I Got Braided Bantu Knots | Hair Me Out | Refinery29

This week on Hair Me Out we meet actress and model Alyssa Johnson who is looking to make a statement with her next hair style. Celebrity braider Kia Harper gets creative delivering a show-stopping twist to bantu knots.
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[@Muni_Puni]

She’s so skilled wow, the amount of skill and talent that went into this!! And she did that in about two hours?!

[@Game4oSale]

Trust me it ain’t that hard

[@reginadavis5873]

Your braiding skills are supreme! Outstanding job.👏 👏 👏

[@allealexandra4486]

omg the design is so beautiful and detailed. The hairstylist is so talented and skilled!!!

[@ziggystarlust]

Turned out absolutely gorgeous. That woman is so talented.

[@jamierocke]

That design is gorgeous!😍 I do bantu knots all the time but never thought of braiding the base. Definitely will try this out 🙌🏾

[@sixtwentysevenblog]

Obsessed! Love when your stylist is able to have the freedom to do what they want. Took this style to the next level.

[@jessicah3865]

I’m obsessed with this style! I need to book an appointment for this. So beautiful and stunning. Such a skilled braider. Love you Kia!!!

[@daniellevaughn4598]

That is BEAUTIFUL 😍
I can't stand getting my hair "done" but I'd definitely sit for that.

[@Fumi007]

The stylist is so talented!!!

[@sonja7312]

In love!! The design suits her sooo well

[@SaharaColeman]

It’s like art on her head! I can’t even do regular Bantu knots without them poppin’ around 😭

[@ashlouw5350]

The stylist really did a beautiful job. It looks so fresh and cute. I love it❤

[@breabre2486]

Yessss ma’am this style is fire 🔥 I absolutely love this!! ❤️

[@lelelanaa2500]

Looks sooo good on her 😍

[@Atomicqueen9]

Stunning!! 👏🏼👏🏼

[@Baruch1girl]

This young lady is a master artist!

[@2000wattz]

This style is GORGEOUS on her!👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@jairogajardo4363]

MAI GOOOOSSSHHHH WHAT A STYLE!!!!!! This is so gorgeous on her, and the tecnique is amazing.

[@Matt-fl8uy]

That is such an incredible style, definitely movie premiere ready!

[@elleret]

Kia Harper is literally stunning!

[@luciferteaparty]

That looks so good

[@hs-qk9qf]

I love it!!

[@raqueltorres1622]

I love this hair style. I wish I can do this on my daughter’s hair

[@massyvainshtein9456]

The braids are amazing and Alyssa is so beautiful omg

[@ms.thomas5758]

Absolutely gorgeous!

[@saskia4949]

This look is amazing

[@kittycouture9643]

The braider is so beautiful, wow! And so talented!

[@jessicatharp6405]

Looks great!!

[@billiecomeaux]

That's amazing and gorgeous!!

[@yaniana23]

OMG Is there anything you don't do, you do it all

[@savyshelly]

Kia these look marvelous!

[@Estrellitawilliams]

Gorgeous! Love it!

[@Terica008]

This is so pretty 🙂! I have to try some braided bantu knots.

[@aishaaissatou4658]

This looks great on her go gurl!

[@lkitasmith7345]

Beautiful 😍! Kia is so talented 😍😍😍😍

[@valenciawrld]

She snapped on this! 😍🔥

[@alanaterrel9914]

The hair looks great

[@lisahumphries3898]

Wow! Gorgeous!

[@lanacrystal8147]

Love it!!

[@joyeetaghosh2209]

Amazing artist

[@sadie5192]

they are both so beautiful wow

[@hiddenhookah]

Alyssa looks stunning in this style!

[@anchenishsimba3275]

That looks amazing

[@Dera7101]

This is an incredibly beautiful hairstyle

[@jessicabrown6249]

So cute I love that design 💘

[@Jadorelainie]

Nah that level of skill is bananas! Wheeww it look awesome!

[@Sophie-db1ko]

Super elegant ❤️

[@MiguelRuiz-pc3wm]

Gurl you did that! Amazing!

[@malindarayallen]

Absolutely stunning style!

[@LivingInTheShade]

Now that is beautiful braiding

[@mishadizkson]

Super cute!

[@twokidsmom5309]

This is so pretty

[@susanbailey36]

So pretty!

[@fiestyone]

I love it 🥰.

[@fcktheworldeconomicforum6804]

looks so dope :)

[@thirtyyearcosmetologist]

She looks so fly!Vacation ready!

[@pot_calls-the_kettle_bong]

Beautiful!

[@3ightball]

WOW! SooOooO many screenshots of that hairstyle 💣💣💣!!

[@Madourieable]

Love it 😍

[@SimchainIsrael]

Best yet

[@courtnocase]

The braider is beautiful 💕

[@PrettyNici]

Gorgeous!

[@gentlestormwyatt]

Girllllllllll yessssss. I’m obsessed 🤩

[@hannahbingham2197]

So badass!

[@erikad0511]

Those parts/lines are soooo crispy! Thats skill....

[@rg8162]

So pretty 😍 😍😍

[@jacquelinemcclaren73]

I love this

[@everythingemzy1219]

I am IN LOVE!!!💗

[@meanjeanmcqueen6171]

Too cute!

[@sariahrena7236]

This was mad cute!!

[@Angel_Graham]

So beautiful

[@everythingella4575]

Very talented! Ahmazing!

[@JuaniqueVerde]

🔥 🔥 🔥 so fire! They did such a good job! I wish I could find me a braider that doesn’t braid too tight and causes tension 🙄 anyway, phenomenal job! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@michaeltrinta7207]

Damn they ate it, it looks amaaaazing

[@noamizrahi6889]

Gorgeous

[@lokismokey4169]

This is art

[@Krystalwatchesvideos]

Omg my hands are cramping up just watching her do this.

[@Selanium]

😍😍😍😍😍 Beautiful!!!!

[@sheisheycoco]

BEAUTIFUL 😍

[@arewethereyet9395]

W O W 🤩

[@tamiaedrington5762]

Gorgeoussssss

[@tamitra5210]

So so cute!❤️

[@sharonford5501]

Oh my 😍!

[@lolamaven3971]

Beautiful 😍

[@Jalatina1]

So cool

[@mercedesgeter8091]

Cute!!!

[@rithe07]

I'm not a fan of bantu knots but that being said, wow this is really well done! 🔥👌🏾

[@bigcheekkilla]

That is so cute

[@Poet4Him]

So cute

[@malancy]

People wore Bantu styles outside way before Rihanna did. I do like the outcome the stylist did an amazing job.

[@ricardofranco9946]

More than a hairdresser, she is an artist!!! What a patient!!! Dedication. Great job, but I think., I really don't know, very, very expensive. The hairdresser and the model are mmmmmm mmm beautiful. Thanks for share

[@katvalachova3577]

It looks amazing! My only question is... how do you sleep on these knots?

[@kenyaadashiaclair]

She’s the dopest 🔥

[@dollsNcats]

She looks gorgeous! That girl has talent. But I’m wondering how do you sleep on them ? And do braids this tight give headaches at all .

[@TK-dv5pq]

YEEEEEEEEEEEES!!!!

[@dillonwalter291]

All i wish is that the actual knots had a lil but of added hair just to make it look a lil
Thicker. But besides that, KILLED IT

[@melynyc5214]

Yes def would've looked better thicker they looked too skinny

[@MTDNPHILLY]

Yess

[@violetajiambo6947]

Wow

[@joeyree22]

Beautiful! And such skill! Can anyone out there give me a ball park as to how long something like this takes, how long the style lasts, and how much does it cost? Me and my baby fine, pin straight/ limp hair are sitting here with our jealously (and our gratitude for the ease of hair washing), but still, I’m curious about the how’s.

[@MoniqueSpeakman]

They turned out beautiful. I hope she learns the meaning behind bantu knots.