Ovation Cell Therapy/Mega-Tek Challenge

[caribgirl]

Quick question OCT/MT experts,

I just started using MT on Thurs. I usually co-wash/wash every 3-4 days. I'm just leaving the MT on my scalp after applying my leave-ins on hair and then sealing scalp and hair with evoo.

Is it safe to apply the MT on the scalp daily and co-wash 2xs a week above OR am I just setting myself up for product overload on the scalp?[/quote]

caribgirl, I believe this would be a great regiment except you mentioned nothing about pooing and deep conditioning your hair at all, which could possibly set you up for product overload. I do know that cowashing over time causes product buildup so you might want to consider adding some Nutrine garlic poo (for posssible shedding) once a week to 10 days and a clarifying poo once a month to your regiment for the build-up.

If you choose not to get the garlic poo then get some garlic pills and take it internally which I recommend more. I have been taking garlic supplements for years now and that could be an additional reason why I haven't been experiencing the shedding that most of the ladies here has been experiencing.

You are awesome, Aggie!

I do poo bi-weekly with CON and use aloerid and queen helene unscented garlic poo every 3 weeks.

I will now change the use of the CON to every week and use the garlic poo right before it to decrease my chances of shedding and improve my scalp "breatheability" .

Now with the garlic pills- are they unscented ? I can't tolerate the smell.

I'm so excited about this challenge and thanks so much for answering my questions!

 

[BrooklynBeauty]

Quote:
Originally Posted by dreamer03
does anyone know if it's okay to use mt rebuilder prior to getting a relaxer?


Yes it's fine. leave it for 2 days without applying if you're concerned before relaxing

thanks for responding.I was unsure if it was ok to use it b4 getting a perm.I know with bt you have to stop using a week b4 hand.Just wanted to make sure

 

[Aggie]

Quote:
Originally Posted by dreamer03
does anyone know if it's okay to use mt rebuilder prior to getting a relaxer?


Yes it's fine. leave it for 2 days without applying if you're concerned before relaxing

thanks for responding.I was unsure if it was ok to use it b4 getting a perm.I know with bt you have to stop using a week b4 hand.Just wanted to make sure

If you have any kind of stimulators like essential oils, etc, in your mix then wait longer than 2 days. I'd go for at least 4 or 5 days before I relaxed.

 

[Aggie]

You are awesome, Aggie!

I do poo bi-weekly with CON and use aloerid and queen helene unscented garlic poo every 3 weeks.

I will now change the use of the CON to every week and use the garlic poo right before it to decrease my chances of shedding and improve my scalp "breatheability" .

Now with the garlic pills- are they unscented ? I can't tolerate the smell.

I'm so excited about this challenge and thanks so much for answering my questions!

You're welcomed CG. I have always purchased the Kyolic unscented garlic supplements.

 

[AfroKink]

I thought my hair line was breaking off because of all these short hairs a long the top of my forehead. Closer inspection shows that these hairs are not on my hair line, they are more in line with my widows peak. Baby hair I guess. I'm going to have to watch how I use MT around my hair line before it starts creeping down to my eyebrows!

Lys

 

[caribgirl]

^^^^^

I would love to have a full hairline again, including my long lost widow's peak!! More inspiration to keep using the MT.

 

[girlyprincess23]

does anybody know if there is any way to tell slippage from hair growth? I got my hair twisted about 2 weeks ago and at the same time started using the OCT faithfully every night. Thursday was my 2 week anniversary and in some spots I have over a half an inch, in other I have just a half and in the front I have maybe like a 1/4 inch. Now here's my reasons I don't believe it is slippage because when it (the "ng") is dry it has some wicked shrinakge (it springs back if you pull it) like i don't see a whole curl but it has a wave ( my hair in the twists is relaxed), also before I got the twists I used it for like 1-1.5 weeks and like a small amount of jet black defined curls were coming in under my relaxed hair, and finally the twists seem to have a very tight hold on my hair I just don't see it slipping out plus I only wash it once a week. I just don't know if I should believe this is ALL growth, I wonder

 

[GeorginaSparks]

I thought my hair line was breaking off because of all these short hairs a long the top of my forehead. Closer inspection shows that these hairs are not on my hair line, they are more in line with my widows peak. Baby hair I guess. I'm going to have to watch how I use MT around my hair line before it starts creeping down to my eyebrows!

Lys

i noticed my hair line grew in too. i like the lengh it grew to so i stopped applying MT on my hair line

 

[It~Can~Grow]

Question, ladies. Is this more suited for naturals? If not, which is better the Cell Therapy or Mega-Tek?

Thank you

Man I wish I could get to work and stay off this site.erplexed

For some reason my pikistrips is too large...?

I would say MegaTek did it's thang for me...from March to June I've had some great progress. Yeah I could have combed it out better..*hump*

Thanks Megatek...Come on September Update

Dec 07........................ March 08........................ June 08

 

[gymfreak336]

For some reason my pikistrips is too large...?

I would say MegaTek did it's thang for me...from March to June I've had some great progress. Yeah I could have combed it out better..*hump*

Thanks Megatek...Come on September Update

Dec 07........................ March 08........................ June 08

Goodness girl!!!

 

[LaPetiteCoquette]

I'm a newbie and I just want to thank you all for posting pictures!! It makes a huge difference because a lot of people may just imagine growth but in this thread, the proof is clearly in the pictures. I know a lot of people don't believe in growth aids and maybe it doesn't work for everyone. But, I'm going to give it a shot.

LondonDiva, I just want to say that your pictures and kind posts and informative words in particular have inspired me to purchase MT and also inspired me to join the board. Happy hair growing everyone!!

 

[longhairhopeful]

I received my Mega Tek Rebuilder last week and started using it on Friday 6/13. I mixed 5oz of the rebuilder with 2oz of EVOO in a squeeze bottle and applied it to my scalp (dry hair) and rubbed it in. I plan on doing this daily... Wish me luck!!!

 

[Extremus]

congrats!

 

[Ganjababy]

3+ weeks ago I switched to MT. I dont like it. I cannot avoid getting some onto the length of my hair. I find that it makes my hair dull looking and tough even though I seal with oil. I am going back to OCT as soon as my bottle of MT finishes. I did not have this problem with OCT. Anyone else having dull tough hair due to MT?

 

[Rapunzel2B]

For some reason my pikistrips is too large...?

I would say MegaTek did it's thang for me...from March to June I've had some great progress. Yeah I could have combed it out better..*hump*

Thanks Megatek...Come on September Update

Dec 07........................ March 08........................ June 08

CONGRATULATIONS!! Awesome progress!

 

[SelfStyled]

I thought my hair line was breaking off because of all these short hairs a long the top of my forehead. Closer inspection shows that these hairs are not on my hair line, they are more in line with my widows peak. Baby hair I guess. I'm going to have to watch how I use MT around my hair line before it starts creeping down to my eyebrows!

Lys

I am feeling you on this one- why do I have a widows peek now, when I NEVER used to.

 

[Armyqt]

Alright alright.... I knew if I pitched a lil minnie fit, I would get some responses. Thanks Q for the link. And thanks to the ladies who complimented me. Got me blushing and things.

Anyway I still have the MT that I mixed with castor oil and SAA. I've used it a couple of times over the last two weeks. I'm in a braidout now and don't know how that's going to work as far as putting it on the scalp nightly. I'll try tonight. Once my OCT gets here , I'll wash and take a starting pic for comparison later. I plan to update once a month.

Congrats to the ladies getting excellent growth and thanks for sharing your pics. A picture is worth a thousand words.

 

[MrsQueeny]

3+ weeks ago I switched to MT. I dont like it. I cannot avoid getting some onto the length of my hair. I find that it makes my hair dull looking and tough even though I seal with oil. I am going back to OCT as soon as my bottle of MT finishes. I did not have this problem with OCT. Anyone else having dull tough hair due to MT?

Actually it is the opposite for me. I was just going to post today. My ng seems softer but yet stronger. It is weird. Q

 

[EbonyEyes]

3+ weeks ago I switched to MT. I dont like it. I cannot avoid getting some onto the length of my hair. I find that it makes my hair dull looking and tough even though I seal with oil. I am going back to OCT as soon as my bottle of MT finishes. I did not have this problem with OCT. Anyone else having dull tough hair due to MT?

I don't use the MT straight out the bottle. I put some MT in a container, add some SAA and some castor oil, and then mix it all together. I then use that mixture on my scalp.

 

[VioletWylde]

Ok, so it looks like everyone is mixing their MT. Is anybody just using it straight?

 

[It~Can~Grow]

Thanks everyone. Another thing I noticed, that I am really, really excited about is the thickness I'm gaining using MT. Yes I'm comparing length, but I didn't want 20 long strands so I was concerned about volume as well.

When I compare my starting pics I realized that I am starting to see less and less of my shoulders when I comb my hair the same way.

I'm hoping my hair covers my shoulders completely by December.

Go Team MT

For some reason my pikistrips is too large...?

I would say MegaTek did it's thang for me...from March to June I've had some great progress. Yeah I could have combed it out better..*hump*

Thanks Megatek...Come on September Update

Dec 07........................ March 08........................ June 08

 

[JustKiya]

nono:

^^^ this explains my emotions right now, I'm getting ready for church and disappointed with how my hair looks.

I'm transitioning and have been trying various products, I bought MT but shedding threw me off. I need help from those transitioning or stretching for l-o-n-g periods, like 6 months or so...

My hair is growing, but it is so see through. When i rollerset and then flat iron my NG, it looks great and full through and through, but as soon as it swells from humidity, perspiration, etc.. i have these see-through 4 inch ends. (I've NEVER had thin hair before...I also had a lot of shedding, is my flatiron doing this? I have it on a heat setting of 10 it's an Andis.

I am recovering from alopecia (healed, in Jesus' Name!), I want my beautiful hair back -today-

I know I should probably post this in another thread, but you guys are soo knowledgeable, im just gonna put it out there...but i'm really new to caring for my own hair, so I'm learning as I go...i don't want to get a relaxer, i've made it since January, and my hopes are to go natural...

I know in my knower you guys can help me...I need a big sis to show me the ropes...PMs are very welcomed...

Be Blessed, *~Br*nze~*

First, a for you!

Now, the fact that you say when you flatiron your hair, it's fine, tells me that your ENDS ARE NOT THIN. What is happening, is that your NG is shrinking at DIFFERENT RATES (one section is really shrinky, the other sections not so much) and it's pulling your ends unevenly AND your NG might be a bit thicker than your relaxed ends, and the difference is showing...... Please don't trim your ends off (unless you are ready to trim for the BC) - it's an illusion, and there's nada wrong with your hair...

So. I never transitioned, so I don't have much wisdom to offer you as far as styling options to minimize the thin 'look' - besides hiding your ends in 'updo' styles....

 

[Aquafina]

Actually it is the opposite for me. I was just going to post today. My ng seems softer but yet stronger. It is weird. Q

Same here Queeny. My hair has never been like this. I mix my MT with castor oil and co-wash every otherday with a moisturizing condish mixed with garlic juice. I have been using MT for a week and there has been NO shedding or Breakage

Thanks everyone. Another thing I noticed, that I am really, really excited about is the thickness I'm gaining using MT. Yes I'm comparing length, but I didn't want 20 long strands so I was concerned about volume as well.

When I compare my starting pics I realized that I am starting to see less and less of my shoulders when I comb my hair the same way.

I'm hoping my hair covers my shoulders completely by December.

Go Team MT

Congrats on your progress!! Your hair looks amazing

 

[Br*nzeb*mbsh~ll]

Oh, Justkiya Here's one for you !!!

I considered shrinkage...I knew I had alot of shedding -i think it is bcs I used yogurt for a relaxer effect on Thursday and I think it was too much protein...now I'm trying to moisturize my hair to the MAX!! But, such dramatic thinness....didn't seem right...but right, shrinkage could be the culprit...

Girl, you are on your game! Thanks for reaching out
*~Br*nze~*

Now, I need to get working on styling options....

Now, the fact that you say when you flatiron your hair, it's fine, tells me that your ENDS ARE NOT THIN. What is happening, is that your NG is shrinking at DIFFERENT RATES (one section is really shrinky, the other sections not so much) and it's pulling your ends unevenly AND your NG might be a bit thicker than your relaxed ends, and the difference is showing...... Please don't trim your ends off (unless you are ready to trim for the BC) - it's an illusion, and there's nada wrong with your hair...

So. I never transitioned, so I don't have much wisdom to offer you as far as styling options to minimize the thin 'look' - besides hiding your ends in 'updo' styles....[/quote]

 

[tt8]

I'm wondering how long should I stop using my MT before I relax and when I can start back up after my touch-up.erplexed Any suggestions?

 

[tt8]

LET'S GIVE A WARM WELCOME TO...

Morenita
Aquafina
Deborah
ViloetWylde
dreamer03
prettykinks
longhairhopeful
kels823

Ovación
tt8

*please PM if anyone else wants to join the challenge

 

[belleama]

Anybody have trouble with ezpetstore? Maybe I'm just getting paranoid but my order shipped on the 4th. Its still not here. The tracking number they gave me only shows that they told USPS they will have a package for pick up. It hasn't even been picked up according to the website. I contacted the company they are saying it can take 21 days to get delivered. This doesn't make any sense. PA to VA is two days max.

Where is my MT??

 

[caribgirl]

Anybody have trouble with ezpetstore? Maybe I'm just getting paranoid but my order shipped on the 4th. Its still not here. The tracking number they gave me only shows that they told USPS they will have a package for pick up. It hasn't even been picked up according to the website. I contacted the company they are saying it can take 21 days to get delivered. This doesn't make any sense. PA to VA is two days max.

Where is my MT??

Girl I know how you feel!! I ordered on the 2nd of June and finally received mine on the 12th (last thurs). Yours should be received by this week. I was feigning for my box and was going through withdrawls after checking my tracking # and finding very little info.

Hang in there sweetie and I hope that it comes this week .

 

[belleama]

Girl I know how you feel!! I ordered on the 2nd of June and finally received mine on the 12th (last thurs). Yours should be received by this week. I was feigning for my box and was going through withdrawls after checking my tracking # and finding very little info.

Hang in there sweetie and I hope that it comes this week .

I hope you're right. I'm mad that this package is taking so long. I'll wait it out though. Thanks for the feedback.

 

[caribgirl]

Ok Ladies,

Everyone's progress pics have encouraged me to to join this challenge. I began using MT as of last thurs Jun 12th and I will take update pics monthly.

I have serious ng and I'm almost 11 wks post. I will be relaxing around the 13th of July for my 1 yr. hair anniversary .

So the pic below shows that I'm about 2 inches unstretched above bsl at my longest hair length- stretched, I am about 1 inch away!

Here is my starting pic!!! Thanks so much ladies!!