Twist-out on Bantu Knot-out

So I went to my friend's graduation yesterday and so many people asked me how I achieved my look!

It was quite simple actually. I re-did my bantu knot out (from a previous post) except this time I did it when my hair was wet. Then the next day, I flat twisted my hair (dry) and took it out the morning of graduation!

Lots of coconut oil helped it not to look dry. Thoughts?

Bantu Knot-Out Fail

So I tried my hand at Bantu knots yesterday. I 2-strand twisted on dry hair* and then knotted. To moisturize and whatnot I used:

1. Cantu Shea Butter on the ends

2. MYHoneyChild Hair Humectants, it softens my hair

3. Palmer's Coconout Oil Replenishing Hair Milk

4. Jane Carter Natural Hold Spray Gel (and I have no clue what a natural hold GEL is because

my hair has no natural hold..but okay)

Left them in my hair overnight. Got compliments from my roommate. But today when I took them out...fail.

I guess that spray hold gel held a little TOO well because my curls don't bounce :(

See? Stiff! But I did manage to try an updo.

Ah well. I know what NOT to include in the pre-knot process next time. Thoughts? Has anyone had success on bantu knots?

*I decided to try it on dry hair because I usually have UBER shrinkage and did not want that.