Jan/Feb 2009 - MT/OCT Challenge Thread

Re: Jan 2009 - MT/OCT Challenge Thread

ladycage said:
What are you ladies using as dc moisturizing treatment to go along with your MT usage?
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I am using Mizani Moisturefuse, Keracare Humecto, Alter Ego Garlic treatment, Mizani Thermasmooth, or Aubrey Organics Honeysuckle Rose Moisturizing Conditioners.

I just bought some Aubrey Organics White Camillea Ultra Smoothing Conditioner but it hasn't gotten here yet, but I will be using that also.
 
Re: Jan 2009 - MT/OCT Challenge Thread

Im so discouraged. I got my weave taken down yesterday and I shed like crazy. I lost sooo much hair than usual. All the progress that i made has been gone. I feel like im back to square one. I want to continue using Oct/mega tek but cant afford for this to keep happening. I been using it for 2 months and I been in a weave for 2 months. I did deep condition with oct and mega-tek before putting in a sew in today. My stylist said I need to use vitamins. So off I go to one of those threads to do my research. :look:
 
Re: Jan 2009 - MT/OCT Challenge Thread

Wanny said:
Im so discouraged. I got my weave taken down yesterday and I shed like crazy. I lost sooo much hair than usual. All the progress that i made has been gone. I feel like im back to square one. I want to continue using Oct/mega tek but cant afford for this to keep happening. I been using it for 2 months and I been in a weave for 2 months. I did deep condition with oct and mega-tek before putting in a sew in today. My stylist said I need to use vitamins. So off I go to one of those threads to do my research. :look:
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I'm sorry to hear that Wanny:sad: Were you talking any garlic supplements?
 
Re: Jan 2009 - MT/OCT Challenge Thread

Wanny said:
Im so discouraged. I got my weave taken down yesterday and I shed like crazy. I lost sooo much hair than usual. All the progress that i made has been gone. I feel like im back to square one. I want to continue using Oct/mega tek but cant afford for this to keep happening. I been using it for 2 months and I been in a weave for 2 months. I did deep condition with oct and mega-tek before putting in a sew in today. My stylist said I need to use vitamins. So off I go to one of those threads to do my research. :look:
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Okay Wanny, is this your first time getting your hair weaved? If so then, please be reminded that whether we do a protective style or not, our scalp will shed an average of 50-100 hairs per day. So if your hair has been in a sew-in for 2 months, then multiply a minimum of 50 hairs a day times 60 days - then you're looking at an average of 3,000 to 6,000 hairs for that time.

Would you say that you had that many hairs shed for those 2 months? If so, then that's normal. Now if you lost like half your head of hair, then that would be really scary and cause for some real concern. Don't panic honey, just up your garlic supplements and garlic treatments and you should be fine, okay?
 
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Just checking in. I'll be taking my weave down tomorrow. I've been wearing it since November 30th. I can see that I've got ALOT of growth in the back. I'll be back to post my results tomorrow.
 
Re: Jan 2009 - MT/OCT Challenge Thread

omnipadme said:
I'm sorry to hear that Wanny:sad: Were you talking any garlic supplements?
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I have garlic pills and have not been using them. Thought shedding would bypass me. I do condition with the Alter Ego garlic shampoo. I have a confession. I drink nothing but soda, no water and I dont take vitamins since I was a little girl. So there you go. Maybe that all has a part to play. Im not gonna give up on these products right now but try to treat my inner health and see how it goes.
 
Re: Jan 2009 - MT/OCT Challenge Thread

Aggie said:
Okay Wanny, is this your first time getting your hair weaved? If so then, please be reminded that whether we do a protective style or not, our scalp will shed an average of 50-100 hairs per day. So if your hair has been in a sew-in for 2 months, then multiply a minimum of 50 hairs a day times 60 days - then you're looking at an average of 3,000 to 6,000 hairs for that time.

Would you say that you had that many hairs shed for those 2 months? If so, then that's normal. Now if you lost like half your head of hair, then that would be really scary and cause for some real concern. Don't panic honey, just up your garlic supplements and garlic treatments and you should be fine, okay?
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Thank you Aggie. No I been in sew ins for years. This is my first period where im actually trying to care for my hair underneath by deep conditioning and using growth aids. Was hoping to be able to rock my own hair in the summer at a good length. Can I ask you, is it sensible because of matting to deep condition once a week? i thought that might of been the culprit because it did matt. Thanks in advance.
 
Re: Jan 2009 - MT/OCT Challenge Thread

Wanny,
IMO, a multivitamin may help, especially if you havent taken them since you were a child, drink alot of soda and very little water. Soda depletes the body of certain essential vitamins and minerals and water is extremely important to essentially every function in the body. Try to cut out the soda, even if it is one can a day to start and replace with water. It will take several months but, you will see an improvement in the quality of your hair once you vitamin and mineral levels are appropriate.
 
Re: Jan 2009 - MT/OCT Challenge Thread

Wanny said:
I have garlic pills and have not been using them. Thought shedding would bypass me. I do condition with the Alter Ego garlic shampoo. I have a confession. I drink nothing but soda, no water and I dont take vitamins since I was a little girl. So there you go. Maybe that all has a part to play. Im not gonna give up on these products right now but try to treat my inner health and see how it goes.
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Thanks so much for your candor here Wanny.

Wanny said:
Thank you Aggie. No I been in sew ins for years. This is my first period where im actually trying to care for my hair underneath by deep conditioning and using growth aids. Was hoping to be able to rock my own hair in the summer at a good length. Can I ask you, is it sensible because of matting to deep condition once a week? i thought that might of been the culprit because it did matt. Thanks in advance.
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Now because you were wearing a weave, I would DC about every 2 weeks as opposed to every week, unless of course you intend to wear it no longer than 4 weeks at a time. I would work on daily spraying a light leave-in on your natural corn-rowed hair under the sew in for added moisture - something like Profectiv Anti-Tangle leave-in or Kenra daily provision. Hope this helps.
 
Re: Jan 2009 - MT/OCT Challenge Thread

I am new to this hair growth challenge. But this thread had me going to my local Feed Center to buy some Mega-Tek Rebuilder just to start this challenge. Plus I am looking all over the internet for reviews and such. I found a few on Amazon and a good one here with lots of information Mega-Tek Review.

I saw some Avocado Mist at the Feed Center and I am wondering if anyone has used this? It smells really good well to me at least and it is a huge bottle for $22. I am just curious. I got a few samples from the store too. I got 4 (1oz) samples of the EQyss Survivor Detangles Shines, EQyss Premier Shampoo (for DD), and two samples of the EQyss Premier Instant Cream Rinse Detangler.

I am trying to get my SIL on the challenge too because she is always complaining that her hair doesn't grow but I want to show her it does and she can do it.

TQ
 
Re: Jan 2009 - MT/OCT Challenge Thread

TeaKyoo said:
I am new to this hair growth challenge. But this thread had me going to my local Feed Center to buy some Mega-Tek Rebuilder just to start this challenge. Plus I am looking all over the internet for reviews and such. I found a few on Amazon and a good one here with lots of information Mega-Tek Review.

I saw some Avocado Mist at the Feed Center and I am wondering if anyone has used this? It smells really good well to me at least and it is a huge bottle for $22. I am just curious. I got a few samples from the store too. I got 4 (1oz) samples of the EQyss Survivor Detangles Shines, EQyss Premier Shampoo (for DD), and two samples of the EQyss Premier Instant Cream Rinse Detangler.

I am trying to get my SIL on the challenge too because she is always complaining that her hair doesn't grow but I want to show her it does and she can do it.

TQ
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I have the avacado mist, but I haven't figured out how to use it/fit it into my regimen.

You've been added!
 
Re: Jan 2009 - MT/OCT Challenge Thread

So as some of you ladies know, I have been using my mixture for a while now. I just took my sew in out this morning and updated my fokti. I do not know how to post pictures in a message without getting this crazy message. So anyway, please check out my fokti to see my results. I will be getting a blow out next week and will add that to my pinki strip and fokti.

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phyl73 said:
So as some of you ladies know, I have been using my mixture for a while now. I just took my sew in out this morning and updated my fokti. I do not know how to post pictures in a message without getting this crazy message. So anyway, please check out my fokti to see my results. I will be getting a blow out next week and will add that to my pinki strip and fokti.

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girl that is crazy growth. do you have a relaxer?

i have used MT mixed with a little castor oil for three days now. should i use this stuff every day, 2 to 3 days like that bottle stated or every other day? also my hair is very soft and moisturized. i thought it was going to be hair. i have been applying it on my scalp and it does tingle.
 
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Ok so...phyl73 I just looked at your fotki and you got some absolutely amazing growth. How often do you co-wash throughout the week? How often do you do coffee rinses?
 
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Yeah, Phy....your growth is sick. I'm interested in your response to the questions above. What's your OCT/MT mix again?
 
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Hey sorry for the slow response. My mom is sick. I used half and half of each. I also cowashed at least 3 times a week with pantene relaxed and natural hair mask. I also sprayed it with water and carefree curl.
 
Re: Jan 2009 - MT/OCT Challenge Thread

That's amazing, phyl!!!! :thud: Wow, wow, wow!!!

I'm so proud of myself, I actually put in twists last night! Now, to apply MT every night this week! :yep:
 
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Ok, i slacked off but im back on the wagon now that i have my OCT. JustKiya can you update me to using Megatek and OCT? thanks!
 
Re: Jan 2009 - MT/OCT Challenge Thread

I ordered my Megatek and its here now so Im in!! Please add me to the challenge. Ill be mixing it with an oil (probably castor) and applying 2-3 days a week with weekly washes and DC with Nexxus Humectress.
 
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Re: Jan 2009 - MT/OCT Challenge Thread

Applied my BT this morning. I measured 1/2 inch of NG on my crown and 3/8 inch above my forehead last week. That was 26 days post.
 
Re: Jan 2009 - MT/OCT Challenge Thread

phyl73 said:
So as some of you ladies know, I have been using my mixture for a while now. I just took my sew in out this morning and updated my fokti. I do not know how to post pictures in a message without getting this crazy message. So anyway, please check out my fokti to see my results. I will be getting a blow out next week and will add that to my pinki strip and fokti.

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WOW!!!!!!!

Amazing growth phyl!
 
Re: Jan 2009 - MT/OCT Challenge Thread

Can you add me too please, I just got my order of megatek and I will be mixing with castor oil.
 
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