Ovation Cell Therapy/Mega Tek Challenge

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shorthairdiva09 said:
Can you grind garlic up and mix it with an oil and do an garlic oil rinse weekly to stop shedding?

If so, what oil would you guys recommend?
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yes you can use it weekly, in fact, you can use it 3 times weekly if that's how many times you wash your hair per week. I would recommend that you use extra virgin olive oil because it adds moisture as a pre-poo and excellent at combatting dryness between relaxers.
 
I saw this question in the other challenge thread, but couldn't find an answer there. Has anyone tried this? Thanks!

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Re: Ovation Cell Therapy/Mega-Tek Challenge
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* I MIGHT HAVE MISSED SOME OF YOU THAT ARE NEW TO THE CHALLENGE. PLEASE CHECK THE LIST TO SEE IF YOUR NAME IS LISTED. IF NOT, PLEASE PM SO I CAN ADD IT!!!!
THANKS:grin:

Please add me to the challange. I will be using both OCT and Mega Tek. Do you think it would be overkill to mix it in with my Boundless Tresses (which also seems to get RAVE reviews)? The BT is kind of oily so it might combat the scalp dryness and build up. Does anyone have any experiance with this or thoughts either pro or con?
 
cocoaluv said:
How long do you think one bottle will last if used daily? I'm scared of putting too much on. I keep touching my scalp to see if I notice a difference and I only got the darn thing yesterday :spinning:.
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My one bottle would last me for at least 3/4 months - I'm very light fingered with it. :yep:
 
soulie said:
I saw this question in the other challenge thread, but couldn't find an answer there. Has anyone tried this? Thanks!

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* I MIGHT HAVE MISSED SOME OF YOU THAT ARE NEW TO THE CHALLENGE. PLEASE CHECK THE LIST TO SEE IF YOUR NAME IS LISTED. IF NOT, PLEASE PM SO I CAN ADD IT!!!!
THANKS:grin:

Please add me to the challange. I will be using both OCT and Mega Tek. Do you think it would be overkill to mix it in with my Boundless Tresses (which also seems to get RAVE reviews)? The BT is kind of oily so it might combat the scalp dryness and build up. Does anyone have any experiance with this or thoughts either pro or con?
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I think that using too many growth aids at once is a no-no...JMHO.
 
I just received my megatek (whooohooo!!!!!) and the oils that I ordered.

My scalp is dry and so is my hair so I ordered:
Lanolin
glycerine
Emu oil
jojoba oil
rosemary oil
Vitamin E

I have a question about the Vitamin E. It has sweet almond oil and lemon oil. I am not sure if this is good for my hair. Have any of you guys used almond oil or lemon oil on your hair?

I am going to wash my hair and leave the megatek on for 1 hour, wash it out and then add my moisture concoction. I want to test out the megatek to see if I have a reaction to it. If not then I will mix it up and leave it on.

As soon as I figure out how to load a picture into my siggy I will show what my hair looks like.
 
graceunderfire said:
I just received my megatek (whooohooo!!!!!) and the oils that I ordered.

My scalp is dry and so is my hair so I ordered:
Lanolin
glycerine
Emu oil
jojoba oil
rosemary oil
Vitamin E

I have a question about the Vitamin E. It has sweet almond oil and lemon oil. I am not sure if this is good for my hair. Have any of you guys used almond oil or lemon oil on your hair?

I am going to wash my hair and leave the megatek on for 1 hour, wash it out and then add my moisture concoction. I want to test out the megatek to see if I have a reaction to it. If not then I will mix it up and leave it on.

As soon as I figure out how to load a picture into my siggy I will show what my hair looks like.
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So glad you got it!!

You are leaving the MT on your scalp only, right? :yep:
 
Minor update - I hope i'm not lunchin, but I just got my hair done Friday (senegalese twists) July 11. Today is July 17 and I have newgrowth???? I've been lacing my scalp with Emu Oil, then using the MT on top (just diluted with water only) and massaging it in morning and night. I did a full rinse in the shower this morning, and my twists are lifted....meaning, I have newgrowth..I couldn't stop starring...and my nails are extremely strong, white and thick...(hope they don't turn into horsie hooves:lachen:)

This MT is the truth.....I'm blown...:grin: My siggy pic is when they were first done...now my scalp is almost covered....will post pics soon...
 
Hey Girls!!!
How is everyone?!?! Well I found out i have some breakage at the top of my head. Yes I am trying to figure out where the heck it came from. Uhhhh!!! Anyway. I think I am going to stop mixing oil in my MT or just seabreeze my scalp in between apps. I think the shedding has stopped but my scalp doesn't like a lot of stuff on it. We'll see but you know I am so open for the suggestions. XOXO!!
Ovación
tt8

ps... On a lighter note I think I am just about where I started before my trim
YEAAAA! I am excited to post in September!:grin:
 
If you are mixing oil (and WHICH oil??) into your MT, do you still need to "pre-oil" your scalp? I'm trying to get all this lined up in my head before the MT arrives (tomorrow!). Thanks!
 
tt8 said:
Hey Girls!!!
How is everyone?!?! Well I found out i have some breakage at the top of my head. Yes I am trying to figure out where the heck it came from. Uhhhh!!! Anyway. I think I am going to stop mixing oil in my MT or just seabreeze my scalp in between apps. I think the shedding has stopped but my scalp doesn't like a lot of stuff on it. We'll see but you know I am so open for the suggestions. XOXO!!
Ovación
tt8

ps... On a lighter note I think I am just about where I started before my trim
YEAAAA! I am excited to post in September!:grin:
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soulie said:
If you are mixing oil (and WHICH oil??) into your MT, do you still need to "pre-oil" your scalp? I'm trying to get all this lined up in my head before the MT arrives (tomorrow!). Thanks!
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I don't want you guys to think that putting oil in your mix is bad. Others have had great success with this ingredient. I'm just trying to figure out if it's the road I should be taking (I mix EVOO and BCO into my MT bottle and shake) We are not one size fits all so if you could oil your scalp in the past with no problem go for it. I HTH. and I hope I ain't scaring yall:nono:
 
JustKiya said:
So glad you got it!!

You are leaving the MT on your scalp only, right? :yep:
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JustKiya,

Only the megatek for an hour then rinse out.

for future knowledge Is it a bad idea mix oils with the megatek and use it as leave one for the scalp.

Ohh, I see that it isn't a bad idea. Strike that

What does pre-oiling your scalp do?
 
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graceunderfire said:
JustKiya,

Only the megatek for an hour then rinse out.

for future knowledge Is it a bad idea mix oils with the megatek and use it as leave one for the scalp.
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Only the mega-tek on your scalp, correct? Leaving it on your hair (esp. for an hour) would be a very hefty protein treatment.

I don't think that many things are 'bad ideas' across the board. You have to judge your own heads reaction to them. With that said, a lot of the ladies are mixing oils in their MT and using it as a leave-in on our scalps and having wonderful results, myself included. :yep:
 
I didn't think that pre-oiling was a bad thing; I wanted to be sure that it wasn't a needed thing. I didn't want to open my package tomorrow and slap the MT on my scalp and damage myself in some way because I should have prepped first.
 
tt8 said:
I don't want you guys to think that putting oil in your mix is bad. Others have had great success with this ingredient. I'm just trying to figure out if it's the road I should be taking (I mix EVOO and BCO into my MT bottle and shake) We are not one size fits all so if you could oil your scalp in the past with no problem go for it. I HTH. and I hope I ain't scaring yall:nono:
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JustKiya said:
I don't think that many things are 'bad ideas' across the board. You have to judge your own heads reaction to them. With that said, a lot of the ladies are mixing oils in their MT and using it as a leave-in on our scalps and having wonderful results, myself included. :yep:
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soulie said:
I didn't think that pre-oiling was a bad thing; I wanted to be sure that it wasn't a needed thing. I didn't want to open my package tomorrow and slap the MT on my scalp and damage myself in some way because I should have prepped first.
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I wouldn't say it's a needed thing (I say this cause it depends on your hair) yet I think it provides a barrier between your scalp/hair and the MT which in turn helps ya in the long run.
 
i'm new to all of this, so hopefully someone can enlighten me... (also visited the original threads, to no avail)...

mega tek = another animal product that gives great growth?

what exact products are you guys using?

i want in on all this growth!!!
 
soulie said:
I didn't think that pre-oiling was a bad thing; I wanted to be sure that it wasn't a needed thing. I didn't want to open my package tomorrow and slap the MT on my scalp and damage myself in some way because I should have prepped first.
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I don't pre-oil my scalp. Don't mix MT with anything either. I just use it straight up.

I've been getting good growth from it too.
 
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I am using straight now as well. I just kept adding the straight product to my bottle, now its all MT. I put a little in a container at and dip my finger in it and rub on my scalp everynight.
 
january noir said:
Yes, that would be too much protein. I can't speak for the OO Replenishing Conditioner, but the ORS Mayo... :nono:. Chile, your hair will feel like a helmet! Stay with moisturizing conditioners only when using Mega-Tek Rebuilder or OVATION Cell Therapy. You won't need another protein product with this stuff.

Some people apply daily and some do it only several times a week. I recommend starting slow to see how your hair likes it and if it does, you can increase the usage to daily if you want.
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thanks for the reply january noir!
 
Aggie said:
yes I agree with JN. The conditioner I would strongly recommend that does not contain any protein is Pantene Relaxed & Natural Breakage Defense Hair Conditioning Mask. It's thick, moisturizing and simply awesome.
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ooo ill try some of that. i got some aubrey's honeysuckle rose. ill try DCing wit that since im trying to go on a strike wit products
 
so are you guys using the cell rebuilder or the coat rebuilder?

i found the former in a 16 oz. bottle, and the latter in a 2 oz. jar.

are they the same thing?
 
I am joining this challenge....
I purchased both the Mega Tek and Ovation but I am starting with the Ovation. I hope it works. I haven applying to my scalp every night for the past 3 days.
 
poookie said:
so are you guys using the cell rebuilder or the coat rebuilder?

i found the former in a 16 oz. bottle, and the latter in a 2 oz. jar.

are they the same thing?
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Most people are using the cell rebuilder, I believe - the coat rebuilder is the pet version, I believe, and it's rather pricey for the size, too.
 
Aggie said:
Only make enough to be used all in one week at a time because the garlic can go rancid even in the refrigerator if allowed to sit longer than a week. Please read this article for more information - http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/hl-vs/iyh-vsv/food-aliment/garlic-ail-eng.php#botu.

Here's a small excerpt of the article of the link above. Please save in your favorites to refer back to later:
Background

Garlic-in-oil is a mixture of vegetable oil and garlic, either whole, chopped or minced. When you make it at home and use it right away, it's a safe product. It's also safe if you keep it refrigerated on a continuous basis, and use it within a week.
The trouble starts if you store homemade garlic-in-oil at room temperature, or if you keep it in the fridge for too long. These actions could result in contamination of the product by the bacteria spores that cause botulism.
The Link Between Homemade Garlic-in-Oil and Botulism

The bacteria spores that cause botulism - Clostridium Botulinum - are widespread in nature, but they seldom cause problems because they can't grow if they're exposed to oxygen. If the spores don't grow, then they can't produce the toxins that make us sick.
However, when garlic containing the bacteria is covered with oil, there's no oxygen present. That means conditions are ripe for the spores to grow and produce toxins. You can slow down the growth of bacteria (and the production of toxins) by refrigerating the product, but this may not be enough to stop it from spoiling.
What's worse is that there won't be any obvious signs that the garlic-in-oil is spoiled. You won't be able to tell if it's dangerous, because it will still look, smell and taste the same.
If you eat garlic-in-oil that contains the toxins, you can get botulism - a potentially fatal food poisoning that may cause the following symptoms:
  • Dizziness;
  • Blurred or double vision;
  • Difficulty in swallowing, breathing and speaking; or
  • Paralysis that gets worse with time.
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CAUTION - THIS IS THE REASON WHY I ALWAS MAKE 2OZ OF THE GARLIC PRE-POO AT A TIME, I KNOW THIS IS ENOUGH FOR ME TO USE JUST ONCE MAYBE TWICE AT BEST WITHIN A WEEK.
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Wow! :sad: I had no idea. I was planning on just storing it, but thanks for the heads up. I'll just be making it fresh every week.
 
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:yahoo: I got my Mega-Tek today.:yahoo:​



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I wanna join the challenge. Can you tell?:grin: I will post my starting pic tomorrow but I'm going to use it starting tonight. I.AM.SO.EXCITED!!!!!
 
eroberson said:
Hey Ladies,

I was so excited when i placed my order for my Mega-Tek only to find out its on back order (jefferspets.com).mmmm mmm ..I wonder why.. LOL.:lachen: Well i found another site where it cost 24.95 with free shipping.

http://www.kvvet.com/KVVet/product_f...CF648B6A586F1C
ALSO, : SAVE $ 5.00/ Use Coupon Code 054

Now hopefully this site has some in stock!
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Girl good things do comes to those who wait. I was gonna order from here yesterday and didn't. Now I'm glad, not only did I save on the minimum $5.00 charge, but shipping as well. Woo Hoo!!! Thanks again eroberson. I ordered 2 16 oz bottles of MT just now because I'm almost out of my current stash. I hope it gets here before I leave for Canada on the 28th of this month.
 
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