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Mega Tek or Ovation? What if there was only one?

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If I had to choose only one it would be....

  • Mega Tek all the way

    Votes: 135 57.9%

  • Ovation Cell Therapy is where I play

    Votes: 60 25.8%

  • I don't believe in growth aids

    Votes: 38 16.3%
  • Total voters
    233
PuffyBrown

PuffyBrown

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The Mega Tek / Ovation thread has really sparked some
serious hair growth and really has me going. I have jumped on and I ordered some last night.

I sat up all night reading that entire thread plus the one for the update and the shedding. I did not see a poll for preferences. I think that would help some people who have never tried it decide because that thread was LONG.

So, If you could only choose one and only one of the prouducts, without cost being a factor, which would you choose and why?
 
I would pick Ovation. Although its expensive, I think its the most gentle on the scalp...JMO.

Hope you get to make a decision. I think both of them are great..that's why I use both.
 
I would say Ovation. Other members day MT is more drying. I think they said OCT has more amino acids. Ive tried MT and will try OCT this week when it comes in.
 
I want to know this, too. I see that some ladies are ditching MT for OCT, but I hear that they both work the same. MT is cheaper.
 
If the cost wasn't a factor, I'd go for the Ovation, no doubt. I suspect that while the growth aspects of MT might be a bit better than OCT, I think that the Ovation line as a whole leaves your HAIR feeling better, overall.
 
JustKiya said:
If the cost wasn't a factor, I'd go for the Ovation, no doubt. I suspect that while the growth aspects of MT might be a bit better than OCT, I think that the Ovation line as a whole leaves your HAIR feeling better, overall.
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Thanks for your detailed blog post on the breakdown on both. Cost isnt a factor for me, but I just dont WANT to spend that much on a growth aid unless hair is shooting out of my scalp at unreal pace. I can get over the feel for half the price. I will just doctor that MT up a bit. Get my mixtress on.

Yall should peep Kiya's blog if you havent
http://www.nappydelphia.com/2008/03/horse-vs-human-who-comes-out-on-top.html
 
Bint Yusef said:
Thanks for your detailed blog post on the breakdown on both. Cost isnt a factor for me, but I just dont WANT to spend that much on a growth aid unless hair is shooting out of my scalp at unreal pace. I can get over the feel for half the price. I will just doctor that MT up a bit. Get my mixtress on.

Yall should peep Kiya's blog if you havent
http://www.nappydelphia.com/2008/03/horse-vs-human-who-comes-out-on-top.html
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That was my thought, with the bolded, EXACTLY!!

And thanks for the shout-out... ;) :grin:
 
Bint Yusef said:
Thanks for your detailed blog post on the breakdown on both. Cost isnt a factor for me, but I just dont WANT to spend that much on a growth aid unless hair is shooting out of my scalp at unreal pace. I can get over the feel for half the price. I will just doctor that MT up a bit. Get my mixtress on.

Yall should peep Kiya's blog if you havent
http://www.nappydelphia.com/2008/03/horse-vs-human-who-comes-out-on-top.html
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Yeah, I read that blog. It was one of the deciding factors for me ordering MT Rebuilder yesterday instead of OCT. I also ordered some SAA and Honeyquat to doctor up that and a few other products that i have sitting around.
but honestly, since you're only supposed to use it on your scalp, i don't see how it effects the way your hair feels. Unless people are applying it to their whole heads?
 
sensiblesista said:
Yeah, I read that blog. It was one of the deciding factors for me ordering MT Rebuilder yesterday instead of OCT. I also ordered some SAA and Honeyquat to doctor up that and a few other products that i have sitting around.
but honestly, since you're only supposed to use it on your scalp, i don't see how it effects the way your hair feels. Unless people are applying it to their whole heads?
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I know, it's weird! I'm not sure if it's the run-off from when I get my hair wet, or what - but I ONLY use the MT on my scalp, but my hair - root to tip, feels - different now. Thicker, stronger - I assume I'm getting at least a LITTLE on my hair.
I think the people who are using the full Ovation line have noticed more of a change in their hair since they are also using the con & poo.
 
I say Megatek all the way.
Here are the ingredient differences.
Ovation:Deionized Water, Stearalkonium Chloride, Glyceryl Stearate, Cetearyl Alcohol, PEG-40 Castor Oil, Cetrimonium Chloride, Hydrolyzed Keratin, Panthenol, Tocopheryl Acetate, DM DM Hydantoin, Methlparaben, Propylparaben, Tetrasodium EDTA, Frangrance

Mega-Tek Rebuilder:Deionized water, hydrolyzed keratin protein (HU), stearalkonium chloride, glyceryl stearate, peg 100 stearate (DI), marine protein (DI), peg 40 (no castor oil), panthenol, dimethicone copolyol (the one cone), magnesium citrate (DI), allantoin (DI), amino acids (DI), methylparaben, mucopolysaccharides (DI), polyparaben, imidazolidinyl urea (DI), fragrance
DI = Different ingredient AND HU = Higher up on the list

The Rebuilder has MORE hydrolyzed keratin protein, and it has marine protein and amino acids, which neither of the others have.

Megatek is cheaper and contains more of the important ingredients. To balance out the dryness I add some oils and I don't have the dryness some people complain about. After reading the entire thread, I realized that all I have to do is up my dc and moisture regi and i'm good to go. I don't see the point in paying almost double for the same product, especially when I have a closet full of products that I already know work really well for my hair and do the job. Save money, try the MT, add some good oils to it, and you will be good to go.
 
explosiva9 said:
I say Megatek all the way.
Here are the ingredient differences.
Ovation:Deionized Water, Stearalkonium Chloride, Glyceryl Stearate, Cetearyl Alcohol, PEG-40 Castor Oil, Cetrimonium Chloride, Hydrolyzed Keratin, Panthenol, Tocopheryl Acetate, DM DM Hydantoin, Methlparaben, Propylparaben, Tetrasodium EDTA, Frangrance

Mega-Tek Rebuilder:Deionized water, hydrolyzed keratin protein (HU), stearalkonium chloride, glyceryl stearate, peg 100 stearate (DI), marine protein (DI), peg 40 (no castor oil), panthenol, dimethicone copolyol (the one cone), magnesium citrate (DI), allantoin (DI), amino acids (DI), methylparaben, mucopolysaccharides (DI), polyparaben, imidazolidinyl urea (DI), fragrance
DI = Different ingredient AND HU = Higher up on the list

The Rebuilder has MORE hydrolyzed keratin protein, and it has marine protein and amino acids, which neither of the others have.

Megatek is cheaper and contains more of the important ingredients. To balance out the dryness I add some oils and I don't have the dryness some people complain about. After reading the entire thread, I realized that all I have to do is up my dc and moisture regi and i'm good to go. I don't see the point in paying almost double for the same product, especially when I have a closet full of products that I already know work really well for my hair and do the job. Save money, try the MT, add some good oils to it, and you will be good to go.
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Okay , So I dont get it. Whats the difference between this and just doing the usual protein treatments?
 
Irresistible said:
Okay , So I dont get it. Whats the difference between this and just doing the usual protein treatments?
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I'm so confused also because Keratin is one of the stronger proteins that can really do great damage when used too much

and I dont see anything that special in the other ingredients that you cant get from usual conditioners, leave in's or castor oil

what am I missing?

anyone ended up with hard/dry/brittle hair from the protein? and how, if not, is it being avoided?

whats would be the difference between this and just using like Aphogee , dont crucify me ya'll! I just aint gettin it! :perplexed:
 
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I can't answer that either as I have never used aphogee or any other of the products mentioned. This is basically the first and last growth aid I will try. I waited a month, :wallbash:, to see other people's results before even considering it but I'm glad I did because it seems to be working really well for a lot of people.

*wow, could have been ahead of the game if I would have ordered after reading Sareca's original thread.
 
I haven't tried either, but from reading the threads, I will be buying the MegaTek. It's not just that it costs less, it's that the Ovation is severely overpriced. It's one thing for a product to be expensive and another for it to be overpriced. Like, Christian Dior make up will be something like 50+ dollars for a tube of lipstick, but you are paying for the brand. Ovation strikes me as more like a gimmick to be 50+ dollars for a bottle of shampoo.

Secondly, I am more concerned with growing my hair faster than making my hair pretty. I'm not styling my hair anyway, so it's not going to take much to keep it moisturized and slap it in a bun.
 
sensiblesista said:
Yeah, I read that blog. It was one of the deciding factors for me ordering MT Rebuilder yesterday instead of OCT. I also ordered some SAA and Honeyquat to doctor up that and a few other products that i have sitting around.
but honestly, since you're only supposed to use it on your scalp, i don't see how it effects the way your hair feels. Unless people are applying it to their whole heads?
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I finished OCT and have decided just to use MT and doctor it up. I have absolutely no problems. No itchy scalp, no irritation, just wild growth. I am 8 weeks post relaxer and I usually can go for about 12 or 16 weeks but I'm struggling right now. I have to continue to co-wash every 2 or 3 days because my NG is out of control. This has never happened to me before. MT is working just fine. I do, however, like the OCShampoo. I can do without the Creme Rinse.

I'd like to try other Eqyss products like the Premier Shampoo, Creme Rinse and Serum. I have the Rehydrant spray that I spritz with everyday. LD has me wanting to give other products a try. I'll order the samples of the Premier and Rinse to see if I like them and not worry at all about OCT if I do.
 
High Priestess said:
I don't want to burst anyone's bubble here, but it's a preservative: Disodium EDTA – Synthetic may be cancer causing.

Now, here's a link of the info. I know that nothing is perfect, but I would only suggest anyone viewing this form their own opinions.

I say this with love.
HP

[URL="http://blog.nontoxichaircare.com/"]http://blog.nontoxichaircare.com/[/URL]
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Thanks for the info. No bubble busting here. I'm blessed with it and will continue to use it. God got my back!

Blessings.
 
Irresistible said:
I'm so confused also because Keratin is one of the stronger proteins that can really do great damage when used too much

and I dont see anything that special in the other ingredients that you cant get from usual conditioners, leave in's or castor oil

what am I missing?

anyone ended up with hard/dry/brittle hair from the protein? and how, if not, is it being avoided?

whats would be the difference between this and just using like Aphogee , dont crucify me ya'll! I just aint gettin it! :perplexed:
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Thats what i was asking in the big thead! The main ingredients in the ovation that seems to make it work are hydrolized keratin, and castor oil and vit. e & b.....and these ingredients start in the middle of the product

Aphogee keratin spray has hydrolized keratin as a second ingredient without all the ingredeints before...it may have vit e &b...but if not the only thing its missing in comparison to ovation is castor oil, and vit. e &b which can easily be added and its like $5 at sallys vs. $20-and more and ordering online

I was also thinking about how alot of the growth aids seem to be in the same family...all have sulfur are come from it or form it...amino acids, vitamin b's, protien (and how people get big growth spurts from taking these things internally as well)

And products that help make the scalp clean (Miconazloe nitrate or daily washing)...and stimulating products (or daily massaging)


This is what i posted....

"How concentrated is the Ovation?

Does anyone think the Aphogee keratin & Green Tea would increase hair growth?

Seems likethe only thing its missing is castor oil and possible vit e & b


Aphogee keratin: Water, Hydrolyzed Keratin,Hydrolyzed Silk (aminod acids), Green Tea (Camellia Sinensis) Extract (possibly vit. e & b), Glycine Alanine (amino acids), Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine( mild surfacant, cleansing proerties), Cetrimonium Chloride (anti-static), PVP( Various reasons), Citric Acid (presertative, ph adjuster), Fragrance, FD&C Red #40, D&C Green #5, FD&C Yellow #6

Ovation:Deionized Water, Stearalkonium Chloride (Anti-static), Glyceryl Stearate (emulsifyer), Cetearyl Alcohol (emulsfyer), PEG-40 Castor Oil (Aphogee is missing) , Cetrimonium Chloride (anti-static), Hydrolyzed Keratin, Panthenol, Tocopheryl Acetate (vit. e & b, aphogee may be missing)), DM DM Hydantoin (Preserative), Methlparaben (preserative) , Propylparaben (preserative) , Tetrasodium EDTA(water softner), Frangrance "
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I was hoping i wouldnt start an uproar with that but no-one answred instead LOL
 
Serenity_Peace said:
I want to know this, too. I see that some ladies are ditching MT for OCT, but I hear that they both work the same. MT is cheaper.
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It's not that many of us are actually ditching The MT for OCT but that some of us are trying out both lines to see which one adds better results for our hair. I am one of these ladies that are doing this. I have both lines and I chose to use MT first then move onto the OCT, however if I find that the MT works better on my hair than the OCT, then I will be returning to using the MT:yep:. It's that simple, lol. And oh yeah, because the MT is cheaper too is a good reason to return to using it again:grin:.
 
fluffylocks said:
Thats what i was asking in the big thead! The main ingredients in the ovation that seems to make it work are hydrolized keratin, and castor oil and vit. e & b.....and these ingredients start in the middle of the product

Aphogee keratin spray has hydrolized keratin as a second ingredient without all the ingredeints before...it may have vit e &b...but if not the only thing its missing in comparison to ovation is castor oil, and vit. e &b which can easily be added and its like $5 at sallys vs. $20-and more and ordering online

I was also thinking about how alot of the growth aids seem to be in the same family...all have sulfur are come from it or form it...amino acids, vitamin b's, protien (and how people get big growth spurts from taking these things internally as well)

And products that help make the scalp clean (Miconazloe nitrate or daily washing)...and stimulating products (or daily massaging)


This is what i posted....

"How concentrated is the Ovation?

Does anyone think the Aphogee keratin & Green Tea would increase hair growth?

Seems likethe only thing its missing is castor oil and possible vit e & b


Aphogee keratin: Water, Hydrolyzed Keratin,Hydrolyzed Silk (aminod acids), Green Tea (Camellia Sinensis) Extract (possibly vit. e & b), Glycine Alanine (amino acids), Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine( mild surfacant, cleansing proerties), Cetrimonium Chloride (anti-static), PVP( Various reasons), Citric Acid (presertative, ph adjuster), Fragrance, FD&C Red #40, D&C Green #5, FD&C Yellow #6

Ovation:Deionized Water, Stearalkonium Chloride (Anti-static), Glyceryl Stearate (emulsifyer), Cetearyl Alcohol (emulsfyer), PEG-40 Castor Oil (Aphogee is missing) , Cetrimonium Chloride (anti-static), Hydrolyzed Keratin, Panthenol, Tocopheryl Acetate (vit. e & b, aphogee may be missing)), DM DM Hydantoin (Preserative), Methlparaben (preserative) , Propylparaben (preserative) , Tetrasodium EDTA(water softner), Frangrance "
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I was hoping i wouldnt start an uproar with that but no-one answred instead LOL
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Now this is just my opinion but I honestly think that even though all these products have a lot of the same ingredients, that does not equate to the same amount of each ingredient in each product or the quality thereof. The balance of each ingredient I believe changes to offer the better results in the more superior product - because the ingredients are of a more superior quality in the MT than other protein-based products seemingly containing the same ingredients. Does this make sense?
 
High Priestess said:
I don't want to burst anyone's bubble here, but it's a preservative: Disodium EDTA – Synthetic may be cancer causing.

Now, here's a link of the info. I know that nothing is perfect, but I would only suggest anyone viewing this form their own opinions.

I say this with love.
HP

http://blog.nontoxichaircare.com/
Click to expand...

fluffylocks said:
Thats what i was asking in the big thead! The main ingredients in the ovation that seems to make it work are hydrolized keratin, and castor oil and vit. e & b.....and these ingredients start in the middle of the product

Aphogee keratin spray has hydrolized keratin as a second ingredient without all the ingredeints before...it may have vit e &b...but if not the only thing its missing in comparison to ovation is castor oil, and vit. e &b which can easily be added and its like $5 at sallys vs. $20-and more and ordering online

I was also thinking about how alot of the growth aids seem to be in the same family...all have sulfur are come from it or form it...amino acids, vitamin b's, protien (and how people get big growth spurts from taking these things internally as well)

And products that help make the scalp clean (Miconazloe nitrate or daily washing)...and stimulating products (or daily massaging)


This is what i posted....

"How concentrated is the Ovation?

Does anyone think the Aphogee keratin & Green Tea would increase hair growth?

Seems likethe only thing its missing is castor oil and possible vit e & b


Aphogee keratin: Water, Hydrolyzed Keratin,Hydrolyzed Silk (aminod acids), Green Tea (Camellia Sinensis) Extract (possibly vit. e & b), Glycine Alanine (amino acids), Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine( mild surfacant, cleansing proerties), Cetrimonium Chloride (anti-static), PVP( Various reasons), Citric Acid (presertative, ph adjuster), Fragrance, FD&C Red #40, D&C Green #5, FD&C Yellow #6

Ovation:Deionized Water, Stearalkonium Chloride (Anti-static), Glyceryl Stearate (emulsifyer), Cetearyl Alcohol (emulsfyer), PEG-40 Castor Oil (Aphogee is missing) , Cetrimonium Chloride (anti-static), Hydrolyzed Keratin, Panthenol, Tocopheryl Acetate (vit. e & b, aphogee may be missing)), DM DM Hydantoin (Preserative), Methlparaben (preserative) , Propylparaben (preserative) , Tetrasodium EDTA(water softner), Frangrance "
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I was hoping i wouldnt start an uproar with that but no-one answred instead LOL
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Correct me if I'm wrong but I don't understand these two to be the same. The link you included here High Preistess talks about an igredient called Disodium EDTA and the one in the OCT is called Tetrasodium EDTA. What is the difference between these two ingredients? I don't think they are the same, so can you please elaborate?
 
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