Re: Catnip for split ends?
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Henna Sooq
Just jumping in, but catnip essential oil anyone used it in their hair oil infusions or with their herbal hair care? Like a rinse or something? I know no essential oils can be used directly but what if in your oils or in your spray or into the henna or herb mix? Something like that?
Anyone ever seen this page(it has some catnip stuff on it):
http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/P...8088/hair.html
I think that was one of the very first links someone got catnip information from, over 4 years ago.
That link recommends comfrey - toxic and not a good idea.
I do not see catnip essential oil alone,(diluted in a carrier oil), being useful. It is a strong irritant and only one of the many constituents in catnip that makes the plant so special.
Re: Catnip for split ends?
oh..thanks Ktani :) but the herb itself is fine, right? How was everyone using it again? fresh or dried?
Re: Catnip for split ends?
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Originally Posted by
Henna Sooq
oh..thanks Ktani :) but the herb itself is fine, right? How was everyone using it again? fresh or dried?
I do not have access to it fresh and if I did I would dry it to preserve it for later use, lol. Here is the Catnip Article, http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/...&articleid=118.
Re: Catnip for split ends?
thanks I needed a refresher :) it's too bad the oil can't be used...but the herbs I know I saw them for sell at the local nursery...wonder if I should get some... what do you think?
Re: Catnip for split ends?
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Originally Posted by
Henna Sooq
thanks I needed a refresher :) it's too bad the oil can't be used...but the herbs I know I saw them for sell at the local nursery...wonder if I should get some... what do you think?
Catnip tends to take over a yard if you plant it outside. Just make sure it is the species Nepeta Cataria. There are ornamental catnips that are not the same, http://www.cat-world.com.au/Catnip.htm.
Re: Catnip for split ends?
merci :) I'll think about it and could always pot it.
Re: Catnip for split ends?
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Originally Posted by
Henna Sooq
merci :) I'll think about it and could always pot it.
You are most welcome!
Re: Catnip for split ends?
you've done so much research and such, I was beginning to think maybe we should have our own long hair meetups....wouldn't that be fun and neat? Or if not, at least mark your calender for Henna Chai next year and please try to come for it as a guest speaker.
Re: Catnip for split ends?
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Originally Posted by
Henna Sooq
you've done so much research and such, I was beginning to think maybe we should have our own long hair meetups....wouldn't that be fun and neat? Or if not, at least mark your calender for Henna Chai next year and please try to come for it as a guest speaker.
All of that is certainly something to consider. I am honoured that you would want me as a guest speaker. How did Henna Chai go? Did you post a report and pictures?
Re: Catnip for split ends?
If growing catnip in your garden, won't the neighbour cats come and destroy it? :)