Ovation Cell Therapy/Mega-Tek Challenge

[Shaley]

Are your strands "fine"? Mine are. I can have Cell Therapy on my scalp for days and days, but only a couple of minutes on my hair. You're just wanting to get all you can from the Cell Therapy . (me, too ). Don't overdo it. You can apply it to your scalp the next day and encourage the growth you're looking for.

Yes, my strands are fine too. And you're right, I am just wanting to get all I can from the Cell Therapy but I have to come to the conclusion that a little goes a long way. I will try as you and others to apply to my hair for only a few minutes but to my scalp longer and/or more frequently.

I will try not to over do it

 

[Shaley]

Maybe the creme rinse is the culprit? erplexed More than likely it's COMBINATION of DCing plus creme rinse equals moisture overload. Please let us know what happens on your next wash without the creme rinse.

Maybe the creme rinse is the culprit - or maybe I'm just not using it as suggested??
I will try again this weekend by applying the cell therapy for a short amount of time and rinsing with the creme rinse.

** But one thing I don't understand is that they have on the bottle that you can leave it in overnight?? **

Anyways, I'll update on my results?

** Is anyone using the whole system but using another conditioner to deep condition with heat??)

 

[eshille]

cieramichele and MissAlyssa, thanks for your replies on the cone issue.

MissAlyssa what I took away from your response was that a possible build up problem exists using cones, if not monitored?????

cieramichele, the Ovation website states that the shampoo "Removes chlorine and minerals to keep color vibrant" so in effect
this is what a cleating poo does...is that correct or do I need to go back to basics?

I have only used natural or organic hair products for the last 4 years and I don't have a clue about effects some of
these chemicals have on the hair...so thanks again.

Take Care

 

[The Sweetest B]

No response from Ovation as of yet to my e-mail I sent them. Just plain rude ifyou ask me, wanna take people's money but can't answer some questions and I know some of the ladies on this board have had their e-mails answered between the time I sent mine out until now.

I'm going to sleep on it then send my e-mail in the morning, because if I e-mail them now I'll just be extra pissy.

Girl you best leave them folks alone or your next order will be a placebo and I know you loving that new growth. Oh hell what does this little green man mean anyway?

 

[AfroKink]

cieramichele and MissAlyssa, thanks for your replies on the cone issue.

MissAlyssa what I took away from your response was that a possible build up problem exists using cones, if not monitored?????

cieramichele, the Ovation website states that the shampoo "Removes chlorine and minerals to keep color vibrant" so in effect
this is what a cleating poo does...is that correct or do I need to go back to basics?

I have only used natural or organic hair products for the last 4 years and I don't have a clue about effects some of
these chemicals have on the hair...so thanks again.

Take Care

Yup. If you're using an SLS shampoo, you should be fine. I think that's why the ovation system works. The Cream Rinse has cones, which make the hair feel nice. And the shampoo as the SLS to remove them.

Lys

 

[cieramichele]

cieramichele and MissAlyssa, thanks for your replies on the cone issue.

MissAlyssa what I took away from your response was that a possible build up problem exists using cones, if not monitored?????

cieramichele, the Ovation website states that the shampoo "Removes chlorine and minerals to keep color vibrant" so in effect
this is what a cleating poo does...is that correct or do I need to go back to basics?

I have only used natural or organic hair products for the last 4 years and I don't have a clue about effects some of
these chemicals have on the hair...so thanks again.

Take Care

hell, i guess.

 

[Lita]

Ms. RZILYNT - here is your comparison pic!

If you click it, it gets a little bigger, I think.

You're ends have filled out SO nicely - and you had a trim, too?? And your whole length looks a little thicker, too....

Your Hair Looks Great. I Like The Thickness. Happy Hair Growing!

 

[SoforReal]

It is the mega tek coat rebuilder. I think it's the same as the megatek pet rebuilder in the bigger size, but don't quote me on it. I have 2 of the 2 oz jars and they seem to last me really well so far...I definitely think it could help with thinning edges. I put some on my edges and it has most definitely made them thicker. I was pointing that out to my friend the other day. Sorry I forgot to mention that.

Hey Lucky...Can you list the ingredients on the 2 oz jar pls?

 

[eshille]

Thanks, ladies for the replies..

 

[cieramichele]

MT helped me slick down my edges.

 

[luckiestdestiny]

Hey Lucky...Can you list the ingredients on the 2 oz jar pls?

I can't believe it. The same ingredients as in my bottle of Ovation, just in a different order. Does the universe mock me? The bigger bottle of megatek, had different ingredients listed on the website than the ingredients on the smaller version in front of me. Here are the ingredients and here is the exact order
Deionized Water, Steralkonium Chloride, Glyceryl Stearate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Peg-40 Caster oil, Cetrimonium Chloride, Hydrolyzed Keratin, Panthenol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Dm Dm Hydratoin, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Tetrasodium Edta, fragrance.

I think I'll keep the megatek pet, lose the ovation when I run out (unless I like the way it feels better), and combine one or the other with the equine I just bought, so that I can make sure I have all the ingredients (am I getting greedy). Then I can just have two products mixed together (muh ha ha!)

 

[luckiestdestiny]

Also off the subject, but contributing to my hair growth is that I've been eating well. I also recently started adding seaweed like Nori to my diet. I eat like 3 sheets a day. It's supposed to increase your hair growth, and I started it like 2 weeks ago. Maybe that's also helping? That's the only other thing I'm doing. Just retracing my steps. Sometimes I start adding stuff and I am so used to doing it, it's like second nature now. The Nori I get is called Eden. It's in the blue pack at wholefoods. The other kinds I tried tasted like crap. That one, tastes like nothing and has a little salty taste, which is better than eating something that is salty and fishy tasting. I'm so used to eating it, I now eat it like chips while watching tv. It is an acquired taste, but once you do it a couple days, you don't even notice it anymore... Darn if I didn't almost forget that I eat Miso soup almost daily now in addition to the Nori. Maybe all the studying is occupying my brain and taking up so much space that I'm becoming forgetful! Sad, truly sad I tell ya!

 

[Serenity_Peace]

Also off the subject, but contributing to my hair growth is that I've been eating well. I also recently started adding seaweed like Nori to my diet. I eat like 3 sheets a day. It's supposed to increase your hair growth, and I started it like 2 weeks ago. Maybe that's also helping? That's the only other thing I'm doing. Just retracing my steps. Sometimes I start adding stuff and I am so used to doing it, it's like second nature now. The Nori I get is called Eden. It's in the blue pack at wholefoods. The other kinds I tried tasted like crap. That one, tastes like nothing and has a little salty taste, which is better than eating something that is salty and fishy tasting. I'm so used to eating it, I now eat it like chips while watching tv. It is an acquired taste, but once you do it a couple days, you don't even notice it anymore... Darn if I didn't almost forget that I eat Miso soup almost daily now in addition to the Nori. Maybe all the studying is occupying my brain and taking up so much space that I'm becoming forgetful! Sad, truly sad I tell ya!

I've been trying to find these seaweed strips and don't know where to find them. Where did you go?

 

[Serenity_Peace]

Yes, my strands are fine too. And you're right, I am just wanting to get all I can from the Cell Therapy but I have to come to the conclusion that a little goes a long way. I will try as you and others to apply to my hair for only a few minutes but to my scalp longer and/or more frequently.

I will try not to over do it

My strands are very fine, too, so I use a mixture of OCT and MT with added grapeseed, jojoba, and a few drops of Rosemary to my scalp ONLY! I don't put this stuff on my hair because it's too much protein.

Perhaps the week after I relax, I will pre-poo with MT and a little alma or coconut oil with heat for 30 minutes. Then, wash and condition with OCT system.

Just adding the mixture to my scalp has been very beneficial for me. My grey hairs that sprouted along my hairline are almost completely gone! What's more, I haven't dyed my hair black since January of this year and yet people keep asking me if I dyed my hair over the weekend. I didn't. But I think the color therapy shampoo does something to enhance your color, and as I stated, the grey sprouts are fading quickly. (I only had about 2 or 3 of them. Another grey sprouted but it's almost gone, too!)

 

[RZILYNT]

I am not a member of this challenge yet, but I just wanted to ask, should we stop using MT a week before relaxing and resume a week after like other growth aides or does this not apply since MT is a conditoner? Thanks!

I didn't have any scalp burning when using it the night before my relaxer.

RZ~

 

[jrae]

... My grey hairs that sprouted along my hairline are almost completely gone! What's more, I haven't dyed my hair black since January of this year and yet people keep asking me if I dyed my hair over the weekend. I didn't. But I think the color therapy shampoo does something to enhance your color, and as I stated, the grey sprouts are fading quickly. (I only had about 2 or 3 of them. Another grey sprouted but it's almost gone, too!)

Serenity, how long have you been using Ovation? I've only been using it 3 weeks and I am looking forward to it getting rid of my grays. I had some before using OCT and I want 'em gone!

 

[AfroKink]

I can't believe it. The same ingredients as in my bottle of Ovation, just in a different order. Does the universe mock me? The bigger bottle of megatek, had different ingredients listed on the website than the ingredients on the smaller version in front of me. Here are the ingredients and here is the exact order
Deionized Water, Steralkonium Chloride, Glyceryl Stearate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Peg-40 Caster oil, Cetrimonium Chloride, Hydrolyzed Keratin, Panthenol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Dm Dm Hydratoin, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Tetrasodium Edta, fragrance.

I think I'll keep the megatek, lose the ovation when I run out (unless I like the way it feels
better), and combine one or the other with the equine I just bought, so that I can make sure I have all the ingredients (am I getting greedy). Then I can just have two products mixed together (muh ha ha!)

Are the ingredients you listed for the Ovation? Below I copied the ingredients we've found for the 3 types of products being used.

Lys

Megatek cell rebuilder (equine) 16oz
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) 2oz/16oz
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) 12oz?
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

 

[luckiestdestiny]

Are the ingredients you listed for the Ovation? Below I copied the ingredients we've found for the 3 types of products being used.

Lys

Megatek cell rebuilder (equine) 16oz
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) 2oz/16oz
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) 12oz?
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

The ingredients I listed were for mega tek pet coat rebuilder. Almost in the exact order as Ovation. I guess the order differs as to the amount of each ingredient. My mega tech is what I listed before. Let me recheck my ovation bottle...Ovation is not in the same order. This is actually ovations order
Deionized Water, Glyceryl Stearate, Stearalkonium Chloride, Cetearyl Alcohol, Peg-40 Castor oil, Centrimonium Chloride, Hydrolyzed Keratin, Panthenol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Dm Dm Hydantoin, Methylparaben,Propylparaben, Tetrasodium EDTA, Fragrance

This is mega tek coat rebuilder
Deionized Water, Stearalkonium Chloride, Glyceryl Stearate, Cetaryl Alcohol, Peg-40 Caster Oil, Cetrimonium Chloride, Hydrolyzed Keratin, Pathenol, tocopheryl Acetate, DM DM Hydantoin, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Tetrasodium EDTA, Fragrance

I looked at my bottles. So the Ovation listing you have is not in the right order. At least, not from what I have on my bottle. They are almost identiacal with the exception of the order of importance: How much of each ingredient I guess. Only Steralkonium Chloride, and Glyceryl Stearate are reversed in each product.

 

[luckiestdestiny]

I've been trying to find these seaweed strips and don't know where to find them. Where did you go?

I went to "Wholefoods". I got the "Eden" brand as the other ones are too unbearable. Any type of all natural supermarket should have it.

 

[AfroKink]

I ordered the Mega-tek coat rebuilder instead of the Mega tek cell rebuilder. Based on the ingredient list for ovation, the coat rebuilder and ovation are identical. It came in a 2 oz container. Has anyone used the coat rebuilder instead of the cell rebuilder?

I can't believe it. The same ingredients as in my bottle of Ovation, just in a different order. Does the universe mock me? The bigger bottle of megatek, had different ingredients listed on the website than the ingredients on the smaller version in front of me. Here are the ingredients and here is the exact order
Deionized Water, Steralkonium Chloride, Glyceryl Stearate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Peg-40 Caster oil, Cetrimonium Chloride, Hydrolyzed Keratin, Panthenol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Dm Dm Hydratoin, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Tetrasodium Edta, fragrance.

So maybe the 2oz Mega-tek Coat Rebuilder(pet) has different ingredients than the 16oz Mega-tek Coat Rebuilder(pet), different ingrdients than the 16oz Mega-tek Cell Rebuilder(equine), but the SAME ingredients as Ovation...

Lys

2oz Mega-tek Coat Rebuilder

16oz Mega-tek Cell rebuilder

16oz Mega-tek Cell rebuilder

 

[Cassandra1975]

I have been applying to my scalp every night so far. For the first couple of days, I applied to my hair as well. I have found that I get a "build up" feeling, and I had to wash my hair yesterday (I washed last Saturday). If I apply to hair continuously, I will have to wash my hair every 3 - 4 days. So far no dryness issues - I think Asha's Mane Attraction is helping with the moisture/protein balance. So gar so good...I get the itchies occassionally. Hopefully it's growing. Just wanted to give an FYI about the build up issue.

 

[luckiestdestiny]

So maybe the 2oz Mega-tek Coat Rebuilder(pet) has different ingredients than the 16oz Mega-tek Coat Rebuilder(pet), different ingrdients than the 16oz Mega-tek Cell Rebuilder(equine), but the SAME ingredients as Ovation...

Lys

2oz Mega-tek Coat Rebuilder

16oz Mega-tek Cell rebuilder

16oz Mega-tek Cell rebuilder

Exactly. I only have the pet coat rebuilder 2 oz now, equine (just got a few days ago), and ovation. I am going to mix ovation or pet coat with the equine so that I'll have it all...maybe I'm going overboard. Who knows...

 

[Serenity_Peace]

Serenity, how long have you been using Ovation? I've only been using it 3 weeks and I am looking forward to it getting rid of my grays. I had some before using OCT and I want 'em gone!

I've only been using since March. I use the entire OCT system and create a mix for my applicator bottle consisting of the cell therapy and Mega-Tek, added to that grapeseed oil, jojoba oil and just a few drops of Rosemary oil. I don't measure, I just add until the consistency thins out but not greasy. It also helps to preserve the product since it's so expensive.

My hair has indeed grown and my greys are fading fast. Keep using. I think you will see noticeable difference. The cost is worth it.

 

[luckiestdestiny]

I have been applying to my scalp every night so far. For the first couple of days, I applied to my hair as well. I have found that I get a "build up" feeling, and I had to wash my hair yesterday (I washed last Saturday). If I apply to hair continuously, I will have to wash my hair every 3 - 4 days. So far no dryness issues - I think Asha's Mane Attraction is helping with the moisture/protein balance. So gar so good...I get the itchies occassionally. Hopefully it's growing. Just wanted to give an FYI about the build up issue.

What's up with all the itching? I've got new growth but no itching. Is itching a good thing? How are you applying it, that it's making you itch? Do you think it's allergy related, or just growth related. Maybe everyone responds a different way.

 

[Serenity_Peace]

I went to "Wholefoods". I got the "Eden" brand as the other ones are too unbearable. Any type of all natural supermarket should have it.

FANTASTIC!!!

I have a Whole Foods right now the street from me. Is it in the produce?

Thanks again! :blowkiss:

 

[Cassandra1975]

What's up with all the itching? I've got new growth but no itching. Is itching a good thing? How are you applying it, that it's making you itch? Do you think it's allergy related, or just growth related. Maybe everyone responds a different way.

I'm not sure what it is coming from. There is high pollen right now, and I know when that gets on my scalp, I itch. It could be either one of those things. I see from this thread that some folks get the itchies and some don't. So even if you don't, that wouldn't mean it's not working.

I forgot to do measurements before I applied on Saturday. I will measure this Saturday and go from there.

 

[SoforReal]

I can't believe it. The same ingredients as in my bottle of Ovation, just in a different order. Does the universe mock me? The bigger bottle of megatek, had different ingredients listed on the website than the ingredients on the smaller version in front of me. Here are the ingredients and here is the exact order
Deionized Water, Steralkonium Chloride, Glyceryl Stearate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Peg-40 Caster oil, Cetrimonium Chloride, Hydrolyzed Keratin, Panthenol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Dm Dm Hydratoin, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Tetrasodium Edta, fragrance.

I think I'll keep the megatek pet, lose the ovation when I run out (unless I like the way it feels better), and combine one or the other with the equine I just bought, so that I can make sure I have all the ingredients (am I getting greedy). Then I can just have two products mixed together (muh ha ha!)

Thanks for posting Luckie!

 

[SoforReal]

So maybe the 2oz Mega-tek Coat Rebuilder(pet) has different ingredients than the 16oz Mega-tek Coat Rebuilder(pet), different ingrdients than the 16oz Mega-tek Cell Rebuilder(equine), but the SAME ingredients as Ovation...

Lys

2oz Mega-tek Coat Rebuilder

16oz Mega-tek Cell rebuilder

16oz Mega-tek Cell rebuilder

Very weird erplexed Does anyone have the one below and can type the ingredients to confirm? Thanks

16oz Mega-tek Coat Rebuilder(Pet)

 

[Serenity_Peace]

Has anyone added henna to their shampoo or conditioners?

 

[JustKiya]

Has anyone added henna to their shampoo or conditioners?

Ooh, no. I - I don't know about that. Henna can act like a protein on hair, and unless your hair is REALLY in need of it - I don't think it would be something that's a good idea to add in.

I'm supposed to be doing a henna treatment next weekend, and I'm seriously debating with myself - I REALLY don't want to over-protein my hair, and I'm really feeling like I'm closer to the protein side of the line than I normally am....