Jan/Feb 2009 - MT/OCT Challenge Thread

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Aggie said:
Oh no! I don't mix it in that strong. I only put in about 2 tubes of MN in about 6-8 oz of MT. I greatly dilute it and add essential oils to it for the tingle:grin:.
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:blush: My bad. I don't like oils on my scalp, so that's out. I'm just going to stick to MT or either OCT straight. But I am enjoying this break right now, not having to manipulate my hair much to get this MT on it. Uh oh, I hope I don't fall off the wagon!
 
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I have a dumb question....

Now, we have always recommended to wait 3 months to see results with MT or OCT. If someone's been using MT or OCT for 3 months, but then decides to mix the two together for use....should they wait another 3 months to see the results of the new mixture?:rolleyes:
 
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Using my MT tonight as a deep condish - rinsing and following up with a combo of AO HSR AND GPB letting it dry in my hair until morning - then rollersetting
 
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I'm noticing more "squiggly wiggly's" since I've been using MT and OCT straight (well mixed with MN). :yep::up:
 
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My hair is so fragile when wet...I was getting lots of breakage with MT and OCT. Soooo I started applying it to dry hair. I've been mixing it with oil and putting it on my scalp for about 2 months now. I can see how dramatically my roots have thickened up. I want my ends to benefit as well so now on wash day I apply some OCT (straight, no chaser) to my ends for about 3 minutes, then I proceed with my regular wash/condition routine. I hope this works.
 
Re: Jan 2009 - MT/OCT Challenge Thread

jamaicalovely said:
I have a dumb question....

Now, we have always recommended to wait 3 months to see results with MT or OCT. If someone's been using MT or OCT for 3 months, but then decides to mix the two together for use....should they wait another 3 months to see the results of the new mixture?:rolleyes:
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:lol: That's a good question. I want to say yes, but at the same time - I dunno. I didn't have to wait the three months to see results with MT, so personally, I wouldn't expect to have to wait three months to see the results of a mix, ya know?

keepinitnatural - You've been added!
 
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Got my OCT today and am applying it now, did not realize the bottle is so small. How long does the 12oz usually last you guys. I will have to use it sparingly.
 
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Just used up the last of my OCT yesterday. Still waiting on my OCT order:look:.
 
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VirGoViXxEn said:
Does anyone use Aphogee 2 min biweekly with MT or OCT?
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:yep: I continued with my normal protein treatments on my length during the past 5 months of using MT and haven't had any issues. I even do a hard protein treatment the week prior to my relaxer.
 
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I really need some clarification because this thread and others related to it are so confusing. I applied my OCT on dry scalp waited 2 hours and rinsed and cowashed. But I'm seeing other post people are saying that it is only done this way for a protein treatment. If you are using as a growth aid it needs to be applied to the scalp regularly without washing out. What is correct please tell me straight someone thanks. Furthermore I'm trying to figure out how applying a 60.00 product to my scalp and rinsing is going to help me, someone please explain, I'm kind of growth aid challenged.
 
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hardymem said:
I really need some clarification because this thread and others related to it are so confusing. I applied my OCT on dry scalp waited 2 hours and rinsed and cowashed. But I'm seeing other post people are saying that it is only done this way for a protein treatment. If you are using as a growth aid it needs to be applied to the scalp regularly without washing out. What is correct please tell me straight someone thanks. Furthermore I'm trying to figure out how applying a 60.00 product to my scalp and rinsing is going to help me, someone please explain, I'm kind of growth aid challenged.
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Hey ladies, not posted in a while,
Heres my take on it, the way i understand this is that they are scalp treatments but as they are protein heavy you don't want to overload your strands/scalp with protein. This is why some leave in for an hour or a week but still wash it out then deep condition.

If never rinsed out oct/mt i don't know what will happen but i'm scared of breakage :lachen:

Trial and error will identify what works best for you and your hair.
Now i have upped the ante and leave in for a day or two depending how busy i am then rinse out then deep condition when rinsing out.

HTH.
 
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I apply mine to the scalp and leave in until the next co-wash. I normally co-wash 2-3 times per week. Haven't had any breakage or shedding issues.
 
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I cant wait to start seeing some results with my MT which arrived yesterday. I ordered it from a pet website so it came with some horsey treats lol.

Does anybody know what the difference in the rate of growth is with MT?
 
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hardymem said:
I really need some clarification because this thread and others related to it are so confusing. I applied my OCT on dry scalp waited 2 hours and rinsed and cowashed. But I'm seeing other post people are saying that it is only done this way for a protein treatment. If you are using as a growth aid it needs to be applied to the scalp regularly without washing out. What is correct please tell me straight someone thanks. Furthermore I'm trying to figure out how applying a 60.00 product to my scalp and rinsing is going to help me, someone please explain, I'm kind of growth aid challenged.
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There's no clear cut answer b/c everyone applies their products different ways. Some mix them with other things and some use it straight (I do). Some wash the product out after a few minutes or hours, some don't (I don't). Some apply it to their length, some don't (I don't). It depends on your lifestyle, how your hair or scalp responds to the product, and regimen. I choose to do my application the way I do b/c it fits in with my basic regimen and lifestyle. The directions that should have come with OCT will give you suggestions, but should say that the product works best when absorbed into the scalp. So whether you leave it in or rinse it out, make sure you get it massaged into your scalp.
 
Re: Jan 2009 - MT/OCT Challenge Thread

OMG, I wondering what happened to the last MEGA TEK/OCT challenge threads. I fell off after a big chop of bad ends back in November. I started again in December and have been going strong. Here are my December-Janaury progress pics!

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My regimen is Mega Tek, Beemine, Biotin and MSM vitamins, and the protein drink from the "Drink Your Way To Waist Length Hair" forum. I apply the Mega Tek and Beemine directly to the scalp every day or every other day. I haven't relaxed since March of 2008 so my hair is super rough but there is definetly growth!
 
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kiarai said:
I cant wait to start seeing some results with my MT which arrived yesterday. I ordered it from a pet website so it came with some horsey treats lol.

Does anybody know what the difference in the rate of growth is with MT?
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:lachen::lachen: @ the horsey treats you got. Too cute!

I think I had better results with my MT when my hair was loose as opposed to in braids. I'm not officially in on this challenge, but I do use it every week when I remember and have been doing it pretty consistently since...maybe September (not sure), Maybe it was August. Anyway, when I used it on the length of my hair (making sure it got on my scalp really well too!) left it in for an hour and then rinsed and DCed, I saw measurable growth - about an inch and a half in 25 days.

I think JustKiya has had great results in twists, applying it to her scalp.

I'll better be able to tell when I take these twists down next month and relax again.

Sorry I can't compare it to OCT. I have not used it. I probably didn't answer your question very well either. :creatures Laying off the coffee now...

Hope something I wrote helps...lol


cj
 
Re: Jan 2009 - MT/OCT Challenge Thread

hardymem said:
I really need some clarification because this thread and others related to it are so confusing. I applied my OCT on dry scalp waited 2 hours and rinsed and cowashed. But I'm seeing other post people are saying that it is only done this way for a protein treatment. If you are using as a growth aid it needs to be applied to the scalp regularly without washing out. What is correct please tell me straight someone thanks. Furthermore I'm trying to figure out how applying a 60.00 product to my scalp and rinsing is going to help me, someone please explain, I'm kind of growth aid challenged.
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I use my OCT as a leave in after I wash on my moist/damp hair. Most people seem to follow the directions on the bottle and the insert that comes with it.
 
Re: Jan 2009 - MT/OCT Challenge Thread

Weaveologist, you got some good growth there. You make me can't wait to get to your length.
 
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