Catnip for split ends?

I reeeeeally need to try this!

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Originally Posted by likelikepenny

So lately I've been using catnip rinses and I have to say, I LOVE THEM. They are the only thing that keeps my hair soft, shiny and moisturized. For my hair type and porosity (low) it's hard to find products to make it shiny without buildup, but this is my holy grail. I wash my hair every other day and use this in place of conditioner. Ktani's original recipe was a little too astringent for me so I now use 400 ml water (2 cups) to 1 tsp catnip. I also add rosemary and parsley. So far I'm loving that I am now making all of my hair products myself. I plan on playing more with dilution and ingredients in the future.

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What does the rosemary and parsley add?

Me too! One of my cats likes to hug my head anyway so I don't suppose this will make too much difference in that respect... Need to sort out the split ends though, as per username.

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Originally Posted by PixieP

I reeeeeally need to try this!



What does the rosemary and parsley add?

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Rosemary and Parsley darken hair and add shine. Chamomile is a substitute for light hair if you don't wish to darken.

I'm curious to find out more about catnip tea rinses. I'm on the look-out for rinse/water based regimes, as my hair just can't seem to handle cones or oils without mega greasy build-up.

The title of this thread says catnip is for split ends, but I don't have split ends. Does it help with moisture? And what does it smell like?

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Originally Posted by lizardspots

I'm curious to find out more about catnip tea rinses. I'm on the look-out for rinse/water based regimes, as my hair just can't seem to handle cones or oils without mega greasy build-up.

The title of this thread says catnip is for split ends, but I don't have split ends. Does it help with moisture? And what does it smell like?

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When I was doing a liquid based/diy hair product regimen, I used ACV or green tea as my cleanser and catnip as my conditioner.

Catnip helps prevent split ends but it also strengthens the hair without making it "hard" like a protein treatment would do. Earlier in the thread ktani says that because of the particular tannins in the tea, it doesn't build up. It's very moisturizing for dry hair without being greasy.

Deep treatments with catnip is even better. Spritz your hair with the solution, wear a shower cap, and leave it on for 30 minutes.

The smell, well, it smells like herbs? :shrug: I began adding parsley to mine which gave it almost a "sweet" scent.

I definitely recommend you try it, it's great for skin as well. Let us know how it goes if you decide to try it.

I tried it today, not sure I did it right?

I warmed water (a little over 3 cups) to nearly boiling, and put in a generous teaspoon of catnip (and a tiny sprinkle of cinnamon for scent). Put it in a plastic container with a lid and left it there for almost 4 hours. Then I strained it.

I wet my hair and put a load of cone-free conditioner in to detangle, rinsed that, shampooed with a cone-free sls shampoo, rinse. Then I put my lengths in a bowl and poured the catnip tea over my head (so it gathered in the bowl and soaked my lengths). Poured it back into the cup and over my head again, repeated 5-6 times with a minute or so between each round. Lightly rinsed my hair and left a tiny bit of coney conditioner as leave-in in my ends.

My hair is soft, but I'm not sure I'd say it's softer than with regular conditioner? And it was way more frizzy. Also I usually do an ACV rinse after conditioner to make my hair less tangly and I really felt the absence of that. But I can't do two rinses, can I? And can I use conditioner AND catnip?

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Originally Posted by PixieP

I tried it today, not sure I did it right?

I warmed water (a little over 3 cups) to nearly boiling, and put in a generous teaspoon of catnip (and a tiny sprinkle of cinnamon for scent). Put it in a plastic container with a lid and left it there for almost 4 hours. Then I strained it.

I wet my hair and put a load of cone-free conditioner in to detangle, rinsed that, shampooed with a cone-free sls shampoo, rinse. Then I put my lengths in a bowl and poured the catnip tea over my head (so it gathered in the bowl and soaked my lengths). Poured it back into the cup and over my head again, repeated 5-6 times with a minute or so between each round. Lightly rinsed my hair and left a tiny bit of coney conditioner as leave-in in my ends.

My hair is soft, but I'm not sure I'd say it's softer than with regular conditioner? And it was way more frizzy. Also I usually do an ACV rinse after conditioner to make my hair less tangly and I really felt the absence of that. But I can't do two rinses, can I? And can I use conditioner AND catnip?

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In order to get the effectiveness of the catnip, it's done before adding conditioner. It is possible to use both as long as conditioner is after the catnip.

I use both ACV and catnip when I do my treatments. Catnip first to treat and prevent split ends, then ACV to close the cuticle. In your case, you can wash, catnip rinse, condition, ACV rinse.

Today, I used my catnip rinse to make Flaxseed gel, instead of using just water. I also added 1/4 tsp. ACV. I can't wait to see how my hair feels tomorrow.

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Originally Posted by likelikepenny

In order to get the effectiveness of the catnip, it's done before adding conditioner. It is possible to use both as long as conditioner is after the catnip.

I use both ACV and catnip when I do my treatments. Catnip first to treat and prevent split ends, then ACV to close the cuticle. In your case, you can wash, catnip rinse, condition, ACV rinse.

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Thanks! I'll try that next wash :)

Actually, today my hair is softer than it's been in a looooong time!