OCT/Mega-Tek Challenge October '08

[Mandy4610]

Anyone out there with an extra bottle of OCT for sale?

PLEASE PLEASE let me know. I would really like to try OCT.

TIA

Mandy

 

[CurlyMoo]

Ahem, CurlyMoo, I forgot to add:

Oh no, I won't be adding them. My sister took pictures and took the camera home with her without downloading them on my computer. So I just wanted to share my joy.

 

[Mandy4610]

I was doing some research to find the best price for a gallon of MT and a gallon of the Premier Cream Rinse (yessir!) and stumbled across this list of retailers for our sisters north of the border (that's Canada, eh? )

ETA: So, it looks like KvVet has the best package deal - a gallon of MT & a gallon of Cream Rinse for 240.00 (give or take a bit for shipping).

I'm mulling over getting two gallons of the Cream Rinse since I go through it so much faster, and manage to include it on one shipping bill, and....*sigh* Yeah, it would be over 300 bucks at once, but I would be set, for at LEAST a year. At LEAST.

I'm seriously considering it.

Oh WOW, thank you so much for this JustKiya. As soon as my MT runs out I am going to check out the store in Edmonton. This will save me the darn shipping price.
Thank you, Thank you, thank you!!!!!!

 

[ParvaniVida]

For those of you that are using OCT I have a quick question:

Does OCT dry out your new growth? I originally used MT, but for some reason it seems like my new growth is more dry now that I am using OCT. The length of my hair is soft, but the new growth is dry. My regimen is just about the same as it was with MT but now my new growth seems to be more dry. I've tried putting the OCT on wet and dry hair...but no luck. Any ideas?

 

[SvelteVelvet]

I finally gave in and ordered the OCT trio. I used it Thursday. I got a touch up last week and an all around mini trim. My hair is at bsl now and I have bangs. Gotta a post a new pic. So far so good. I'll do a comparison shot when I'm though with the bottles. I plan to use it once a week.

 

[Prose Princess]

For those of you that are using OCT I have a quick question:

Does OCT dry out your new growth? I originally used MT, but for some reason it seems like my new growth is more dry now that I am using OCT. The length of my hair is soft, but the new growth is dry. My regimen is just about the same as it was with MT but now my new growth seems to be more dry. I've tried putting the OCT on wet and dry hair...but no luck. Any ideas?

Yeah, I had this problem too. The first time I used it I was about 6 weeks post, and I had JUST found LHCF so my new growth was already pretty dry, but then when I used the OCT it got CRUNCHY! I had breakage out the wazoo and I was so upset. But with Mega-tek my hair actually felt moisturized. So i've decided to only use OCT about once a week on damp hair on my scalp and/or the length of my hair like a protein treatment. I did this on Tuesday and my hair was fine, until the next day when I was suffering from glycerin overload. But that's totally unrelated.

 

[january noir]

For those of you that are using OCT I have a quick question:

Does OCT dry out your new growth? I originally used MT, but for some reason it seems like my new growth is more dry now that I am using OCT. The length of my hair is soft, but the new growth is dry. My regimen is just about the same as it was with MT but now my new growth seems to be more dry. I've tried putting the OCT on wet and dry hair...but no luck. Any ideas?

Yeah, I had this problem too. The first time I used it I was about 6 weeks post, and I had JUST found LHCF so my new growth was already pretty dry, but then when I used the OCT it got CRUNCHY! I had breakage out the wazoo and I was so upset. But with Mega-tek my hair actually felt moisturized. So i've decided to only use OCT about once a week on damp hair on my scalp and/or the length of my hair like a protein treatment. I did this on Tuesday and my hair was fine, until the next day when I was suffering from glycerin overload. But that's totally unrelated.

I've found it best to use the Ovation Creme Rinse after using Ovation Cell Therapy.

Using the entire Ovation system offers balanced results. The Creme Rinse helps to soften and smooth the hair which helps to counter the extreme strengthening properties of the protein.

 

[LongCurlyLocks]

Hi all, I have been using MT since 8-27 and OCT 9-18. I use the OCT on wash days (Sunday and Wednesday) and MT on co-wash days which are the rest of the days of the week. I very lightly oil my scalp first with the BB growth oil mixed with virgin coconut oil. I ran out of castor oil. I also use the mix to seal in my moisturizer which is only pure shea butter. A friend of a friend told me about it. It makes my hair sooo soft. I haven't seen much growth but I'm natural but I do have thickness. Oh yeah. I have my own 70's fro when I comb it out!! So happy. I am looking for the growth too, that's why I'm using both. Yeah, I'm impatient but I'm not playing-I am going to get my grow on!!!

 

[Blaque*Angel]

i've noticed the mega tek from USA smells like pina colada

the one i got from UK smells coconutty

 

[ParvaniVida]

I've found it best to use the Ovation Creme Rinse after using Ovation Cell Therapy.

Using the entire Ovation system offers balanced results. The Creme Rinse helps to soften and smooth the hair which helps to counter the extreme strengthening properties of the protein.

Thanks for the help!!

So are you using OCT as an overnight treatment and then washing it out with the creme rinse...or just for a few minutes to a couple of hours followed by the creme rinse? I will use the entire system today...(shampoo, OCT, and rinse) and see if that helps.

 

[onejamifan]

Hey ladies. I just realized my name has been on this challenge for months and I have not been using Mega Tek since like May. I'm sorry to say I could not hang!!! But I'm glad to read that all of you who've stuck with it are having such great results!

Best of luck!

 

[jamaicalovely]

I've found it best to use the Ovation Creme Rinse after using Ovation Cell Therapy.

Using the entire Ovation system offers balanced results. The Creme Rinse helps to soften and smooth the hair which helps to counter the extreme strengthening properties of the protein.

Thanks JN,

After I begged and pleaded for the OCT, I'm still confused on how to incorporate in my regimen.

This makes sense to me, I'lll try this.

 

[bluwatersoul]

I used MT for a few months, and had alot of growth in between my braids, almost like i had left hair out when braiding( except it was too short to be braided in) I got some OCT a few weeks ago, and I am already noticing more length. I have to DC and moisturize like crazy now, but I am on top of it. It is very hard to keep upwith this growth and keep my braids neat!

all I need now I think is a new uber moisturizing condish to use 2-3 times a week.

Oh - my NAILS and reeallly strong and nice, too! Between the OCT and my silica, they are doing GREAT!

 

[CurlyMoo]

I used MT for a few months, and had alot of growth in between my braids, almost like i had left hair out when braiding( except it was too short to be braided in) I got some OCT a few weeks ago, and I am already noticing more length. I have to DC and moisturize like crazy now, but I am on top of it. It is very hard to keep upwith this growth and keep my braids neat!

all I need now I think is a new uber moisturizing condish to use 2-3 times a week.

Oh - my NAILS and reeallly strong and nice, too! Between the OCT and my silica, they are doing GREAT!

Yes I hear that OCT is reallly pumps out hair. I'm glad that you are having success with it. Are you still using MT along with OCT? Which has had the most results and what were the results from each? Do you feel you need to moisturize more with OCT than MT? Do tell..........

 

[Blaque*Angel]

Hey ladies. I just realized my name has been on this challenge for months and I have not been using Mega Tek since like May. I'm sorry to say I could not hang!!! But I'm glad to read that all of you who've stuck with it are having such great results!

Best of luck!

what made you give up on MT?

 

[BrooklynBeauty]

My MT mix:75% mt,20%beemine,.5%rosemary eo,.5%peppermint eo,2%castor oil,2%vit e oil.

Dou you ladies think that the mt is too diluted to work at it's full potential?

 

[NappturalWomyn]

So, MT is really worth it? I ordered a bottle and it's on the way. So, I should use it every other day like a hairdress on dry hair?
OK...

 

[bluwatersoul]

Yes I hear that OCT is reallly pumps out hair. I'm glad that you are having success with it. Are you still using MT along with OCT? Which has had the most results and what were the results from each? Do you feel you need to moisturize more with OCT than MT? Do tell..........

I haven't used MT since I started OCT. No specific reason, I really wanted to see if this OCT woudl be any different, and for me it really is. It is too soon to tell, but I really feel more length with OCT already, while MT added ridiculous thickness....and then length. I really need to moisturize with BOTH I just think that I finally have that part down pat now that I am using OCT. I mix a little with some jojoba and castor oil and use that on my scalp nightly, particularly on my problem areas of temples and nape.

I really started using my mix of glycerin/aloe vera/jojoba/lavender more regularly and that has helped , as well as really paying attention to DC'ing.

Oh, and I am noticing my NG texture is dense but really soft and nnot as difficult as it usually is around my hairline.....

 

[ElizaBlue]

I haven't officially joined the challenge. But I have been using Mega-tek as of September 20, 2008. Not sure about the exact day I just remember I received it shortly after the hurricane and after we got lights.

I have noticed much less shedding and no breakage at all. After the last week I have notice considerable dryness in my new growth. To combat that I use the ORS Shea Butter Softener. And ladies it is exactly that, it softens my new growth like nothing else on the market. I added this to my Mega-Tek bottle along with some BT and SAA. I use this daily on my scalp and in the shower after I co-wash. I leave it on however long it takes to complete my shower which is around I guess 15 minutes.

When I put it on my scalp I follow up with the Shea Butter and S-curl on the scalp and new growth. I then spray the Soft Sheen Carson Ceramide leave in and then I seal everything with coconut oil and put my hair in two big pin curls.

All three pics are since August with the last being around October 5 or 6. It's a bit confusing but the second pic is actually the first, before I cut off my ends.

 

[rhapsdyblu]

Hi, all, I have been using both MT and the OCT. I think I alternate daily but sometimes I forget which days I used what so it may be more random. Once in a while I will use both during both same application. I may put OCT on the sparse/problem areas & then MT on the rest of my hair & then next application reverse. Why? Dunno - just decided to do that one day.

An aside: one of my clients came in last week and she had a BA hair cut. I mean it was FIERCE. OMG, I have been fighting the urge to call my hairdresser and have her cut all of my hair, down to the scalp for a really nice cut. I like wearing my hair short and when I found LHCF I decided to BC and then learn to love and take care of and grow my natural hair. But that short cut sure is calling my name. I think it is because I am at that stage of growth where there isn't too much I can do with it style wise without cutting it, KWIM?

Anyway, back to the subject : My temple and hairline is filling in - ever so slowly (to me) and it is growing in like a mohawk - V-shaped. I cannot seem to contol the evenness of how it grows in. So, so frustrating.

Another funny aside: my hubby came running downstairs last night, fussing, yelling, etc. He really looked at all my hair crack I think for the first time (I am a true PJ and I have failed recovery, twice). He kept saying, "I can't believe you have all that stuff for your head. You only have one head, Lorraine. You'd better not spend another penny on your hair. How ya gonna know what made your hair grow back when you got all this stuff" Then he walked away muttering to himself. I was on the phone with my daughter and she was laughing so hard. She said doesn't dad know after 40 years that you go overboard when you get on a mission. Oh, well

BTW, anyone know how to cut the back of your own hair when it is short? Is there a youtube video or something. I am concerned that if I do go have a stylist cut my hair and not go for the really fierce short hair cut, just go to even it out some, I will get the really short hair cut anyway. I am thinking some of my frustration is probably cause the area just past the crown and down is so much longer that the top. The MT/OCT is making that area grow & the top isn't catching up as fast. I try to not use any on that area, but I still think it is having an effect.

Well, after all of that, it is working, hairline is coming in (albeit in an odd frustrating shape), & getting good growth. Patience is NOT my virtue. I do tend to be impulsive (I do know this aboiut myself after 57 years) but I am trying to keep away from the scissors and/or the stylist.

 

[ElizaBlue]

Congratulations Lorraine on your growth. Don't worry about hubby, when it's long and thick he'll be the first one wanting to play with it.

I have a ton of stuff under my cabinet as well. The counterspace is reserved for whatever my current regimen is. We won't even talk about what's in the shower.

 

[michaela]

Hi ladies

I know it has been some time since I have posted. Could you please take my name off the list as well. These past few months have been quite of an experince! Some good some bad but out of all Im happy! I truly enjoyed my summer! Now that its that time we are entering fall soon to be winter im leaning toward a simpler routine.

 

[rhapsdyblu]

Congratulations Lorraine on your growth. Don't worry about hubby, when it's long and thick he'll be the first one wanting to play with it.

I have a ton of stuff under my cabinet as well. The counterspace is reserved for whatever my current regimen is. We won't even talk about what's in the shower.

Thanks, Miss ElizaBlue. I know. He is constantly complimenting me on my progress. I just think it was the first time he took a close look. I got stuff under the counter, in a huge box by the wall, in the shower, in all the bathroom and toilet room cabinets, downstairs laudry room cabinet. That does not include by the laundry room sink, nor my steamer, table top hair dryer, heating cap, curling & flat irons (notice plural), electric curlers, oven, huge assortment of rollers, combs, clips, pin, wigs, ponys. You guys know. Even when I step back and look at it I think, especially as a shrink, "girl, should put yourself away."

 

[EMJazzy]

Thanks, Miss ElizaBlue. I know. He is constantly complimenting me on my progress. I just think it was the first time he took a close look. I got stuff under the counter, in a huge box by the wall, in the shower, in all the bathroom and toilet room cabinets, downstairs laudry room cabinet. That does not include by the laundry room sink, nor my steamer, table top hair dryer, heating cap, curling & flat irons (notice plural), electric curlers, oven, huge assortment of rollers, combs, clips, pin, wigs, ponys. You guys know. Even when I step back and look at it I think, especially as a shrink, "girl, should put yourself away."

You just described my bathroom.

 

[EMJazzy]

I will be able to monitor how fast my hair is growing now that my first grey hair has manifested itself. erplexed

Funny how I peeped the grey hair after using OCT.....

 

[balancegoals2009]

Hi Emjazzy

Yes in the beginning I had a few gray hair before using OCT , but since I started my OCT it coming out like crazy, my male asked if something was stressing me out I said my edges are growing faster , I like my OCT and MT, the only problem is the dryness and that I have to keep it in the bun because, I just cant keep a style because I am using my OCT and MT daily. I loving my OCT and MT

I will be able to monitor how fast my hair is growing now that my first grey hair has manifested itself. erplexed

Funny how I peeped the grey hair after using OCT.....

 

[balancegoals2009]

Hi Emjazzy

Yes in the beginning I had a few gray hair before using OCT , but since I started my OCT it coming out like crazy, my male friend asked if something was stressing me out I said my edges are growing faster , I like my OCT and MT, the only problem is the dryness and that I have to keep it in the bun because, I just cant keep a style because I am using my OCT and MT daily. I loving my OCT and MT

 

[EMJazzy]

Hi Emjazzy

Yes in the beginning I had a few gray hair before using OCT , but since I started my OCT it coming out like crazy, my male asked if something was stressing me out I said my edges are growing faster , I like my OCT and MT, the only problem is the dryness and that I have to keep it in the bun because, I just cant keep a style because I am using my OCT and MT daily. I loving my OCT and MT

I love MT and OCT also but I'm not gonna front...anymore grey hairs and I will have to consider using a colored rinse or something.

 

[rhapsdyblu]

I love MT and OCT also but I'm not gonna front...anymore grey hairs and I will have to consider using a colored rinse or something.

Yep, me three. Found greys were popping up & there was all these sparse/bald spots & 2 or 3 greys lumped right in the middle. But I have henna'd them right on out. I really wanted to see how grey I would get but I also was dying to try henna-ing. After my first henna treatment, all greys were gone. So I do not want to give up henna - I like the results. So how fast, much I am greying will remain a mystery.

 

[onejamifan]

what made you give up on MT?

Too much work IMO and I got some increased shedding. I rather have average growth and zero shedding than hair down to my knees while worrying about shedding. I guess it was just not for me but I see it has given many ladies here fantastic results...