Need Strong Hold for Bantu Knot Outs & Twist Outs

Hi there,

I finally found the products that combat frizz and crunchiness for my transitioning styles. My problem now is that my knots & twists are too soft so they don't hold the style long.

Here's what I do in order of application:

1. Olive Oil Application before co-wash or conditioner if it's poo time.
2. Condition w/ Suave Tropical Coconut
3. Cantu Shea Butter Leave In Conditioner
4. Darcy's Botanicals Coconut & Lemongrass Transitioning Creme
5. Carol's Daughter Hair Milk
6. Eco Styler Olive Oil Gel
7. Shea Moisture Coconut & Hibiscus Shea Butter (seal)

I comb / brush the last two items through my hair & then I proceed to creating the style, i.e., 2 strand twists or bantu knots. The twists are so soft that they don't hold the shape once I undo.

Any suggestions on a product that would provide me with better hold yet still leave my hair luscious & shiny?

I have just tried Darcy's Botanicals Natural Coils Curling Jelly for my twists/twist outs. When my hair is in the twists my hair has some richness to it. It has some good hold to it as well once you take the twists down. [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.]

Hi Adamseve,

It sounds like you have too much going on. The products may be making your hair too soft. I know that when my hair is too soft, it won't hold a style. Maybe try to take away one or two of those products, and add some type of locing gel (I use Jamaican Mango and Lime Loc Gel) and see if that helps.

Thanks everyone for the tips. I believe you're right about using too much product. I'll try the styles that require more hold without one or more of the products & keep you posted.

Thanks again!!!

BTW, I am no longer using the Cantu Shea Butter Leave In Conditioner due to the poor reviews I've found. I know it works well for others, but I really want to stay away from any cones.

Second, I'm not using the Shea Moisture either. The Darcy's Botanicals seem to be working better for me along with coconut oil as the sealant.

where can i buy the Darcy products or transitioning creme that you speak of?

i hope to achieve hair like this soon!!<---------