Catnip for split ends?

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Originally Posted by LaCitoyenne

Thanks, ktani. I could also maybe try a drop or so of apricot kernel oil as a leave-in for extra moisture. It's one of the few hair oils I like. One thing I did notice after towel-drying my hair was that it wasn't nearly as heavy/stiff as regularly-conditioned hair. I like that feeling!

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Sounds great so far but I would hold off on the oil until your hair is completely dry and you can get an accurate assessment of how it feels and behaves.

Okay not sure how off topic this is, but I just ought some organic catnip seeds, and am planning on planting them along with my others in my annual herb garden. when i am ready to pick the leaves, how do I use them? Would I dry them out and crush them, then go onto teas and rinses, or is there a certain way to prepare them? Thanks to anyone who can answer or provide links! :)

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Originally Posted by Ether_Drive

Okay not sure how off topic this is, but I just ought some organic catnip seeds, and am planning on planting them along with my others in my annual herb garden. when i am ready to pick the leaves, how do I use them? Would I dry them out and crush them, then go onto teas and rinses, or is there a certain way to prepare them? Thanks to anyone who can answer or provide links! :)

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There are a number of websites offering advice on this topic. None of the ones I looked at are referenced. Here is a forum question and answer on the subject, that you may find helpful, http://www.catster.com/answers/quest...ture_use-16867.

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Originally Posted by ktani

Sounds great so far but I would hold off on the oil until your hair is completely dry and you can get an accurate assessment of how it feels and behaves.

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Hi, ktani.

It's dry now. It feels soft and silky, actually. In spite of what I said earlier, I think it feels moisturized enough as well. I would say it's easier to comb as well. The true test will be when I wake up tomorrow morning. My second-day hair is rather stubborn. My main *complaint* right now is the lack of body. But I guess added oil wouldn't help that!

I've been watching this thread for some time and I want to thank you for your valuable insights.

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Originally Posted by LaCitoyenne

Hi, ktani.

It's dry now. It feels soft and silky, actually. In spite of what I said earlier, I think it feels moisturized enough as well. I would say it's easier to comb as well. The true test will be when I wake up tomorrow morning. My second-day hair is rather stubborn. My main *complaint* right now is the lack of body. But I guess added oil wouldn't help that!

I've been watching this thread for some time and I want to thank you for your valuable insights.

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You are most welcome.

I find that my hair is light and full with catnip, and my waves well defined.

Good luck tomorrow and you can always add a bit oil oil then, if needed.

I don't remember if I saw this in the thread, but has anyone else with darker henna hair notice catnip rinses making it darker? My hair has gone from medium brown with a red tone to dark brown and almost no red with only three rinses! :confused:

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Originally Posted by Sokudo Ningyou

I don't remember if I saw this in the thread, but has anyone else with darker henna hair notice catnip rinses making it darker? My hair has gone from medium brown with a red tone to dark brown and almost no red with only three rinses! :confused:

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Catnip should not be darkening your hair that I know of. It stains light yellow only.

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Originally Posted by ktani

There are a number of websites offering advice on this topic. None of the ones I looked at are referenced. Here is a forum question and answer on the subject, that you may find helpful, http://www.catster.com/answers/quest...ture_use-16867.

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Thanks so much,,this is exactly what i was looking for! =))

Ok, my hair has been dry for several hours now and I am pleased with the results. It does feel soft and silk. Not quite as good as when I rinse with conditioner but almost as good. My hair might be slightly more poofy/frizzy. I look forward to doing this more often to try to prevent future split ends. My only questions are:

How many times per week must one do catnip tea rinse in order to prevent split ends?

Can I use conditioner after I rinse out the catnip tea? Or will using conditioner effect the catnips ability to prevent split ends? Also, what about applying leave in conditioner after I get out of the shower?

Lastly, how long did it take for you all to notice a difference in your number of split ends? Looking at my hair now I still have quite a few that I need to cut of. Once I cut them off should I stop seeing splits immediately so long as I use catnip rinse a certain number of times per week?

Thanks!

Sissy :o

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Originally Posted by Ether_Drive

Thanks so much,,this is exactly what i was looking for! =))

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You are most welcome!