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

[Aggie]

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[PuffyBrown]

I have been using MT for about a month now. At the beginning my hair started growing at what I thought was a faster rate. Now it has slowed down "a little" but my hair is expanding. (I know it is growing). I normal hair grows side to side and not top to bottom. I hate that. Anyhoo. I am going to order another bottle.

I am going to wait to try the Ovation because of the cost. I am asking for it for Christmas....long time away but if I don't have to buy it; fine with me.

I dont particular care for the Shampoo, my hair reacts to it the same way that
it did with the Mane and Tail..it is too strong.. so we used some to wash the dog, followed up by the MT Cream Rinse and he loved it

 

[JustKiya]

question:

Will diluting this with water and an oil decrease its effectiveness?
( MT I mean)

I'm split on this. Logically, yes. But, if you add an oil to it that allows it to be better absorbed into your scalp, maybe no, ya know?

Personally, my next MT mix will have a little less oil in it (maybe just the MoeGro oil I made) and some honeyquat to increase the moisture of the mixture - I just want to see if I see a difference.

I have been using MT for about a month now. At the beginning my hair started growing at what I thought was a faster rate. Now it has slowed down "a little" but my hair is expanding. (I know it is growing). I normal hair grows side to side and not top to bottom. I hate that. Anyhoo. I am going to order another bottle.

I am going to wait to try the Ovation because of the cost. I am asking for it for Christmas....long time away but if I don't have to buy it; fine with me.

I dont particular care for the Shampoo, my hair reacts to it the same way that
it did with the Mane and Tail..it is too strong.. so we used some to wash the dog, followed up by the MT Cream Rinse and he loved it

Someone else is seeing the same thing!! I mentioned that a little while ago - that it seems like sometimes I'm getting crazy fast length, and then the length slows down, and I get crazy increased thickness - I think it might just be the different 'natural' layers in my hair catching up to each other - I was so excited to realize as I was twisting my hair today, that I could see the ends of my crown hair sections (always the shortest part).

Go MT, GO!!!!!

 

[genesis132]

I voted O-C-T all the way!! (haven't tried MT yet, awaiting my shipment). I love what OCT has done for the overall condition of my hair...and the only reason I'm trying the Megatek is too see if my hair will thicken up from it. Although, I really can't tell if the OCT hasn't thickened up my hair 'cuz I'm in braids now.

 

[Valerie]

Before starting this challenge, I read the challenge thread, and I ordered I ordered Mega Tek, and I received it on Tuesday, and I added castor oil, wild growth oil, extra virgin olive oil, paltas, evening primrose oil, aloe vera gel, garlic oil, lavender oil, orange oil, which applied to my scalp using a bottle with a sprout, also I rinse my hair daily. So I shall be updating my results, probably towards to end of the results. In the future, I hope to try Ovatian as well. Very pleased with everyones results with Ovatian and Mega Tek.

 

[PuffyBrown]

I'm split on this. Logically, yes. But, if you add an oil to it that allows it to be better absorbed into your scalp, maybe no, ya know?

Personally, my next MT mix will have a little less oil in it (maybe just the MoeGro oil I made) and some honeyquat to increase the moisture of the mixture - I just want to see if I see a difference.



Someone else is seeing the same thing!! I mentioned that a little while ago - that it seems like sometimes I'm getting crazy fast length, and then the length slows down, and I get crazy increased thickness - I think it might just be the different 'natural' layers in my hair catching up to each other - I was so excited to realize as I was twisting my hair today, that I could see the ends of my crown hair sections (always the shortest part).

Go MT, GO!!!!!

I hope so. I will say that I will keep using it because the front and crown of my hair seems to be growing at a faster rate; it used to grow so slow now its growing normal.

 

[casey3035]

MT is the bomb!!!!!

 

[casey3035]

You tell it girl....LOL. No but I totally agree.

 

[Ganjababy]

Ovation all the way

 

[cocoaluv]

I vote for MT because although I am usually not cheap when it comes to hair products I never used growth aids so I was a little skeptic. I love MT and its doing a great job so I will stick with it

 

[CurlyMoo]

This thread has helped me to finally decide on MT, because I love horses and have always want to be one. So hopefully being a horse and using horsey products will give me a nice long swinging pony.

MT and OCT are the nearly the same but OCT is modified for humans. Not that MT can't be used by humans as it was originally designed with humans in mind. I leave in an expensive city where the cost of living is fast increasing and the salaries are staying the same or decreasing. And with a recent 10.25% sales tax increase, has lead to lifestyle change. UGH! I CANNOT in good consious spend what OCT is asking. Y'all must be rich up in here! But as a birthday or Christmas present to my sister who suffers from Alopecia I would spend the money. As someone did say it is more gentle than MT. I would not want her to have a setback. Which leads me to my next question:

Alopecia sufferers do you use MT/OCT? And if so how has it helped? Not helped? This would be helpful.

I believe I am half way through the first OCT/MT thread. This thread has helped me calm down and really think about the intense protein and how this product will change my regimen. I have to consider a strong effective moisturizer.

Although there are quite a few of you who soley use MT on your scalp, I would like to hear from those who are successfully using it on the length of their hair. I know I read a few of you who do . I would just like to hear more of your story. Like how exactly you apply it and how long you leave it in. I am kind of curious as to if MT is used on thin ends (washout or leave in) if it will thicken and strengthen those ends to the same thickness as the rest of the hair. I have braids that look like rat tails. My braids are thick and full then 1-3 inches of thin skinny ends.

Happy Galloping Ladies!

 

[CurlyMoo]

Hellllllllllllloooooooooooooooo

 

[MonPetite]

Although there are quite a few of you who soley use MT on your scalp, I would like to hear from those who are successfully using it on the length of their hair. I know I read a few of you who do . I would just like to hear more of your story. Like how exactly you apply it and how long you leave it in. quote]

I used it as a leave-in. I just massaged a dollop into my hair, rubbed it through from root to ends and massaged my scalp with what was left on my hands.

I slept in a shower cap, per my Cap n' Go method (see fotki journal), afterwards with no issues. Now I use it on my scalp to be economical. Works both ways.

I had no dryness/brittles/protein overload. IN fact my hair got even thicker and ever softer...which...with as much hair as I have on my head was getting ridiculous.

I use it seven days a week without fail.

 

[mizzy247]

lol.. Your so funny @ ISIS

 

[CurlyMoo]

Although there are quite a few of you who soley use MT on your scalp, I would like to hear from those who are successfully using it on the length of their hair. I know I read a few of you who do . I would just like to hear more of your story. Like how exactly you apply it and how long you leave it in. quote]

I used it as a leave-in. I just massaged a dollop into my hair, rubbed it through from root to ends and massaged my scalp with what was left on my hands.

I slept in a shower cap, per my Cap n' Go method (see fotki journal), afterwards with no issues. Now I use it on my scalp to be economical. Works both ways.

I had no dryness/brittles/protein overload. IN fact my hair got even thicker and ever softer...which...with as much hair as I have on my head was getting ridiculous.

I use it seven days a week without fail.

Thank you for replying. Because something tells me that this is what I will need to do. I have thin ends and want them to thicken up too. Something tells me that if I do put this on my hair I will use up the bottle in a matter of days. I ordered MT today and I also ordered the creme rinse and hyrant spray. What else besides the rebuilder do you have?

 

[january noir]

This thread has helped me to finally decide on MT, because I love horses and have always want to be one. So hopefully being a horse and using horsey products will give me a nice long swinging pony.

MT and OCT are the nearly the same but OCT is modified for humans. Not that MT can't be used by humans as it was originally designed with humans in mind. I leave in an expensive city where the cost of living is fast increasing and the salaries are staying the same or decreasing. And with a recent 10.25% sales tax increase, has lead to lifestyle change. UGH! I CANNOT in good consious spend what OCT is asking. Y'all must be rich up in here! But as a birthday or Christmas present to my sister who suffers from Alopecia I would spend the money. As someone did say it is more gentle than MT. I would not want her to have a setback. Which leads me to my next question:

Alopecia sufferers do you use MT/OCT? And if so how has it helped? Not helped? This would be helpful.

I use Ovation and also use Mega-Tek but Ovation is my staple. I am blessed financially, so price point is not an issue but I know that to many it is and if it is, Mega-Tek works just as well or even better. I happen to prefer Ovation because the results are better for my hair. A present of the Ovation Hair Maximizing System to you sister would be fabulous!

The ingredients in the Ovation system are designed to work together which results in a smoother more conditioned hair strand and you do not have to mix or add anything like you would with Mega-Tek.

I do not have alopecia, but my results are very good. I have had 2 touch ups since using Ovation. Normally, I have breakage issues and my hairstylist has had to cut out the damage. Since Ovation, I have had zero breakage and my hair retains length. My hairstylist has commented that my hair is in EXCELLENT condition. He's quite happy with my progress. It's all due to using the Ovation system. I am sure it will work for your sister or anyone who uses the product consistently.

I believe I am half way through the first OCT/MT thread. This thread has helped me calm down and really think about the intense protein and how this product will change my regimen. I have to consider a strong effective moisturizer.

Correct. A good moisturizer is needed anyway. Now's the time to really find one that works for you!

I am glad you have calmed down too.
Many people are expecting to have hair down to their shins after 1 week or 1 month of use of these products while continuing other "not-so-good" habits. It don't work that way!

Although there are quite a few of you who soley use MT on your scalp, I would like to hear from those who are successfully using it on the length of their hair. I know I read a few of you who do . I would just like to hear more of your story. Like how exactly you apply it and how long you leave it in. I am kind of curious as to if MT is used on thin ends (washout or leave in) if it will thicken and strengthen those ends to the same thickness as the rest of the hair. I have braids that look like rat tails. My braids are thick and full then 1-3 inches of thin skinny ends.

This is my problem and it's why I do use my Ovation on the length of my hair.

I use the product as a treatment as instructed by DC Labs and the instructions tell you to run the product along the length of the hair. Lightly coat the length of the hair, don't coat it heavily. If you use a lot of the product on the length of the hair you could experience protein overload. Easy does it is the key here.

I wash/rinse my hair (sometime with the shampoo, sometimes just plain water) in the shower. I apply the Cell Therapy (my scalp first and then down the length of the hair).

When doing a treatment, I get out the shower and leave the product on my hair for 1-2 hours with a plastic cap and then rinse out using the Creme Rinse. Sometime, I use as daily treatment when I get ready for work. I apply like above, but stay in the shower, finish washing face and body and then rinse the product off before I leave the shower. That simple.

It's important to use the Creme Rinse. The Creme Rinse is the finishing product. It's purpose is to balance out the protein and helps to further smooth the cuticle and moisturize therefore REDUCING breakage that normally occurs with daily combing, brushing or other manipulation. It helps to detangle like a dream.
My hair has thickened up a bit and I am very pleased with the results. No other product except for Wen has helped to improve the appearance of my thin strands like Ovation has.

 

[CurlyMoo]

I use Ovation and also use Mega-Tek but Ovation is my staple. I am blessed financially, so price point is not an issue but I know that to many it is and if it is, Mega-Tek works just as well or even better. I happen to prefer Ovation because the results are better for my hair. A present of the Ovation Hair Maximizing System to you sister would be fabulous!

The ingredients in the Ovation system are designed to work together which results in a smoother more conditioned hair strand and you do not have to mix or add anything like you would with Mega-Tek.

I do not have alopecia, but my results are very good. I have had 2 touch ups since using Ovation. Normally, I have breakage issues and my hairstylist has had to cut out the damage. Since Ovation, I have had zero breakage and my hair retains length. My hairstylist has commented that my hair is in EXCELLENT condition. He's quite happy with my progress. It's all due to using the Ovation system. I am sure it will work for your sister or anyone who uses the product consistently.



Correct. A good moisturizer is needed anyway. Now's the time to really find one that works for you!

I am glad you have calmed down too.
Many people are expecting to have hair down to their shins after 1 week or 1 month of use of these products while continuing other "not-so-good" habits. It don't work that way!



This is my problem and it's why I do use my Ovation on the length of my hair.

I use the product as a treatment as instructed by DC Labs and the instructions tell you to run the product along the length of the hair. Lightly coat the length of the hair, don't coat it heavily. If you use a lot of the product on the length of the hair you could experience protein overload. Easy does it is the key here.

I wash/rinse my hair (sometime with the shampoo, sometimes just plain water) in the shower. I apply the Cell Therapy (my scalp first and then down the length of the hair).

When doing a treatment, I get out the shower and leave the product on my hair for 1-2 hours with a plastic cap and then rinse out using the Creme Rinse. Sometime, I use as daily treatment when I get ready for work. I apply like above, but stay in the shower, finish washing face and body and then rinse the product off before I leave the shower. That simple.

It's important to use the Creme Rinse. The Creme Rinse is the finishing product. It's purpose is to balance out the protein and helps to further smooth the cuticle and moisturize therefore REDUCING breakage that normally occurs with daily combing, brushing or other manipulation. It helps to detangle like a dream.
My hair has thickened up a bit and I am very pleased with the results. No other product except for Wen has helped to improve the appearance of my thin strands like Ovation has.

OMG, I can't believe that I am just now responding to your post. Sorry about that, I have been so obessed with MT. Thank you your post really helped me and I did decide to order for my sister but the price for one bottle of OCT cell therapy had me nuts:. So I got her the MT Rebuilder and Cream Rinse and she really likes it. And she is now asking for the Rehydrant Spray. And so are her daughters .

I now want to order the MT Rejuvenator since it has the same ingredients as OCT to see if I see any more dramatic growth results. My hair is really thick but I want to see more growth. I would love to see the back of my hair fill in more.

Note: I find that if I leave MT in my hair and on my scalp after an hour my nape on the right edge starts to burn. I attibute this to a DC overheating mishap but it's been persisting.

 

[Hysi]

sorry this is a very late response- i was catching up on the thread. someone asked what was edta? not sure if it's been answered yet, but it's a chelator

 

[CurlyMoo]

bumpzzzzzzzzzzzzz

 

[jazzyto]

I have both they feel and smell the same to me. I used MT for 5 wks and OCT for three weeks and I had more growth with the OCT. So now I'm going to either mix them or use up the OCT and then finish the MT. Havent decided yet.

 

[JessCNU]

I have used both and hands down I'd have to go with OCT!

 

[PuffyBrown]

erplexedWell dam....

I just bought a new bottle of the MT.
I had thought about getting the OT but then changed my
mind. I will definately have to try it then. Not til after the holidays though....gotta shop for x-Mas..

Thanks ladies....
more voters are definately welcome.

 

[crazydaze911]

I have used both and hands down I'd have to go with OCT!

ok... more details lady! Why did you prefer the OCT exactly?

 

[PuffyBrown]

ok... more details lady! Why did you prefer the OCT exactly?

Bumped for crazydaze911. Any comments?

 

[Br*nzeb*mbsh~ll]

Br*nze taking notes and subscribing...thanks Puffy, this is a great thread, Januarynoir, great details...

 

[The Princess]

Okay you ladies, I just ordered some OCT. The reason I chose OCT over Megatek, cause im not into mixing stuff thats the main reason. Maybe im just lazy. If I would have used MT, dryness would have not been an issue, cause Im good on my deep condition and daily moisturizing. The OCT just seem like it would be easier and better for me.

 

[PuffyBrown]

Okay you ladies, I just ordered some OCT. The reason I chose OCT over Megatek, cause im not into mixing stuff thats the main reason. Maybe im just lazy. If I would have used MT, dryness would have not been an issue, cause Im good on my deep condition and daily moisturizing. The OCT just seem like it would be easier and better for me.

Thanks.
Just let us know the results of using OT.
I plan to try it once most of my MT is gone.

 

[Aggie]

Okay you ladies, I just ordered some OCT. The reason I chose OCT over Megatek, cause im not into mixing stuff thats the main reason. Maybe im just lazy. If I would have used MT, dryness would have not been an issue, cause Im good on my deep condition and daily moisturizing. The OCT just seem like it would be easier and better for me.

When I first started using MT, I did mix it, but it's been 3.5 months now since I have been using it straight as indicated on the bottle for 5 minutes and sometimes a little longer - about 15 minutes under a dryer like a protein treatment followed by a moisturizing deep conditioner. It really works very well this way for me. I got lazy myself and decided to cut out all the extra work and now me and my hair are very happpy.

ETA: I will always be using MT and alternating it with OCT for as long as I feel my hair needs them and I can afford them. They are both very good for my hair.

 

[The Princess]

Yeah I will keep you all posted. For 50 plus dollars and some change, it better be doing something in a month time.

 

[Anashja]

IDK if my vote will count b/c I'm ordering MT now... Im in braids so I dont care bout the "feel" of it... LOL. I"m wrapped up in synthetic anyways... ... Grow, hair GROW!!!