Ovation Cell Therapy/Mega Tek Challenge

[trinidarkie1]

GOod morning Good morning! Another beautiful MT day!
So much to do today!

 

[january noir]

GOod morning Good morning! Another beautiful MT day!
So much to do today!

Did you get your MegaTek Trini?

 

[twnz&1mo]

Hi ladies, I'm a newbie to this site and wanted to join the challenge. I'm on HT and saw Caribgirls progress pics and had to jump on the band wagon. Though I love to read, this post has lots of pages, so I think I'll ask simple basic questions. Are some of you leaving it on for more than a couple of ours, maybe even days then wash it out? Are you using it straight from the bottle or mixing it and with what. I think that's all for now. Thanks.

 

[twnz&1mo]

Oh and here is a pic taken a few weeks ago.

I am getting my hair pressed and trimmed next week so I will have another pic for yall then. Q

Hi Queen I would love to know where I can get that shirt, it's too cute.

 

[Platinum]

Well, I'm pleased to announce that I have a mini fro in my nape area! (I remember Once upon a time, that was considered a bad thing) I'm so happy that my nape is growing but I have mad shrinkage . Hopefully it will be long enough to braid soon.

Welcome twnz&1mo!

 

[JustKiya]

Okay, I wash and use the OCT system once a week. I wear straight hair for my interviews. The thickness is definitely improving, however, are people DCing after OCT or Megatek. I will sleep overnight in the OCT conditioner the night before I go to the hairdresser. He washes it out and styles as usual. I wonder if I should not sleep with the OCT, instead of sleeping in the OCT cond, use the OCT cond for about an hour, wash it out, then DC and go to sleep. Any thoughts?

You're sleeping overnight in the Cream Rinse? I think that counts as a DC, personally.
If you are sleeping overnight in the OCT itself, though, I would definitely think that you need a DC after a powerful protein treatment like OCT is - OCT ladies, is that an accurate assessment?

Hi ladies, I'm a newbie to this site and wanted to join the challenge. I'm on HT and saw Caribgirls progress pics and had to jump on the band wagon. Though I love to read, this post has lots of pages, so I think I'll ask simple basic questions. Are some of you leaving it on for more than a couple of ours, maybe even days then wash it out? Are you using it straight from the bottle or mixing it and with what. I think that's all for now. Thanks.

Welcome Twnz!!!! I know it's a lot of pages, but - well, I'll let you in on a secret. The best way to learn how to grow your hair - while avoiding setbacks - is to take the time to read the pages - all of them. I know it's long, and I know it's - well, long - but it's INFINITELY worth it.

I'd also suggest that you check out the 'search' sticky at the top of the forum - it'll give you the secrets to digging out the pearls of knowledge LHCF represents.....

 

[twnz&1mo]

Thanks JustKiya for the welcome, I see you repin Philly me too
I ordered my MT 2 days ago and received it today from easypet, I guess being in PA has it's perks for somethins.

 

[nodisrespect]

You know....I felt the same way after I started using it. Then one day out the blue, I noticed that certain sections of my hair grew .5 inch. So, be patient. Find reference points for different sections of your hair (i.e. bang, nape, side, etc.) then measure and record length. Next check those same reference points in 2 week intervals. For example, I used my nape and discovered that my hair .5 inch in 2 weeks. Pics are several pages above. However, if I would have only based my progress on my bang I would say my hair grew .25 or not at all. Check Sallys for a measure comb.

Also, it could be that your hair maybe thickening up in some areas before gaining length.


BTW - how often are you using MT, you may have to increase frequency.

HTH

i already use it everyday

 

[sweetgal]

No, I am having better results with the MT. I was saying the pattern in which I noticed the growth and when it came in. The amount was not the same. I am not sure of how much growth I received cause I didn't measure. I went by my pix. I do however compare where I have gotten to either my striped scarf in my siggy or this Vicky racer back bra that I love. (I compare how far I got/get past the point it crosses at the back, still just eye spotted; no ruler). No worries, you're welcome. That's what we are all here for

Thank you for responding-This is very interesting, You think MT gives you better results...hmmm, well I hope so, it would be better on my pocket. I have both the ovation and the Mega Tek Cell rebuilder. I will be giving an update regading my growth when my cornrows are out! Or maybe once I relax since my hair has a very strange/almost non existing curl pattern, new growth in not always easy to detect.

I dont feel confident saying I have extra growth until I can see all of my hair out of the briad. I Hope I get some results though, Something deep down tells me that I have finally found my products

 

[JustKiya]

Thanks JustKiya for the welcome, I see you repin Philly me too
I ordered my MT 2 days ago and received it today from easypet, I guess being in PA has it's perks for somethins.

*lol* Girl, how'd you know I was reppin' Philly? *checks profile*

ETA: Ahhh - Nappydelphia? Yeah, I grew up in Philly - I'm a Down South girl, now...

That is fast, esp. considering the issues people have been having with them!

 

[sweetgal]

You're so welcome sweetgal. We're in this together.

I don't have cornrows, but many of the ladies who do have them have shared that their braids have become loose a lot sooner than before using Mega Tek. That's how they knew their hair had grown under the braids.

You are soo sweet Shimmie! Your hair looks so nice and soft.

My cornrows feel looser but I'm afraid to say it's growth. I will keep you all posted. I will even take pictures at some point to show the progress...lol.


For the ladies, who tried to order from Hopebraids, I'm sorry he was sold out. Perhaps alot of people ordered lately. I sent him an email to inform him that I recently posted his website link again ( I say again because it was posted a while ago) on this internet forum. This way he can expect the orders. This way he can have more products on hand. I get the feeling that he is not very well know, and was not expecting the increase in orders

Again this man sent me a hand written note thanking me for ordering...he responded to all my emails, he is just soo nice and sincere.

 

[long2short2_?]

Has anybody relaxed since using these products? If so, how long did you wait or would recommend somebody wait? I don't want to wait too long and miss out on a whole week of growth.

 

[nomoweavesfome]

LADIES! LADIES! LADIES!

YOU HAVE SOLD OUT THE MEGA TEK AT HOPESBRAIDS.

So..some of you know i've been thinking about buying the megatek cell and rotate it with my beloved OCT.

Well...tonight I ordered from the HOPESBRAIDS.COM (THE $4 SHIPPING GOT ME) and I put in the wrong shipping address and submitted my order.

I sent an email directly to them and I just got off the phone with the owner (bobby) I assume.

She said "I'm just curious, within the last 2 weeks I have gotten 15 orders for this stuff, where did you hear about this product?".....

She was soooo friendly and returned my call within 30 minutes of me sending that email.
Well, the bad news is....she's reordering A-N-O-T-H-E-R case and mines wont be shipped until NEXT Friday.
But it's all good....cause I got my OCT.

just thought I'd share...

so did you tell her from your cousin Niko?

 

[MrsQueeny]

Hi Queen I would love to know where I can get that shirt, it's too cute.

Hey girlie. Welcome to the board and the challenge. I got it from the OP of this thread dontspeakdefeat. Just shoot her a pm and she will give you info on how to get one. Q

 

[sweetgal]

Ladies,

I dont know if my hair is shedding cause i'm in cornrows.I have been taking the kyolic garlic supplement for 3 weeks just in case.

I really want to get into the garlic thing to curb my shedding if there is any, and may possibly add this to my regeim once I'm back to dealing with my own hair.

Can someone tell me as simple as possible, what products your using, and the brand. I'm getting confused. erplexed

 

[trinidarkie1]

Okay ladies, I am back *phew* It's been a long day.
I successfully picked up my treadmill, However, due to me getting lost and having to get this thing in the house. I missed kirby's and did not get my MT.
Although I would have like it today, I am okay with picking up during the week and waiting for my order of Nutrine Garlic products, JBCO and such things to arrive.

So until then, I will continue to just fuss and read about your progress.

If any one in the Philly/Jersey area is willing and available, I want to take my progress pics today, HOWEVER, my homie is sick and bailed, so I don't have a good way of doing it myself. So any volunteers?

 

[metro_qt]

OKAY everyone! i'm pretty excited.
I'm posting progress pics of my hair.(i wanted to post in the MT progress thread, but i can't find it yet.)

I took a picture of my hair last sunday.
An hour ago, i took another pic of my hair, just for interest's sake.
Yes! Progess in 6 DAYS!!!

Notice where my fingers fall on my brastrap in the first pic, compared to where my fingers fall in the second pic.

 

[MissNina]

Okay, okay ladies I couldn't take it anymore! I've had this bottle of MT sitting in my bathroom cabinet for about a month and NEVER used it b/c I was so freaked out by the possible shedding erplexed . . .but I started using it two nights ago. I don't wanna take garlic supplements b/c the whole "blood thinning" thing kinda freaks me out a little bit and I'm just weird about taking internal stuff to begin with. I'm hoping the oils I use and the Pantene DC mask will stop any shedding. If not, IDK what I'll try.

IDK if my hair is shedding more b/c I always keep it bunned up or in a half wig. I take it down to apply my evoo/castor oil and then once again for the MT, but I only finger part it. It reminds me a lot of my Aphogee 2 min smell-wise and stuff (YES, I saw that post lol).

Question: Does anyone continue their regular protein DCs or reconstructors (Aphogee 2 min, Lekair, etc.) while using? I did a little research and read that most stop and only do moisturizing DCs afterwards, but since MT is only going on my scalp I'm thinking it might be okay.

 

[shorthairdiva09]

I AM NERVOUS! PLEASE HELP!
My sister applied mega-tek (i asked her to do it) HEAVILY I MEAN HEAVILY she literally squeezed the bottle on the MIDDLE PART of my hair and my hair just (to me) doesn't look right. I usually leave mega-tek in my hair for two days, should i wait it out since i already mega-sagged in the hair for a while to break it down or should i do a deep conditioner later on and get it out/reapply? TIA

word to the wise, if you have a vindictive sister, please apply mega-tek yourself lol


also my hair is VERY greasy. feels nasty lol.

 

[JustKiya]

I AM NERVOUS! PLEASE HELP!
My sister applied mega-tek (i asked her to do it) HEAVILY I MEAN HEAVILY she literally squeezed the bottle on the MIDDLE PART of my hair and my hair just (to me) doesn't look right. I usually leave mega-tek in my hair for two days, should i wait it out since i already mega-sagged in the hair for a while to break it down or should i do a deep conditioner later on and get it out/reapply? TIA

word to the wise, if you have a vindictive sister, please apply mega-tek yourself lol


also my hair is VERY greasy. feels nasty lol.

Ew. I'd wash it out, personally - I'd wash it ALL out, and then reapply, myself.

OKAY everyone! i'm pretty excited.
I'm posting progress pics of my hair.(i wanted to post in the MT progress thread, but i can't find it yet.)

I took a picture of my hair last sunday.
An hour ago, i took another pic of my hair, just for interest's sake.
Yes! Progess in 6 DAYS!!!

Notice where my fingers fall on my brastrap in the first pic, compared to where my fingers fall in the second pic.

FAB.U.LOUS.

 

[twnz&1mo]

Seriously ya'll really quick question. I use EVOO in my DC and I usually cowash it out then do my regular routine. I didn't do it this time, I just rinsed my hair and am letting it airdry. Since MT has so much protein, and now that I'm MT'ing, and have put EVOO, Jojoba and castor oil in an applicator bottle with MT, do I still need to oil my scalp. erplexed

 

[girlyprincess23]

Has anybody relaxed since using these products? If so, how long did you wait or would recommend somebody wait? I don't want to wait too long and miss out on a whole week of growth.

you know I didn't mean to but I used OCT at night then got a touch up the next day (i really meant to wait but wasn't paying attention) and my hair came out great!!, well the part I got touched up anyway

 

[nodisrespect]

my hair feels sooooooo good after a dc now. i used to think deep conditioning was a waste of time because my hair generally felt the same afterwards. now when my hair is wet its so soft i cant immediately tell when im touching my scalp from when im touching my roots.
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[JustKiya]

Seriously ya'll really quick question. I use EVOO in my DC and I usually cowash it out then do my regular routine. I didn't do it this time, I just rinsed my hair and am letting it airdry. Since MT has so much protein, and now that I'm MT'ing, and have put EVOO, Jojoba and castor oil in an applicator bottle with MT, do I still need to oil my scalp. erplexed

I don't know. I'd say try it without oiling your scalp, and see what your scalp thinks......

 

[Serenity_Peace]

Oh and here is a pic taken a few weeks ago.

I am getting my hair pressed and trimmed next week so I will have another pic for yall then. Q

AMAZING, AMAZING, AMAZING!!!!!! :woohoo2:

 

[caribgirl]

Seriously ya'll really quick question. I use EVOO in my DC and I usually cowash it out then do my regular routine. I didn't do it this time, I just rinsed my hair and am letting it airdry. Since MT has so much protein, and now that I'm MT'ing, and have put EVOO, Jojoba and castor oil in an applicator bottle with MT, do I still need to oil my scalp. erplexed

I'm so glad to see you here my HT sis!!!

I personally don't seal my scalp- just seal my hair, esp my ends after I apply the MT to my scalp. I apply my NTM leave-in on my hair before applying MT to my scalp.

 

[Shimmie]

Okay, okay ladies I couldn't take it anymore! I've had this bottle of MT sitting in my bathroom cabinet for about a month and NEVER used it b/c I was so freaked out by the possible shedding erplexed . . .but I started using it two nights ago. I don't wanna take garlic supplements b/c the whole "blood thinning" thing kinda freaks me out a little bit and I'm just weird about taking internal stuff to begin with. I'm hoping the oils I use and the Pantene DC mask will stop any shedding. If not, IDK what I'll try.

IDK if my hair is shedding more b/c I always keep it bunned up or in a half wig. I take it down to apply my evoo/castor oil and then once again for the MT, but I only finger part it. It reminds me a lot of my Aphogee 2 min smell-wise and stuff (YES, I saw that post lol).

Question: Does anyone continue their regular protein DCs or reconstructors (Aphogee 2 min, Lekair, etc.) while using? I did a little research and read that most stop and only do moisturizing DCs afterwards, but since MT is only going on my scalp I'm thinking it might be okay.

It's okay, you don't have to take the Garlic tabs internally to halt the shedding. The Garlic tabs are optional.

Just mix some garlic with a little oil and oil your scalp, that's all.

As for the other protein DC's .... No, It's too much protein for your hair and scalp. I learned the hard way. Just use a NON protein DC. Also I advise that you only use the Mega Tek 3 times a week. Give yourself and your scalp some time to adjust to this new treatment. If you've been using Protein DC's on a regular basis, then begin slow with the MT treatments. Just oil your scalp first (your favorite oil) then apply the MT. Let sit for at least an hour, rinse out and dry as usual.

Happy Hair Growth angel

 

[caribgirl]

I'm sorry yours took so long to arrive.

I ordered Mega Tek from Horseloverz, last week and received it in 3 days (ordered last Sunday - received it last Wednesday). I also used $10 off coupon that one of our members posted which they honored.

My hope is that eveyone here gets 'consistant' excellent service.

Sweetgal shared this site (Horse Braids) with us and I just order the Mega Tek Avacado Mist. Their prices are so much lower as well. She received excellent service from them.

Here's the link with the Mega Tek product line.

http://www.hopesbraids.com/Eqyss/

Blessings to you and much hair success.

Thanks Shimmie for posting this info!!!! You ladies are always on time!!!!

 

[Shimmie]

Seriously ya'll really quick question. I use EVOO in my DC and I usually cowash it out then do my regular routine. I didn't do it this time, I just rinsed my hair and am letting it airdry. Since MT has so much protein, and now that I'm MT'ing, and have put EVOO, Jojoba and castor oil in an applicator bottle with MT, do I still need to oil my scalp. erplexed

Welcome twnz&1mo,

You have more than enough oil in your mix.

Just keep your MT regime simple. Your mix seems pretty good.

Also, it's easier (I've discovered as of lately *the other night* -- through my personal trial and error ) to just oil my scalp then apply the OCT or the Mega Tek (I have both).

Then I cover my head with plastic cap for at least an hour, rinse (with conditioner (any choice -- NON Protein) and air dry.

Happy Hair Growth Angel... .

 

[Shimmie]

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Thanks Shimmie for posting this info!!!! You ladies are always on time!!!!

Caribgirl, I made a 'typo' It should be Hopes Braids, not Horse Braids. I fixed my several posts that had this Major typo Too much Horse in this thread and in my head...

Blessings to you angel and happy hair blessings to you.