This article exists as part of the online archive for HuffPost Canada, which closed in 2021.

Let's Look At Black Women Rocking Black Hairstyles (Rather Than Kardashians)

So let's celebrate their magical ways.

On Tuesday, Khloe Kardashian posted a picture on Twitter of her hair in Bantu knots, and even went to the extent of calling herself a "Bantu babe."

She later deleted the photo, then re-uploaded it with the caption, "I like this one better."

As expected, she received her share of Twitter backlash, and responded, tweeting, "You guys never disappoint! LMAO" and "πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚ I needed this πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚," shortly after the picture made its rounds online.

But while Khloe may think nothing of wearing Bantu knots, they're not simply just a cool "new" way to do your hair β€” they're a part of black culture. And black people have been wearing their hair this way for centuries, so let's skip the appropriate next time.

And it seems as though sister Kylie Jenner followed suit when she posted a photo of herself on Instagram sporting bright red cornrows just a few hours later β€” which unfortunately isn't anything new for the 19-year-old.

❀️

A photo posted by King Kylie (@kyliejenner) on

Yawn.

So instead, let's look at some pics of divine black women rocking their magnificent, natural locks in these stunning styles.

This is my first successful Bantu knot out and I am in love😍 got me feeling myselfπŸ’…πŸΎ

A video posted by CocoπŸ™Š (@naturallycoco__) on

A photo posted by Jontae (@styledby_jontae) on

❀❀❀ regram πŸ“· cred πŸ‘‰ @flawlessbeautee #bantuknots

A photo posted by @texturemenatural on

This is the only crown I need #blackmagic #bantuknots #blackgirl #selflove

A photo posted by andrea scott :) (@andreammscott) on

Keep being magical, ladies.

Follow Huffington Post Canada Style on Pinterest, Facebook and Twitter!

Also on HuffPost

Close
This article exists as part of the online archive for HuffPost Canada. Certain site features have been disabled. If you have questions or concerns, please check our FAQ or contact support@huffpost.com.