DIY Homemade Natural Shampoo With African Black Soap | Healing Recipe

[@dules8385]

African Black Soap 1 oz Warm Water 1/2 inch above soap shavings Jojoba Oil 1.5 Tbsp Veg. Glycerin 1 tsp Argan Oil 0.5 tsp Vitamin E Oil 1 tsp Neem Oil 1 tsp Rosemary Oil 10 drops Peppermint Oil 10 drops Tea Tree Oil 10 drops Lavender Oil 10 drops

[@jessicanealious3182]

Thank you!!!

[@dules8385]

@@jessicanealious3182 No worries!

[@shaniceevans659]

You read my mind!!!

[@dules8385]

@@shaniceevans659 👏👏👏

[@alishaberry201]

That’s a lot of drops of oil, I have had psoriasis in the past I wonder if I should limit how much oils I put in the bottle

[@madambutterfly7984]

I don't know if others experience with this recipe is the same, but it has changed everything about my hair since I started using it about three months ago. I have been natural for almost 5 years and I have experienced little hair growth. Not to mention my hair came out after dying it and became unhealthy. I started using this diy shampoo along with doing a protective style. well, my hair is finally growing! I mean it's growing fast and feels and look so healthy. I also started spritzing my hair with aloe Vera juice and water after conditioning. I have 4c hair and it's normally dry all the time, but the porosity of my hair has changed and I'm literally in love with my hair. it maintains moisture like never before. Thank you so much for this diy, it saved my hair life... muah!😘

[@kyladurie]

I'm going to try this, along with my homemade avocado & aloe vera conditioner. I've been natural for about 3-4 years and haven't experienced much hair growth either. I'm super excited! I hope to have great results like you. haha

[@tianakee]

Catrina Paige i have dry 4c hair too now im definitely going to try it!

[@ladylaurenia]

I have low porosity hair and didn't know your porosity could change? I'm excited to try this.

[@Amaymay1000]

Catrina Paige hmm im about to pick some up now lol. Im getting frustrated. hair seems like its stopped growing since using shea moisture shampoo products...apparently they are NOT all the way natural...

[@madambutterfly7984]

It worked wonders for me. I struggle with certain products because I have psoriasis in my scalp. Since I started using it, I have not experienced any outbreaks. My hair is growing and is healthy. I keep it simple and I do not go over board with trying products. I found something that works so I'm not going to try anything else. If it ain't broke... _lh3.googleusercontent.com/SgYX96xR5TZXvXERwk-OWV4yZvRO_k0aj1pUDBHrszf_Ez-AhzPzD_yEDS3JXlx3Xyy516HsDQ_

[@Ciara_Moni]

cheese grater for breaking down the black soap cuts down the time for liquifying the soap

[@inchrist000]

Genius! Thanks for the tip.

[@lfmusick5473]

Great idea!

[@claudiefurgus3981]

Will definitely try this method. Thank you for the suggestion.

[@daniellaclair7109]

I was thinking about this also

[@romeosdaughter]

I don't remember where I ordered my African Black Soap from but it has bits of rocks in it so be careful.

[@werafrica4060]

This video and its quality really lasted for 7 years thank u

[@Sha-Ne-Ru]

been using this recipe for 3 years now and i still love it! Honestly, i haven't bought normal shampoo since this video, and what's better is that i use the black soap for my body too, so this could also be like a head-to-toe cleanse

[@elya_rose]

@@banandababa In the video, she said 2 months....

[@bluelilly5995]

Same here

[@chloee7532]

how do you store it?

[@veronicahaney6005]

she probably means she has been using the recipe but remakes that shampoo periodically.😐

[@heyitsarash]

How do u store it coz it doesnt have preservatives

[@airilove17]

Why are people going crazy over her hair being short/ It's just hair it will grow back relax. It's not even your hair and your freaking out about it. Good hair is not long hair but healthy hair.

[@ContortionxCreatine]

exactly. She had to cut to preserve her hair health and is nourishing it back...plus there is also shrinkage! we all see she has a significant amount of length when the water loosened it up. i think people are used to her "stretched" styles as well.

[@shamachelon]

airilove17 THANK YOOOOU lol I need to show this to my mom when I trim my girls hair, they think it's taboo to cut their hair....it's not even that much!!! just fairy knots!! whyyyyy do people still worship length and associate it with health?!??!!

[@chalseywilder937]

@@shamachelon because they probably think looks equals health. Like skinny=healthy

[@kmnspireddesigns7418]

Tell girl. Half of them complaining don't even have no edges.

[@jbrownnn]

ContortionxCreatine exactly!!!!

[@xxtammycuttiexx]

I remember being embarrassed by using black soap when I was younger because it had a strong scent,Now when my mom goes to Nigeria I add it to the the list of things I want

[@Dea89savannah]

lol me too and shea butter. Now im always asking my sister(in Senegal) to send me some shea, black soap...

[@ftngie]

hahaha me too! my aunt & uncle go to Nigeria at least once a year. we've got family out there and she always stocks up on the black soap straight from the source! love that stuff.

[@GADSFAMILY]

Yeah, true talk, same here.We don't appreciate what we have untill we can't get them again. Africa is endowed.

[@gloriaiwuchukwu2304]

Angie Nwigwe pls am in Nigeria where do they get the black soap from?

[@holyhillsgarden9686]

@@gloriaiwuchukwu2304 you can order the african black soap from Konga online shop in Nigeria.

[@stevexxbest]

Jojoba oil Vegetable Glycerin Argan oil Vitamin e oil Tea trea oil Peppermint oil Rosemary oil Lavender oil Neem oil African black soap. Definitely adding this to my routine good job on this.

[@TaMikaMLifeOfALupie5]

I did a test to see which would better for me, either this recipe or my regular over-the-counter shampoo. This recipe won the battle by a landslide. I have now been using the recipe for a little over a month now and it not only gets my scalp clean but, it has made a huge difference with my dry itchy scalp because I suffer from eczema. Thank you for this recipe, it has been a lifesaver for me.

[@yodaydyxz1752]

I have eczema, and get itchy all the time.Do you still use it?

[@TaMikaMLifeOfALupie5]

Yoda Ydyxz I do !! It still works great. I added her aloe Vera prepoo step and it's still amazing

[@yodaydyxz1752]

Ta'Mika M Ok thanks.Will try it this weekend and see what's it like.

[@5pctLowBattery]

Ta'Mika M you used all the oils she mentioned? And got soap from her link website?

[@TaMikaMLifeOfALupie5]

justmejr315 I did use all of the oils she used . I got my soap from my local farmers market.

[@JellyBelly2148]

Watching this now after using Melanin haircare shampoo just in awe and so proud of where she is and where she's going. Truly love ya girl 💗

[@LifewithQuads]

I started using African black soap about 2 yrs ago. I saw what it was doing for the serrobic dermatitis on my skin which was also on my scalp. I decided to lather it up in the shower and rub it through out my scalp and after two uses it cured the dermatitis on my scalp, I havent had the issue since.

[@angelsforever2592]

Which brand of ABS do you use? Please reply thank you

[@joycehamilton8870]

Dermititis

[@heyitsarash]

Do you still use ABS?

[@tiathomas2992]

I just found this recipe a month ago and finally purchased all the ingredients for it. I really thought it would be too drying on my hair, especially because African black soap is too strong for my skin regularly, but instead it was very moisturizing and I wanna say clarifying at the same time. My hair really liked it - dried supremely soft after a regular conditioner (which never happens as I’m a super dry 4b/4c) and I can’t wait to use it next wash day.

[@brittm3820]

This DIY was so awesome for me when I was living overseas when I ran out of shampoo. I don’t even buy shampoo anymore. Clarified so well! Thank you!

[@janelle8137]

Sooo when are we getting the Melanin Haircare Black African Shampoo?? 👀👀

[@latresemilton6729]

Right! I do not have the patience to do DIY. Would definitely buy it.

[@solarlola5953]

I love diy ... when I can afford the ingredients

[@FittnFaith]

RIGHT!!!

[@MaryCorreiaG]

You can also use the soap to wash you face, its like magic ☺️

[@SuperUsernameization]

I'm with you on that, Janelle! I'm not a dyi gal. And also looking for Whitney's flaxseed gel!

[@ShareseNicole]

Who’s here now that she released her Melanin Haircare African Black Soap Shampoo 🙋🏽‍♀️

[@kevinmotley8029]

I am. At nearly $20 bucks for a bottle of her branded shampoo , I can make this for about 2 bucks & it lasts me a couple months.

[@alishaberry201]

I heard her diy is still better

[@kevinmotley8029]

@@alishaberry201 well I will let you know. Getting ready to make up a batch & start shampooing with it. Plus a couple of the ingredients in the DIY are not in her Melanin shampoo

[@sandrasgotvoice]

@@kevinmotley8029 Exactly. I bought enough ingredients to last a year, and it's been working for me, so why buy? I wish her much success; she's definitely been a blessing to a lot of us!

[@Shawnmyrelle]

I heard the DIY is better as well. I use the DIY but ill still be adding the shampoo to my regimen when I get the money.

[@ftngie]

my mother and i religiously use african black soap (dudu osun brand) and we're always randomly complimenting one another on how nice our skin looks lol big fan of the black soap!

[@kimr.8870]

It makes my skin so dry 😪

[@aidam5277]

+Kim R. if you turn it into a liquid it's less drying. The bar soap dries my skin out but I use it in liquid form and it's amazing!

[@ftngie]

+Kim R. do you have a moisturizer? i recently ditched my Aveeno daily moisturizer for a more natural one & replaced it w/ jamaican black castor oil. after i wash my face, i rub a good amount of the oil on my face, wet a hot towel a couple of time & rest it on my face until most of the oil is off. it leaves my skin v smooth & feeling moisturized. at home facial lol

[@mickeyminecraftgirl6077]

+Kim R. Make sure to have lotion or some sort of moisturizing oil to apply after using the soap in the shower. It works well for me!

[@1mamamelton]

thanks for the tip, I have been thinking of purchasing on amazon.

[@ebbwill2648]

I'm definitely gonna try this and Whitney you know we blk folks love to see suds... We love to lather it up as much as possible.. The more bubbles we see the cleaner we think things are...That's why most of our 32 load tide detergents be gone after only 4 or 5 washes... Or is that just me😂😂😂😂😂

[@zaquiadavid6339]

✋😂😂

[@naturalVA1]

🙋 me too. One cap full juussst don't seem like it's enough

[@Just1MeRayanae]

✋ #guilty 😂😂😂🙈

[@jasminesmith2933]

lmaoooo so true!

[@frolie3207]

LOL!!!!!!

[@zen_rt]

Hi Whitney Back in the day, when I relaxed my hair. On the few occasions I used Jojoba oil in my hair care, I found it would cause quite a lot of breakage. I believe this is due to its hair softening properties, which is great if you have healthy hair, but proved to be a problem on my relaxed hair. I suspect it is the high levels of salicylic acid that caused my already weakened hair to break. I mention this because of the use of Jojoba Oil in your homemade shampoo, and the possibility that you could be unwittingly making your hair problems worse. As an alternative I've found Castor oil to be great for strengthening my hair. I hope this helps.

[@fablaids6618]

I made my own shampoo with African black soap but I used olive oil, vegetable glycerin, vit E, lemongrass and geranium essential oils! it was GREAT!!! willl try the oils you used next time

[@Hathor5]

How much vegetable glycerin did you use?

[@courtneyterry120]

I just tried this shampoo and my scalp feels SO FREAKING GOOD right now! I seriously can't remember the last time my scalp felt this clean! The only thing I did differently was add olive oil instead of jojoba oil...because I didn't have any...and I didn't do it in the shower I did it in the sink and got the shampoo in my eye. I thought I was done for! But I ran some cold-warm water over my eye until I felt like I wasn't going to die...other than that, it was very easy to follow and my hair also feels really soft! Thank you so much for sharing this! You're awesome and you just gained yourself a new follower. I'm sharing this with everyone I know!

[@Naptural85]

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[@Naptural85]

Aw Hey +Nazara Hill !! I love you guys!! 💗💗💗💗💗

[@eiliyah.wahhaj]

Whitney, that lipstick color suits you sooooo well and thank you so much for this recipe, as soon as I heard Black Soap I was like: 😮🙋🏾 lol. -I wash my hair every month & condition every week, I think I'll try this with my conditioner every week and see how it does. Hopefully I'll get double the moisture. ❤️

[@musiclovaa]

+Naptural85 I love ur videos! So helpful

[@WavasWay]

Omg you hair looked amazing!! Your makeup was on fleek alsk. Congrats for bring on The Real

[@Marzapan92]

+Naptural85 i've been using it for the past three months and it has been beautiful. glad you started using this miracle from the mother land. it's bomb. sooo glad you like it.

[@angelicawhite9232]

You inspired me to go natural in 2013 when it was such a small community. You are a true inspiration! Thank you Whitney!!!

[@ohcarolina8671]

I'm so stoked!!! I made this shampoo and tried it on my son who is 4. He has (had) a toddler version of cradle cap which looked awful. After just 1 application of Whitney's shampoo *ALL* the cradle cr@p has gone. Usually I use a commercial cradle cr@p shampoo, it didn't remove all of it and it dried out his hair. I hated using it. But Oh My Goodness, this ABS shampoo is a game changer. So thank you so much, Girl. It was great on my hair and scalp too. ♥️

[@lakeviaperry8949]

After almost 2 years, I finally tried this. I substituted 2 ingredients, but I must say, this is the best shampoo I have EVER used! Pleasantly surprised by the softness and results I received. Definitely will become a mainstay for washday.

[@mamasinead]

how long does it last?

[@IjeomaThePlantMama]

I unintentionally started using this as a face wash and the results are great! All those wonderful ingredients make my skin feel amazing as well as my hair!!

[@sk6424]

Pls where did you get the black soap from

[@AMCW90]

@@sk6424 literally ANY African owned/themed store has them.

[@97AshleyRose]

C A amazon has it too

[@RomanBrownEyesII]

I brought mine from Esty

[@newbrooke31br]

Hey whitney I made the shampoo last night and all I can say is OMG. I'm sold I will not buy another shampoo. I just recently BC. and my hair felt so amazing. Thank u my hair Guru.

[@maryamyusuf660]

start selling these products 😪 i dont want to make them myself cuz i'm too lazy but i'll definitely buy your diy's

[@adent94]

+Maryam Yusuf lol I know!

[@Kierakirsty]

+Maryam Yusuf Yes! Like have all the oils in one bottle and call it cleansing oils or something!

[@maryamyusuf660]

Kwamboka Sylvie Lol ikr and have a label with directions on how/when to use them

[@Kierakirsty]

that would be PERFECT

[@ShonyceeShenanigans]

I’m not her, but I will be making these products with her ingredients! May 30th check out Shenanigans Hairtique on Instagram

[@daliaMirgani]

I used green tea water it helped a lot for shedding n Definitely made my natural hair stronger❤❤

[@sandradee3403]

i need to try this

[@somewhere01able]

Grean tea as a shampoo?

[@daliaMirgani]

@@somewhere01able no after shampoo use the tea then conditioner to detangle while the tea sits for about 15 min then rinse.. focus the tea on the scalp

[@somewhere01able]

Thank you so much. Am going to try. My hair has been shedding so much.

[@daliaMirgani]

@@somewhere01able yeah I also told a KZbinr named hairbyperrie about n she has a video about the green tea she tried rice water but it didn't work out well

[@dashdivinity___]

I didn't expect it to look like how traditional shampoo looks in your hair. Now I want to use this over the clay method 😃

[@Shawnmyrelle]

Finally! Another male!

[@dashdivinity___]

lol I'm trying to grow my hair out so I gotta watch these type of videos

[@Shawnmyrelle]

Same here. I'm doing the faded sides, dreads on top thing, but since I've been learning a lot. I've been using Bantu Knots lately. I just got up on hairpins last week lol

[@ninak6801]

Love seeing guys watch these videos, it's good to take care of your hair! :)

[@dashdivinity___]

Shawn Sean I'm just growing a fro I like it simple lol. But with dreads make sure they stay neat 👌🏾👌🏾

[@Misskitkat85]

Just made this diy blacksoap shampoo!!!!!! holy s*it it is amazing. I have a combo of 3b/3c hair, so it's very curly with some kink in the background:) My curls tend to get dreaded and knotted when I shampoo. This left my curls smooth, soft, hydrated and CLEAN! If you haven't tried it, you need to. Never going back.

[@ravenpriestess3789]

Great recipe! FYI... For those who are allergic to black soap, OBIA Naturals makes an excellent tea tree & neem shampoo bar. I have seborrhea dermatitis and their poo bar is working wonders for me!

[@HBI1441]

So folks with seborrhea dermatitis usually have problems with black soap? I believe I have it, I check out positive for all the symptoms.

[@ravenpriestess3789]

ORG+H No, not everyone with SD has issues with black soap, but some people are allergic to it. The key ingredients in the OBIA Naturals is tea tree, neem and rosemary, which are also ingredients in Whitney's recipe.

[@tammyg3832]

Teesha Piper another way of describing a washing product that isn't the chemical filled shampoo

[@nikoleblu7224]

Thank you so much for sharing. This shampoo is so moisturizing. I leave it in the fridge after every use and so far it has last me for up to 2 months. Also I now have locs and it works like a charm!!

[@brielovestea3501]

This shampoo is amazing! All other shampoos dry my hair out but this one actually makes my hair feel soft and manageable!! I've only been using this shampoo for the past 5 months now and my hair has changed dramatically

[@bharris4517]

Any updates?

[@SFergu-qw6lh]

I started using this shampoo in January and it has made my hair so soft. My whole family uses it and love it. My routine in aloe vera pre poo. I do the African black soap shampoo every other week. Then deep conditioning.

[@sophistiq8ted]

Tried this and OMG, my hair and scalp felt amazing! I added lemongrass essential oil since I couldn't find my lavender. Smells so good and moisturizing. Just bought neem oil and argan oil, going to do this with my sister when I visit her! Can't wait! I needed something to do with my African black soap that was just collecting dust! I even used this as a body wash and it feels so good!

[@adeleharris5345]

I love this shampoo! I used it last night and my hair feels amazing. My scalp and hair feel clean but not stripped. I have a new favorite shampoo. Thank you so much for sharing. Your recipes never fail me!

[@rosb4273]

This recipe was awesome. I use it for me and my daughter's hair. I didn't use all the oils that she used but it still came out great, cleansing, and moisturizing. Thanks!

[@krysishere]

Whit! you need to start patenting these DIYs and make a business! You could be the next natural hair product brand at target or something lol

[@Younggurlmajic]

For real!

[@moonsaige]

seriously !! I'd give her all my money

[@nlharris19]

Krystal Floyd seriously she so should. i would buy it

[@1245que]

Right!! a REAL natural hair brand at that! bc most of these brands, even black owned, contain harmful chemicals.

[@302Notary-fingerprintboss]

Krystal Floyd She owns a bricks and mortar store where she sells her products now👍🏾

[@Itschrissytyme]

OMG!!!! I had to come back and comment I made the shampoo and washed my hair tonight and it smelled SOOOOOOO 𝔾𝕆𝕆𝔻!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! THE PEPPERMINT OIL HAD MY SCALP TINGLING 😁😁 so soothing

[@yagirlnee7415]

I had to come back here after finding out Shea Moisture changed their formula and are watering down their products. I don't have the time or money to try new products so will just have to make my own! Thanks Whitney for sharing!

[@Theresaboatengg]

Same!

[@truthtopower6384]

Whit you are the Beyoncé of natural hair!!! That shampoo is AWESOME!!! My whole regimen tonight was from your recipes I've used over the years - shampoo, deep conditioner with banana and avocado, flax seed gel, and Shea butter cream😊

[@leeannajoshua3959]

Cheryl Neely 7

[@sk6424]

Where did you get the African black soap from

[@nenoyba5061]

Where did you get the products from? Other than the African Black soap

[@NiniEJ]

Most of these oils can be found on Amazon. You don’t have to use everything she did, because it definitely adds up if you’re on a budget!

[@lesliebailey1383]

Nisha J. My mixture went back to a solid state after about 1.5 hours. Do I just add more warm water?

[@Ohhnaaa]

These DIYs always have me rushing to go buy something lol

[@sunnymarie2060]

right!!!! I swear!!!

[@PecanTan1992]

OhhNaaa girl😂😂

[@Kay_nashia333]

I need ALL the ingredients lmao

[@DueceFlame]

Same, went straight to Trader Joes lol

[@shianriggs6733]

You have never lied 🤣🥲

[@latonyamsummers1]

Listen, I don't know which ingredient in this shampoo is causing my hair to grow like wildfire but I thank you for this recipe. My hair has grown more in 3 wks than in the months since I big chopped my hair. I'm coming for that Angela Davis afro.

[@melbel6794]

Thanks for sharing! Do you use still use it? How it is working?

[@latonyamsummers1]

@@melbel6794 yes! Started in May and been using for 4 mths. Hair is still growing. I got a haircut last month for a more stylish look. Hair is healthy and super cute. Went from a teeny went afro (couldn't finger coil it to being able to braid it in 2 braids). I'm so not lying. Try the shampoo if you havent.

[@preciouss04]

@@latonyamsummers1 maybe it’s not the product and just the fact that your scalp is clean. Clean scalp gives hair a good environment to grow

[@pickledweed]

@@preciouss04 I think it's the rosemary, peppermint, and tea tree oils along with a cleansed yet not stripped scalp!

[@mamasinead]

how long does it last?

[@FatimahsFiles]

Just made this shampoo using the entire recipe! My hair felt AMAZINGGGG!!! A lot of ingredients but totally worth it!! Thank you :)

[@fotogenikk]

Fatimahs Files do u know what the shelf life is for the diy shampoo? I made it in October I’m wondering if it’s still good to use or if I should make a new batch.

[@bharris4517]

Have a 5 year update? 👀

[@Chrissy4281]

Ok so I made this today with a few change outs but I swear this was THE MOST moisturizing, best smelling shampoo I've ever used and it was a bonus feel good to know I made it myself. I will never buy shampoo again. So serious. In fact, today's entire regimen was shampooing with this, dc'ing with the fenugreek dc recipe and twisting with my customization of the mango butter you posted. My hair feels amazing and will be so lit for the new year!! Lol.

[@ladyvanposh]

Hi. What brand African black soap did you use

[@elya_rose]

@@ladyvanposh Only use a 100% natural Black Soap. Personally, I used the one from Japade.

[@briesangster7430]

What did you do different?

[@Chrissy4281]

@@briesangster7430some of my swaps were with the essential oils. I didn’t have rosemary, I used Eucalyptus instead. I also used lemongrass essential oil. I don’t think I had the jojoba oil at the time and I used sweet almond oil. I didn’t have the neem oil either so I just had to omit it. I haven’t made my own in a while….I exclusively use the one she has in her haircare line. It’s just as amazing.

[@Chrissy4281]

@@ladyvanposhIm just seeing this but I don’t remember what brand but I do remember getting it from Amazon.

[@shawndavis9221]

This will be the second time I've made this. The first time was EXCELLENT and I got lazy...and in turn my scalp started flaring up again...although I believe a lot of the flare up, I think, is due to eating a little too many sweet treats lol! But the shampoo made a WONDERFUL difference! And this time when I made it I really noticed how GREAT it smells!!! So I'm excited to wash my hair and keep up with making this fantastic shampoo! Plus...it feels really good knowing what ingredients are in my shampoo and going on my scalp! Thank You!!!

[@ahsokatano6361]

I stand by this shampoo more than I do any name brand shampoo right now. My hair absolutely loves it.

[@kimberlyskinner9759]

I love this shampoo! Soft hair, doesn't get tangly and dry, smells great and I know exactly what's going on to my scalp. Thank you so much for sharing how easy this it to make. I don't think I'll buy store bought again!

[@madampinkjustice3507]

Omgeee I love this recipe. I used what I had (black soap, Vitamin e, castor oil, Rosemary & tea tree essential oil, olive oil, & glycerin) and it turned out great! I’m a 4c and this cleansed my hair really well.

[@summersifysummers4702]

My hair LOVES this. I used all the oils for the recipe and my hair felt softer and not so stripped. Please try it, but you must understand that it is a soap that will need some, most or all the oils she presented. Good luck and happy hair!

[@glamnp5456]

The best african black soap is at whole food the brand that she is using! It has shea butter in it so it's non drying like the other african black soaps!!! My strands never feel dry and helps with acne. I love it!!!

[@erikachester7859]

Would the Nubian Heritage brand be okay?

[@glamnp5456]

+Erika Chester it kind of reminds me of that dou dou black soap that was very harsh to me. I prefer something that has a marble look to it like some added shea. But maybe you can tweek it with added oils such as coconut oil.

[@cianni5511]

What is the brand called?

[@victoriaplatt4719]

@@cianni5511 the brand naptural85 uses is the Alaffia authentic African black soap unscented bar.

[@taffy932011]

I just made my shampoo with black soap...I didn't use the glycerin or the neem oil but I used different oils...I LOVE IT

[@amyrerachal-carter985]

I have been looking for a shampoo that could help me with my itchy scalp! I LOVE this shampoo; I made it last night! Worked perfectly! Thank you!!!

[@nudawn88]

This is the absolute BEST combination of products and the absolute BEST shampoo my scalp and tresses have ever experienced!!!! It's sudsy the way I believe shampoo for my hair should be. It smells so friggin amazing. And then you throw in the fact that it is completely loaded with all the absolute best ingredients any shampoo could contain!!! YOU. SIMPLY. ROCK!!! THANK YOU!!!!

[@KyishaLenise]

I've been using a homemade black soap shampoo since May. I add rosemary, orange, patchouli & lavender EOs, baobab oil & 1 oz of black soap to 1 cup hot water. I only need 2 oz to wash my hair, so I use some of the rest to bathe with (it's my weekly top-to-toe exfoliating treatment). My hair loves it! I can section my hair with my fingers, and I detangle with it all lathered up. I follow up with a RenPure conditioner (I switch between the coconut cream & bamboo/coconut water formulas), then my homemade cream (shea butter & a bunch of oils). With this crazy heat we've had in the PNW, my hair has grown almost 2 inches since I started. Thanks for getting me started!

[@rhodniajohnson1731]

This will be my go to when it comes to cleansing my hair! This black soap shampoo recipe did an amazing job on my hair! No more store bought shampoos for me!

[@lisakelly2896]

Hi, don't know if you know this but your video/step by step is on WikiHow, titled "How to Make Shampoo"

[@Younique2011]

For those who dont make lotions and other products, Theres no such thing as a natural perservative..so please dont make huge batch ppl. There will be oil and water separation cuz there isnt an emulsifier added.

[@Dontsqueeze]

Thank you. Just getting ready to try this and my natural tendency is to make things in large quantities. I'm glad I read the comments before jumping in.

[@parshanelson7020]

Actually tea tree oil is a natural preservative. What were they doing before all these man made products came about?

[@parshanelson7020]

Also if you don’t want to risk the whole preservative situation just don’t add water. You pretty much only need a preservative when water is added. Instead of adding water to the soap melt it instead by way of a double boiler.

[@joy5016]

Parsha Nelson This is slightly incorrect. Tea tree oil is an anti microbial (see scientific journal) it does not preserve. Preservation is different to anti microbial. You could use a combination “natural” preservatives to go around this problem such as benzoic acid, citric acid, lactic acid or sodium gluconate. Or Dr Straetsman has wonderful selection. And also depending on your raw material a combination would work best

[@harmonypeace7937]

Joy what if I add apple cider vinegar than can I make a large batch 😮 LORD be with you 💕❤️🤗

[@docuexpressonestop1738]

Oh my gosh girl. I cannot stop loving this shampoo. It makes my hair so shiny and I feel sooooo clean. Thank you for sharing all your lovely informative and very helpful videos. xoxo

[@veronicanickey1729]

THIS SHAMPOO IS AMAZING! I’ve been transitioning for a year and on a whim, I decided to go for it, buy the items and WHITNEY YOU ARE A GENIUS! My hair has NEVER detangled so easily and felt so moisturized when washing!... I don’t know why I waited so long. I did substitute the argan oil for baobab oil though.

[@texasdarling1642]

Congrats Whitney, Olivia & Felipe! Saw you on the KZbin, White House, Photo Shoot, Shea Moisture Commercial & Real Show Whitney! Happy for Felipe and his Nursing accomplishments! Congrats Olivia for early accepance to Harvard Law School! Great job parents of Whitney & Felipe!

[@shalondacoleman4652]

I found what thought to be a traditional liquid black soap, made from plantain skins, but this one is made from palm oil. I tried it and I'm in love. its like a thick jam consistency, I just add a little water, and finish up with, JB castor oil. my hair has. never been softer and so easy to detangle💕

[@lovebahs]

hi what is the shelf life of this mixture?

[@stacyebryant5201]

Tried this last night and had shipments from Amazon coming all day 😂 But I finally had all the ingredients and let me tell you it felt like I was in a spa with the smell. Washed very well without stripping my hair. Scalp was very tingly! I will be using this as my permanent wash. Thank you Naptural85. I’ve been you for over a decade and you helped my hair get longer and thicker than it has ever been. My hair is nipple length now. Just amazing. 🎉

[@racineburke2561]

I didn't make a shampoo, but I used black soap today to wash my hair for the first time and (I'm half indian half black), and my curls😮 were popping. I'm gonna buy bags of this stuff and keep it. I dont even use other cleansers on my face or body. I now use black soap because I suffer from eczema, and to my surprise, it has been God sent for my eczema. I just moisturize after, and my skin has never felt better. Black soap is ittttttttt.

[@Sha-Ne-Ru]

Just wanted to say, i've been using this since you uploaded this video! so almost 2 years!! and my hair loves it!! definitely customizable to suit whatever problems you have ~ i came back to check the original recipie since i've changed it too often haha

[@undertakenheart]

This shampoo is amazing. 5th time making it now and I can't go back to anything. I don't think I can even go back to rhassoul clay and I used to love that stuff.

[@sashlav04]

What lipstick are you wearing? I love the color

[@lennycarpio1314]

sarshlav04 rrrrrrrrrrr

[@Marian-bj5qg]

Oh wow, I'm Ghanaian so we call this soap Alata Samina and my mom uses this as a face wash. I never thought to use it as a shampoo! Really excited because it's literally in my bathroom and I don't have to go buy anything! My mom and I love your videos xx thanks for everything

[@denayansaneh3523]

THIS A VERY GOOD TUTOTIAL NOT ONLY DOES YOUR HAIR PROVE THE PRDOCUT WORKKS BUT YOU SHOWED STEP BY STEP HOW IT'S MADE AND THAT IT ACTUALLY LATHERS!

[@islandgirl10164]

Guys this works so well! And when I'm done my hair feels super soft😁

[@01saffy]

Whitney you seems so much more happier and relaxed, I hope everything is well with you. Your hair looks amazing! I can't wait to try this new hair wash

[@brilliantchic]

I'm definitely going to give this a try. My scalp have gone nuts lately

[@msedmocsu]

I made this shampoo and I really like it. My scalp issues are not irritated by it and my hair is not dried out. I had to put the excess in the freezer because the time limit. Good job.

[@goldenniijigoddesskrys]

Whitney I found you 4 years ago and love your DIY. I still use them and they have helped with different hair conditions naturally instead of medical treatment. Thanks a million times for your work and help.

[@1sava]

Rosemary essential oil is the BAE! Great recipe, as usual, Miss Whitney!!!

[@Fkamynk]

I TRIED THIS TODAY AND IT SAVED MY LIFE SIS

[@kaythejayqueen]

I did this with Shea moistures African black soap bar and now my natural jet black hair has a dark brown tint to it in the sun😭 I like it as a shampoo , my hair didn't feel stripped , it has a jello consistency when left to sit.

[@simpleeye7950]

This is even later, but no one has naturally jet black hair even if it looks that way in certain light. Our hair can only be a very intense dark brown naturally, so don't worry and think your hair is ruined.

[@neekyreid7598]

@@simpleeye7950 That's a lie lol I have jet black hair in the sun or in the shade

[@DivaDen]

@@simpleeye7950 most Asian have jet black hair

[@ericagibson2462]

@@simpleeye7950 i was born with jet black hair!

[@harmonypeace7937]

MeghanaM can you leave a link please

[@SierraLD2]

I had this bar soap my mom gave me, it wasn't african black soap it was a Lush bar soap, and I never really liked scrubbing my hair with bar soaps. Always made my hair super tangled. SOOO I cam across this video and decided to give it a try with what I had. And OMG it is amazing!! Everyone is commenting on how soft and shiny my hair looks and the tea tree and argan oil is really helping my itchy scalp! Thank you for the recipe! PS: Will have to try with african black soap when i run out of my current bar soap. ^-^

[@kam1776]

this stuff was magical. it didn’t tangle my hair like you said it would. my hair felt super moisturized and clean

[@Prov31Beauty-Seeinglassfull]

So happy for you-is your haie fine-in-body, ie light?...Idividual hair can be so unique, some find it useful to wash in twists, to be free from shampoo-wash-tangles.

[@roki5337]

Okay so I have to be honest...... I really love and appreciate you! I have already made some of your homemade natural hair products. The first was the hair and body oil LOVE! the shea butter mix LOVE! the rhassoul clay mud wash LOVE! the banana / avocado hair mask LOVE! the flax seed gel LOVE! I have added/ subtracted a few things based on my needs and I tell you my hair and my girls hair all have improved! I also have the pride of knowing exactly what was in it! I have friends and family asking and I give you all the credit! Thank you for sharing your time and your knowledge! I will be trying this this weekend!

[@EbonyDiva411]

I love this shampoo! I’ve made 3 batches of it, one for my cousin. It’s working great! Thank you so much for sharing!

[@lesliebailey1383]

My mixture went back to a solid state after about 1.5 hours. Do I just add more warm water?

[@cynthiapatrick2536]

hi! 2 days ago i tried DIY homemade shampoo with black soap. AMAZING!!!! My hair felt clean, easily manageable. i followed with a deep conditioner which was perfect. I already had all the products at home and it was easy to follow. I actually made 3 other samples for my natural girlfriends and they loved it as well. Thanks for the tip!

[@shawntricethomas3057]

what type of deep conditioner did you follow up with. I think I want to try this for my daughter and I. Also, I imagine it is not tear free...

[@elise2627]

This recipe has worked wonders for me! For YEARS, I have suffered from a flaky scalp. When I was younger, I was told to use a comb to scratch before washing my hair, but that of course just further irritated my scalp. I used to have to part my hair over and over again and put jojoba oil on my scalp, and I'd have to do that at least every days. After using this shampoo once per week for 3 weeks in a row, my dry scalp or dandruff or whatever it was is gone! Thanks so much @Naptural85, you have saved me so much time!

[@joycebelton5469]

Ok. I’m late to the party but I just made (and used) this shampoo and AM LOVIN IT! Only need a few drops on the scalp and the lather is off the charts! BTW, tried to order Melanin African black soap shampoo 30 SECONDS after receiving email of its existence and it was SOLD OUT! Really Whitney? Congratulations on the line! Awesome products (I do have the conditioner, oil and elongating cream 😍).

[@wannabenatural2012]

Why you did not manufacture this product and sell it. So creative. Thanks.

[@Loveableme24]

I cannot wait to try this recipe..I have been dealing with dryness, breakage, and something I believe is called Alopecia. So I am hoping and praying that this helps. Will send an update😊

[@go4thandconquer]

ABSS is great!!! It is a multi purpose product. Due to scalp issues, I starting making my own shampoo/body wash about 20years ago. Our recipes and methods are very similar. TFS & continue to Go4thandconquer!

[@rickshaw1971]

This looks great, going to try it, with fewer ingredients so I don't have to go shopping. Black soap is great on my wavy hair, I've been using it straight for years. My original bar started out solid, but started absorbing moisture from the atmosphere, so I put it in a mason jar, and it's kept on absorbing water as I used it, and now I have a jar of black soap gel that will apparently never run out.

[@kimberlybowser7215]

I can't wait to try this. I have 4C hair and hormonal acne that affects my scalp, leaving it really itchy and irritable (NOT dandruff, not a single flake in sight) every month. I have already tried all the other natural remedies I can think of...peppermint oil, tea tree oil, apple cider vinegar. I use aloe vera gel mixed with EVOO, JBCO and water as my leave in conditioner. I really hope this helps. Thanks so much for the easy recipe. Love that lipstick you're rocking!

[@amixeblu]

Can I just say your hair looks *amazing* in this video! :D I love it like this!!!

[@marciahill7946]

cool take my hat off to all my dear Black sisters should be gt granddaughters!! I'm an old white English lady who's always been interested in other people n how they get along. I was am amazed on just how much care is needed to just shampoo your hair wow . my English hair is extremely straight n is a bit like baby hair so 2 minutes n I'm done. I'm now watching how you do cornrows etc. I'll be off in a week or two to visit another Hindu temple for Arti and chat to my Asian sisters or gt granddaughters. we are all like chocolates all different flavours n all yummy. xxxx

[@ashantirobinson7692]

Xoxo! Hope you had a great time!!

[@TheSongBirdRainStar]

❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@tammyg3832]

I made this today! Didn't dry out my son's hair. I'm waiting on wash day to try mine. Can't take that on today lol

[@katzwhite5962]

I started making the shampoo up above using some of the oils and my hair is in best condition ever. i use to suffer from dry, crispy hair. I would wash my hair with the shampoos/conditioners from the shops and would despair the next day about the dryness of my hair. I stopped using the shampoos after following your tutorials.Thank you so much as now I enjoy handling my hair and no longer have to listen to crunchy hair.

[@kimberlybowser7215]

I made this, this past weekend. Made 2 batches, one just plain African black soap/water for my face and then the "Shampoo" with added carrier and essential oils. Had to sub for oils I had on hand, but turned out good. Would definitely NOT RECOMMEND PLAIN VERSION FOR HAIR, would be way tooo drying!!! LOVE it though, so fresh and so clean

[@MultiWhitney14]

Just realized that I have 2/3 of the ingredients ! Will buy the rest and try this on my hair next week

[@GullahGirlKitchen]

I swear you need your own hair care line!!

[@keleykelz9544]

Blerdy Girl You were on to something 😂!

[@lovemyfamilyx4]

Hey Whit! I made this soap just as you suggested, without the nemp oil ( I didn't have any) and my hair felt so moistured. Thanks for the tip😘

[@kenishahammond3935]

Where did you get your African black soap?

[@christinayoung7074]

I have been making this shampoo for about a month and it is AMAZING! This is definitely the best recipe I've found. I love the fact that I can make it in a few hours (not days) and it cleans the hair with no stripped feeling at all. THANK YOU!

[@adiaratoucamara7898]

I want to thank you for helping me with my natural hair journey and you help me with everything and I love your videos and you inspired me to be natural and I am so happy that I have someone helping me for my hair