Catnip for split ends?

I did some catnip hunting on the internet last night. You can buy certified organic catnip at places like Wal-Mart and Canadian Tire, so organic pet catnip does not mean expensive catnip, necessarily.

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Originally Posted by ktani

The one thing I do strongly recomend about catnip, for experimenting with, and that is as much as possible, try to buy a catnip that is organic and pesticide free. It does not have to be certified organic but that is nice IMO. The one I use just says organic, pesticide free. That works for me.

You are in some cases going to be soaking in it for an hour at a time, and while regular catnip is safe, IMO, it is better to use a catnip that is that much safer.

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The one that I got is from a Healthfood store, where all of their bulk herbs are organic. I agree that when you are soaking your head in something it should be as natural and organic as possible. That is one of the reasons I have a hard time with the CO washing method and SMT that I tried for a while. It's just difficult for me to let VO5 type conditioner to sit on my head for hours. Not that theres anything wrong with them, I just had a difficult time with the conditioner choices.

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Originally Posted by ktani

You may be allergic to it. Someone last year broke out in hives when she sprayed it on her hair and she got it on her skin.

I would patch test. What you describe on your scalp is not "normal" with catnip.

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I've been thinking that the scalp reaction is from the Poo Bars that I have been using, so the experiment of using Catnip only may actually alleviate the issue. I'll have to see....

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Originally Posted by eaglefeather71

I've been thinking that the scalp reaction is from the Poo Bars that I have been using, so the experiment of using Catnip only may actually alleviate the issue. I'll have to see....

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It should be easy enough to determine. Patch test the catnip.

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Originally Posted by ktani

It should be easy enough to determine. Patch test the catnip.

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I've never done that before successfully. Could you give me some suggestions?

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Originally Posted by eaglefeather71

I've never done that before successfully. Could you give me some suggestions?

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There a few ways it can be one. One is to use the upper inner arm. Apply the subtance, in this case the catnip and cover with a band-aid for 24 hours.

Another way would be to apply some catnip, and not cover it to the nape area of the hairline or behind your ear and leave it there for 24 hours or unless in all cases you negatively react. If that happens, IMO, remove it by washing it off immediately.

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Originally Posted by ktani

There a few ways it can be one. One is to use the upper inner arm. Apply the subtance, in this case the catnip and cover with a band-aid for 24 hours.

Another way would be to apply some catnip, and not cover it to the nape area of the hairline or behind your ear and leave it there for 24 hours or unless in all cases you negatively react. If that happens, IMO, remove it by washing it off immediately.

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Thank you, I'll do that. I did that (bandaid test) with the homemade coldcream that I thought was irritating my face skin, and didn't have a reaction. So I thought I did something wrong.

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Originally Posted by eaglefeather71

Thank you, I'll do that. I did that (bandaid test) with the homemade coldcream that I thought was irritating my face skin, and didn't have a reaction. So I thought I did something wrong.

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I can use honey on my face in small quantities without too much difficulty but I am sensitive to it on my scalp. The skin is different in terms of reactions on various parts of the body, aside from the areas where you would think that was obvious.

Ktani, a little question. :)
I'm playing with the idea of ordering shampoo bars, and since I remember catnip rinse is acid, can it be used as the final rinse instead of the recommended ACV rinse?

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Originally Posted by Heidi_234

Ktani, a little question. :)
I'm playing with the idea of ordering shampoo bars, and since I remember catnip rinse is acid, can it be used as the final rinse instead of the recommended ACV rinse?

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It is not as acidic as a vinegar rinse, depending on the dilution, nor is it as astringent. It may not remove the residue as effectively as a vinegar rinse. You will have to try it.