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Thanks - I think i'm going to give not rinsing a go. My scalp might not be up to it, but will see... It would certainly be a lot easier than wearing a swimming hat and ear protectors etc while I let it work for an hour! :D:oQuote:
Originally Posted by brunette
You guys would really be laughing at me now. I have CATNIP soaking on my hair, and a kitty litter facial mask drying on my face. My family is teasing me about turning into a cat!!!! :-)
Hehe fabulous!Quote:
Originally Posted by turtlelover
By the way, not sure if it will help but I put in on as much length as I can, bag it for a soak, before letting it loose to dry (or dry bunned). I don't always put it on my scalp because I apply it cold and I don't know if I can always cope with cold liquid on my scalp!Quote:
Originally Posted by pelicano
Hmm... well I put the catnip on and just air dried from sopping wet, as I didn't have a lot of time today, and... I don't like it. My hair feels very dry and weak. I can really tell that it hasn't worked as well as usual, as it doesn't have the usual lovely colour that it leaves me with. I'll do it properly in a few days.
How long do you have to use catnip before you see some color on your gray hairs?
It varies. With extra timing and bagging I now get complete grey/white coverage each time.Quote:
Originally Posted by turtlelover
I haven't read *completely* thru this thread as its VERY long lol.. but can anyone tell me if catnip has protein in it? i used a catnip rinse today and didn't notice any of the moisturizing effect that many people did, instead my hair acted like it does when it gets protein. It in fact seemed drier/rough/tangly, though very strong.
Jenn
I don't get a moisturising effect either, just more of an extra strength, plus a shine. I still need to put my usual leave ins afterwards - glycerine, shea butter and oil. I don't think catnip can be a significant source of protein.Quote:
Originally Posted by earthymamawitch
Since most leafy plants contain some form of protein I would imagine the dry leaf/petals do (The seeds themselves contain about 18% protein) however I'm not certain that much would be deposited into the water after infusing. I'm sure someone more scientific would be able to answer better.
Catnip does contain protein but I have never had an overload from it. Just the opposite. If my brew time has been over 5 hours, I get too much moisture. The moisturizing properties for me came only after I started bagging or covering a treatment and after my hair no longer had any major build-up on it.