Megatek Challenge 2011-2012

mzteaze said:
Say what? Ovation changed too?
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Yup. They took the marine protein and put it in the shampoo. :nono: Now you have to buy both. Turrble...
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CELL THERAPY TREATMENT

Purified Water Stearalkonium Chloride Glycerol Monostearate Cetearyl Alcohol* Derived from Palm Oil Castor Oil Ethoxylate(40) Cetyltrimethylammonium Chloride dl-Pantothenyl Alcohol Hydrolized Keratin Protein Tocopheryl Acetate DMDM Hydantoin Methylparaben Propylparaben Tetrasodium EDTA Fragrance

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That sucks but I won't pay top dollar for Ovation anyway so guess I'm out with the entire deal.
 
mzteaze said:
I realized I am almost to the end of my Megatek. When it ends I will switch to Joico Deep Penetrating Reconstructor since its far easier to purchase...not to mention the reformulated Megatek. :-(
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mzteaze Are you using this for growth or just protein? I read a thread about Aphogee 2 Minute having similar ingredients to MT, I wonder if anyone is using that as a replacement. I just bought some, but I'm using sulfur so I don't plan on using the Aphogee for growth.
 
manter26 said:
mzteaze Are you using this for growth or just protein? I read a thread about Aphogee 2 Minute having similar ingredients to MT, I wonder if anyone is using that as a replacement. I just bought some, but I'm using sulfur so I don't plan on using the Aphogee for growth.
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manter26
I don't know about Aphrogee 2 Minute being that close to MT. When I used it, I didn't get anywhere near the same results. But, that's my personal experience with it. MT was (is) considered a STRONG protein in relationship to Aphrogee 2 Minute which is considered more as a MILD protein.

I am not expecting growth per se with MT or Joico Deep Penetrating Reconstructor. However, I have noticed that my hair definitely thrives with regular protein treatments. Its healthy and able to grow without issues. So it was high on my list of possible MT replacements along with DRC-28 (Dudley's), another Strong protein conditioner.

ETA: Did you mean Aphrogee's 2-Step Protein and not the 2-minute product? If so, that product is definitely different and considered a strong protein which is closer to MT in some ways. I didn't like the way you have to let your hair get hard with the product. MT was far easier to work with and very moisturizing for my hair.
 
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I am still using the Mega-teK (new version), ill update at the end of this month since I just started using it Jan 8th. Ive been using it almost every day though.
 
I have used both the old and new formula, someone in the product exchange sold me a bottle of the old formula when I was half way finished with my new formula. The new formula is a weaker protein, it still causes shedding to increase and headaches when I used it neat. I began mixing it with my home made hair drenaline potion infusion. I was happy with the results of using it every other day.

Then I got a bottle of the old formula off of the product exchange. It works faster, better, and with less applications. I have only been using it twice per week and am getting the same results as every other day with the new formula. I mix it with my oil infusion recipe 50/50. I still need to do protein treatments as I just apply to my scalp sparingly. I have less shedding with the old formula, and my hair is in better condition.

I am going to start mixing my own when I finish my container.
 
mzteaze said:
manter26
I don't know about Aphrogee 2 Minute being that close to MT. When I used it, I didn't get anywhere near the same results. But, that's my personal experience with it. MT was (is) considered a STRONG protein in relationship to Aphrogee 2 Minute which is considered more as a MILD protein.

I am not expecting growth per se with MT or Joico Deep Penetrating Reconstructor. However, I have noticed that my hair definitely thrives with regular protein treatments. Its healthy and able to grow without issues. So it was high on my list of possible MT replacements along with DRC-28 (Dudley's), another Strong protein conditioner.

ETA: Did you mean Aphrogee's 2-Step Protein and not the 2-minute product? If so, that product is definitely different and considered a strong protein which is closer to MT in some ways. I didn't like the way you have to let your hair get hard with the product. MT was far easier to work with and very moisturizing for my hair.
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No, I did mean 2 minute. There's an old thread around here on the similarities in the ingredients. I see that you were only using MT as a protein trmt. I never felt the "strong protein" effect of MT. Heck, the 2 step doesn't seem all that strong to me. My hair always feels the same and I don't moisturize all that often...maybe every 2 weeks.

For now I'll continue with 2 minute as a replacement and find something stronger when it's finished.




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Hi Guys, I recently purchased megatek after the first one ran out, but the new bottle makes no reference to human use. Does the new formula you're using make reference to human use?
 
MrsJaiDiva said:
I'm in! I was using it anyway, so this should be great.

How I plan to use it: mix it with coffee, horsetail extract, burdock root extract, Fenugreek powder, and some Aphogee 2min. I'll be applying it nightly, and GHE'ing nightly as well. (I am sewious about growin this hair long ya'll) :grin:

Regimen: Protective style with bantu knots, or curlformers. Washing my hair every 4 days with Dr. Bronners ayurvedic shampoo mix, after dc'ing over night on dry hair with my ayurvedic herbal conditioner. Keep hair moist during the day with rose water & aloe spray mix. Clarify monthly with a mud mask.

Current length and goal: Brushing SL currently, and my goal is full WL to HL. I'm also trying to double my hair density...I want it thick and loooong! Pow! :lick:
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Hi! what do you put in your ayurvedic herbal conditioner? I searched for dr. bronners ayurvedic shampoo but didn't find it...is that something you mix yourself, if so what do you put in it and what proportions please?tia!
 
princesskaha said:
Hi! what do you put in your ayurvedic herbal conditioner? I searched for dr. bronners ayurvedic shampoo but didn't find it...is that something you mix yourself, if so what do you put in it and what proportions please?tia!
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I'm really into my Ayurvedic powders, and oils, and I use them for everything.

I used to make my own shampoo with Dr. Bronners, and an Ayurvedic herbal tea blend, but now I'm only doing shikakai cowashes. If I use a lot of synthetic product (rare), or it's been a few months, I'll use a shampoo mixed with neem oil (stinks, but is great for the scalp).

My shikakai cowash contains: black tea, shikakai, neem, bentonite clay, cinnamon cassia, ylang ylang, suave humectant, castor oil, sesame seed oil, and whatever else I want to add for that batch. I'm actually going to make a batch tomorrow, so I'll post up the recipie once I've finished. Using the shikakai cowash has made my hair a lot softer, and healthier. My hair doesn't actually like a lot of shampooing, but my scalp needs to be Clean, so this has really saved me.
 
So, I've been using a lazy woman's version of JeterCrazed's mix....meaning I just added back the keratin, and marine protein. Still no crazy growth, but it Definitly feels stronger. Shedding increased as well, but hey...that's what black tea is for. Hair is also still feeling heathy, soft, and manageable.
 
well gods will i have a bottle of the old formula on the way i called every TACK store until i fount one guy that fount one bottle of the "old formula" on his shelf i am praying it is what it is since i was charged almost 40 bucks with shipping we did speak and he said the bottle was the one without the flowers on it.

i really wanted to try this since last year so i am going to hop on the ban wagon in two weeks if all goes well.

happy hair growing ladies
 
MrsJaiDiva said:
I'm really into my Ayurvedic powders, and oils, and I use them for everything.

I used to make my own shampoo with Dr. Bronners, and an Ayurvedic herbal tea blend, but now I'm only doing shikakai cowashes. If I use a lot of synthetic product (rare), or it's been a few months, I'll use a shampoo mixed with neem oil (stinks, but is great for the scalp).

My shikakai cowash contains: black tea, shikakai, neem, bentonite clay, cinnamon cassia, ylang ylang, suave humectant, castor oil, sesame seed oil, and whatever else I want to add for that batch. I'm actually going to make a batch tomorrow, so I'll post up the recipie once I've finished. Using the shikakai cowash has made my hair a lot softer, and healthier. My hair doesn't actually like a lot of shampooing, but my scalp needs to be Clean, so this has really saved me.
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i just did a bentonite clay mix myself for the first time this weekend and it was great i keep my mix simple and i was very happy with the results i only added some tea tree oil for cleaning and aloe, my results were absolutely amazing.

I wanted to know can you or have you keep any of your mixes or can they be keep in the fridge i want to test some of my own mix but i saw the last of it and put it on my feet and again i was very happy with those results also.

I am looking to make a mix to store i will be washing my hair 1-2 times a week and if i could just use a light clay mix that i can store and keep that would be great.
 
Ok, while it's fresh in my mind, Lol. :drunk:

My mixes are never simple, but the results are always awesome. :yep:

Shikakai Cowash :lick:
~Herbs
2tbs shikakai
1tbs Neem
1tbs Cassia
1tbs Tulsi
1tsp Fenugreek
2tsp Amla
1tsp Bhringraj

~Essential Oils
1/2tsp Cinnamon Cassia
1/2tsp Ylang Ylang
1/2tsp Patcholie

~Oils
1/4 cup Sesame Oil
1/2 cup Castor Oil

~Other Ingredients
1 cup Suave Humectant
1 cup Black Tea (4 black tea bags)
2tbs Bentonite Clay
1/4tsp preservative (optional. Keeps very well refrigerated)

Directions:
  • Pour Sesame seed oil into a small pot, and heat on low fire. Do Not Make The Oil Too Hot...you don't want to burn the herbs.
  • While you are warming the oil, place the tea bags in about 8oz of water, and microwave for about 5 mins. It should boil down to about 4oz of black tea. Tea should be BLACK.
  • Slowly add herbs to the warmed oil, and stir in (use a plastic fork or spoon if possible). Stir mixture till the herbs and oil are totally blended, and you have a loose paste. Take off fire.
  • In a bowl or container pour in strained black tea, and herb paste. Then add Bentonite clay, essential oils, perservative, and conditioner. I then use an immersion blender (stick blender) to blend the ingredients. I add castor oil as I blend to keep the mixture loose. Once I've added all of the castor oil, my cowash is usually the consistencey of mousse.

I pour in a bottle, and refrigerate. When I need it, I warm it up for a few seconds in the microwave. Bottle usually lasts for about 4-5 washes...depends on how heavy handed I am. I can almost completely avoid shampoo now, and my hair has been a lot healthier....so has my scalp.

Feel free to tweak the recipie, and please Please research the ingredients before you use them. You may not need the herbs that I do. Do what works for YOU. :yay:
 
I am not very impressed with the mega-tek (new version) but ill see if it improves after adding a few extra ingredients to it.

I did get between .5-.75 inches this month though so I guess I should be happy with that.
 
Mane_Attraxion said:
I am not very impressed with the mega-tek (new version) but ill see if it improves after adding a few extra ingredients to it.

I did get between .5-.75 inches this month though so I guess I should be happy with that.
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I definitely notice a difference with the added keratin, and marine protein. By itself, it's just a moderate protein conditioner...it's a lot more effective with the added punch. Hair growth hasn't changed, but thickness is improving.
 
MrsJaiDiva said:
Ok, while it's fresh in my mind, Lol. :drunk:

My mixes are never simple, but the results are always awesome. :yep:

Shikakai Cowash :lick:
~Herbs
2tbs shikakai
1tbs Neem
1tbs Cassia
1tbs Tulsi
1tsp Fenugreek
2tsp Amla
1tsp Bhringraj

~Essential Oils
1/2tsp Cinnamon Cassia
1/2tsp Ylang Ylang
1/2tsp Patcholie

~Oils
1/4 cup Sesame Oil
1/2 cup Castor Oil

~Other Ingredients
1 cup Suave Humectant
1 cup Black Tea (4 black tea bags)
2tbs Bentonite Clay
1/4tsp preservative (optional. Keeps very well refrigerated)

Directions:
  • Pour Sesame seed oil into a small pot, and heat on low fire. Do Not Make The Oil Too Hot...you don't want to burn the herbs.
  • While you are warming the oil, place the tea bags in about 8oz of water, and microwave for about 5 mins. It should boil down to about 4oz of black tea. Tea should be BLACK.
  • Slowly add herbs to the warmed oil, and stir in (use a plastic fork or spoon if possible). Stir mixture till the herbs and oil are totally blended, and you have a loose paste. Take off fire.
  • In a bowl or container pour in strained black tea, and herb paste. Then add Bentonite clay, essential oils, perservative, and conditioner. I then use an immersion blender (stick blender) to blend the ingredients. I add castor oil as I blend to keep the mixture loose. Once I've added all of the castor oil, my cowash is usually the consistencey of mousse.

I pour in a bottle, and refrigerate. When I need it, I warm it up for a few seconds in the microwave. Bottle usually lasts for about 4-5 washes...depends on how heavy handed I am. I can almost completely avoid shampoo now, and my hair has been a lot healthier....so has my scalp.

Feel free to tweak the recipie, and please Please research the ingredients before you use them. You may not need the herbs that I do. Do what works for YOU. :yay:
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Many blessings for this detailed response!:kisses::woot:
 
Ok, so I think for me, this new Mega Tek is now just a really good protein conditioner. Even with the tweaks this still isn't growing my hair, or making it any thicker than it was already. :ohwell:

Which Just Sucks So Bad!! :cry2:

I don't know where I'm going from here....I think I'll try other protein rich conditioners, and see if it's even worth it to keep going with the MT. Does anyone have any other growth aides that have been working for them? Nothing sulfer...my hair doesn't like it. Man...I feel like they took away my best friend!!
 
MrsJaiDiva said:
Ok, so I think for me, this new Mega Tek is now just a really good protein conditioner. Even with the tweaks this still isn't growing my hair, or making it any thicker than it was already. :ohwell:

Which Just Sucks So Bad!! :cry2:

I don't know where I'm going from here....I think I'll try other protein rich conditioners, and see if it's even worth it to keep going with the MT. Does anyone have any other growth aides that have been working for them? Nothing sulfer...my hair doesn't like it. Man...I feel like they took away my best friend!!
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I feel like it makes your hair temporary thicker, I apply it to my roots prior to blowdrying because my hair is very fine and less dense. However, once you re-wash your hair it just reverts back to your natural thickness.

I am very disappointed that I waited 4 years to try this product and I cant even look forward to the amazing results other people had.
 
I'd like to join at this late stage of the game.....i've always been using MT and it has been working for me. April is my 2yr anniversary so i hope i can get an inch and a half.
 
Hey ladies. In regard to the new vs old formula issue, there's a thread on BHM about this. A couple ladies contacted the company directly and were told the formula had not changed. Due to a change in law, the label has been redone to accurately reflect ingredients in compliance with some International standard. So, the original label had to be corrected.

I have no personal knowledge regarding any of it but thought I'd pass along the info. I'm responding via cell, otherwise i'd give a link. But you can Google "Megatek changed formula".

Again, they claim it's the same.
 
Hey ladies,
Sorry I've been MIA for a while. I've been super busy and my hair has been neglected. I'm still taking general care of it but I'm not on point like I was and my hair is definately reflecting that. But I am back in the game now! I did receive the new bottle of MT. I haven't noticed anything different yet but I've only used it a couple times and I've stopped massaging it on my scalp at night so I will give an update after I see some results. Thanks for hanging in there ladies and holding down the fort! We have one more month left in this challenge so let's go out with a bang!
 
Are any of you using MT in an oil that is not too thick and easy to spray?
Did the MT "dissolve" in the oil well and not clump at the bottom of the spray?
 
pinkness27 said:
Are any of you using MT in an oil that is not too thick and easy to spray?
Did the MT "dissolve" in the oil well and not clump at the bottom of the spray?
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pinkness27,

I am not using Megatek. I use Shapley's MTG in my eco styler custard. I shook the MTG bottle until there were no clumps, then added a few ounces to my eco custard and mixed it in. The MTG does not fall out of solution. I apply the eco custard to scalp, roots and ends. I added a few eyedroppers of bath oil to kill the bacon scent of MTG. I personally think sulfur is easier to use mixed with gels or pomades combined with oils. HTH
 
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