Is There a Way to Whip Shea Butter Without Using Oils and Other Stuff?

[Libra08]

I want to whip my unrefined shea butter to make the application process a smoother but I don't want to add any oils because oils make my twist-n-curls limp and ruin my curls so that I only get two day hair. Is there a way whip unrefined shea butter by itself? Thanks ladies!

 

[Skiggle]

I want to whip my unrefined shea butter to make the application process a smoother but I don't want to add any oils because oils make my twist-n-curls limp and ruin my curls so that I only get two day hair. Is there a way whip unrefined shea butter by itself? Thanks ladies!

Are you trying to make your own
or do you want to
purchase unrefined shea butter?
I'm confused...

 

[Libra08]

I have my own unrefined shea butter, but I want to change the consistency of it for easier application by whipping it. I don't want to add any oils or anything else to whip it though.

 

[Skiggle]

I have my own unrefined shea butter, but I want to change the consistency of it for easier application by whipping it. I don't want to add any oils or anything else to whip it though.

Maybe an alternative
to oils maybe glycerin...

 

[that_1_grrrl]

I didn't know you needed to add anything to whip it. I thought you just whipped it like an egg... I don't know.

 

[Libra08]

I didn't know you needed to add anything to whip it. I thought you just whipped it like an egg... I don't know.

We shall see...I think I'm going to try this out this weekend but I wanted to get some directions first. I guess I'm going to have to improvise...

 

[Likeyouneverseenme]

My cousin just melted it and when it solidified it was softer and creamier, not sure whether it was refined or un-refined.
I just melted mine and added coconut oil, apparently that is a great way for the Shea not go on so darn rough.
And I don't think the coconut oil would weigh down the hair too much since it's a pretty light oil.

ETA: I have a crush on your hair.

 

[longhairdreamzz]

I don't believe you have to add any oils to it. I think many people do it because of preference. As long as you whip it right it should remain smooth whether you add oils to it or not.

 

[sprungonhairboards]

I'm going to melt mine and whip it when I get home and see if that works. It's so solid it's a pain to use. I used to buy whipped unrefined that was smooth and creamy and they just added shea oil to whip it. Too bad that place went out of business.

 

[Likeyouneverseenme]

I just tried out my Shea and coconut mix.
WOW, I am in love. Shea and Coco needs to get married and have a child!
I love it, it was so light and soft and it melted as soon it came in contact with my hand.
I say if the whipped shea don't work out, try this.

My absolute new fave moisturizer! And it did not weigh down my hair one bit.

 

[aprils13]

how do you know you have unrefined shea butter?

 

[melodies815]

^ It will be crumbly to the touch and, depending on exactly how unrefined it is, it can be anywhere from a cream color to a deep yellowish with a hint of brownish color.

The best way to know, though, is that crumbly feeling to it. It will break up in your hands or under your fingers when you are trying to get it out of the tub...or if you bough it in chunks, you can tell simply by looking at it. You absolutely have to soften pure shea butter by holding it in your warm hands and rubbing your hands together to get it to a smooth, oily consistency.

I bought mine in a tub, packed down but never previously melted...maybe softened a little to get it into the tub. I am going to melt, add Vitamin E and cocoa butter and whip mine this weekend....

Hope this helps!


cj

 

[ToyToy]

You could melt it then whip it when it begins to harden for about 15 minutes or so (with a hand blender). I think that makes it fluffier. HTH

 

[new2law]

You can just melt it then whip it or just whip it. I took me an hour and a half to whip unrefined shea butter w/ adding anything just to get it smooth enough.

 

[loolalooh]

You can add conditioner for a whipped consistency. (I mix unrefined shea butter with a little V05.)

 

[trey21]

I have my own unrefined shea butter, but I want to change the consistency of it for easier application by whipping it. I don't want to add any oils or anything else to whip it though.

I melted mines down in the microwave and placed it in the fridge to cool off. Once it was solid again, it was softer and smoother. This made it easier to apply on my hair and body. HTH

 

[LuvLiLocks]

You dont need to add any oils, just melt it down to a really soft state then mix it with an electric mixer. I've done it before, it works really well.

 

[Libra08]

Wow thanks ladies! I will definitely be trying this out tomorrow!

 

[so1913]

I've done mine like this and when it got to a soft enough consistancy, removed from over the heat, and whipped with a fork until it got fluffy and smooth. It's softer than it was before and easier to use than when I left it in chunks.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-q-ywuUMbBo

I like this method because I don't feel like I'll "over heat it" and kill any of its properties.

 

[melodies815]

I've done mine like this and when it got to a soft enough consistancy, removed from over the heat, and whipped with a fork until it got fluffy and smooth. It's softer than it was before and easier to use than when I left it in chunks.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-q-ywuUMbBo

I like this method because I don't feel like I'll "over heat it" and kill any of its properties.

This sounds like a great method. I melted mine all the way down this weekend...but I also added cocoa and a few other oils to it..so I kind of had to do it. Next time, I won't add so much outside of the cocoa butter, and I will make it soft instead of melting.

Thanks for posting this!

cj