MT experts, i need your advise!

[4mia]

i have been uisng mt for about 3 weeks now. I wash 2-3x a week. My problem is that i am experiencing some crazy itching. It is really driving me insane. Do anyone know what I should do?

 

[Soliel185]

Instead of leaving it in you could use it like a DC. I think the instructions on the bottle say you can put it on, leave for 5-15 mins and rinse. You don't have to leave it on if it is irritating your scalp or causing too much buildup.

 

[likewtr4chklit]

If you have access to some tea tree oil, and/or peppermint oil it might benefit you to put a few drops into your MT and then massage after you apply. HTH

 

[Irresistible]

I'm not the MT expert

But just wanted to say, you should stop usage first, get your scalp healed from the itching, or irritation or whatever the correct term would be for the cause of the itching, get that under control FIRST, Especially since your saying its intolerable for you, then once it has stopped, take the advice you get here on how to use it another way or other ways to avoid this

 

[Shimmie]

Excellent answer Soliel

...Rinsing is best to avoid the itching. We're using a very potent protein product which dries both the hair and scalp. We need much more moisture added to hair and scalp with Mega Tek and Ovation.

Also, you don't have to wash your hair with shampoo as often. Try conditioner washers instead; I think the shampoo washes and the heavy protein from the Mega Tek is drying your hair and scalp; hence the itching.

If necessary, oil your scalp after rinsing to soothe the itching, as the heavy protein in the Mega Tek may be drying your scalp and it needs to be moisturized.

From my own personal experience , I don't recommend adding oils to the product as it not only dilutes it, but it seems to hinder the direct absorption to my scalp for the full effect.

Use the product 'straight' as adding other ingredients dilutes the Mega Tek or Ovation. I let them do their work and then rinse it out.

I apply oils to my hair after the rinse to seal in the moisture.

With Mega Tek being so strong in protein, I would use it less often; no more than 3 times a week. Your hair will still benefit and still grow.

Just remember this: "PPP Needs "MMM"

"PPP" = Potent Protein Product Needs 'MMM" = Much More Moisture.

Hugs and blessings to you...

 

[Irresistible]

Excellent answer Soliel

...Rinsing is best to avoid the itching. We're using a very potent protein product which dries both the hair and scalp. We need much more moisture added to hair and scalp with Mega Tek and Ovation.

Also, you don't have to wash your hair with shampoo as often. Try conditioner washers instead; I think the shampoo washes and the heavy protein from the Mega Tek is drying your hair and scalp; hence the itching.

If necessary, oil your scalp after rinsing to soothe the itching, as the heavy protein in the Mega Tek may be drying your scalp and it needs to be moisturized.

From my own personal experience , I don't recommend adding oils to the product as it not only dilutes it, but it seems to hinder the direct absorption to my scalp for the full effect.

Use the product 'straight' as adding other ingredients dilutes the Mega Tek or Ovation. I let them do their work and then rinse it out.

I apply oils to my hair after the rinse to seal in the moisture.

With Mega Tek being so strong in protein, I would use it less often; no more than 3 times a week. Your hair will still benefit and still grow.

Just remember this: "PPP Needs "MMM"

"PPP" = Potent Protein Product Needs 'MMM" = Much More Moisture.

Hugs and blessings to you...

I was wondering if it could be dryness too, just when I typed 'whatever the correct term would be for the cause of the itching' I was wondering if this could be drying to the scalp as well

 

[4mia]

thanks I will try using it then cowashing. My scalp is not normally sensitive to things. I was using mtg a couple of years back with no problem. I really think this may help.

thanks

 

[Shimmie]

I was wondering if it could be dryness too, just when I typed 'whatever the correct term would be for the cause of the itching' I was wondering if this could be drying to the scalp as well

For me, it was definitely drying my hair and scalp.

My hair begain to break and shed so much that it scared me to tears. I tried 'adding' the oils to the product, but it slowed the growth process. I wasn't getting the full benefit of the product. The oil was somehow slowing the absorbtion of it into my hair and scalp.

After reading the directions for the Ovation, (before using MT) it said to rinse. So, I began to rinse the product out of my hair and it worked.

I apply oil to my hair afterwards to keep it smoothed down and to seal my ends. I 'believe' that applying the oil afterwards, also seals the MT and the Ovation treatments applied prior, to my scalp as well.

Have I made any sense.... It's easier to 'show' someone what I'm doing than to type it. It really is. My family has it down.

Mega Tek or Ovation applied to scalp.
Rinse
Apply oil
Put hair in protective style and REST !

AND condition wash more and more. Use less shampoo washes.

 

[JustKiya]

I find that a good scalp massage after application tames the itches.

Good luck!

 

[Irresistible]

For me, it was definitely drying my hair and scalp.

My hair begain to break and shed so much that it scared me to tears. I tried 'adding' the oils to the product, but it slowed the growth process. I wasn't getting the full benefit of the product. The oil was somehow slowing the absorbtion of it into my hair and scalp.

After reading the directions for the Ovation, (before using MT) it said to rinse. So, I began to rinse the product out of my hair and it worked.

I apply oil to my hair afterwards to keep it smoothed down and to seal my ends. I 'believe' that applying the oil afterwards, also seals the MT and the Ovation treatments applied prior, to my scalp as well.

Have I made any sense.... It's easier to 'show' someone what I'm doing than to type it. It really is. My family has it down.

Mega Tek or Ovation applied to scalp.
Rinse
Apply oil
Put hair in protective style and REST !

AND condition wash more and more. Use less shampoo washes.

I could totally see how there might be less issues using it this way

 

[Geminigirl]

does this problem occur after a certain number of wks? cause I amonly having shedding. I am on wk one.

 

[JustKiya]

Not everyone gets the itchies. I didn't get them when I first started using MT, but I get them sometimes now. *shrug*
I think there are some people who have never gotten em. It really varies...

 

[Shimmie]

I could totally see how there might be less issues using it this way

Irresistible, your are quite that my precious sister

Because it's 'sounds' more confusing to read the way I type. I need to do a video of my routine; it would make life easier even for me.

I'm still finding ways to use these products easier and faster. The main issue I've discovered is the Potency of the Protein in both the Mega Tek and the Ovation. And too much has been 'added' to our routines to make this product work and more complicated than it needs to be.

It shouldn't be so complicated to use these two products. It just shouldn't. It's so confusing especially to the precious newbies. I can only imagine what it's doing to the ones who never post, but just lurk. Poor babies....

These MT and OCT threads should be filled with basic use and results and congratulations and hugs and high fives and happy dances woohoo's, :woohoo: and so on.

Bottomline is we have a 'loose cannon' of highly concentrated protein and it's not the only thing going on our heads. There's flat ironing, steaming, rollersets, weaves, braids, henna, MN, BT, Texing, Relaxing, Perms, and the list goes on and on and on. And to add this potency of protein is no joke.

My first week was fabulous back in February when I started, then all 'hair hell' broke loose. Shedding, breakage, and more tears than I can remember crying about my hair and the torture of setback.

Whoever is reading this post. I do not claim to know it all, but what I've learned from my personal experience, I hope it helps someone and prevents them from having the same or even worse setbacks.

My hair is growing so long now, but I had to step back, pray and find out the way to do this right which ended up, reading the bottles directions and following them.

Love and blessings ladies. Happy Hair Growth. I mean it with all of my heart.

 

[Irresistible]

wow girl YOU ARE SO RIGHT!

VIDEOS?

Why in carnation arent there ANY MT/OCT videos, the littlest details and visuals could make a world of difference to help others use these products!


You ladies WHO KNOW already you can and will give correct and thorough information about these products need to jump on doing some tutorials and information videos, before the WRONG folks with the wrong info do!

make a video shimmie shimmie coco pop!

I love your beautiful spirit sooo much girl!

 

[Shimmie]

wow girl YOU ARE SO RIGHT!

VIDEOS?

Why in carnation arent there ANY MT/OCT videos, the littlest details and visuals could make a world of difference to help others use these products!


You ladies WHO KNOW already you can and will give correct and thorough information about these products need to jump on doing some tutorials and information videos, before the WRONG folks with the wrong info do!

make a video shimmie shimmie coco pop!

I love your beautiful spirit sooo much girl!

Girl, now see you're gonna get me in trouble.

Believe or not, I've actually thought about it when I've been doing my hair. Sort of an Ovation / Mega Tek Documentary to mediatate upon.

I love your spirit too, angel. God bless you. It's not easy with this hair, but we get through it and we win!

 

[Shimmie]

does this problem occur after a certain number of wks? cause I amonly having shedding. I am on wk one.

To be truthful, everyone varies with the 'reactions', yet it comes down to the same reason, it's a reaction to the potent protein.

Just don't give up, you'll discover what works for you.

 

[RecipeBABY]

yay!!! i found and MTG thread..

 

[JustKiya]

yay!!! i found and MTG thread..

MT is not the same as MTG, just to be clear.....

 

[CurlyMoo]

i have been uisng mt for about 3 weeks now. I wash 2-3x a week. My problem is that i am experiencing some crazy itching. It is really driving me insane. Do anyone know what I should do?

Hello 4mia


I had the itches and burning after only a few weeks too. But during that time I had a super growth spurt! I also developed a rash on my neck a week ago but with a cream I was able to get rid of it. I think I develped the rash when I scratched my neck during the MT DC. You could be having a sensitivity to the protein. Your scalp may also be adjusting to the product. How are you using MT? You should apply it lightly if you use it on your scalp. If you use it on your scalp when do you wash it out? I found that if I apply MT to my scalp on non wash days before the wash day, I don't have an itch problem. Because I use MT full strength I must get it off my skin.

I took a few days off from using the Botanical Spray because it too has protein in it. I noticed that my skin would burn and itch when I sprayed that on my scalp. I also creme rinse and use a moisturizing conditioner which helps with keeping my scalp moist.

My advice would be to make sure your shampoo does not have Sodium Lauryl Sulfate because it also makes the scalp itch. If you are applying MT to your scalp only, then switch to leaving on your hair for 5-10 minutes or DC for 20 minutes then rinse out. Just until you fill confident enough to use on your scalp right before wash day. Also make sure that you massage your scalp with the pads of your fingers not the nails because I found that MT does not like irritated skin.

Hope this helps, happy growing!

 

[*fabulosity*]

Irresistible, your are quite that my precious sister

Because it's 'sounds' more confusing to read the way I type. I need to do a video of my routine; it would make life easier even for me.

I'm still finding ways to use these products easier and faster. The main issue I've discovered is the Potency of the Protein in both the Mega Tek and the Ovation. And too much has been 'added' to our routines to make this product work and more complicated than it needs to be.

It shouldn't be so complicated to use these two products. It just shouldn't. It's so confusing especially to the precious newbies. I can only imagine what it's doing to the ones who never post, but just lurk. Poor babies....

These MT and OCT threads should be filled with basic use and results and congratulations and hugs and high fives and happy dances woohoo's, :woohoo: and so on.

Bottomline is we have a 'loose cannon' of highly concentrated protein and it's not the only thing going on our heads. There's flat ironing, steaming, rollersets, weaves, braids, henna, MN, BT, Texing, Relaxing, Perms, and the list goes on and on and on. And to add this potency of protein is no joke.

My first week was fabulous back in February when I started, then all 'hair hell' broke loose. Shedding, breakage, and more tears than I can remember crying about my hair and the torture of setback.

Whoever is reading this post. I do not claim to know it all, but what I've learned from my personal experience, I hope it helps someone and prevents them from having the same or even worse setbacks.

My hair is growing so long now, but I had to step back, pray and find out the way to do this right which ended up, reading the bottles directions and following them.

Love and blessings ladies. Happy Hair Growth. I mean it with all of my heart.

Shimmie! You are a beacon.. I was losing more hair than the law should allow.. with MT. I had tamed the shedding with OCT..but when I ran out and started using MT... it seemed to start all over and be worse. Do you recommend one over the other? I am now leaving on during my shower and rinsing out after my cowash.. I have 4 bottles of MT...so I gotta make this a long term relationship!! LOL! That's potentially enough to get tailbone hair..lol! If I don't lose it all to shedding!