Jan/Feb 2009 - MT/OCT Challenge Thread

[55brneye]

Re: Jan 2009 - MT/OCT Challenge Thread

Thank u so much - placing my order! i will post pics b4 the end of the month.

 

[Your Cheeziness]

Re: Jan 2009 - MT/OCT Challenge Thread

For you natural ladies using MT/OCT - what kind of styles are you wearing/how are you parting your hair to get to your scalp? Esp. if you are using it daily?

I was doing two strand twists. I don't feel like doing TST every week, though, and I can't think of any other low manipulation way to be able to access my scalp without getting the MT all over my length. Any ideas?

Wanny - You've been added!

I'm not natural, but a simple color applicator bottle will do the trick for ya! It parts your hair and applies the product directly to the scalp and you just massage it in.

 

[JustKiya]

Re: Jan 2009 - MT/OCT Challenge Thread

JustKiya, can you please add me to the list? Thanks a Heap!

Sure thing - what are you using?

Thank u so much - placing my order! i will post pics b4 the end of the month.

I'll add you now - what did you order?

I'm not natural, but a simple color applicator bottle will do the trick for ya! It parts your hair and applies the product directly to the scalp and you just massage it in.

Girl. I dunno. This hair doesn't part easily. Thank you though - I'm almost certain I have one at home, so I'll give it a try. Hrrmm.... the hole might be too big though. I always need an excuse to go to Sally's!

Xerxes - You've been added!
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EMJazzy - You've been updated!
jayjamlov - You've been added!

Ladies who requested to be added and aren't on the above list - ya'll were already there!

 

[jayjamlov]

Re: Jan 2009 - MT/OCT Challenge Thread

Sure thing - what are you using?


Thanks JustKiya. I currently have Oct and MT. I will be alternating between the two using just twice a week.

 

[winnettag]

Re: Jan 2009 - MT/OCT Challenge Thread

For you natural ladies using MT/OCT - what kind of styles are you wearing/how are you parting your hair to get to your scalp? Esp. if you are using it daily?

I was doing two strand twists. I don't feel like doing TST every week, though, and I can't think of any other low manipulation way to be able to access my scalp without getting the MT all over my length. Any ideas?

Wanny - You've been added!

What about a cute cornrow style?

 

[JustKiya]

Re: Jan 2009 - MT/OCT Challenge Thread

I joined the Wig Challenge so my hair is cornrowed in 7 cornrows underneath my wig. I apply MT or OCT everyother day and massage it in.

Will you add OCT next to my name because I'm using that also. Thanks!

What about a cute cornrow style?

*sigh* I dunnnooooooo. I think my head is too big, and I hate, hate, hate parting. The favoriteness of my styles is directly related to how many parts I have to make to get it done. And I don't know anyone/anywhere I would trust to do it for me.

I'll think about it, though.

 

[winnettag]

Re: Jan 2009 - MT/OCT Challenge Thread

*sigh* I dunnnooooooo. I think my head is too big, and I hate, hate, hate parting. The favoriteness of my styles is directly related to how many parts I have to make to get it done. And I don't know anyone/anywhere I would trust to do it for me.

I'll think about it, though.

I hear ya. I get my sister to do mine for the same reasons....but at least I can trust her. Good luck!

 

[omnipadme]

Re: Jan 2009 - MT/OCT Challenge Thread

Just got my shipment today! I mixed the Mega-Tek with alma oil and coconut oil. It smells like yummy coconut

 

[mistee11]

Re: Jan 2009 - MT/OCT Challenge Thread

Oh, you ladies are so welcome!!! It's so close to the end - we have to keep pushing on, right?

JamaicaLovely called me out because she saw I had posted a progress pic on other thread ( - I just got distracted when I realized there wasn't a Jan. thread! I swear! ) so here are my progress pics.... 10/9/2008 - 01/03/2009

I was actually really slacking in using MT during that period - I'd say I used it 7 weeks out of twelve, if that many. :blush3: But - I got an inch and a half, and that's double my unmeddled with rate, so I'm happy.

Dang! That's serious growth, JustKiya for someone who wasn't using it that much! That's why I love MT -- it's working wonders for me. (hey, that rhymes) I'm just silly ... don't pay me no mind.

 

[Aggie]

Re: Jan 2009 - MT/OCT Challenge Thread

Dang! That's serious growth, JustKiya for someone who wasn't using it that much! That's why I love MT -- it's working wonders for me. (hey, that rhymes) I'm just silly ... don't pay me no mind.

Yeah mistee, JK been holdin' out on us. Hiding all that lovely hair growth from us, and I thought we were sistas!!! What's up with that?

 

[Gemini350z]

Re: Jan 2009 - MT/OCT Challenge Thread

Im in for this challenge!!

 

[Evolving78]

Re: Jan 2009 - MT/OCT Challenge Thread

Just got my shipment today! I mixed the Mega-Tek with alma oil and coconut oil. It smells like yummy coconut

i'm still waiting on mine. i hope it comes today. it said it was shipped like a few days ago. i keep checking the mail like i got a check coming or something. LOL!
i tracked it so it should be here today or tomorrow. i hope!

 

[menzieto]

Re: Jan 2009 - MT/OCT Challenge Thread

I'm in. My MT just came yesterday in the mail. Yippie. I've never tried this before, but I'm excited. Does your hair really shed? What can I do to counter act the shedding?

 

[Evolving78]

Re: Jan 2009 - MT/OCT Challenge Thread

I'm in. My MT just came yesterday in the mail. Yippie. I've never tried this before, but I'm excited. Does your hair really shed? What can I do to counter act the shedding?

i think you came in here to rub that you just got yours in my face! LOL! seriously though, how long did it take to get?

 

[LongCurlyLocks]

Re: Jan 2009 - MT/OCT Challenge Thread

Just checking in. Still doing the MT. I want my gallon!!!

 

[Gemini350z]

Re: Jan 2009 - MT/OCT Challenge Thread

I just purchased OCT...very excited to try it out!

 

[JustKiya]

Re: Jan 2009 - MT/OCT Challenge Thread

Yeah mistee, JK been holdin' out on us. Hiding all that lovely hair growth from us, and I thought we were sistas!!! What's up with that?

I swear, I truly didn't think it had grown!! I thought I was gonna be dragging in here with my sad face on, talking bout 'But I'm gonna keep using my MT/This is all because I didn't use it often enough!'

Even after DH took the picture (but before I had compared to the Oct. one) I was still like - dang. That ain't nothing - did I even gain 1/2 a line?

Ladies, if you aren't taking pictures - START!! You can get a cheap digital camera, easy - use it! It's a wonderful way to track your progress - the only really 'reliable' way, in my mind.

tallnomad - You've been updated!
Gemini350z - You've been added!

 

[Evolving78]

Re: Jan 2009 - MT/OCT Challenge Thread

ok i can stop trippin now. i got it today. i ran to the mailbox when the mailman came! i'm conditioning my hair now, so after i rinse i'm going to try it out on fresh clean hair. Thanks Mega Tek! LOL! i didn't know it was going to be a creamy conditioner. (thought it would be a liquid) it smells good too.

 

[LisaLisa1908]

Re: Jan 2009 - MT/OCT Challenge Thread

Okay! After lurking in here for over four years, I'm finally going to do it. I'm going on medical leave in February and will have eight solid weeks of caring for my own hair, so I'm going to get some Ovation and go for it. I plan to use it every other day, and pre-oil with EVOO and seal my ends with Elasta QP Mango Butter and see what happens! Wish me luck!

 

[Opulence]

Re: Jan 2009 - MT/OCT Challenge Thread

I was organizing my digital photos and found these two. I started the challenge on September 1/08. the first one is dated Sept 16th and the second one is dated September 30th. I've been using Megatek and OCT about once or twice a week. I have even more growth now, just haven't gotten around to taking pictures. I plan to wash this weekend so I'll be sure to take pics! i have to say that I have seen tremendous growth and thickness from using both of these products. I know people say that growth products don't work. and at first i felt the same way. but very little has changed in my routine except that at night I apply the OCT/Megatek mix to my hair. And I only do it maybe once or twice a week. it's hard for me to stick to a routine for anything. sometimes I go two or three weeks without applying it. but even with that I have seen progress. and my scalp itches constantly.
anyway here goes. i set a reminder on my phone to take pics twice a month now.

 

[ImaBoss]

Re: Jan 2009 - MT/OCT Challenge Thread

I was organizing my digital photos and found these two. I started the challenge on September 1/08. the first one is dated Sept 16th and the second one is dated September 30th. I've been using Megatek and OCT about once or twice a week. I have even more growth now, just haven't gotten around to taking pictures. I plan to wash this weekend so I'll be sure to take pics! i have to say that I have seen tremendous growth and thickness from using both of these products. I know people say that growth products don't work. and at first i felt the same way. but very little has changed in my routine except that at night I apply the OCT/Megatek mix to my hair. And I only do it maybe once or twice a week. it's hard for me to stick to a routine for anything. sometimes I go two or three weeks without applying it. but even with that I have seen progress. and my scalp itches constantly.
anyway here goes. i set a reminder on my phone to take pics twice a month now.

Thanks for sharing..Great progress, I always wanted to know how the growth was if you only used the products once or twice a week, because like you its hard for me to actually stick to a routine.
Did you have any problems with shedding?

 

[Opulence]

Re: Jan 2009 - MT/OCT Challenge Thread

Imaboss yes i had a really bad stint with shedding. I have never seen that much hair come out of my head. It really scared me. I panicked at first and thought about stopping, but I i tried the product remedee and I also started taking garlic capsules and that really helped.

I can't even imagine how much growth I would have if I used my mixture more often. I really would like to use it more often but my schedule get's so busy that I can barely get it in twice a week.

 

[jamaicalovely]

Re: Jan 2009 - MT/OCT Challenge Thread

hey guys, just checking in....

I changed my mix up a bit and added MN. OMG!!! My nape is taking off with already .5 of growth. Woohoo!

 

[ladycage]

Re: Jan 2009 - MT/OCT Challenge Thread

Hi,

Im still using the MT on my scalp each day, my hair new growth seems to be a little thicker but I'm not sure if its just me wanting this to work so bad. i will take pics soon. Has anyone used MT has a dc, if how how are you using it?

 

[ladycage]

Re: Jan 2009 - MT/OCT Challenge Thread

What are you ladies using as dc moisturizing treatment to go along with your MT usage?

 

[omnipadme]

Re: Jan 2009 - MT/OCT Challenge Thread

What are you ladies using as dc moisturizing treatment to go along with your MT usage?

I'm ors replenish packs...or Elasta DR-11 for dc.

 

[JustKiya]

Re: Jan 2009 - MT/OCT Challenge Thread

What are you ladies using as dc moisturizing treatment to go along with your MT usage?

I use the Eqyss Premier Cream Rinse, and Elsta QP IFC, along with some homemade stuffs.

gorgeous86 - You've been updated!
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[sunshinebeautiful]

Re: Jan 2009 - MT/OCT Challenge Thread

What are you ladies using as dc moisturizing treatment to go along with your MT usage?

Keracare Humecto.

 

[sexyeyes3616]

Re: Jan 2009 - MT/OCT Challenge Thread

My bottle came in the mail about 3 days ago and I started applying again yesterday. I saw a huge decrease in OCT shedding last month, so hopefully it will stay that way.:crossfingers:

 

[The Princess]

Re: Jan 2009 - MT/OCT Challenge Thread

I will be using OCT tomorrow on the scalp and letting it sit 30 mins till whenever I feel like washing it off.