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Jan/Feb 2009 - MT/OCT Challenge Thread

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Re: Jan 2009 - MT/OCT Challenge Thread

Right, I expect shedding is a side effect most experience with MT (oh no!). Is it something not to worry about too much then? Does taking supplemental garlic help? I've been taking MSM - not very regularly, but I take it at least 5x/week - if I were to make sure I take it daily and maybe increase the dose, would the shedding be countered some? I'm guessing the garlic supplements are taken for their sulphur - or am I assuming all wrong, lol? I hope someone can address my questions please???

Many thanks in advance peeps! :yep:
 
Re: Jan 2009 - MT/OCT Challenge Thread

OK thank you ladies I was wondering if I was the only one who's goal was everyday. I say my goal is every other day but my stretch goal my real goal is everyday. I also find it easier to do everyday when I am in braids because I am not doing any rollersets or anything. Thank God I will be going back in in about 2 weeks, it's so low maintenence and I get my best growth!!!
 
Re: Jan 2009 - MT/OCT Challenge Thread

I'm just lurking and trying to find out as much information as I can about OCT, which I just recieved last week. I wasn't sure exactly how to use it (i.e. apply to scalp and leave it in or to apply it and allow it to saturate for a certain amount of time and then rinse) but I think I got a good idea how it's done. I know I can always refer to the directions but I wasn't sure if another way has been figured out to promote the most hair growth..so thanks ladies for you open comments, ideas, and personal results; it really helps a clueless sistah out. :yep:

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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But on a side note I had a good laugh:lachen: when I read the bolded... I mean I know it was originally intended for horses but to recieve treats along with it was absolute hilarious to me.
 
Re: Jan 2009 - MT/OCT Challenge Thread

Yes I'm shedding like a dog.. I was also thinking it could be because I just took out some braids.. kinda hard to tell because I started using MT in those braids...
 
Re: Jan 2009 - MT/OCT Challenge Thread

danigurl18 said:
Yes I'm shedding like a dog.. I was also thinking it could be because I just took out some braids.. kinda hard to tell because I started using MT in those braids...
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Sorry bout that Dani - you are added, now! :lol:

And yeah, 50 to 100 hairs shed a day, normally, times however many days your braids were in - expect a huge amount of hair to come out. :yep:

I 'aim' for daily, but I've really but slacking all around on my hair care. :nono:
 
Re: Jan 2009 - MT/OCT Challenge Thread

Just checking in. Still using OCT (waiting to receive new bottle) and C&G Braid reggie. Home with a sick kid, so I think I'll go ahead and take my braids down today, wash, hendigo, and Deep condish, and flat iron. I'll post update pic in siggy strip this weekend following relaxer.:grin:
 
Re: Jan 2009 - MT/OCT Challenge Thread

update- I'll be rollersetting once a week instead of braidouts from now on, I have so much new growth that detangling is now a major pain. My scalp also itches like crazy and feels a little sensitive from the MT. I've been adding green tea to my ayurveda pastes and it has really combated shedding.
 
Re: Jan 2009 - MT/OCT Challenge Thread

Born Again Natural said:
But on a side note I had a good laugh:lachen: when I read the bolded... I mean I know it was originally intended for horses but to recieve treats along with it was absolute hilarious to me.
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It was so funny when I opened the box. My mum wanted to know why I was laughing so much.

danigurl18 said:
Do you think 2000 mg of garlic is enough to curb shedding?
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I would like to know the answer to this question as well. I'm just about to buy some tablets to combat my shedding but not sure which Garlic tablets to get. I dont want to over do the dosage (if thats even possible)
 
Re: Jan 2009 - MT/OCT Challenge Thread

danigurl18 said:
Do you think 2000 mg of garlic is enough to curb shedding?
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2000 mg should be enough. When I regularly took 900 mg of garlic a day I didn't have issues with shedding. However, when I got lazy and skipped a week - the dreaded shed started. I started taking my garlic regularly again but it wasn't enough. So, I applied a paste of garlic powder and EVOO to my scalp as a pre co-wash and it halted the shed. So now, I don't take garlic any more. If I start experiencing shedding again, I'll do another garlic/EVOO paste treatment.

girlyprincess23 said:
Just a check in how many times per week is everyone using their MT or OCT?
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I use a Mega-Tek mixture 3 times a week and I like how my new growth feels. I tried every day for a week once and I ended up with a lot of build-up on my scalp. A co-wash didn't get it off so I had to use a clarifying shampoo. I didn't like the way it made my hair feel. But 2 moisturizing DC's in a week made my hair nice again.
 
Re: Jan 2009 - MT/OCT Challenge Thread

Hey! I just noticed this thread! I'm sticking with my Ovation products baybee!

No need to stop what's working!
 
Re: Jan 2009 - MT/OCT Challenge Thread

Okay my own update so far - I pre-pooed my scalp last night with my essential oils infused MT and shikakai oil on my ends. I washed with OCT and FAST poo, condition wash with Nutrine garlic conditioner and FAST conditioner. I have been doing the overnight MT prepoo everyday this week in preparation for my braid out on the wekend. A girl needs strong hair for those things but I like them though:yep:
 
Re: Jan 2009 - MT/OCT Challenge Thread

Will we be starting a FEBRUARY THREAD?

Ok Ladies, It's about that time to trim again and I am getting those old feelings of DREAD. I have decided that I will not straighten my hair till May/June. I do believe that dusting my ends and doing small trims helps to retain length as well. After I trimmed in October I had a huge growth spurt. My problem before the trim was that my ends were tangling and snapping. :spinning:
 
Re: Jan 2009 - MT/OCT Challenge Thread

Jaxhair said:
Right, I expect shedding is a side effect most experience with MT (oh no!). Is it something not to worry about too much then? Does taking supplemental garlic help? I've been taking MSM - not very regularly, but I take it at least 5x/week - if I were to make sure I take it daily and maybe increase the dose, would the shedding be countered some? I'm guessing the garlic supplements are taken for their sulphur - or am I assuming all wrong, lol? I hope someone can address my questions please???

Many thanks in advance peeps! :yep:
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Still asking, lol. Garlic = sulphur? Or shall I go ahead and but garlic capsules?
 
Re: Jan 2009 - MT/OCT Challenge Thread

CurlyMoo said:
Will we be starting a FEBRUARY THREAD?

Ok Ladies, It's about that time to trim again and I am getting those old feelings of DREAD. I have decided that I will not straighten my hair till May/June. I do believe that dusting my ends and doing small trims helps to retain length as well. After I trimmed in October I had a huge growth spurt. My problem before the trim was that my ends were tangling and snapping. :spinning:
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No, we are going to run with this one until March..... I don't think I can change the title - let me PM DSD and see if she can...
 
Re: Jan 2009 - MT/OCT Challenge Thread

Good to see you around, JN!!! Your hair is just :thud: so thick and juicy looking! :yep: :clap:
 
Re: Jan 2009 - MT/OCT Challenge Thread

Question: I have been using MT for just a little under a month. I notice that my hair is thicker, but no crazy new growth developments as many others report. If anything, I find that applying MT to my scalp every night has made my new growth MORE manageable. It is soft and behaves. Anyone else experience this? I know some say that their new growth is a different texture, but I assumed they meant "tougher" not softer....TIA
 
Re: Jan 2009 - MT/OCT Challenge Thread

JDandBeyond said:
Question: I have been using MT for just a little under a month. I notice that my hair is thicker, but no crazy new growth developments as many others report. If anything, I find that applying MT to my scalp every night has made my new growth MORE manageable. It is soft and behaves. Anyone else experience this? I know some say that their new growth is a different texture, but I assumed they meant "tougher" not softer....TIA
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Yup, softer/wavier/easier to manage new growth was the change most people saw. :yep: And MT will shows thickness first, then length - you are right on track!
 
Re: Jan 2009 - MT/OCT Challenge Thread

Jaxhair said:
Still asking, lol. Garlic = sulphur? Or shall I go ahead and but garlic capsules?
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Hey i'm taking Holland and Barrett's odurless garlic capsules (1000mg) they are working just fine.

I don't know about the sulphur, sorry!
 
I dyed my hair the first of August before I started the OCT in Oct., so now I'm using the color line to measure my hair from the root. For the past two years, I have only grown 3 inches of hair per year. So that's a growth rate of 1/4 inch per month right? Well, when I just measured, I was at just past 2 1/2 inches in 6 months. If I were to double that for the year, then that would be 5 inches in one year instead of 3. And really, I wouldn't be able to count a year until Oct this year. So it appears that the Ovation system is really making a slow steady difference in my growth rate. Now, just to keep it.
 
trenise said:
I dyed my hair the first of August before I started the OCT in Oct., so now I'm using the color line to measure my hair from the root. For the past two years, I have only grown 3 inches of hair per year. So that's a growth rate of 1/4 inch per month right? Well, when I just measured, I was at just past 2 1/2 inches in 6 months. If I were to double that for the year, then that would be 5 inches in one year instead of 3. And really, I wouldn't be able to count a year until Oct this year. So it appears that the Ovation system is really making a slow steady difference in my growth rate. Now, just to keep it.
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I've always thought that a color line was the best measurement tool! That's so exciting to see it make a difference.

:thankyou: DSD for changing the thread title!!! :yep: :clap:

badhairday: You've been added!
 
MT on scalp 3-4 days per week (I'm aiming for every other day), then condition with it once a week followed by a moisturizing conditioner. I am also taking garlic and MSM, and, as it turns out, my Multivitamin has Biotin in it, so I'm covered 8 ways from Sunday! I'm also low-carbing for health and weight loss, so that means extra protein, too!
 
I applied my essential oils infused MT ro my scalp again last night and washed it out this morning. I was colder than usual last night - must be the EOs in the MT:grin:. I loved it though.
 
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