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Rihanna’s bantu knots were the perfect compliment to her gothic ensemble at the 2014 iHeartRadio Awards.
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Blac Chyna’s knots were divided by strategically placed mini braids.
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Amandla Stenberg gave us major ‘90s vibes when she rocked hers at Coachella this year.
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Dej Loaf’s chose bantu knots for her 25th birthday party.
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Tracee Ellis Ross went for a softer look at the 2016 opening of Refugee.
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Teyana Taylor’s black and white knots were a hit on Snapchat.
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In 2015, Teyonah Parris accessorized her bantu knots with an equally stylish headband.
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Brandy’s hair risk paid off when she molded marley twists into big bantu knots.
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Tashiana Washington rocked the hairstyle at a red carpet event.
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Karrueche Tran’s bantu knots look effortless and wispy.
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FKA Twigs has never been afraid to rock a head-turning look; bantu knots included.
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Before her signature dreadlocks, a young Lauryn Hill wore bantu knots to the MTV Awards.
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Jada Pinkett Smith's bantu knots were the futuristic 'do she needed as Niobe in The Matrix trilogy.
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Who could forget Mel B’s ‘90s bantu style?
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