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    Default Re: Catnip for split ends?

    Hmm... I'm only brewing for an hour. I wonder if I need to increase the brewing time.

    edit: OK, I catnipped this afternoon, after leaving it to brew for 2 hours this time. I noticed an improvement in terms of 'slip' and strength to the hair, although no difference in the colour. I think I will try building up the time brewing and see what happens.
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    Hey. I used catnip 2 times. My hair has been much more curled than normal. Also my hair has been darker. But I think for that result the effort is to high ... I don't use catnip anymore but it was a good experience

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    Speaking of brewing time, it seems like my catnip changes if I leave it to brew overnight. After a while it goes from a nice translucent color to being slightly cloudy. The smell isn't as nice either. Has this happened to anyone else?

    I brew it with nearly-boiled tap water and let it sit in a covered pyrex jar.

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    Quote Originally Posted by loyaboya View Post
    Speaking of brewing time, it seems like my catnip changes if I leave it to brew overnight. After a while it goes from a nice translucent color to being slightly cloudy. The smell isn't as nice either. Has this happened to anyone else?

    I brew it with nearly-boiled tap water and let it sit in a covered pyrex jar.
    My catnip remained clear with longer brewing times but when I shook it, I could see a sort of sediment. More things being released I think and it depends as well on what is put in the mug. My catnip has a crushed powder at the bottom of the mix. That is normal.

    As to the smell, I have never noticed that. I use boiled water for the entire process, including sterilizing the utensils used.
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    Quote Originally Posted by loyaboya View Post
    Speaking of brewing time, it seems like my catnip changes if I leave it to brew overnight. After a while it goes from a nice translucent color to being slightly cloudy. The smell isn't as nice either. Has this happened to anyone else?

    I brew it with nearly-boiled tap water and let it sit in a covered pyrex jar.
    Like Ktani I always use boiling water and sterilise the mug I steep it in with boiling water before using it. I've never noticed mine go cloudy and I have forgotten it sometimes so it steeped for 9 hours or more. Never noticed any change in the smell either.

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    Quote Originally Posted by ktani View Post
    My catnip remained clear with longer brewing times but when I shook it, I could see a sort of sediment. More things being released I think and it depends as well on what is put in the mug. My catnip has a crushed powder at the bottom of the mix. That is normal.

    As to the smell, I have never noticed that. I use boiled water for the entire process, including sterilizing the utensils used.
    Hmmm- yeah I'm thinking it might just be breaking down. When I say 'overnight' I'm thinking 12-24 hours. I wouldn't say it starts to smell bad, it's just not that fresh, minty smell that I get after a 1-2 hour brew. Anyway, I just won't be doing it that long anymore. Now I let it sit until it cools, then I apply it to my damp hair.

    I've been doing weekly catnip soaks since early September! That's about 10-11 treatments total and I don't see myself stopping anytime soon.

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    Hey, my experiences: Longer brewing time-->more cloudy

    But I think catnip smells horrible... I hate the scent of herbs...

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    EDIT: But as I said: The result was great

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    Default Re: Catnip for split ends?

    Quote Originally Posted by loyaboya View Post
    Hmmm- yeah I'm thinking it might just be breaking down. When I say 'overnight' I'm thinking 12-24 hours. I wouldn't say it starts to smell bad, it's just not that fresh, minty smell that I get after a 1-2 hour brew. Anyway, I just won't be doing it that long anymore. Now I let it sit until it cools, then I apply it to my damp hair.

    I've been doing weekly catnip soaks since early September! That's about 10-11 treatments total and I don't see myself stopping anytime soon.
    It does sound like it is breaking down to me. Why I do not know but if the water was not boiled that may be it in part, and that you left it out for so long.

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    Default Re: Catnip for split ends?

    ktani- So do you add BOILING water to your mug with catnip? I was worried that boiling water might be too hot, so I've been trying to catch it right before, or let it cool down a bit afterwards. But maybe I won't be so particular in the future if it doesn't matter.

    heldiggris- thanks! Okay at least I know it's not just me.

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