I'm not sure I'll notice the difference though. Can catnip be used after ACV?Quote:
Originally Posted by ktani
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I'm not sure I'll notice the difference though. Can catnip be used after ACV?Quote:
Originally Posted by ktani
Shampoo bars tend to leave a residue that you will notice I believe and the answer is yes. You can use catnip after a well diluted vinegar rinse, which is the only kind that you should use, not to be drying.Quote:
Originally Posted by Heidi_234
Okies thank you. If and when I'll get my shampoo bars I'd got for it.Quote:
Originally Posted by ktani
You are welcome.Quote:
Originally Posted by Heidi_234
What about diluting the ACV into catnip tea instead of water for the acid rinse? Maybe try using less ACV?
I tried mixing acv into catnip. I did not like it. I prefer my catnip straight. It is more conditioning on its own, from my experience.Quote:
Originally Posted by Demetrue
I meant what about using it as part of the ACV rinse - she could still do the catnip treatment by itself after she rinsed out the ACV rinse. Since the catnip is both acidic and conditioning, it might boost the acidity of the ACV yet protect the hair from drying out too much from it?
That is what I said, first the diluted acv rinse, then the catnip.Quote:
Originally Posted by Demetrue
http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/...&postcount=652
Catnip antibacterial/antifungal
http://books.google.ca/books?id=eOCv2BZ3OxsC&pg=PA62&lpg=PA62&dq=catnip+a ntifungal&source=web&ots=ILFXVBw4Py&sig=7RD8M0jl0H QNPyUE7JZkNea8mb4&hl=en&sa=X&oi=book_result&resnum =10&ct=result#PPA62,M1
The antifungal properties may be why catnip is known for growth, as well as shine, since dandruff can cause hair loss.
However, if someone has real dandruff, which is a fungal infection (as opposed to just dry scalp), I strongly recommend seeing a doctor and using the only proven and best antidandruff medications, like those in Nizoral and Head and Shoulders, or what the doctor recommends (prescription level antifungals). Fungal infections, IMO, are not for self-medicating or diagnosing.
While it is possible that antifungal plant properties may be helpful, they may not be strong enough at the concentrations used, or specific enough for certain funguses. This applies IMO, to any plant with antifungal properties. There is also a ringworm kind of dandruff http://www.omnimedicalsearch.com/con..._ringworm.html.
A broad spectrum antifungal is a nice idea, but there is enough research into dandruff now, to know which broad spectrum antifungals work for dandruff fungesses, that are certain kinds of funguses. The broad spectrum antifungal in Nizoral, is still aimed at dandruff funguses, not other kinds. Despite claims by vendors selling plants that can supposedly treat/cure ringworm and other kinds of dandruff, from what I have read in the following links on the subject, for another thread, medications to treat dandruff of all kinds, are used a specific way, and for specific times/durations.
This is an excellent article, IMO.
http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/27956.php
Although tea tree oil is acknowledged by the Mayo Clinic, as an alternative dandruff remedy http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/dan...ative-medicine, there are safety issues with tea tree oil and it may not be sufficient for all kinds of dandruff.
http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/...8&postcount=34
More on tea tree oil
http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/...6&postcount=37
This is what I do with my catnip: I use it as the liquid in my ACV rinse. I like the way it feels better than water. I may not be getting the same fabulous benefits as if I did the ACV first and then the hour-long catnip thing, but I'm lazy, and my hair seems to like this version well enough.Quote:
Originally Posted by Demetrue