I make mine too and apply generously in french plaits at night and take out in the morning, My hair remains soft and silky, I also use for burns, scare was gone in two weeks.
Hi, Just wanted you to have this video of someone from Africa who will tell you about the shea butter and the difference in the bright Yellow African butter the two are different but both very good, princess gabreille here on utube. There are a few places to get the real deal. Coastal Scent dot com is one and on ebay organic.herbal.essence, alhilm and entprise. Check ship n handling cost. Hope this helps someone...TRACK
Hey...what was the main purpose of the coconut oil you added to the whipped shea butter mix ? and can it be left out or substituted with another oil ?
@BreeziiBabii18 to add to the questions posted earlier...can it be substituted with castor oil ? if not, are there any other oils it can be substituted with ? previous questions do still stand though.
Would adding coco butter be too much? I live in Canada and the winters here are harsh as hell... so for extra moisture I was thinking that, also to put in the hair... any thoughts?
This is what I love about homemade all-natural concoctions...they're multipurpose. You can use it on your hair and skin, and they're so beneficial. Plus, it's much cheaper (and safer) then being a product junkie (which I was lol).
shea butter is soft and fluffy and off white to very pale yellow colour....if ur butter is hard, flaky, or chunky in consistency and has that bright yellow colour it is derived from a completely different tree grown in completely different environment..the shea tree likes dessert conditions where as the other tree grow in wet, moist forest like environments..if u were to smell the two butters being sold as shea butter u will realise they have two slightly different smells...
shea butter is from the shea seed, derives from a shea tree....this isnt taen from the shea tree...its from another tree in africa....u can loo at the video shea butter 102 in youtube!!! she explains it very well!!
@rabbott3253 For your shea butter to stay creamy you need a specific amount of oils to shea butter. Then you'll really need to whip the hell out of it lol Seriously, the longer you whip it, the more air gets into the product and causes it to stay creamy. If you don't blend it long enough, after a few days it'll start to harden or separate.
@411blah411 I am not assuming anything, I was simply trying to let you know. If you learn something you should pass it on. The reason your is so yellow is because it was dyed.Therefore it is not pure unrefined. I am not the one who has to use it and there are few beauty supplies that will have 100% authentic anything.
@thisokasion Sounds like I offended you and that wasn't my intention. I just thought that ppl should know that just because it's yellow doesn't mean that it's not unrefined and just because it's white doesn't mean that it is unrefined. More has to be looked at than just color. I do appreciate your help because I wouldn't have found this info otherwise.
Hey Nina..thanks for your video upload..i was wondering how i can mix my water based glycerin with my oil based butter and oils and thanks to your video i see it is possible without seperation however i should slightly mention that what you have there is not shea butter!!! that is african butter!!! please view shea butter 101 and see the differences between the two!!!! take care!!!
Hi Nina, Thank you so much for this great tutorial. I love this recipe and followed it to the letter. The results smell great and my skin and hair love it. I'm still trying to figure out exactly how much to put on my hair, as it's pretty greasy, but I'm very happy with results.
Hi Nina, Thank you so much for this great tutorial. I love this recipe and followed it to the letter. The results smell great and my skin and hair love it. I'm still trying to figure out exactly how much to put on my hair, as it's pretty greasy, but I'm very happy with results.
Hi. Nice video. Does your butter remain in the whipped creamy consistency or does it change? I used your recipe ( in proportion) and it started off whipped, but it changed to a butter consistency. I still like it, but would also like to try it in the creamy consistency.
Hello Nina, thanks for posting your tutorials. I had the same question as Phoenix0llV, how do you use your whipped shea butter? I'm not sure if it should be used as a leave in or deep conditioner.
@ninapruitt is it always necessary to use vegetable glycerin to make shea butter cream for the hair? what does it do? Could I make the shea butter cream without essential oils such as tea tree oil as well?
@MichelleOriana I know you asked Nina the question. but I picked mines up last night at Health Foods Unlimited. So you might be able to get it at any health food store.
Hi, I was wondering that when using this product do you have to wash it out after you apply it or can you leave it in without any problems? Kind of like difference between wash out conditioner and leave in conditioner. Because I don't want to use it and leave it in when I'm actually suppose to wash it out.
Thanks for the video, I made my own version last night with raw shea, raw cocoa, jojoba oil, lavender essential oil mix, vit e, tea tree oil, castor oil, and olive oil. After whipping the consistency was like pudding, but very greasy. And today its lost its whipped consistency and is hard. What can I do to combat this in the future? What does the aloe vera gel add to the mixture? I only used around 1 tablespoon of the oils and had 1lb of raw shea. Help would be appreciated!
@MommyGlow hi ive made this mixture before and realized that if you melt the shea butter first it will get hard later if you didnt melt it perhaps try adding some distilled or filtered water ive also realized that the aloe vera helps to loosen up the consistency. hope this helps
Hi Nina I am very greatful for your willingness to share knowledge and help others along the way. I live in Canada (freezing cold) and I was just wondering if the glycerin would be a problem because I know its a humectant. Thank yoU!!
You can get most natural hair products (essential/carrier oils, leave-ins, veggie glycerins, etc) on iherb.com. Just got aloe juice and castor oil. It’s a really good website. This time of the year they also have great discount and they have a flat shipping rate of $4 but depending on the weight of your order, you might as little as $2 for shipping. Here is a coupon for you ladies and gents to use for $5 off: ARU392 (this is for first time orders). Many people can use it.
Nina, do you still use this shea butter recipe as a daily moisturizer? I'm using Silken Child moisturizing creme and it works ok, but seems like I have to use so much of it. I want to try this one. Do you think the vegetable glycerin is necessary? If I don't add it, do you think I will have to keep it refrigerated? Thanks in advance.
I am thinking about getting a hair steamer for deep conditionings. Can I use this homemade whipped shea butter as a deep conditioning treatment? If so, how much do I put in?? Regardless, I want to try this! Thanks for posting!
@TheGoldenArts I read that it is supposed to be off-white or a light yellow. If its golden yellow then it probably has been refined. I guess refined shea butter doesn't have as much beneficial "bang" as unrefined shea butter.
@angei161 Bright yellow "Shea" butter isn't Shea butter at all, it's kpangnan butter or African butter as some call it. Not even the same species of tree.
@analicious23 No they don't and the sad thing is that stores will keep marketing this as "Golden Shea" so people are thinking that they are getting the properties that it states but they aren't.
Hi Nina! Love your videos. Thanks so much for sharing your experience. It's been encouraging and educational. I made the whipped shea butter yesterday and would like to use it, however, I don't like the smell. It's very strong. How do you get past it?
Thank for the video! I tried it and loved it! Now for those of you who don't have a ninja, don't fret; I used a food processor ( the kind that you can place on top of your regular blender) and it came out great!!!
@ninapruitt I would like to know where exactly you got all of your ingredients. Cuz I've watched other shea butter whip tutorials and your method honestly looks the most trustworthy lol. so i wanna do it exactly the way you did it in the video..
@PartekXL I'd recommend adding the coconut oil if you're planning on wearing your hair in braids, wigs or extensions during the winter. The added material keeps the oil at a liquid, which keeps your hair moisturized.
@MrsCBeautiful Try iherb.com. Just got aloe juice from there. You can get most natural hair products (essential/carrier oils, leave-ins, shampoos, etc) on there. This time of the year they also have great discounts and they always have a flat shipping rate of $4. Depending on the weight of your order, you might as little as $2 for shipping. Here is a coupon for you ladies and gents to use for $5 off: ARU392 (this is for first time orders). Many people can use it.
hi i have a question about the longevity of the mixture. I know you said the aloe gel has the preservatives so that should prevent mildew but how long do you keep that batch out. or how long does it last without it going bad. i want to make a batch for hair and body and want to gauge how long it will last....thanks for all the helpful videos...
@misskittytwo This size batch usually last me approx 3 months, I store it in my hall closet where it's cool and dry, it never went bad on me during this period. If you are concerned with it going bad, I suggest you whip a smaller size batch to assure freshness.
wow i love your whippe shea butter. I lhave all these ingredients,im going to try it this weekend for me and my 2yr old. A question if you dont mind. Does it work for thin hair? Cause my hair texture is 4a but sort long and thin, i need something that can help my hair to be tihick.
Anyhow your Tutorials are amazing especialy your home remedies. Thanks for all your great videos!!
Hi Nina! You've inspired me to go natural again! THX. Just some advice regarding shea butter - the natural unrefined, unadulterated shea is pale off white. The yellowish shea is also a product of West Africa but it is not shea. It is African butter - which also good but not from the Karite Tree (Sahara deserts). Actual shea has better moisturizing properties. Check out my site...Sunsourcenutrition. I make a Sweet Body Butter cream with shea. I will send a sample, if you like as Thx!
Cant wait to make mine in my Ninja. I have had the Ninja for a while and absolutely love it compared to my magic bullet express just have to be careful cleaning those blades from the Ninja, very very sharp. Yeh I have cut myself a couple of times, not bad though Thank God. :-)
hey nina!... I have a random question the coconut oil . what are the benefits of that. do they help with shedding! I follow some of your products you use and im trying to see which product you can say contributed to shedding and stretching . im only 15 weeks post its a new record for me but girl I cannot handle this shedding .. so I think i will try strictly coconut oil in my hair to see if it will heal it . thanks for your help.. keep up them videos! god bless.
@moniquejohnson100 evco is known to reduce shedding, try doing hot oil treatments 1-2 times a month using evco. Aloe Vera also helps reduce shedding, I spray my scalp with it once a week after shampooing and conditioning.
hey nina!... I have a random question the coconut oil . what are the benefits of that. do they help with shedding! I follow some of your products you use and im trying to see which product you can say contributed to shedding and stretching . im only 15 weeks post its a new record for me but girl I cannot handle this shedding .. so I think i will try strictly coconut oil in my hair to see if it will heal it . thanks for your help.. keep up them videos! god bless
Hey Nina- What color is your shea butter? On the screen it looks orange/yellow. Pure raw unrefined shea butter is a light tan or very pale yellow color with a slight destinctive smell. I called to double and triple check . White shea butter is typically refined. These are the sites I contacted for the info..bulk natural oils store, green pad living and alaffia. You peaked me to research this further :-)
@remilace Sorry for the poor quality vid! it's actually medium yellow color...it's unrefined african shea butter from ghana, I have also tried pure shea butter (light yellow) from joyspureshea,com and they both work the same in my opinion!
@ninapruitt the "shea butter" you are using is actually African butter not shea butter, it comes from a totally different tree,but it has good qualities and is beneficial for skin as well. i use the african butter as well and i like them both
yummy! that shea butter looked good enough to eat!!!! i need to add some more ingre because mine too turns somewhat solid. thanks so much for your awesome videos. i always look forward to any video you put out. we love you dearly. more videos please?????
If you've ever used the white shea butter before, is there a difference between the yellow shea butter and the white shea butter? Also, do you sometimes add a scented oil or some type of fragrance to give the shea butter a better smell? I can't stand the smell of raw shea butter.
@MizMimiCullen I think it's just easier to apply. It went from those solid chunks to smooth. Also, you're able to add in any of your other favorite oils or fragrances to make it your own.
Hi Nina, great vid when I whip my shea butter it goes hard again ? Do you get this problem? But like you say im gonna put more oils in it. My mum gets it from Ghana and i think its slightly lighter than the brand in my local African store. So I wont but it from there anymore due to storage issues.
Great vid Nina! My friend was telling me that she whips hers.. and I thought whoa.. that's too much for me.. and I didn't want to use my kitchenaid .. but it looks so easy.. I gotta get one of those ninjas! THANKS!
And here I am thinking I need a "hand mixer" to make a whipped Shea butter mix! I can use my food processor/ blender! I'm about to head to the the store for my shea butter right now! *leaves computer to get in the car immediately*
THANKS!!!! I have been waiting for this video!! I whipped some shea butter before and didn't use my Ninja since I was on a road trip but I will definitely use it when I make yours. Your consistency looks a lot better than most shea butters I have seen :o)
Get all the "goodies" off the blades and blender (◠‿º). I make my own shea butter also. I like the idea of using the blender. I never thought about putting the mixture in a blender. I use a hand blender to mix mines. I do have and old blender. By next batch I will mix in that blender and us that blender only for making the shea butter.
Great video...my hair does not care for Shea butter much, but I am thinking of making a shea butter mix for my skin. Did you get your Ninja from Sam's? I saw one in there the other day and said I would be checking out reviwes on it. What else do you use your for?
@j80edwards Thank you! I got my Ninja from Target, its definitely worth the money. I use it mostly to make Smoothies & Frozen Drinks....crushes ice in seconds!
hi, i like that u did not use melted, on fire, ..shea butter. bravo
thepowerofnow 1 week ago
where did you get that aloe vera gel from?
BlackNaturalBeauties 2 weeks ago
does your shea butter keep that consistency or does it solidify ?
creativer1 2 weeks ago
Thanks for showing how to whip shea without cooking out the goodness! I am also not keen on adding microwaves to it.
How long does this keep for in a cool pantry?
How long would it keep for if you kept in a fridge? Does the consistency change if you do that?
Thanks!
VideoKildDaRadioStar 1 month ago
Should try this, i simply use shea butter, coconut oil jojoba oil a lil bit of honey.
MrsViolet0426 1 month ago
im sorry but i have trouble hearing you properly did you say coconut oil or crocodile oil?
Shaanaaye 1 month ago
@Shaanaaye she said coconut oil
Victoria0204 1 month ago
ooooo i thought she was going to say 100% blender ninja
bestgirltothinkof1 2 months ago
I make mine too and apply generously in french plaits at night and take out in the morning, My hair remains soft and silky, I also use for burns, scare was gone in two weeks.
riawilliams1 2 months ago
hi nina :) does your mixture get hard after a few days or does it stay soft through the period you use it?
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Hi, Just wanted you to have this video of someone from Africa who will tell you about the shea butter and the difference in the bright Yellow African butter the two are different but both very good, princess gabreille here on utube. There are a few places to get the real deal. Coastal Scent dot com is one and on ebay organic.herbal.essence, alhilm and entprise. Check ship n handling cost. Hope this helps someone...TRACK
TRACKtoU 3 months ago
what do you use your shea butter for? could you use this as a deep conditioner?
Samanthahannah 3 months ago
She butter is a bit pale what you have there is called african butter but they both work really well for the hair and body :)
creamysugar12 4 months ago
Great video! Thank you!
kiiravana 4 months ago
DO u put it in the frig to store or let it sit at room temp?
ahsenerb27 4 months ago
@ahsenerb27 most websites, etc. just say to let it sit in a cold dry place.
honeypreciousangel97 4 months ago
This won't harm the blender? How easy is it to clean afterwards? I have to borrow my mom's blender!
ubiquitousfacts 4 months ago
I want that Ninja machine so badly. Great recipe and your hair is gorgeous and healthy.
hwiseman1 5 months ago
Question: Does the mixture need to be refrigerated since it does contain Aloe Vera gel?
jennyruthyholly 5 months ago
This was an excellent video. Great instructions and demonstrations. Thanks for saying how you use it too!
periwaterfly 5 months ago
Do you know of any remedy for thinning hair?
dvery1 5 months ago
Hey...what was the main purpose of the coconut oil you added to the whipped shea butter mix ? and can it be left out or substituted with another oil ?
BreeziiBabii18 5 months ago
@BreeziiBabii18 to add to the questions posted earlier...can it be substituted with castor oil ? if not, are there any other oils it can be substituted with ? previous questions do still stand though.
BreeziiBabii18 5 months ago
Would adding coco butter be too much? I live in Canada and the winters here are harsh as hell... so for extra moisture I was thinking that, also to put in the hair... any thoughts?
fuyukazemi 6 months ago
This is what I love about homemade all-natural concoctions...they're multipurpose. You can use it on your hair and skin, and they're so beneficial. Plus, it's much cheaper (and safer) then being a product junkie (which I was lol).
hellokittycutie2003 6 months ago 2
I love this video. Natural products like these really help. Check out my video on how to make thick flaxseed gel.
jasminebard 6 months ago
why did you put the gel ?
MsJanny12 7 months ago
shea butter is soft and fluffy and off white to very pale yellow colour....if ur butter is hard, flaky, or chunky in consistency and has that bright yellow colour it is derived from a completely different tree grown in completely different environment..the shea tree likes dessert conditions where as the other tree grow in wet, moist forest like environments..if u were to smell the two butters being sold as shea butter u will realise they have two slightly different smells...
SNJosey 7 months ago
shea butter is from the shea seed, derives from a shea tree....this isnt taen from the shea tree...its from another tree in africa....u can loo at the video shea butter 102 in youtube!!! she explains it very well!!
SNJosey 7 months ago
Is your Shea Butter available for purchase? I like your texture of your shea butter. Great video, I like that Blender also.
MissNaturallyFree 7 months ago
What preservatives would you use instead of aloe vera gel? Thx :P
shawnafrom35 7 months ago
@shawnafrom35 Try Vitamin E oil, Tea Tree oil, and/or Peppermint Oil.
Lovingthenaturalme 2 weeks ago
I was wondering can you put this on your hair besides for braidouts and if so when would you recommend and how often...Thank you in advance!
walibear187 7 months ago
how long does the shea butter last for you?
dyschickaqt 8 months ago
nina does it stay creamy??
rabbott3253 8 months ago
does the consistency stay creamy for you?
rabbott3253 8 months ago
@rabbott3253 For your shea butter to stay creamy you need a specific amount of oils to shea butter. Then you'll really need to whip the hell out of it lol Seriously, the longer you whip it, the more air gets into the product and causes it to stay creamy. If you don't blend it long enough, after a few days it'll start to harden or separate.
Dark0Malkavian 7 months ago
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Crazyfriuts 8 months ago
does the aloe gel seperate from the oils when left alone? also does it get a bit stiffer when left alone?
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thisokasion 9 months ago
@thisokasion Where can you buy the unrefined white shea butter? Everywhere I go it's yellow :-/
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@411blah411 I am not assuming anything, I was simply trying to let you know. If you learn something you should pass it on. The reason your is so yellow is because it was dyed.Therefore it is not pure unrefined. I am not the one who has to use it and there are few beauty supplies that will have 100% authentic anything.
thisokasion 9 months ago
@thisokasion Sounds like I offended you and that wasn't my intention. I just thought that ppl should know that just because it's yellow doesn't mean that it's not unrefined and just because it's white doesn't mean that it is unrefined. More has to be looked at than just color. I do appreciate your help because I wouldn't have found this info otherwise.
411blah411 9 months ago
Hey Nina..thanks for your video upload..i was wondering how i can mix my water based glycerin with my oil based butter and oils and thanks to your video i see it is possible without seperation however i should slightly mention that what you have there is not shea butter!!! that is african butter!!! please view shea butter 101 and see the differences between the two!!!! take care!!!
SNJosey 9 months ago
@SNJosey shea butter is indigenous to Africa, particularly West Africa. so what do u mean by this isn't shea butter but rather "african butter"?
elegance212 8 months ago
yay i have like 80% of these items already including the ninja!!! thanks for this vid :)
shondrae12 10 months ago
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Hi Nina, Thank you so much for this great tutorial. I love this recipe and followed it to the letter. The results smell great and my skin and hair love it. I'm still trying to figure out exactly how much to put on my hair, as it's pretty greasy, but I'm very happy with results.
immortaloshun 10 months ago
Hi Nina, Thank you so much for this great tutorial. I love this recipe and followed it to the letter. The results smell great and my skin and hair love it. I'm still trying to figure out exactly how much to put on my hair, as it's pretty greasy, but I'm very happy with results.
immortaloshun 10 months ago
You can get Shea butter from your local African distributer or local flea markets
tamu1750 10 months ago
Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!
This video was just what I needed and I now have my first whipped Shea Butter mix and I LOVE it!
lizzieb23 10 months ago
Does the butter/cream harden in the container once it cools?
hgsoul 10 months ago
You say you warm the Shea butter before blending. For how long do you warm it up?
cutiecassiie 11 months ago
Is it always necessary to use vegetable glycerin in order to make a homemade shea butter cream for the hair?
joytovar 11 months ago
Hi. Nice video. Does your butter remain in the whipped creamy consistency or does it change? I used your recipe ( in proportion) and it started off whipped, but it changed to a butter consistency. I still like it, but would also like to try it in the creamy consistency.
Thanks!
4NaturalBeauty 11 months ago
do you use the blender for your regular cooking? how do you get all the shea butter out?
psychd 11 months ago
Nina do you or would you sell your whipped Shea butter?
Kosto1120 1 year ago
thank you for spelling out all the proper ingredien measurements, very helpful.
demi570l 1 year ago
Hey Nina, just wanted ur opinion...is 100% coconut oil the same as extra virgiv coconut oil?
li1jones 1 year ago
@li1jones Extra virgin is organic, anything that says 100% ANYTHING needs to be checked.
Dark0Malkavian 10 months ago
Hello Nina, thanks for posting your tutorials. I had the same question as Phoenix0llV, how do you use your whipped shea butter? I'm not sure if it should be used as a leave in or deep conditioner.
li1jones 1 year ago
@li1jones Lately I've been using mostly as a body moisturizer. When I wear braidouts I lightly moisturize my hair nightly with it, then rebraid.
ninapruitt 1 year ago
@ninapruitt is it always necessary to use vegetable glycerin to make shea butter cream for the hair? what does it do? Could I make the shea butter cream without essential oils such as tea tree oil as well?
joytovar 11 months ago
Thanks for the info! I actually find it at a local beauty supply store.
MichelleOriana 1 year ago
Hi Nina - Do you know where I can find Vegetable glycerin?
MichelleOriana 1 year ago
@MichelleOriana I know you asked Nina the question. but I picked mines up last night at Health Foods Unlimited. So you might be able to get it at any health food store.
ALadyForChrist 1 year ago
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joytovar 11 months ago
Hi, I was wondering that when using this product do you have to wash it out after you apply it or can you leave it in without any problems? Kind of like difference between wash out conditioner and leave in conditioner. Because I don't want to use it and leave it in when I'm actually suppose to wash it out.
Phoenix0IIV 1 year ago
Your hair was cute right here! Was that a braid out? Love em when they are big like that.
mrsty81 1 year ago
do u put it in the refrigerate after mix it
xxxxxjayboo 1 year ago
thank u so much, I cant wait to make mine
maxxnout 1 year ago
Thanks for the video, I made my own version last night with raw shea, raw cocoa, jojoba oil, lavender essential oil mix, vit e, tea tree oil, castor oil, and olive oil. After whipping the consistency was like pudding, but very greasy. And today its lost its whipped consistency and is hard. What can I do to combat this in the future? What does the aloe vera gel add to the mixture? I only used around 1 tablespoon of the oils and had 1lb of raw shea. Help would be appreciated!
MommyGlow 1 year ago
@MommyGlow hi ive made this mixture before and realized that if you melt the shea butter first it will get hard later if you didnt melt it perhaps try adding some distilled or filtered water ive also realized that the aloe vera helps to loosen up the consistency. hope this helps
wendymillerful 1 year ago
@MommyGlow Try to use a food processor or a mixer makes a difference.
tjohns9 1 year ago
Hi Nina I am very greatful for your willingness to share knowledge and help others along the way. I live in Canada (freezing cold) and I was just wondering if the glycerin would be a problem because I know its a humectant. Thank yoU!!
nattie037 1 year ago
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You can get most natural hair products (essential/carrier oils, leave-ins, veggie glycerins, etc) on iherb.com. Just got aloe juice and castor oil. It’s a really good website. This time of the year they also have great discount and they have a flat shipping rate of $4 but depending on the weight of your order, you might as little as $2 for shipping. Here is a coupon for you ladies and gents to use for $5 off: ARU392 (this is for first time orders). Many people can use it.
Happy New Year 2011!!
Marush 1 year ago
Hello Nina, Where did you purchase your shea butter?
aizya 1 year ago
is it just me, or does this stuff look good enough to eat? :)
rudegyal321 1 year ago
kudos to you girl!! I am so going to try this...
jangelrose 1 year ago
where do you buy your shea butter?
ajwalt72 1 year ago
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LadiiLuv101 1 year ago
Nina, do you still use this shea butter recipe as a daily moisturizer? I'm using Silken Child moisturizing creme and it works ok, but seems like I have to use so much of it. I want to try this one. Do you think the vegetable glycerin is necessary? If I don't add it, do you think I will have to keep it refrigerated? Thanks in advance.
cbcook2010 1 year ago
I am thinking about getting a hair steamer for deep conditionings. Can I use this homemade whipped shea butter as a deep conditioning treatment? If so, how much do I put in?? Regardless, I want to try this! Thanks for posting!
angei161 1 year ago
Does anyone know exactly what color natural shea butter is supposed to be?
TheGoldenArts 1 year ago
@TheGoldenArts I read that it is supposed to be off-white or a light yellow. If its golden yellow then it probably has been refined. I guess refined shea butter doesn't have as much beneficial "bang" as unrefined shea butter.
angei161 1 year ago 2
@angei161 Thanks!
TheGoldenArts 1 year ago
@angei161 Bright yellow "Shea" butter isn't Shea butter at all, it's kpangnan butter or African butter as some call it. Not even the same species of tree.
kwillis76 1 year ago
@kwillis76 i was about to comment the same thing! so many ppl dont know the difference
analicious23 1 year ago
@analicious23 No they don't and the sad thing is that stores will keep marketing this as "Golden Shea" so people are thinking that they are getting the properties that it states but they aren't.
kwillis76 1 year ago
@TheGoldenArts off white or a very pale yellow.
kwillis76 1 year ago
Hi Nina! Love your videos. Thanks so much for sharing your experience. It's been encouraging and educational. I made the whipped shea butter yesterday and would like to use it, however, I don't like the smell. It's very strong. How do you get past it?
madgem32 1 year ago
Is regular glycerine as effective as the veg. Glycerine?
tiamareea 1 year ago
Thank for the video! I tried it and loved it! Now for those of you who don't have a ninja, don't fret; I used a food processor ( the kind that you can place on top of your regular blender) and it came out great!!!
waaayflyy 1 year ago
I was wondering if the Aloe Vera Gel is necessary? I live in Guam and they don't sell it on the island. Any Help is greatly appreciated!
Littleslady 1 year ago
@Littleslady No it's not necessary, just add extra oil inplace of avg to get a looser consistency.
ninapruitt 1 year ago
Where did you get the 100% argan oil?
MrsCBeautiful 1 year ago
@MrsCBeautiful EBay or Edenallure,com....but it's not necessary, I added it cause I had it on hand.
ninapruitt 1 year ago
@ninapruitt I would like to know where exactly you got all of your ingredients. Cuz I've watched other shea butter whip tutorials and your method honestly looks the most trustworthy lol. so i wanna do it exactly the way you did it in the video..
PartekXL 6 months ago
@PartekXL I'd recommend adding the coconut oil if you're planning on wearing your hair in braids, wigs or extensions during the winter. The added material keeps the oil at a liquid, which keeps your hair moisturized.
Dark0Malkavian 5 months ago
@MrsCBeautiful Try iherb.com. Just got aloe juice from there. You can get most natural hair products (essential/carrier oils, leave-ins, shampoos, etc) on there. This time of the year they also have great discounts and they always have a flat shipping rate of $4. Depending on the weight of your order, you might as little as $2 for shipping. Here is a coupon for you ladies and gents to use for $5 off: ARU392 (this is for first time orders). Many people can use it.
Thx Nina! Happy New Year 2011!!
Marush 1 year ago
Thanks for the tip really helpful
SuperNaughtyp 1 year ago
hi i have a question about the longevity of the mixture. I know you said the aloe gel has the preservatives so that should prevent mildew but how long do you keep that batch out. or how long does it last without it going bad. i want to make a batch for hair and body and want to gauge how long it will last....thanks for all the helpful videos...
misskittytwo 1 year ago
@misskittytwo This size batch usually last me approx 3 months, I store it in my hall closet where it's cool and dry, it never went bad on me during this period. If you are concerned with it going bad, I suggest you whip a smaller size batch to assure freshness.
ninapruitt 1 year ago
Hello nina, nice video!! where do you order your shea butter?
Laurnea 1 year ago
wow i love your whippe shea butter. I lhave all these ingredients,im going to try it this weekend for me and my 2yr old. A question if you dont mind. Does it work for thin hair? Cause my hair texture is 4a but sort long and thin, i need something that can help my hair to be tihick.
Anyhow your Tutorials are amazing especialy your home remedies. Thanks for all your great videos!!
1NaTuralBella 1 year ago
Why do you add aloe vera gel and vegetable glycerin?
GivingGlory 1 year ago
Thanks so much for sharing your nuggets!
lastshallb1 1 year ago
Hi Nina! You've inspired me to go natural again! THX. Just some advice regarding shea butter - the natural unrefined, unadulterated shea is pale off white. The yellowish shea is also a product of West Africa but it is not shea. It is African butter - which also good but not from the Karite Tree (Sahara deserts). Actual shea has better moisturizing properties. Check out my site...Sunsourcenutrition. I make a Sweet Body Butter cream with shea. I will send a sample, if you like as Thx!
melanin12345 1 year ago
tried ur recipe, its the best, and it didn't turn solid,yayy.
sweetbee06 1 year ago
Cant wait to make mine in my Ninja. I have had the Ninja for a while and absolutely love it compared to my magic bullet express just have to be careful cleaning those blades from the Ninja, very very sharp. Yeh I have cut myself a couple of times, not bad though Thank God. :-)
Kiyomoto1713 1 year ago
hey nina!... I have a random question the coconut oil . what are the benefits of that. do they help with shedding! I follow some of your products you use and im trying to see which product you can say contributed to shedding and stretching . im only 15 weeks post its a new record for me but girl I cannot handle this shedding .. so I think i will try strictly coconut oil in my hair to see if it will heal it . thanks for your help.. keep up them videos! god bless.
moniquejohnson100 1 year ago
@moniquejohnson100 evco is known to reduce shedding, try doing hot oil treatments 1-2 times a month using evco. Aloe Vera also helps reduce shedding, I spray my scalp with it once a week after shampooing and conditioning.
ninapruitt 1 year ago
hey nina!... I have a random question the coconut oil . what are the benefits of that. do they help with shedding! I follow some of your products you use and im trying to see which product you can say contributed to shedding and stretching . im only 15 weeks post its a new record for me but girl I cannot handle this shedding .. so I think i will try strictly coconut oil in my hair to see if it will heal it . thanks for your help.. keep up them videos! god bless
moniquejohnson100 1 year ago
nina is this ur satin braid out method? how many bradis? tia
myzleelee 1 year ago
great video ninapruitt where can we get the sheabutter from
ravens902 1 year ago
where did you buy your blender?
brownbeauty44 1 year ago
@brownbeauty44 Target
ninapruitt 1 year ago 2
Hey Nina- What color is your shea butter? On the screen it looks orange/yellow. Pure raw unrefined shea butter is a light tan or very pale yellow color with a slight destinctive smell. I called to double and triple check . White shea butter is typically refined. These are the sites I contacted for the info..bulk natural oils store, green pad living and alaffia. You peaked me to research this further :-)
remilace 1 year ago
@remilace Sorry for the poor quality vid! it's actually medium yellow color...it's unrefined african shea butter from ghana, I have also tried pure shea butter (light yellow) from joyspureshea,com and they both work the same in my opinion!
ninapruitt 1 year ago
@ninapruitt the "shea butter" you are using is actually African butter not shea butter, it comes from a totally different tree,but it has good qualities and is beneficial for skin as well. i use the african butter as well and i like them both
analicious23 1 year ago
so u can use that on ur skins even though it has the aloe vera gel?
quintinyable 1 year ago
@quintinyable aloe vera gel is also good for the skin so it should be fine :)
foreverserene89 1 year ago
Very nice mixture.
tamoniva12 1 year ago
It came out beautiful! Thanks for sharing, I might have to upgrade my blender & purchase that Ninja!
ReniiNaturalistaDiva 1 year ago
Question Nina: I was wondering...does it stay this consistency well after mixing?
beijosparavoce 1 year ago
yummy! that shea butter looked good enough to eat!!!! i need to add some more ingre because mine too turns somewhat solid. thanks so much for your awesome videos. i always look forward to any video you put out. we love you dearly. more videos please?????
keyahnee 1 year ago
If you've ever used the white shea butter before, is there a difference between the yellow shea butter and the white shea butter? Also, do you sometimes add a scented oil or some type of fragrance to give the shea butter a better smell? I can't stand the smell of raw shea butter.
keishiarenee 1 year ago
what's the difference between it being whipped or not? is it better that way?
MizMimiCullen 1 year ago
@MizMimiCullen I think it's just easier to apply. It went from those solid chunks to smooth. Also, you're able to add in any of your other favorite oils or fragrances to make it your own.
ajgurl23 1 year ago
thanks for posting! you don't realize how many people you help with your tutorials :) Thanks again
TheGoldenArts 1 year ago
Thanks for making this video. This is the best shea butter mix that I have seen so far =)
leigh4health 1 year ago
@leigh4health yep I think u are right. I love the mix too
beijosparavoce 1 year ago
does yours stay at that consistency or does it turn a bit less creamy after that? your hair is so healthy and full!
withintheword 1 year ago
@withintheword It stay at this consistency at room temperature, during the winter months it may become SLIGHTLY less creamy but never solid.
ninapruitt 1 year ago
Great tut!
LekiaLPTBeauty 1 year ago
Great video but you should have fill the informations box to help yr subs to recreate the same. :-)
kciebenz 1 year ago
@kciebenz Okay will do!
ninapruitt 1 year ago
Hi Nina, great vid when I whip my shea butter it goes hard again ? Do you get this problem? But like you say im gonna put more oils in it. My mum gets it from Ghana and i think its slightly lighter than the brand in my local African store. So I wont but it from there anymore due to storage issues.
strictlystarlight 1 year ago
Great vid Nina! My friend was telling me that she whips hers.. and I thought whoa.. that's too much for me.. and I didn't want to use my kitchenaid .. but it looks so easy.. I gotta get one of those ninjas! THANKS!
vlevy01 1 year ago
And here I am thinking I need a "hand mixer" to make a whipped Shea butter mix! I can use my food processor/ blender! I'm about to head to the the store for my shea butter right now! *leaves computer to get in the car immediately*
Bre0320 1 year ago
oh my bad you said it thank you
prettygemini1982 1 year ago
when do u use the shea butter mixture and how u just it
prettygemini1982 1 year ago
Girl you are so pretty. you remind me of a black barbie....but prettier :)
prettyrachel85 1 year ago
@prettyrachel85 Aww thanks hun, such a sweet compliment : )
ninapruitt 1 year ago
Love the vid, and I have to get that Ninja blender...LOL
1krzypraz 1 year ago
ok didn't know she was that young
04070413 1 year ago
of course i like all ur videos your hair always look wonderful is your daughter's hair as long as yours too.
04070413 1 year ago
@04070413 Thank you! My daughter is 3 yrs old , her hair is at BSL (lol @ BSL) when stretched!
ninapruitt 1 year ago
THANKS!!!! I have been waiting for this video!! I whipped some shea butter before and didn't use my Ninja since I was on a road trip but I will definitely use it when I make yours. Your consistency looks a lot better than most shea butters I have seen :o)
musofo17 1 year ago
@musofo17 Thanks hun! The blender makes it alot easier and the consistency turns out perfect every time!
ninapruitt 1 year ago
Get all the "goodies" off the blades and blender (◠‿º). I make my own shea butter also. I like the idea of using the blender. I never thought about putting the mixture in a blender. I use a hand blender to mix mines. I do have and old blender. By next batch I will mix in that blender and us that blender only for making the shea butter.
ansbach74 1 year ago
@ansbach74 LOL..I did once I turned the camera off!
ninapruitt 1 year ago
does the shea butter stay that consistency? does it thicken up?
jsenat25 1 year ago
@jsenat25 At room temperature it stays this consistency.
ninapruitt 1 year ago
Hey where do u get ur aloe vera gel? Its so hard for me to find and the ones that i do find have alcohol in it.
kadzal 1 year ago
@kadzal The particular brand she has in the video you can find at WalMart. Otherewise try your local health food store.
MsChanteJ72 1 year ago
@MsChanteJ72 thak you so much my dear
kadzal 1 year ago
@kadzal I got mine from Walmart...brand "Fruit if the Earth"
ninapruitt 1 year ago
@ninapruitt thanks Nina keep the videos comming btw I love love love ur hair its gorgeous!
kadzal 1 year ago
@kadzal Thanks Hun ~ today was a big hair day, rainy weather!
ninapruitt 1 year ago
@ninapruitt Oh man i feel u on that one I had a cheese poof on my hair when it got through with me lol :)
kadzal 1 year ago
Thanx for the vid..I'm going to attempt to make this
ladyquest2004 1 year ago
Great video...my hair does not care for Shea butter much, but I am thinking of making a shea butter mix for my skin. Did you get your Ninja from Sam's? I saw one in there the other day and said I would be checking out reviwes on it. What else do you use your for?
j80edwards 1 year ago
@j80edwards Thank you! I got my Ninja from Target, its definitely worth the money. I use it mostly to make Smoothies & Frozen Drinks....crushes ice in seconds!
ninapruitt 1 year ago
@ninapruitt Thanks a lot...will be checking it out.
j80edwards 1 year ago