I had very long hair growing up and had a strong aversion to even the idea of a haircut,” celebrity hairstylist Malcolm Marquez tells ESSENCE. “Hair became a way for me to have control over my look, ...

Bantu knots are a versatile, cute, and easy-to-DIY protective style. Originating in the Zulu Kingdom (located in present-day South Africa), the style has become more and more trendy, with stars like ...

Actress Marsai Martin styled her knotless box braids into sleek Bantu knots for a red carpet. Two braids at the top of her head were left down for a face-framing effect. Singer Tinashe shows that ...

Case in point: Bantu knots. This style has repeatedly been tangled up in the appropriation conversation, with non-POC designers even calling them “mini buns.” We’ve gathered some of ...

If there’s a hairstyle that never fails to leave our jaws on the flaw it’s Bantu knots, and from Rihanna to Yara Shahidi, the striking geometric look has been worn by celebs for many a red carpet ...

Bantu knots, also called ‘Zulu knots’ or ‘Nubian knots’, are a traditional African hairstyle hailing from the Zulu Kingdom of Southern Africa. “They’re small coiled buns created by ...

Bantu knots, and more, Rih Rih’s ever-changing mane keeps us in a chokehold, and every time she pops out with a new look, we gag first…and then try our best to recreate it. When Rihanna ...

Over the years, Bantu knots have gained popularity, with even international celebrities like Rihanna rocking them. Bantu knots will forever remain stylish. Picture: Pexels. It is known as one of ...

A video clip of him sporting Bantu knots, a traditional African hairstyle, went viral on social media, leading to a firestorm of reactions and accusations of cultural appropriation. The video ...

Oakley Neil Caesar-Su, who goes by the stage name Central Cee, sparked controversy online after a video of him wearing Bantu Knots went viral. In a video shared by X user @LilDurkCrave on Sunday ...