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catnip
Nynaeve
Catnip has never built-up on my hair - but I do use shampoo - and I squeeze the lather from my scalp - through the length each time - not add more shampoo to the length unless my hair is very oily - which can happen if I do not wash it often enough - that is rare though.
By comparison - other herbal treatments I used - linden tea and chamomile tea - both built-up on my hair and shampoo each time I washed my hair did nothing to help that until I stopped using them.
I do not dilute my shampoo - but I do not use too much at one time.
It is Sunsilk Lively Blonde shampoo - I import it from Europe - I prefer the European formulas - less polymers in them and less silicone than here - the shampoo has never built-up on my hair either.
I have used Sunsilk shampoos for both the linden tea and chamomile tea - so if it was going to help with build-up each time I washed my hair - it would have.
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ktani, I usually just use water on my face, but I will give the catnip a try next time. Thanks for the tip! I have been mixing in fenugreek with my catnip, and I wonder if that would make a difference for skin. Maybe I'll try straight catnip on my hair next time.
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catnip
julya
You are welcome.
For me - mucilage - which is in fenugreek in a large amount - built-up on my hair - it is also in linden tea - in a smaller amount than fenugreek.
But others love fenugreek - from reports in threads on the boards.
As I have said though - I do not clarify my hair - that may be the difference.
Experiment - see what works best for you - it is about your hair and skin and your hair care routine.
I became convinced at one point - I do not know why - I can be very stubborn - that I could make catnip work for my hair and skin with nothing added to it - and I did.
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I just used catnip for the first time yesterday and my hair loves it. I'm not looking for color, since my hair is pretty light blond and I want it to stay that way. But I have lots of splits and because my hair is so fine I have trouble finding conditioners and oils that moisturize but don't weigh it down. But after I used the catnip yesterday I didn't need to comb it while it dried (I usually do or I get lots of tangles, even though I know it is probably damaging). The tangles just fell out on their own and my hair had a slight waviness that actually looked nice, not messy like normal. I hope I keep getting these results!
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catnip
detritus
Catnip forever for me.
I just love what it does for my hair and skin - nice wave pattern, colour, condition, no split ends, smooth, soft skin - the list goes on.
I am so glad you that you like it.
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ktani, I did try the catnip on my face as well, and it was very nice. I even have a batch sitting on the kitchen counter ready to be strained. I've actually run out of catnip, but I only bought a little bit to see how I liked it. Anyhow, I agree with you, catnip forever!
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I love this idea. I'm going to have to give this a try. I like the idea of getting away from products, and using herbs. I'll have to do some searching for some good catnip....
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Find catnip at the Petco? :-)
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catnip
I have found pet store catnip - organic - preferable to buying it in bulk.
Pet stores usually have a high turn over and I have found it to be fresher and better quality - the pet supply industry is very competitive.
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I just wrote it on my grocery list of things to get.My cats are soo gonna luve me ,lol.