Popular protective styles for afro-textured hair are box braids, twists, weaves, sew-ins and the like. However, lately, more and more women want to show off their hair in fun protective hairstyles that are quick and easy to do. The answer? Find out below!

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Bantu Knots

These are cute knots that are not demanding to the length of your natural hair, so you can do pretty well without any extensions. Here are 20 suggestions on how to customize this pretty protective style.

#1: Neat Bantu Updo

A simple and neat updo with tight knots done with love is something that flatters any girl. This ‘do is the perfect natural style to showcase your exemplary baby hair.

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#2: Ornamental Bantu

If you think your bantu knots look too simple, add braided or twisted designs in between your knots to get a cool dimensional style. Let your imagination run wild with all the patterns you can create!

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#3: Fit for Fitness

Unlike popular protective hairdos – long box braids, weaves, and crochet styles – the knots will not stop you from getting in an amazing work out. They stay right and tight through any sweaty routine.

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#4: Goddess of Protection

Incorporating embellishments into any hairdo adds something special – your something special. Cowrie shells are known to represent opulence and affluence amongst other meanings. Plus, they are just cute and resemble the shape of your knots, so this could be a pretty nice idea to personalize your updo.

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#5: Nubian Queen

Afro textured hair is truly unique and fascinating. Bantu knot will add a whole new level of mystique to your kinks. Add an eye-catching hair piece or a necklace that rests on your forehead, along the hairline, and is held by your side knots – what a clever and cute solution!

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#6: Knotted Half Updo

A compromise when you are late for work? Whatever the reason behind styling your hair this way – go on with your bad self. Unleashing your inner Lioness can only lead to good things. Note that bantu knots look good with circular earrings.