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Hi ktani,
Yes I realize that, but I had some errands to run today, and I didn't really want to leave the house with plastic over my updo. So I just damp-bunned (actually, more like wet-bunned) my hair and put a thick velvet scrunchie on it to retain some of the moisture.
It worked pretty well actually -- by the time I got home, it was still quite damp. The catnip has been in my hair for over two hours. I just rinsed it out and I can feel a difference already. I'll report back once it's dry. :)
Wavelength
Plastic is not a hair accessory, lol.
I look forward to reading how it goes.
Well, the verdict is... undecided. :shrug:
I let my hair dry most of the way and put a little bit of coconut oil on the ends like I usually do. As I was combing it out I felt the texture to see if there was any obvious changes. It didn't feel particularly softer -- but it felt smoother, and slightly more springy than usual when it's damp. Hopefully this means my hair has been strengthened and the cuticle is laying flatter, but I won't really be sure until I try a few more treatments.
I'm wondering if I made the infusion a bit strong and had some astringency. I wasn't very exact on the measurements.
I still have plenty of catnip infusion left, so I'll keep up with the rinses and see what happens.
Thanks for all your help, ktani! :flowers:
Wavelength
You are most welcome.
It may take several treatments to get the desired result.
I know the temptation is there but I do not recommend a stronger infusion - from my results - the astringency increase resulted in drier hair - nothing drastic but I did not like it.
Since I also use the leftover catnip on my skin - I found the 1 level tsp to about 275 ml of water perfect for both.
Yes, from what I read earlier my suspicion is that I accidentally made mine too strong.
Next time I'll dilute it and see if there's improvement.
Any thoughts on using a tea ball for steeping? It would certainly make straining easier. They come in stainless steel, and I've used them successfully for making rosemary 'tea'. I wouldn't think there would be a reaction, but I am curious whether anyone has thoughts.
I have some catnip stewing (didn't think about using my teaball until after I dumped it in loose). I have this idea that I might use it for henna liquid. :)
jesamyn
I have thought about a tea ball but stainless steel can react with acids and catnip is acidic so I never tried it.
Please post how that goes if you try it.
Will do. I'd used the batch that I did yesterday as henna liquid. Unfortunately, I slept a LOT longer than normal, and my henna batch demised. :rant: While my hair isn't really split or dry, I think I might just try this as a rinse today for the heck of it.
I'd love to try this for splits but not so much for the color. I'm worred that this will stain over my highlights. Yes I read it washes out next shampoo or next few shampoos - but my hair tends to take to color really really well (and quickly). Is there any way to get the conditioning with out the coloring?
atlantaz3
Not that I know of but the colour is a light blonde.
I suggest doing a strand test first on one of your lightest hi-lights, in a place on your hair that is not too obvious.