Ovation Cell Therapy/Mega Tek Challenge

[grnidmonster]

Okay. Here we go. *sigh*

This pic was taken 1/20 (long before I started using MT, true, but I'm pointing somethin out, here.... )

This one was taken 8/31

*displeased glare*

My hair almost looks shorter in the August picture. I did take one stretched & held on my back picture in July, and I'll try to take a mimic next weekend - but I don't know if it's going to show much.

Now, I will give you, my hair is fuller - you can see that I've got more of a 'triangle' shape on the second pic than the first - and both of these were freshly dried hair just pulled out of my 'drying braids', so it's not like I had more 'air' in there.

Now - and I know, if someone else was saying this.... I would most likely be thinking 'Urmhm, booboo, it's okay, breakage/slow growth happens to erryone - you ain't gotta lie to kick it' - but - seriously, I can tell that my hair has grown.
I can do a full ponytail - as in, all of my hair is IN the ponytail, without giving me perma-arched eyebrows trying to pull back the hair from my front hairline. There's simply MORE hair - it's thicker - and it's actually HOT now - I have to put it up when it's out, because otherwise I feel like it's smothering me. I can do fewer 'washtwists' (I'm down to 6 now!) without them just 'boinging' apart as they shrink. I can see all this stuff in my day to day maintaince (okay, okay, week to week) but the pictures? Meh.

And the fact that it's almost impossible for me to take pictures of the back of my head anymore is another big sign - I really need to ask DH to help, but he's usallly all about my hair stuff, and I'm so danngone picky...... *sigh*

So. There are my sad, sad 'progress' pictures.

Sad? JK I can see the growth! The shorter part on the top has caught up with the rest and you are right...it is much fuller! I really can see the progress and I anint just tryin ta kick it

 

[Evalina1]

You Guys are the best!!!! Thanks!

 

[grnidmonster]

No its not what you think they grabbed the twist I had in and just cut it off without thinking or asking me about it. I had no ideal they were going to do that I freaked they swore they didn't but I will post my picture when I get home tonight its very uneven and very short. erplexed

Trudy,
I feel your pain! I decieded to get a weave as a protective style (first one ever-also last might I add). She braided my hair with extra hair and braided it around my head. she just assumed my real hair wasnt long enough to reach all the way around and past because when she got to the front she cut it. She cut my hair from BSL to SL and then swore it was my fault because I had to take it down that night because she was pulling my hair out (way too tight).

I know it sucks but, try to find some silver lining. I am pleased that it is all the same length in the back now (that's one of the reasons I know she cut it and not me). Hang in there, it will grow back. Just think it will be thicker, and stronger.

 

[EbonyEyes]

Here are some progress pics ladies:
the first one was taken July 24th and the secound one is from today.

what do you guys think?

I think I'm loving the progress!!!

 

[caramelmocha]

Hi ladieees alright alright I been on this sight lurking for some time now I want in asap my mega tek will be here tomorrow I will be waiting for ups early you guys have great progress Im impressed Im convinced this stuff wont work for me well see

 

[CurlyMoo]

Has anyone noticed the Mega-Tek prices going up, AGAIN? blush:

OMG, I don't believe this! I go to buy some rebuilder and possibly other products and noticed that the Rehydrant spray and Rebuilder have JUMPED $2!!!!!!!!!!

What in the world is going on? A week ago I bought the Rebuilder from KvVet.com for $24.95 and it's now $26.95. Rehydrant Spray for $16.49 and now it's $19.95! They use to be the cheapest.

KvVet.com

I really don't like this. They are really taking advantage...

Does anyone know if there is cheaper with fast service, coupon and NOT SHIPPING BY FEDEX? How often do they intend to keep increasing the prices? Pretty soon we will all be paying Ovation prices. I will NOT pay those prices and this challenge for me will be OVER! DAMN! DAMN! DAMN!

 

[rhapsdyblu]

This is why we are so crucial to each other. When we are too close to really see, our sisters have to smack us awake. Lady, your hair has gotten so thick & shiney. I swear it's doubled in thickness. I know shrinkage is no joke. My hair is smacked against my scalp when dry but has graduated from a TWA in reality.

So remove that displeased glare & rejoice at how much progress you have made. You continue to inspire me. I told you I was gonna catch ya, but now that I see your pix, I guess I'll have to just be happy at nipping your heels.

You done good!!!!!!

Okay. Here we go. *sigh*

This pic was taken 1/20 (long before I started using MT, true, but I'm pointing somethin out, here.... )

This one was taken 8/31

*displeased glare*

My hair almost looks shorter in the August picture. I did take one stretched & held on my back picture in July, and I'll try to take a mimic next weekend - but I don't know if it's going to show much.

Now, I will give you, my hair is fuller - you can see that I've got more of a 'triangle' shape on the second pic than the first - and both of these were freshly dried hair just pulled out of my 'drying braids', so it's not like I had more 'air' in there.

Now - and I know, if someone else was saying this.... I would most likely be thinking 'Urmhm, booboo, it's okay, breakage/slow growth happens to erryone - you ain't gotta lie to kick it' - but - seriously, I can tell that my hair has grown.
I can do a full ponytail - as in, all of my hair is IN the ponytail, without giving me perma-arched eyebrows trying to pull back the hair from my front hairline. There's simply MORE hair - it's thicker - and it's actually HOT now - I have to put it up when it's out, because otherwise I feel like it's smothering me. I can do fewer 'washtwists' (I'm down to 6 now!) without them just 'boinging' apart as they shrink. I can see all this stuff in my day to day maintaince (okay, okay, week to week) but the pictures? Meh.

And the fact that it's almost impossible for me to take pictures of the back of my head anymore is another big sign - I really need to ask DH to help, but he's usallly all about my hair stuff, and I'm so danngone picky...... *sigh*

So. There are my sad, sad 'progress' pictures.

 

[rhapsdyblu]

OK, I have been looking for that thread - am I blind? I can't find it?

I know what you mean. I broke down and got my hair blow dried at the domnicans so i can post some progress pics since im still trying to stretch, I am now a beleiver in MT. I dont feel the pics will show much growth but i notice it and the thickness of my hair is amazing as well. This is the only growth aid that has worked for me thus far. Thanks to the lovely lady who introduced the product to the board. If i can get my coworker to stop typing and take a bathroom break so I can take pics I will def post an update tonight on the thread NW created.
!
Thanks Ladies and Happy Hair Growing!

 

[flowinlocks]

Sad? JK I can see the growth! The shorter part on the top has caught up with the rest and you are right...it is much fuller! I really can see the progress and I anint just tryin ta kick it

DITTO!!! Girl I wear glasses! And I can't see nuthin but progress!!!

 

[JustKiya]

Has anyone noticed the Mega-Tek prices going up, AGAIN? blush:

OMG, I don't believe this! I go to buy some rebuilder and possibly other products and noticed that the Rehydrant spray and Rebuilder have JUMPED $2!!!!!!!!!!

What in the world is going on? A week ago I bought the Rebuilder from KvVet.com for $24.95 and it's now $26.95. Rehydrant Spray for $16.49 and now it's $19.95! They use to be the cheapest.

KvVet.com

I really don't like this. They are really taking advantage...

Does anyone know if there is cheaper with fast service, coupon and NOT SHIPPING BY FEDEX? How often do they intend to keep increasing the prices? Pretty soon we will all be paying Ovation prices. I will NOT pay those prices and this challenge for me will be OVER! DAMN! DAMN! DAMN!

Seeeeeeeee. I already see now, my Christmas gift to myself is gonna be a gallon of MT, and I'll just live with the comments from DH.

This is why we are so crucial to each other. When we are too close to really see, our sisters have to smack us awake. Lady, your hair has gotten so thick & shiney. I swear it's doubled in thickness. I know shrinkage is no joke. My hair is smacked against my scalp when dry but has graduated from a TWA in reality.

So remove that displeased glare & rejoice at how much progress you have made. You continue to inspire me. I told you I was gonna catch ya, but now that I see your pix, I guess I'll have to just be happy at nipping your heels.

You done good!!!!!!

Thank you, Rhapsdy!! Girl, your progress on your hairline has SO inspired me - you don't even know!! You'll be here - look at my hair as a vision of your future!

ETA: Here is the thread that N&W created, too...

DITTO!!! Girl I wear glasses! And I can't see nuthin but progress!!!

Thank you, hun!!

 

[LongCurlyLocks]

Seeeeeeeee. I already see now, my Christmas gift to myself is gonna be a gallon of MT, and I'll just live with the comments from DH

Screw waiting till Christmas, I may have to get mine on Tuesday!!! Plus, I have kinda used about half of my 16oz bottle that I got last week Wednesday...:Blush2:. I have using it as a conditioning pre-poo and on my scalp with oil twice a day. I wash Sunday and Wednesday. Am I using it too much?? I know I can be a little heavy handed (got it from my granny) so now I'm going to only use once a day or maybe even every other day till my gallon gets here so I won't run out.

But I'm in love and not using at least once a day makes me feel like I'm cheating on my MT....I'm:crazy: yeah I know.....

 

[VirGoViXxEn]

I noticed the prices of MT going up also. Im thinking of buying the gallon eventually!

 

[jojo70]

I noticed that your hair has ggrown a lot in two months. Do you leave the Ovation conditioner as a deep conditioner?

 

[tess1913]

Sign me up for the challenge! I have my mega-tek and I have started using it.
I just cut my hair all off, I am enjoying it right now but want to grow it back out. So this will be my opportunity to track my hair growth this year. I will update my fotki with starting pics.

HAPPY GROWING LADIES!!!!

 

[carameldiva]

Good afternoon Ladies,

The megatek coat rebuilder gave me major itchies and warming yesterday afternoon. Therefore, I cut it with castor oil and honey. I used it again with the new formula this morning with less itchies. I love the smell and i think this product will be a staple from now on. Thank you guys for all of the inspirational stories, pictures and positivity in this thread. It most definitely made a difference in my decision to finally try it. Also, my hair care buddy for life JustKiya pushing it didn't hurt. Me and JK, we go way back like peas and carrots.

 

[JustKiya]

Not peas & carrots!!!

I'm so glad you like it!

 

[VirGoViXxEn]

I'm not sure if you were refering to me but i use MT daily in the scalp and when i co-wash I leave it in as a 5 minute treatment and wash out about 2 to 3x's per week.

I noticed that your hair has ggrown a lot in two months. Do you leave the Ovation conditioner as a deep conditioner?

 

[Jetblackhair]

JK, what are you talking about no progress? You know how that shrinkage works, not offering up the hang time even though your hair is growing.

I bet you would be so surprised if you straightened your hair and I can see your hair is thicker. No breakage, very little shedding...that's huge!

CONGRATULATIONS




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Okay. Here we go. *sigh*

This pic was taken 1/20 (long before I started using MT, true, but I'm pointing somethin out, here.... )

This one was taken 8/31

*displeased glare*

My hair almost looks shorter in the August picture. I did take one stretched & held on my back picture in July, and I'll try to take a mimic next weekend - but I don't know if it's going to show much.

Now, I will give you, my hair is fuller - you can see that I've got more of a 'triangle' shape on the second pic than the first - and both of these were freshly dried hair just pulled out of my 'drying braids', so it's not like I had more 'air' in there.

Now - and I know, if someone else was saying this.... I would most likely be thinking 'Urmhm, booboo, it's okay, breakage/slow growth happens to erryone - you ain't gotta lie to kick it' - but - seriously, I can tell that my hair has grown.
I can do a full ponytail - as in, all of my hair is IN the ponytail, without giving me perma-arched eyebrows trying to pull back the hair from my front hairline. There's simply MORE hair - it's thicker - and it's actually HOT now - I have to put it up when it's out, because otherwise I feel like it's smothering me. I can do fewer 'washtwists' (I'm down to 6 now!) without them just 'boinging' apart as they shrink. I can see all this stuff in my day to day maintaince (okay, okay, week to week) but the pictures? Meh.

And the fact that it's almost impossible for me to take pictures of the back of my head anymore is another big sign - I really need to ask DH to help, but he's usallly all about my hair stuff, and I'm so danngone picky...... *sigh*

So. There are my sad, sad 'progress' pictures.

 

[twilight80]

I won't post on the update thread since I just started in July, I will wait for the next go around.

For thoes that brought tho Ovation, how long did it take before you got it? I might just be getting in patient but I ordered last week and haven't gotten anything. I thought with Fed Ex it would be here within a week. I tried to email about a tracking number but haven't gotten an answer yet and I deleted the email I got when I ordered it.

Here I am going crazy waitng for my OCT to arrive, that I ordered on the 21st and come to find out that it was delivered on the 23rd of August. The apartment staff signed for it but neither FedEx nor the apartment people left me a note to say I had a package. BUT I'm just happy that I got it so I'll still be using MT but now I'll be adding OCT to the mix. I ordered the cell therepy, shampoo and the rinse!

 

[rhapsdyblu]

OMG, I was cowashing just now & detangling with my denman. After detangling, for some reason, not sure why 'cause I usually do not do this, but I brushed all my wet-full-of-conditioner hair back and I pulled it into a ponytail. A small one, but ya'll, it was hanging. I have been concentrating on my hairline so much, I wasn't really paying close attention to length. I got a pony. I got a pony. Shrinkage sure is deceiving.

YES!!!!

 

[january noir]

OMG, I was cowashing just now & detangling with my denman. After detangling, for some reason, not sure why 'cause I usually do not do this, but I brushed all my wet-full-of-conditioner hair back and I pulled it into a ponytail. A small one, but ya'll, it was hanging. I have been concentrating on my hairline so much, I wasn't really paying close attention to length. I got a pony. I got a pony. Shrinkage sure is deceiving.

YES!!!!

 

[Aggie]

You Guys are the best!!!! Thanks!

You're welcomed precious Evalina.

 

[Aggie]

Has anyone noticed the Mega-Tek prices going up, AGAIN? blush:

OMG, I don't believe this! I go to buy some rebuilder and possibly other products and noticed that the Rehydrant spray and Rebuilder have JUMPED $2!!!!!!!!!!

What in the world is going on? A week ago I bought the Rebuilder from KvVet.com for $24.95 and it's now $26.95. Rehydrant Spray for $16.49 and now it's $19.95! They use to be the cheapest.

KvVet.com

I really don't like this. They are really taking advantage...

Does anyone know if there is cheaper with fast service, coupon and NOT SHIPPING BY FEDEX? How often do they intend to keep increasing the prices? Pretty soon we will all be paying Ovation prices. I will NOT pay those prices and this challenge for me will be OVER! DAMN! DAMN! DAMN!

I noticed that too so I will order from somewhere else. Now they seem to be the most expensive one out there. There are others that are cheaper. Thank God for competition.

ETA: oh and try www.neeps.com or www.stagecoastwest.com.

 

[flowinlocks]

OMG, I was cowashing just now & detangling with my denman. After detangling, for some reason, not sure why 'cause I usually do not do this, but I brushed all my wet-full-of-conditioner hair back and I pulled it into a ponytail. A small one, but ya'll, it was hanging. I have been concentrating on my hairline so much, I wasn't really paying close attention to length. I got a pony. I got a pony. Shrinkage sure is deceiving.

YES!!!!

YOU GROW GIRL!!!

 

[Aggie]

OMG, I was cowashing just now & detangling with my denman. After detangling, for some reason, not sure why 'cause I usually do not do this, but I brushed all my wet-full-of-conditioner hair back and I pulled it into a ponytail. A small one, but ya'll, it was hanging. I have been concentrating on my hairline so much, I wasn't really paying close attention to length. I got a pony. I got a pony. Shrinkage sure is deceiving.

YES!!!!

I am soooooo happy for you rhaps. Congrats honey! I mean I can literally feel your excitement coming out at me.

 

[JustKiya]

OMG, I was cowashing just now & detangling with my denman. After detangling, for some reason, not sure why 'cause I usually do not do this, but I brushed all my wet-full-of-conditioner hair back and I pulled it into a ponytail. A small one, but ya'll, it was hanging. I have been concentrating on my hairline so much, I wasn't really paying close attention to length. I got a pony. I got a pony. Shrinkage sure is deceiving.

YES!!!!

Now see, THAT's what I'm talking about!!!

Urmmhm!! I see you hitting the gas!!!!

 

[AlkalineSteam]

A week ago I bought the Rebuilder from KvVet.com for $24.95 and it's now $26.95. Rehydrant Spray for $16.49 and now it's $19.95! They use to be the cheapest.

KvVet.com

I really don't like this. They are really taking advantage...

Does anyone know if there is cheaper with fast service, coupon and NOT SHIPPING BY FEDEX?

I bought 2 bottles on 8/18 (wanted my BFF to try it with me) off Ebay. It was $21.90/bottle. $7.95 to ship the first. $2 for the second. Total for the two was $53.75. It was shipped USPS and came so fast I didn't know what the delivery was. I ordered on Monday night and it arrived Friday morning. The seller's name is "horselovers".

HTH

 

[jojo70]

Hi January Noir.

I am amazed by your growth! Do you mind sharing your hair washing routine? Do u use the Ovation conditioner in your hair for several minutes with some heat as you would a normal deep conditioner? Or do you use another conditioner in conjunction with the product?

 

[LongCurlyLocks]

I am soooooo happy for you rhaps. Congrats honey! I mean I can literally feel your excitement coming out at me.

Yeah girl, I'm telling you that you are the true inspriration round' here!!! Keep growing...

And for everyone's info, if you can afford it, it's best to buy MT by the gallon. From what I converted, there are 128 ounces in a gallon. Now if my multiplication is right that's eight bottles!!!

 

[Beauti515]

Ok ladies my mt arrived today;-) very happy im going to post some pics as soon as I take some. Also I paid 19.95 for my mt with fre shipping from kv vet