Ovation Cell Therapy/Mega-Tek Challenge

[youwillrise]

who's only using ovation cell therapy on their scalp?

i'm thinking i'm just going to go that route.

dont see any need to put it directly on my hair...

 

[Demi27]

who's only using ovation cell therapy on their scalp?

i'm thinking i'm just going to go that route.

dont see any need to put it directly on my hair...

I'm not a part of the "challenge" per se, but I'm using OCT only on my scalp. I cannot take any more protein on my hair (even if it's using the entire OCT program).

I started using about 2 weeks ago. I can DEFINITELY tell a difference in growth, but there's not enough to post any pics yet.

Maybe some of the other ladies who are just using it on the scalp will post as well.

 

[youwillrise]

yeah...i definitely dont want to overload on the protein that's the main thing

and also i think using it on the scalp only will help it last longer. haha.

alrighhhhht.

 

[LadyJ76]

I've decided to just use the OCT on my scalp too. I have the whole system, but after using it for a week, it is just too much for my hair. I hadn't really been dealing with any breakage issues until I started using Ovation. It hasn't been too bad, but I want little to no breakage, I need to keep all the hair I can. I guess my hair is just too fine to handle it.

I'm going back to my Aveda Damage Remedy, that has really helped the health of my hair. Do you guys think it will be too much for me if I use the OCT on my scalp only and use the ADR? Is it too much protein? I know that ADR is supposed to be more on the protein side, but it has never really acted that way on my hair. I am seeing new growth, which is what makes me want to at least use the OCT. What do you ladies think?

 

[AngieB]

I've been using the entire Ovation line. Just used it again today...5th time in less than two weeks. I use the process on the flyer...and then put the cell therapy on the length of my hair..then a leave in...then use Mega-tek on my scalp only..no adverse issues as yet...a small amount of shedding...though not as much as before I started the process...though I can't report any growth yet as its been only a week and a half...but my hair feels absolutely wonderful.

 

[eshille]

Eshille, so are you no longer going to be using the Ovation line?

onejamifan...me, myself and I have been going around about this for days now. I decided when I responded to JustKiya's post to leave this
one to the experts.

Those areas of my hair which still had Curlaway on them came out really curly and nice. Those areas which did not (natural) were a mess. I
had to re-apply Curlaway to the front natural portions of my hair and it all matted together from the roots to ends...all over the front and sides.
I have never seen anything like that in my entire life.

So after I made my way through that debacle...I needed to re-apply the Ovation system on my hair (because it did change the texture of
my Curlaway hair) to get both areas looking somewhat alike.

The poo burns my skin, I find the cell therapy uncomfortable on my scalp and no matter how long I rinse my hair I can still smell chemicals. I
should have left well enough alone... the grass is not always greener..

I will say this about the product line, it did make my treated hair curlier and my strands unbelievably strong, but it's just not the growth system
best suited for me. One never knows these things unless they try.

I'll lurk and follow everyone's progress with great joy...

Take Care

 

[luckiestdestiny]

who's only using ovation cell therapy on their scalp?

i'm thinking i'm just going to go that route.

dont see any need to put it directly on my hair...

Me, I'm doing OCT, MT combo only on my scalp. (I mix them both together because I bought both). I'm natural, I can't have too much protein (my hair doesn't like it).

 

[youwillrise]

Me, I'm doing OCT, MT combo only on my scalp. (I mix them both together because I bought both). I'm natural, I can't have too much protein (my hair doesn't like it).

yeah,

i'm natural too

my hair likes a good burst of protein to help it along
every once in a while

but it cant take too much.

i'm thinking of adding mega-tek to the mix
but i think i want to see how the ovation works alone first.

 

[Ms. Analeise]

I am a natural 4 and just bought the entire 12 oz. system. I now realize from reading the posts that this may be too much protein. These products are certainly too expensive to not use.
Can I mix the Ovation poo and conditioner with a moisturizing poo and conditioner to help combat possible protein overload?

TIA

 

[shocol]

who's only using ovation cell therapy on their scalp?

i'm thinking i'm just going to go that route.

dont see any need to put it directly on my hair...

I am... today was day two using OCT.

 

[shocol]

onejamifan...me, myself and I have been going around about this for days now. I decided when I responded to JustKiya's post to leave this
one to the experts.

Those areas of my hair which still had Curlaway on them came out really curly and nice. Those areas which did not (natural) were a mess. I
had to re-apply Curlaway to the front natural portions of my hair and it all matted together from the roots to ends...all over the front and sides.
I have never seen anything like that in my entire life.

So after I made my way through that debacle...I needed to re-apply the Ovation system on my hair (because it did change the texture of
my Curlaway hair) to get both areas looking somewhat alike.

The poo burns my skin, I find the cell therapy uncomfortable on my scalp and no matter how long I rinse my hair I can still smell chemicals. I
should have left well enough alone... the grass is not always greener..

I will say this about the product line, it did make my treated hair curlier and my strands unbelievably strong, but it's just not the growth system
best suited for me. One never knows these things unless they try.

I'll lurk and follow everyone's progress with great joy...

Take Care

Do you think maybe you're having a mild chemical reaction between the OCT and the Curlaway? That Curlaway is mildly acidic, right?

 

[MrsQueeny]

Hey ladies I can only post for today but so far so good. I have the MT and I mixed it with my BB oil moisturizer. My hair is in braids and I wash at least 3 times a week. I am getting some cornrows this week so I can co wash daily and I apply it daily. Right now I am only applying every other day to my scalp only. Dh and I won't celebrate our anniversary until August around my b-day because of his job so that gives me close to 3 months to really reach my goal of waistlength. I haven't experienced any shedding and wouldn't miss the hair anyway with this mane I have. Take care and HHG. tt8 you need to give me a ring too girlie!!!! Q

 

[eshille]

Do you think maybe you're having a mild chemical reaction between the OCT and the Curlaway? That Curlaway is mildly acidic, right?

shocol, Curlaway is mildly acidic. I knew I was having a chem reaction to the ingredients in the line but I would have never connected it
to Curlaway on the hurr ...that makes sense...for many, many years I used commercial products and had no real problems.

This puts my mind at ease and really highlights the precautions I need to take in the future.


THANKS...THANKS...THANKS...

 

[JustKiya]

I am a natural 4 and just bought the entire 12 oz. system. I now realize from reading the posts that this may be too much protein. These products are certainly too expensive to not use.
Can I mix the Ovation poo and conditioner with a moisturizing poo and conditioner to help combat possible protein overload?

TIA

I think if you stick with putting the CellTherapy on your SCALP only, and not on the full length of your hair, you'll be fine with using the shampoo and cream rinse as suggested.
Keep an eye on your hair, keep your moisture up, and if your hair starts complaining, I'd drop the shampoo first, and add in a DC.

Good luck, and feel free to ask questions - plenty of ladies here are more than willing to try to help you find answers....

 

[Ms. Analeise]

I think if you stick with putting the CellTherapy on your SCALP only, and not on the full length of your hair, you'll be fine with using the shampoo and cream rinse as suggested.
Keep an eye on your hair, keep your moisture up, and if your hair starts complaining, I'd drop the shampoo first, and add in a DC.

Good luck, and feel free to ask questions - plenty of ladies here are more than willing to try to help you find answers....

Thank you much JustKiya. I'll try that.

 

[iasade]

My product just arrived and I am starting out with applying to the nape hair line, where my hair is a bit broken. I will continue to wash and DC weekly, but I will add this nightly to that area for a week or so to see how my hair responds. I am using OCT with sulumax and castor oil. I felt a tad bit of tingling, so I will see what happens.

I took before pictures and will show any progress as it happens.

 

[belleama]

Okay the super dryness and a tad of breakage has started. So I added about a half an ounce of aloe vera gel and a quarter of an ounce of castor oil to my remaining 8-9 ounces of OCT. That should take care of the problem and extend the life of this little bottle.

I'm still trying to figure out how I'll make my mix when I switch over to MT. So this is what I'm thinking tell me if you ladies agree...

1 oz aloe vera gel
.5 oz aloe vera juice
.5 oz castor oil
.5 oz emu oil (When I run out of surge I'll add vitamin E)
.5 oz surge plus 14 (when I run out of this I'll add molasses)
9 oz megatek

or

10 oz megatek
1 oz aloe vera gel
.5 oz castor oil
.5 oz surge plus 14

FWIW I follow the directions on the flyer. Put it in let it sit for five mins add conditioner then wash both out. Thanks in advance ladies!

 

[Jetblackhair]

who's only using ovation cell therapy on their scalp?

i'm thinking i'm just going to go that route.

dont see any need to put it directly on my hair...

I think most of the naturals are only using OCT or MegaTek on the scalp only. I only use it on the length of my hair on wash days and that's for just 5 minutes or so.

This past week I left it on my hair for about 30 minutes and I had more shedding. Or at least that's what I think happened. Five minutes will definitely be my cut off next time.

 

[onejamifan]

Eshille, I am sorry you are having trouble with the OCT. I hope you are able to figure out what's happening to your hair and that using OCT did not create any major set backs for you.

:update::update::update:

So I went ahead and washed my hair last night because my ng, which has become ABUNDANT, felt dry and hard to manage. Any way, I pre pooed with garlic oil, washed with the Premier shampoo and then put the MT mix JustKiya mentioned on my scalp and lenght (thanks for the hook up girl!). I left that in for like 5 minutes. I then went ahead and put some Humectress (generic) and DC'd for just 20 minutes. I was pressed for time, so I did everything fast.
Let's just say that the detangling session was less traumatic than last time and I had very little shedding!!! I went ahead and rollerset with HE LTR and lacio and sealed with castor oil and there was barely any breakage. That's a lot to say considering that my hair breaks like crazy!!! After I dried, I just put my hair in a bun/scarf and went to bed. This morning my hair is shiny and it feels super strong. It is not as soft as it used to feel, but at least it is not shedding and breaking any more.

So thanks to all of you ladies on here for the support and tips. I feel renewed faith on this MT challenge!!!

 

[KPH]

I wash with the ovation cell shampoo, rinse, apply the cell therapy only to my scalp and leave on for a while, sometimes over night but I always follow up with the cream rinse, NO SHEDDING WHATSOEVER. I do not coat my hair with the cell therapy (cost to much and you will run out to fast). (I am relaxed with fine, fine, fine hair).

 

[AtlantaJJ]

Eshille, I am sorry you are having trouble with the OCT. I hope you are able to figure out what's happening to your hair and that using OCT did not create any major set backs for you.

:update::update::update:

So I went ahead and washed my hair last night because my ng, which has become ABUNDANT, felt dry and hard to manage. Any way, I pre pooed with garlic oil, washed with the Premier shampoo and then put the MT mix JustKiya mentioned on my scalp and lenght (thanks for the hook up girl!). I left that in for like 5 minutes. I then went ahead and put some Humectress (generic) and DC'd for just 20 minutes. I was pressed for time, so I did everything fast.
Let's just say that the detangling session was less traumatic than last time and I had very little shedding!!! I went ahead and rollerset with HE LTR and lacio and sealed with castor oil and there was barely any breakage. That's a lot to say considering that my hair breaks like crazy!!! After I dried, I just put my hair in a bun/scarf and went to bed. This morning my hair is shiny and it feels super strong. It is not as soft as it used to feel, but at least it is not shedding and breaking any more.

So thanks to all of you ladies on here for the support and tips. I feel renewed faith on this MT challenge!!!

That is super megga awesome !! I'm going to start pre-pooing too!!! (My son thinks that word is so funny! )

 

[youwillrise]

I think most of the naturals are only using OCT or MegaTek on the scalp only. I only use it on the length of my hair on wash days and that's for just 5 minutes or so.

This past week I left it on my hair for about 30 minutes and I had more shedding. Or at least that's what I think happened. Five minutes will definitely be my cut off next time.

so far,

has using it on your hair for those five minutes on wash days improved or helped the condition of your hair? or can you not tell yet?

<3

 

[jrae]

I wash with the ovation cell shampoo, rinse, apply the cell therapy only to my scalp and leave on for a while, sometimes over night but I always follow up with the cream rinse, NO SHEDDING WHATSOEVER. I do not coat my hair with the cell therapy (cost to much and you will run out to fast). (I am relaxed with fine, fine, fine hair).

KPH, I have been contemplating the same thing... even on wash days, applying the CT to my scalp only. I wouldn't give myself a heavy protein every week, so I asked myself why I would apply CT to my strands every week. Good to know someone else came to the same conclusion. Gotta play around with this until I find the right regimen.

 

[SelfStyled]

KPH, I have been contemplating the same thing... even on wash days, applying the CT to my scalp only. I wouldn't give myself a heavy protein every week, so I asked myself why I would apply CT to my strands every week. Good to know someone else came to the same conclusion. Gotta play around with this until I find the right regimen.

jrae and KPH I think you are on too something. I figure its on your scalp eventual when you wash your hair, some has to travel down the hair shaft onto your hair anyways.

Today is my big day- when my OCT should be arriving.

 

[SelfStyled]

Eshille, I am sorry you are having trouble with the OCT. I hope you are able to figure out what's happening to your hair and that using OCT did not create any major set backs for you.

:update::update::update:

So I went ahead and washed my hair last night because my ng, which has become ABUNDANT, felt dry and hard to manage. Any way, I pre pooed with garlic oil, washed with the Premier shampoo and then put the MT mix JustKiya mentioned on my scalp and lenght (thanks for the hook up girl!). I left that in for like 5 minutes. I then went ahead and put some Humectress (generic) and DC'd for just 20 minutes. I was pressed for time, so I did everything fast.
Let's just say that the detangling session was less traumatic than last time and I had very little shedding!!! I went ahead and rollerset with HE LTR and lacio and sealed with castor oil and there was barely any breakage. That's a lot to say considering that my hair breaks like crazy!!! After I dried, I just put my hair in a bun/scarf and went to bed. This morning my hair is shiny and it feels super strong. It is not as soft as it used to feel, but at least it is not shedding and breaking any more.

So thanks to all of you ladies on here for the support and tips. I feel renewed faith on this MT challenge!!!

I am sooo happy for you!

 

[KPH]

Selfstyled:

I say apply to scalp only. My new growth is thick and soft. Putting the cream rinse on the hair balances out the protein that gets on the hairs from the scalp. IT WORKS. I'm so impressed with this stuff.

 

[baddison]

Selfstyled:

I say apply to scalp only. My new growth is thick and soft. Putting the cream rinse on the hair balances out the protein that gets on the hairs from the scalp. IT WORKS. I'm so impressed with this stuff.

Yup! I'm natural, and have just joined a C & G 6month braid challenge. I apply OCT to my scalp only, 4x per week. Its amazing what this stuff does!

 

[AtlantaJJ]

Thanks justkiya for that explanation on the strands. That poo..in fact that entire line was muuuu-der on the hurr.

I cannot begin to tell you what I have gone through trying to get this stuff back into a state of balance...but I did not cry, I
did not pout, I got everything quite and shall now start my transition over...minus Ovation...

Thanks again for the tip...

Well I thank you because you saved me $100.00 I'm sticking with the MT, it's working baby, you should see this fro springing out of my head. My son said this morning "wow, you and your friends are doing a really good job of growing your hair....when are you going to iron it" He is a trip ya'll, 10 years old going on 27!!

 

[Summer 74]

I guess Im a little confused. Are most women following package (OCT)directions or using the system more than once a week. Is this considered too much protein once a week?

 

[TheNewFine]

Well I thank you because you saved me $100.00 I'm sticking with the MT, it's working baby, you should see this fro springing out of my head. My son said this morning "wow, you and your friends are doing a really good job of growing your hair....when are you going to iron it" He is a trip ya'll, 10 years old going on 27!!

Your son sounds too cute!