Re: Catnip for split ends?
ok, well I did the rinse with the catnip and then since I was going to bed shortly after, I braided it.
The ends didnt feel so hot when i went to sleep and I wasnt sure if it was gonna work or not!
this morning when I got up and took out the braid to let it dry the rest of the way, Im pleasantly surprised! its nice and soft, and not stringy at all!
I wanted a "true" test of it, so instead of my normal CO wash, I used an extremely dilluted 'poo (about a 1/2 tsp-to a little less in 3 oz water) on my scalp, and just let whatever ran over the ends, run down.
Then since last night was a crazy night, I flipped my hair forward, squeezed on the catnip rinse to the scalp, and let it drip to the ends.
I then flipped it back right side up, and put more on the top and sides. I put on my shower cap, and put my turbie towel over the cap.
I left it on while DH and I chopped veffies for dinner, cooked and ate. (about an hour total).
Then I rinsed it out and braided it and went to bed.
Im off all next week so I will keep up with this routine and see how it works. (im ordering soapnuts today, so that will eventually replace the dilluted 'poo).
Re: Catnip for split ends?
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Originally Posted by
Fencai
ok, well I did the rinse with the catnip and then since I was going to bed shortly after, I braided it.
The ends didnt feel so hot when i went to sleep and I wasnt sure if it was gonna work or not!
this morning when I got up and took out the braid to let it dry the rest of the way, Im pleasantly surprised! its nice and soft, and not stringy at all!
I wanted a "true" test of it, so instead of my normal CO wash, I used an extremely dilluted 'poo (about a 1/2 tsp-to a little less in 3 oz water) on my scalp, and just let whatever ran over the ends, run down.
Then since last night was a crazy night, I flipped my hair forward, squeezed on the catnip rinse to the scalp, and let it drip to the ends.
I then flipped it back right side up, and put more on the top and sides. I put on my shower cap, and put my turbie towel over the cap.
I left it on while DH and I chopped veffies for dinner, cooked and ate. (about an hour total).
Then I rinsed it out and braided it and went to bed.
Im off all next week so I will keep up with this routine and see how it works. (im ordering soapnuts today, so that will eventually replace the dilluted 'poo).
I am so glad that you are pleased so far. It does not sound as if your hair had too much conditioner residue on it. Catnip can take a while to penetrate as much as it can, and the hour you left it on, no doubt helped, IMO.
It is pretty amazing to think that so little of it (in terms of the amount in a recipe) can do so much. It can.
Re: Catnip for split ends?
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ktani
I am so glad that you are pleased so far. It does not sound as if your hair had too much conditioner residue on it. Catnip can take a while to penetrate as much as it can, and the hour you left it on, no doubt helped, IMO.
It is pretty amazing to think that so little of it (in terms of the amount in a recipe) can do so much. It can.
I know! Im all for a little goes a long way! :)
Re: Catnip for split ends?
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Fencai
I know! Im all for a little goes a long way! :)
When I started to use it, I had no idea how long a supply of catnip would last me.
It is very economical. It works out to be much, much cheaper than bottle after bottle after bottle of conditioner that did not do for me what catnip does, not anywhere close.
Re: Catnip for split ends?
I have posted this before. Catnip is not recommended during pregnancy and breatfeeding. Many plants/herb are contraindicated during pregnancy and it is good to know which ones, IMO. I find catnip to be amazing but it is not for everyone at certain times. I post cautions on many plants/herbs. I do not discriminate as to which ones I post about. This is just a reminder that cautions are important.
"Documented adverse effects (emmenagogue and abortifacient effects). .... lack of scientific evidence for safety during pregnancy and lactation. Catnip is contraindicated in pregnancy because of its uterine stimulant activities .... may be contraindicated in certain other gynecological conditions because it could lead to excessive menstrual bleeding."
http://www.drugs.com/npp/catnip.html
2008 updated Health Canada monograph on catnip
"Contraindication(s): Do not use if you are pregnant."
http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/dhp-mps/prodn...ataire-eng.php
Re: Catnip for split ends?
I experimented by using about half a teaspoon of dried catnip in the same amount of just boiled water, but only let it brew for 10 mins, or less. It didn't work and my hair was dry, tangled and unhappy. But you have to try these things. :) The orginal method works fine though.
Re: Catnip for split ends?
I only got through about half of the threads and decided that I really wanted to try this. I was in the middle of an SMT, though, so I washed that out and went with wet hair, in a hat, to the pet store to get some catnip (yes, I did look rather silly:o). Came home, brewed the tea for about an hour. Applied it to my hair and put on the shower cap. I let it sit for an hour and washed it out, but I was afraid to not use conditioner b/c my hair gets a tangled mess, so I put conditioner in my hair as well. Then I did an acv rinse and went to bed with wet hair. The next morning, my hair was silky smooth:cheese:!!!!! It was the happiest I have been with my hair since I was using a flat iron (which, aside from the damage, made my hair feel silky.). I brought catnip to my sister's and told her to use it. My niece used it and my sister said her hair was much shinier. I have since used it again, but I think I am going to try a shorter time of leaving it on and seeing if that works. I would much rather not have to jump in the shower twice;). Thank you thank you thank you for sharing this.
Re: Catnip for split ends?
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Originally Posted by
6monkeys
I only got through about half of the threads and decided that I really wanted to try this. I was in the middle of an SMT, though, so I washed that out and went with wet hair, in a hat, to the pet store to get some catnip (yes, I did look rather silly:o). Came home, brewed the tea for about an hour. Applied it to my hair and put on the shower cap. I let it sit for an hour and washed it out, but I was afraid to not use conditioner b/c my hair gets a tangled mess, so I put conditioner in my hair as well. Then I did an acv rinse and went to bed with wet hair. The next morning, my hair was silky smooth:cheese:!!!!! It was the happiest I have been with my hair since I was using a flat iron (which, aside from the damage, made my hair feel silky.). I brought catnip to my sister's and told her to use it. My niece used it and my sister said her hair was much shinier. I have since used it again, but I think I am going to try a shorter time of leaving it on and seeing if that works. I would much rather not have to jump in the shower twice;). Thank you thank you thank you for sharing this.
I am so glad that you are pleased with it. It does not need to be washed out, just rinsed, if you use it the way I do. My tea takes about 1.5 hours to cool down from just boiled water to cool enough to be transferred into a plastic shampoo bottle.
Re: Catnip for split ends?
Ok I read through this thread and today went to my local nursery to see if I could find a catnip plant of some kind anyway I didnt find catnip but a plant called catmint the lady in the shop said it was the same thing but i felt i might check with others in the know first, So with that here I am, the catmint had purple flowers not white like catnip has anybody used this or know anymore than I do on this product??
Re: Catnip for split ends?
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Originally Posted by
littlemiss
Ok I read through this thread and today went to my local nursery to see if I could find a catnip plant of some kind anyway I didnt find catnip but a plant called catmint the lady in the shop said it was the same thing but i felt i might check with others in the know first, So with that here I am, the catmint had purple flowers not white like catnip has anybody used this or know anymore than I do on this product??
"Catmint (Nepeta mussinii)
Purple flowers. .... plant has smallish, grey/green leaves. It grows up to 15 inches high.
Common Catnip (Nepeta cataria)
White flowers, grows up to 3 feet. This is the variety most cats enjoy."
http://www.cat-world.com.au/Catnip.htm
It is not common catnip and may be more ornamental than effective for conditioning. Try it and see. You will need the buds before opening and the leaves. I suggest trying organic pet store catnip. It can be very inexpensive. One certified organic brand is available at Wal-Mart, for example.
