peridotandfrog]

Learned this for my goddaughters and it looked great on them thank you so much

[@BellaMecia]

You're most welcome my love!!!🤗😘

[@bobbiebb21]

Thank you. Great tutorial (after the first 2 minutes.)Directly to the process without theatrics for the last 3minutes. Very good demo and close up view. First video on Bantu knots that I watch to the end and now I can do my own. 🙏🏽

[@sarahg.7341]

when that bruh thing came on I was laughing

[@BellaMecia]

lol, so glad I could make you laugh love, thanks so much for watching 😘

[@leemonroe6526]

*4:06** & **4:13* _bruh, she trifling for that. I'm wheezing, for real._

[@ladyboss38]

Your hair is so healthy and beautiful. Great video

[@j8278]

Samee I'm Jamaican and I've only ever called them Chiney bumps. My whole family calls them that and we are all Jamaican. I never knew what people were talking about when they said bantu knots?!?! 😂😂🌴🌴🌴

[@BellaMecia]

hahaha, I thought I was the only one. Glad to know I'm not alone😩😂

[@aprilhenry3847]

Exactly first i usually search for chiney bumps now it's bantu knots

[@jade-8421]

Your so pretty i thought your profile picture was beyonce for a sec 😂

[@ruthiebeasley2831]

My mother would do our hair like this after washing our hair. Once dry she would take them down one by one as she pressed (straighten) our hair for Sunday morning church service.

[@bromygirl]

Im Jamaican too...they're called chiney bumps because as you wrap them they get tigher and they claim they make your eyes look like chiney(Chinese) lol

[@BellaMecia]

Wowwww, all these years I didn't understand the meaning behind the phrase and you broke it down in a matter of minutes..lol You're awesome! Thank you love, for making sense of what no one would explain to me as a child growing up...lol😩😘

[@bromygirl]

Bella Mecia lol yes I never understood either I asked my mom years ago

[@positivevibes5364]

Wow that is interesting

[@jeanoa7165]

When I was a kid, my mom made this in her hair every day. She just called it twists. Great video. Great teaching style. I will be trying Ur technique.

[@sabonnawilliams5360]

My mom always called them beehives. Lol My hair is super curly, and this was the easiest way to keep it detangled and basically ready for the next morning when she took them down. Lol

[@Charityebrielle]

Always wondered how to get that beehive shape. Thank you for this! I'll try it today 😜❤️

[@BellaMecia]

You're most welcome Queen!!!🤗😘

[@hattiew17]

It was great i just recently went natural over a year ago ive been wearing braids and im tired so this is something im gong to try. thanks for the great video

[@BellaMecia]

You're most welcome love and congrats on your 1 year mark of your natural hair journey! So glad you found this video helpful. I'm sure this style will look great on you!🤗

[@brittini30]

They turned out good

[@Tracks777]

Great video! Keep it up

[@tuhkyruh4612]

She is soo lucky to have that hair

[@teethomp4945]

Loved your well versed explanation and demonstration. I can't really do hair, but you made this so easy. So, thank you do....much.

[@LizH6479]

we called them "motyo kumbas" in my sweet country of Suriname

[@BellaMecia]

That name is unique and dope, I love it! Thanks for sharing love 😉

[@kanna2293]

Felicity H o can you spaek dutch ?

[@tsuyuasui7297]

Felicity H lol can you speak dutch

[@thefactsaccordingtogabbie149]

Why you explain this so clear i'm confident i can do it. I'm going TRY it on my next wash day.😁

[@simirabroadus2959]

How did it go gal?

[@lecirat973]

In Nigeria, we say Periwinkle or Bantu knots

[@BellaMecia]

I love the name periwinkle. I think I'm going to start using that from now on..lol Thanks for sharing love😘🤗

[@emilyoketch2679]

I love your hair. Thanks for the tutorial.

[@juliebryant6718]

Very easy instructions 😃. Thank you I learned a lot 😊

[@Mrs-270C]

Thank you for this tutorial. I was able to do them on the 1st try. 💛

[@kellissaskorner8096]

OMGGGG I SLAED MINES THX FOR THE TUTORIAL

[@blueroyalty.9232]

Hair goals😢🤧🔥🌹💪🏾

[@quenessyomy6924]

VERY ENERGETIC ‼️💃🏽

[@MichalHynson]

Great tutorial! Very detailed! Thank you so much! ❤️

[@oprahanakwah555]

BEAUTIFUL 😍 In Ghana, we call It Atekum😊

[@danneewood]

Your hair looks wonderful. Here in Baltimore, I remember them being called sue-wee knots.

[@sonyablade3660]

You gave a great explanation. Thanks for a awesome tutorial!

[@MsNile24]

This was a great refresher!!!💚👌🏾💯

[@april620]

Wow this advice actually helped me. Thanks

[@krissabellanancoo5814]

I swear baby I basically liked two second into ur video because of ur energy

[@ashleymorris6767]

In Barbados we call them cork screw. I wore my hair like this as a child.

[@BellaMecia]

Really, I never heard of that term for it, but it actually makes more sense than a chiney bump..lol, so I'll take it 😉

[@adia123]

I definitely want to do this on my hair I never braided my natural hair before this seems like an easy look to do.

[@cataniastarr]

You maybe heard this before. Im sure you did but im going to say it. You are stunning.

[@BellaMecia]

Awe, thank you Queen! That means the world coming from you!😘

[@Tiffany-fp9rt]

THANK YOU QUEEN 💐🥰

[@BellaMecia]

You are most welcome beautiful! Definitely don’t be a stranger!😉

[@hidikahk.2206]

Best hair video I've came across in a while definitely will subscribe!

[@pheo1000]

thankyou !! so clear and. easy to understand i appreciate it

[@BellaMecia]

You're most welcome love, so glad you enjoyed!

[@essiefavors9981]

Very helpful w👌😊ill do the Bantu knots today, Thank

[@bandsG]

Yasssss I used to wear “Chiney bumps” growing up and I hated them😩😩 now I’m pressed to get them again 🙄😊🇯🇲🇯🇲

[@KrissyFizzle]

Your parts shiii sis 😍

[@litafrancisco5936]

here in Angola bantu knots are called carrapitos, and have been used for several years and it is our greatest protective style, it helps to retain a lot of length

[@moviesovermatterproductions]

I like your technique hear. I’m worried about my fine hair being treated a little too rough when I twist my hair every night. I don’t like parting the scalp but I see it’s likely necessary. Excellent video here! Many thanks! 🙏🏾 🌹 Take care & be well

[@TheChristianCrochetAddict]

That opening with the half pop lock got my attention lol.

[@shadestheshadow8058]

This is such a good tutorial, thank you

[@matibidima7863]

From South Africa in Johannesburg I like them and we call them Bantu knots too

[@denise1823]

you have beautiful hair. i wish my come out like this

[@quenessyomy6924]

YOU DID A GREAT JOB SIS..I ABSOLUTELY ❣️❤️❣️ IT

[@Daphneamy360]

I heard it called both back thrn Bantu knots. Was a style andcfor those who wanted the wet and way look we would add gel moose and sit under the dryer and you'll get a loose curl or curly look depends on how many you did or if you have natural Silky hair it will give a nice. Body wavy .

[@anitathompson7023]

Awesome hunny!!!!! Beautiful as always. Thanks for sharing 😘

[@BellaMecia]

You're most welcome love, so glad you enjoyed it!🤗

[@yasmimahh]

I looooove this! So easy to follow, thanks! I just wish you’d shown how you parted the hair in that shape 😅😬💛

[@miaporche2256]

Beautiful!

[@BellaMecia]

Thank you so much! ☺️

[@annariley6952]

Super cute!

[@paigerogers9148]

I screamed when she first picked up that rake. Then you said Idk why I’m using this big comb 😂😂😂

[@atthismoment3006]

I first learned then as Chiney bumps for sure

[@kenithdingle106]

I'm from Baltimore and we call them love Knots!

[@tamarareese5347]

I really love # 9 on u that way my fav u look so cute with yo hair like that 😄😄😄 👍👍

[@wa9154]

My aunt used to give me bantu knots for school I didn’t know it was that popular

[@ieshiashealey532]

Them is soo cute 😍 I didn't know I was supposed to do it like this though 🙄😂😂 I braided mine then twisted them but they still turned out good

[@Randooom16]

I suck at doing my own hair but this helped so much I can finally do heartless curls!

[@Applebottoms3511]

Would have loved to see the results when you took them out.. Beautiful knots tho! 😍

[@cynthiafarris4800]

very helpful thank you swetie

[@BellaMecia]

You're most welcome love 😘

[@elizabethvanpersie253]

My mom used to make these in my hair so so cute. (Yes am white and dutch, but the looked so so cute)

[@AKIYIAKELLY]

Pretty... Thanks.... I am about to do this to my Locs

[@BellaMecia]

You are most welcome beautiful, definitely don’t be a stranger!