Ovation Cell Therapy/Mega-Tek Challenge

[tnorenberg]

Not saying this at you MissAlyssa, but in general

The ingredients being listed comparing products between the Mega Tek and Ovation really isn't helping in determining which product is most effective. I understand though that being a 1000+ post thread some folks are going to miss it so that's understandable.

Granted from looking at the ingredients Mega Tek looks like the winner, but my question and what we need to find out to make more of an informed decision rather than ingredient posting and comparing is to find out the quantity per 12oz or however they sell it of the main growth ingredient, the hydrolyzed Keratin Protein each one contains.

Now whether it's a lie or fact to make up for the $60 for OCT compared to $20 odd for the MT, does the OCT really have double the amount of aminos than MT or is it literally the same packaged all fancy and an extra $30 to cover for the marketing of the product (as put to me by Greg).

I think as a ton of women have really lined the pockets of this company. Just think 10 orders for them alone is $600 and I know they've made thousands off us as have other companies purchasing Eqyss products. Don't you think that it will be a bigger boost for the Ovation big wigs to really lay it out there and provide some more info in the comparable ingredients. I'll tell them this much if they can prove there are double the aminos then I'll happily pay for the OCT and I'm alredy getting great results with the MT. But if this is a cost cover for a fancy website then I'm alright thanks.

Now ladies, I'm not trying to start a war with these companies, I'm glad we may have found our Holy Grail of hair products that smells good and does what it say on the bottle, to the point where PJ'ism may become a thing of the past but I'm at a point of 6+ years of getting knowledgeable about hair care to finally put my foot down keep my debit card in the purse as much as possible and say **leans over desk toward the OCT CEO clutching her Blackberry 8800g, ready to knock him out Naomi Campbell style and points** "alright mister you want $60 of my hard earned cash and repeat business until I'm able to have hair so long I can wash my butt with it, prove to me why I should choose your product over that one there!" **points to Mega Tek in the Hollywood style, lawyer in courtroom pointing at the accused**
Black hair care is a billion dollar industry, they need to remember that. And we're one forum of many I bet the BHM site is using this stuff too as well as the non-black forums too.

**LD looks at the silent crowd and steps of her golden soapbox with the help of a minder as she's wearing 5 inch Stuart Weitzmans in black patent leather and totters off into the sunset, hearing a faint applause from onlyTT8 shouting 'Ovacion Ovacion'. The other Ovation and Mega Tek Girls look bewildered and wonder if LD is taking this too far**

LD, I am so upset. I ordered 2 bottles of the MT Rejuvenator and paid that Greg guy $59.00 bucks. He had the nerve to short me!!! Is he on the up and up? because I'd better get my other bottle. I emailed him already so I am waiting for a response. My hubby was pretty upset to since I'm sure he was planning to claim a bottle for himself . I wanted you to know my experience and post it here in case anyone else is ordering from him. He'd better come clean.

 

[Jetblackhair]

LD, I am so upset. I ordered 2 bottles of the MT Rejuvenator and paid that Greg guy $59.00 bucks. He had the nerve to short me!!! Is he on the up and up? because I'd better get my other bottle. I emailed him already so I am waiting for a response. My hubby was pretty upset to since I'm sure he was planning to claim a bottle for himself . I wanted you to know my experience and post it here in case anyone else is ordering from him. He'd better come clean.

Just curious as to how many ounces does it say on your bottle?

 

[tnorenberg]

Just curious as to how many ounces does it say on your bottle?

It's only a little 8 oz bottle!!! Not even as big as my MT Rebuilder bottle....and he friggn shorts me. Boy am I steamed

 

[LondonDiva]

It's only a little 8 oz bottle!!! Not even as big as my MT Rebuilder bottle....and he friggn shorts me. Boy am I steamed

I didn't even realise or think to compare the oz size to my Mega-Tek bottle when I found out about it. I was so excited I found the flippin product. The only good thing about it is it isn't drying at all like the rebuilder, but I can add castor oil to the mix anyway so that's not a problem. It's half the size of the the rebuilder.

So going forward it's either the rebuilder or OCT

 

[lane]

Ahhhh shoot why and I now looking at this like
I've tried Mega-Tek Rebuilder and Mega Tek Rejuvenator and now thinking hmmmm maybe I should try this one next to compare. Granted that both already do work and have no problems with them.

And WTF am I looking at Cat Mist, reduces shedding...I have some issues...pray for me.

I'm praying... LOL!!!

 

[Jetblackhair]

It's only a little 8 oz bottle!!! Not even as big as my MT Rebuilder bottle....and he friggn shorts me. Boy am I steamed

Oh wow, I'm sorry this happened to you. I think he is over charging since the Mega-Tek Rejuvenator is hard to find. My bottles cost me 2 for $56 or $57 dollars I think back in Aug. or so of last year. The bottles are 16oz each.

 

[BlkOnyx488]

Hey all
I sent Ovation an email stating that I was buying their products because of the amazing reviews I read about Ovation Cell therapy here on LHCF

this is what they sent me

Thank you for your interest in our products. We’ve talked to quite a few women from the forum and have gotten terrific feedback. Be sure to let us know how you heard about us in the survey at the end of the order process to get a 10% discount. We’re attempting to keep track of LHCF purchasers and will let you know if we create a special offer just for the group. Please don't hesitate to contact me if you have any questions.
Regards,
__________________

 

[tnorenberg]

Oh wow, I'm sorry this happened to you. I think he is over charging since the Mega-Tek Rejuvenator is hard to find. My bottles cost me 2 for $56 or $57 dollars I think back in Aug. or so of last year. The bottles are 16oz each.

That's more of what I was expecting.I hope he corrects my order or that would just be adding insult to injury.

 

[LondonDiva]

Hey all
I sent Ovation an email stating that I was buying their products because of the amazing reviews I read about Ovation Cell therapy here on LHCF

this is what they sent me

Thank you for your interest in our products. We’ve talked to quite a few women from the forum and have gotten terrific feedback. Be sure to let us know how you heard about us in the survey at the end of the order process to get a 10% discount. We’re attempting to keep track of LHCF purchasers and will let you know if we create a special offer just for the group. Please don't hesitate to contact me if you have any questions.
Regards,
__________________

That's good.

I hope they're keeping track of what I sent them and will respond soon.
**OK LD it's only been less than 24 hours**

THEY GOT 48 TOPS!!! OR IT'S ALL IN GUNS BLAZIN

 

[Aggie]

Okay I'm subscribing after spending practically half of the day reading this thread. I just ordered the MT rebuilder and tried to order the OCT and their dang system would not take my international credit card from the Bahamas.

Sooooo, I guess it's going to be Mega-Tek rebuilder for me. I can't wait for it to get here. I'll try calling the company to order the OCT and see what happens. Wish me luck because I really wanted to try them both to see which one is better for my hair and scalp.

 

[Mynappturalme]

I am so excited!

I ordered OCT 3pack last Thursday and received it today (Thursday). I will get started tonight and will take my starting pics. In a few months I should have plenty of hair. lol.

 

[Shaley]

Shedding. But that is not unususal for me when I have a growth spurt. I ran my hand through my hair one day, and there was a clump of hair all tangled up that I pulled out. I style my hair every day, so it had accumulated that day. It happened that one time and not again since. The same thing happened, but much worse, when I started MN.

Also, I was working with a client yesterday and I noticed a few of my shed hairs (like 3 or 4) on the table. Hadn't been combing my hair or anything, but there they were in scattered places on the table.

I noticed this also, few shedded hairs scattered without combing or anything.. I guess I won't worry as long as I don't see any bald spots..

 

[Lebiya]

Are you guys getting the shedding from the MT or the OCT or Both?

 

[LondonDiva]

I got shedding I think the first 3 weeks or so, kinda freaked me out. A lot more than normal. And I'm using the MT.

 

[Lebiya]

Did anyone get any shedding using the OCT?

...I sure hope not

 

[tnorenberg]

Ok. co-washed w/ MT Rejuvinator it tangled the he!! outta my hair. Any suggestions. Does adding the Castor Oil help w/this? Maybe I need to invest in the rinse.

 

[Lita]

I've been growing out a perm since 2005 is MT SAFE for 2 textures? HAPPY HAIR GROWING!

 

[january noir]

Ok. co-washed w/ MT Rejuvinator it tangled the he!! outta my hair. Any suggestions. Does adding the Castor Oil help w/this? Maybe I need to invest in the rinse.

Get the rinse.
I use the Ovation creme rinse and it saved my hair in my 10 week stretch.

 

[january noir]

Are you guys getting the shedding from the MT or the OCT or Both?

I am using the entire OVATION line and I get no shedding, no itching. My hair is smooth and silky to the touch. I use it according to the instructions.

 

[Lita]

Get the rinse.
I use the Ovation creme rinse and it saved my hair in my 10 week stretch.

Did you leave the OCR in,Or did you wash it out?Oh & did it smooth the texture down?
Sorry for so many questions. HAPPY HAIR GROWING?

 

[january noir]

Did you leave the OCR in,Or did you wash it out?Oh & did it smooth the texture down?
Sorry for so many questions. HAPPY HAIR GROWING?

Don't apologize!

• Use the Cell Therapy (5-10 minutes or 1-2 hours)
• rinse and then apply Creme Rinse
• smooth through hair (your tangles will almost melt away) and rinse. Comb out is a breeze.
• I got little to no breakage even though I was almost 11 weeks post.

Now mind you, I am relaxed with fine/thin hair and between drinking carrot juice and health tonic (vinegar, blackstrap molasses, honey and lemon), my hair has thickened up substantially and this product is the cherry on top!

HAPPY HAIR GROWING to you!

 

[Lita]

Don't apologize!

• Use the Cell Therapy (5-10 minutes or 1-2 hours)
• rinse and then apply Creme Rinse
• smooth through hair (your tangles will almost melt away) and rinse. Comb out is a breeze.
• I got little to no breakage even though I was almost 11 weeks post.

Now mind you, I am relaxed with fine/thin hair and between drinking carrot juice and health tonic (vinegar, blackstrap molasses, honey and lemon), my hair has thickened up substantially and this product is the cherry on top!

HAPPY HAIR GROWING to you!

Thanks for the quick reply.My hair is Med/Mix Texture & it looks so crazy to me.
Can I leave the Cell Therapy on the scalp & apply it 3x a week? (What do you think?)
HAPPY HAIR GROWING!

 

[Lebiya]

Don't apologize!

• Use the Cell Therapy (5-10 minutes or 1-2 hours)
• rinse and then apply Creme Rinse
• smooth through hair (your tangles will almost melt away) and rinse. Comb out is a breeze.
• I got little to no breakage even though I was almost 11 weeks post.

Now mind you, I am relaxed with fine/thin hair and between drinking carrot juice and health tonic (vinegar, blackstrap molasses, honey and lemon), my hair has thickened up substantially and this product is the cherry on top!

HAPPY HAIR GROWING to you!

I LOVE hearing THIS!!! I just purchased the 3 piece system tooo …YIPEEEE!!!!!


...I hope the crème rinse will help with the tangels!

 

[january noir]

Thanks for the quick reply.My hair is Med/Mix Texture & it looks so crazy to me.
Can I leave the Cell Therapy on the scalp & apply it 3x a week? (What do you think?)
HAPPY HAIR GROWING!

There are people here that are using it all kind of ways! I don't think it would be a problem. I think the key though is to have a clean scalp.
I wash my hair daily with the Color Therapy shampoo (one wash, heavily diluted, low manipulation).

 

[AtlantaJJ]

Here are the ingredients. Three products. Three formulations. All supposedly do the same thing. I wonder if the parent company has a secret active ingredient not listed on any of these...

Lys

Megatek cell rebuilder (equine)
Deionized water, hydrolyzed keratin protein, stearalkonium chloride, glyceryl stearate, peg 100 stearate, marine protein, peg 40, panthenal, dimethicone copolyol, magnesium citrate, allantoin, amino acids, methylparaben, mucopoly-saccharides, propylparaben, imidazolidinyl urea, fragrance

Megatek coat rebuilder (pet)
Deionized water, hydrolyzed keratin protein, peptonized milk protein hydrolysate, amino acids, mucopolysaccharides, marine protein, glyceryl stearate PEG, essential silicates bentonite, sea kelp algin, methylparaben, fragrance, propylparaben.

Ovation (human)
Deionized Water, Stearalkonium Chloride, Glyceryl Stearate, Cetearyl Alcohol, PEG-40 Castor Oil, Cetrimonium Chloride, Hydrolyzed Keratin, Panthenol, Tocopheryl Acetate, DM DM Hydantoin, Methlparaben, Propylparaben, Tetrasodium EDTA, Frangrance

On 4th look, the Coat rebuilder looks to be the most concentrated pure product out of the bunch. It has Sea Kelp, and Marine protein, milk protein as well. I wish I had ordered this one...

 

[onejamifan]

Ok, so I found this online this morning.
http://www.epinions.com/review/Mega_Tek_Cell_Rebuilder/content_68431810180

Not sure if anyone has seen it, but it says that Mega-Tek was originally intended as a product for humans but was "amped" up in order to meet the needs of horses. This created a formula that accelerated hair growth in humans. So if Mega-Tek was originally intended for human use and later remarketed for horses, is it safe to assume that the OCT might be the original formula (before it was marketed for horses)? I am a little erplexed....

LondonDiva, any word from the people at Ovation yet?

 

[AtlantaJJ]

Ok, so I found this online this morning.
http://www.epinions.com/review/Mega_Tek_Cell_Rebuilder/content_68431810180

Not sure if anyone has seen it, but it says that Mega-Tek was originally intended as a product for humans but was "amped" up in order to meet the needs of horses. This created a formula that accelerated hair growth in humans. So if Mega-Tek was originally intended for human use and later remarketed for horses, is it safe to assume that the OCT might be the original formula (before it was marketed for horses)? I am a little erplexed....

LondonDiva, any word from the people at Ovation yet?

Holy Smokes you guys have to read that article. I'm on my way to a Tac shop right now...will post when I get back...Going for the Avocado Mist, she mentioned it in the article.

 

[JustKiya]

Ok, so I found this online this morning.
http://www.epinions.com/review/Mega_Tek_Cell_Rebuilder/content_68431810180

Not sure if anyone has seen it, but it says that Mega-Tek was originally intended as a product for humans but was "amped" up in order to meet the needs of horses. This created a formula that accelerated hair growth in humans. So if Mega-Tek was originally intended for human use and later remarketed for horses, is it safe to assume that the OCT might be the original formula (before it was marketed for horses)? I am a little erplexed....

LondonDiva, any word from the people at Ovation yet?

Holy Smokes you guys have to read that article. I'm on my way to a Tac shop right now...will post when I get back...Going for the Avocado Mist, she mentioned it in the article.

That's a fabulous article!! I love that she had a lil interview from the CEO in it, too. I'm so in with this stuff - I can't wait til I get the Avocado and the Creme Rinse and the Rehydrant!

And it's cracking me up how this 'bandwagon' is taking LHCF by storm! I really hope people take the TIME to read this whole thread - I know it's huge, but it will really give you all the details that you need!

 

[baddison]

Thanks for the quick reply.My hair is Med/Mix Texture & it looks so crazy to me.
Can I leave the Cell Therapy on the scalp & apply it 3x a week? (What do you think?)
HAPPY HAIR GROWING!

THis is how I am using it, too - 4x per week! Massage & leave-in the dry scalp every Monday, Wednesday(washday #1), and Friday, and Sunday(washday #2)

 

[Mystic]

In my opinion, I have one of the slowest growing hairs around town, and no growth aids have ever worked for me so I do not believe in growth aid hypes - I still don't! I decided to give Mega-Tek a try because I had an old bottle from when and I was like, why not. I never posted any comment before because I believe in commenting with prove – pictures - and I was too lazy to take any. Anyway, I braided my hair on April 18th - exactly 2 weeks ago today (14 days!); the braider and I almost had a fight because she did it SO tight yet today when I took some pictures I had to share to validate whether my eyes are playing tricks on me (delusional - ha!) or this product might finally help me to APL sooner. I am still skeptical but…, in just 14 days, the slowest growing parts of my hair have MORE than .5" of grow - something I have NEVER ever received even in 1 whole month! I was lamenting just a couple weeks ago that my hair grows 4" per year! The back grows faster so I can’t even imagine what it measures. I don’t even know what to say because I have done nothing different except add the Mega-tek to my routine. I am anxious to see what the length of my hair will be in 2/09!

I hope the pictures are clear.., the second one is the back (it usually grows faster but the front and sides take forever! Sometimes I get only 3" from them per year!).