Catnip for split ends?

**little_cherry** · February 8th, 2010, 01:35 PM

Originally Posted by Milui Elenath

I searched the thread and forum but didn't come up with anything.

Has anyone made or tried catnip steeped in oil?

I have a huge amount of harvested catnip flowers and leaves and was thinking of trying this.

I have made my own catnip oil infusion in sweet almond oil and don't have to use very much of it! It leaves my hair very soft and shiny.

**ktani** · February 8th, 2010, 02:58 PM

Originally Posted by little_cherry

I have made my own catnip oil infusion in sweet almond oil and don't have to use very much of it! It leaves my hair very soft and shiny.

If you are happy with what you have created, great!

**Milui Elenath** · February 9th, 2010, 02:22 AM

Thanks for the information Ktani and Little Cherry - I belive I will experiment. My thinking was just that I might be more consistent if I make infused catnip oil for a (that will have a longer shelf life) than catnip tea. I know it isn't much difficulty to make the tea - I drink enough herbal and black tea to confirm that,

but I feel that an oil might suit my conditioning needs better from a time perspective in that I can whack it on, tie my hair up and wash it later. I think its the wet hair thing actually now that I write about it.

**ktani** · February 9th, 2010, 03:15 PM

Originally Posted by Milui Elenath

Thanks for the information Ktani and Little Cherry - I belive I will experiment. My thinking was just that I might be more consistent if I make infused catnip oil for a (that will have a longer shelf life) than catnip tea. I know it isn't much difficulty to make the tea - I drink enough herbal and black tea to confirm that,

but I feel that an oil might suit my conditioning needs better from a time perspective in that I can whack it on, tie my hair up and wash it later. I think its the wet hair thing actually now that I write about it.

If that is what you are more comfortable with that is what you need to do. I go by the results I get that I am after.

**whiteisle** · February 18th, 2010, 06:39 AM

I was wondering if washing CO is sufficient for cleaning the hair prior to doing a catnip rinse or is it better to do shampoo?

I have a ton of coconut oil in my hair right now due to a heavy overnight oiling that needs to be washed out and I wanted to try the catnip today but wasn't sure if the conditioner would leave a residue. It would be the V05 Vanilla Mint Tea one if it matters.

**ktani** · February 18th, 2010, 06:58 AM

Originally Posted by whiteisle

I was wondering if washing CO is sufficient for cleaning the hair prior to doing a catnip rinse or is it better to do shampoo?

I have a ton of coconut oil in my hair right now due to a heavy overnight oiling that needs to be washed out and I wanted to try the catnip today but wasn't sure if the conditioner would leave a residue. It would be the V05 Vanilla Mint Tea one if it matters.

Catnip for me did not work well over conditioner.

**whiteisle** · February 18th, 2010, 07:00 AM

Thanks ktani! I'll plan on using shampoo.

**ktani** · February 18th, 2010, 07:29 AM

Originally Posted by whiteisle

Thanks ktani! I'll plan on using shampoo.

You are most welcome!

Depending on the kind of and how much conditioner you use, you may be able to remove the oil with a CO, and then shampoo off or clarify out the conditioner. Oil can be difficult to remove. The shampoo need only be one without additives or a shampoo for "normal" hair, not a harsh clarifying one, in some cases.

I have a friend who was using shampoos and conditioners that were moisturizing. She got build-up. I suggested that for the next while, she switch to a shampoo for normal hair to help remove the residue. It did make a significant difference for her. She was not going to use catnip though. She was just having problems with tangling and unruly hair because of the build-up problem.

**little_cherry** · February 18th, 2010, 09:37 AM

Originally Posted by ktani

If you are happy with what you have created, great!

In a cup of oil, I add a teaspoon of catnip. At first, I started off with a tablespoon, but it was leaving a coating on my hair. I clarify once ever 2 weeks or so, so buildup is not a problem with me

I'm all about trial and error

Has anyone tried pure catnip extract from the pet store that comes in a spray bottle? I wonder if this would work if diluted in water?

**ktani** · February 18th, 2010, 10:22 PM

Originally Posted by little_cherry

In a cup of oil, I add a teaspoon of catnip. At first, I started off with a tablespoon, but it was leaving a coating on my hair. I clarify once ever 2 weeks or so, so buildup is not a problem with me

I'm all about trial and error

Has anyone tried pure catnip extract from the pet store that comes in a spray bottle? I wonder if this would work if diluted in water?

Not that I can recall.