Here are some ideas for Bantu knots in the shape of a crest to inspire you.

The Mohawk hairstyle involves leaving the curly, kinky hair only along the central part of the head, from top to bottom. The two sides of the head are slicked back, braided, or shaved. The hairstyle can also be achieved with locs, barrel twists, or other styles. The hair in the middle can be left loose or styled with locs, buns, Bantu knots, braids, twists, etc.

Bantu Knots : This hairstyle involves creating buns. Each section of hair is twisted into a spiral and secured. The hair can also be braided or dreadlocked before being twisted, depending on the style and origins. Like most African braided hairstyles, the knots are fractal in pattern. There are different styles of knot separators (square, triangle, wave, etc.) and different knot shapes (conical, tubular, flat, etc.).

The " Bantu Knots " hairstyle (in English) is also called "Zulu Knots" (in French), "Tufi ya ntaba" (Goat dung) in Lingala (a Congolese language), "Matobos" in Cameroon, or even "Chou," "Kaka kabrit," "Kaka mouton" depending on the French-speaking Creole dialects of the Antilles or Guyana. There are a multitude of names depending on the language.

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