Ovation Cell Therapy/Mega Tek Challenge

[Nice & Wavy]

I'm co-signing with you Precious Wavy...

Also, because of the pregnancy, I definitely would use as less products as possible.

Senegalese, you were absolutely right to stop the Garlic due to your pregnancy. Because, Garlic naturally thins the blood and while it is a good thing, I don't think it's good for pregnancy.

So do not take any supplements unless your Obtertrician advises you to.

Okay, lets stop the OCT and MT all together since you are pregnant.

I serious about this. While there have been no reports about any ill effects upon a fetus or the pregnant mother, I still say STOP all use of these products. The protein content is quite heavy and I do not think it's worth the risk of using this while pregnant. You are truly using way too many products here.

Now this will protect your hair while pregnant. Do LESS shapooing do conditioner washes instead. Use a safe oil on your hair such as Olive oil our use Jojoba oil which replenishes our skin cells, naturally.

Your hair will still grow by eating good foods, plenty of veggies, fruits and natural grains, eggs and fish and poultry. All eaten in normal ranges.

You and the health of your baby is much more important here. God will handle your hair. The shedding WILL stop! Yes it will! It's reacting to too much product overload, that's all. And many pregnancies do affect the condition of our hair, even with shedding.

For you and 'Baby'....

ITA with this whole post! I think it is best that you stop using it until after the baby is born!!!

 

[mnemosyne]

I just started shedding a lot more again. I might have to use some garlic somethingorother. *goes to look up shedding remedies*

It freaks me out because as my hair grows longer it might be a medium amount but it looks like a baby tribble.

 

[Nice & Wavy]

I was having the breakage prior to Pantene but now it's way worse, I think I'll stop using it.

ITA. I think that's wise!

 

[nodisrespect]

hm... thanks for the replies guys. my hair isnt mushy or dry, not over moisturized or proteined... it just seems like its weak and breaks off from time to time. i asked a couple days ago whether i should use the mt as a dc or not but nobody replied. i followed with a moisturizing conditioner though and this morning my hair feels soft and light. idk... maybe i should just keep trying and my hair will just get stronger over time

 

[Senegalese]

Thanks Shimmie and N&W for your advice, u know I didn't even think about stopping MT/OCT during pregnancy but I'll follow your advice I'll stop using them and just take care of my hair and use less products. Thank u ladies

 

[Nice & Wavy]

Thanks Shimmie and N&W for your advice, u know I didn't even think about stopping MT/OCT during pregnancy but I'll follow your advice I'll stop using them and just take care of my hair and use less products. Thank u ladies

You are welcome...anytime, sis!

 

[Platinum]

I'm going to try this, b/c my nape hair is horrible! Very short and fragile. Do you put moisturizer on top of it after you put the MT?

Yes, I've been experimenting to find out which one is best for me. I apply the MT first then follow up with Worlds of Curls moisturizer or S-curl. So far, my nape seems to respond better to WOC. Sometimes I apply a little oil to help seal the moisture (coconut, amla, EVOO, or Vatika). I hope this works for you! HTH

 

[twilight80]

I got my MT today and I officially want to join this challenge I have seen some recent posts gone up about people not having positive results so I'm making sure I read through all the MT threads before I start so I know I'm doing everything right! I'm soooooo HAPPY!

 

[caramelty]

Thanks Shimmie...this past weekend I took the braids down one by one and I had little shedding for a week of co-washing and MT on my scalp this is all the hair I lost which is good for me. MY hair felt so strong as I comb it out. I hurried and put those braids right back in.

:welcome3: and Congratulations.

That wig is coming off way before your Birthday. I'll give you till the end of this month..... August 31.

Happy Hair Blessings to you and again, 'Welcome" Caramelty.

 

[lilsparkle825]

Me and my mother are using MT. She noticed new hairs sprouting after one week of use. She wouldn't let me take any before pics.

my mom was the same way...luckily i took my sister's pics when i was putting in her twists. you really make me wanna get the gallon! stop it!

 

[girlyprincess23]

i wonder do you HAVE to mix anything in MT?? because that's what's keeping me fron switching back I don't want to be bothered with mixing anything in it maybe besides some MN!!

 

[BostonMaria]

Just dropping by to say hi to my fellow Stallions
http://www.longhaircareforum.com/showthread.php?t=263183&page=21 (post 203)

I forgot to put in the MT last night. I need to start being more consistent. My goal is to be BSL by September and I'm hoping this will help me.

 

[lilsparkle825]

i wonder do you HAVE to mix anything in MT?? because that's what's keeping me fron switching back I don't want to be bothered with mixing anything in it maybe besides some MN!!

you dont HAVE to but i cant be bothered with oiling my scalp and then going back over it with MT so i put them in one bottle to eliminate a step. plus i was going through it faster...gotta make this bottle last!

 

[girlyprincess23]

you dont HAVE to but i cant be bothered with oiling my scalp and then going back over it with MT so i put them in one bottle to eliminate a step. plus i was going through it faster...gotta make this bottle last!

hhrrrmm...maybe i should stick with expensive ovation! oil makes my hair feel GROSS with a capital G. right now I just use ovation at night and maybe sprotz with some water and infusium moisturologie or cowash and leave some nexxus humectress in it. besides one bottle lasts me 2 months anyway because I use it in an applicator tip bottle I guess it's not that bad 30.00 month!!

 

[MissNina]

Ugh my hair is getting so much more tangled than usual with this stuff! I think it's b/c of MT at least lol. . .it's so annoying Have you ladies experienced a greater difficulty to detangle with the MT? I don't know how to stop it!

Also, I think I'm going through the MT bottle too fast. I will buy another one locally prob the end of September. I might try mixing my oils with MT in a bottle like lilsparkle does so I don't go through it so fast. I am a lil heavy handed

 

[VirGoViXxEn]

Hey Ladies,

One of my coworkers actually complemented my hair today on the growth and thickness. I just started megatek two weeks ago and i have gotten about 1/2 inch of ng. My hair is getting waaaaaaaaay thick..Too Thick to handle actually, but thats a good thing! Im so excited. I think MT is my staple.:bouncegreI will post pics on Septemebr 1st on the next reveal. I am at about top of neck now (i dont think therea a acronymn for that length) and i hope to be shoulder length or close to it (god willing) by the end of yr !!!!

Good luck to you all!

 

[lilsparkle825]

Just dropping by to say hi to my fellow Stallions
http://www.longhaircareforum.com/showthread.php?t=263183&page=21 (post 203)

I forgot to put in the MT last night. I need to start being more consistent. My goal is to be BSL by September and I'm hoping this will help me.

well slap my *** and strap a saddle on me...cause my hair looks great.

 

[mnemosyne]

Just dropping by to say hi to my fellow Stallions
http://www.longhaircareforum.com/showthread.php?t=263183&page=21 (post 203)

I forgot to put in the MT last night. I need to start being more consistent. My goal is to be BSL by September and I'm hoping this will help me.

woooow how did I miss that?

 

[EMJazzy]

Just dropping by to say hi to my fellow Stallions
http://www.longhaircareforum.com/showthread.php?t=263183&page=21 (post 203)

I forgot to put in the MT last night. I need to start being more consistent. My goal is to be BSL by September and I'm hoping this will help me.

 

[bravenewgirl87]

I'm on it. I just got my MT today.

 

[EishBuhgeish]

Are there any relaxed/ texlaxed heads that are wearing their hair down but still applying OCT/ MT?

I began using OCT about a week ago, applying about every other day, which was about 3 applications that I washed out on wash day, which was Sunday. Right now, I call my self transitioning...have been for about 2.5 months or so. Anyway, I want to continue using my OCT even while wearing my hair down but I'm afraid my hair will revert upon consistent application. I really dont see myself doing in flat ironing my roots that often. What have some of you been doing? I'd hate to be missing applications, but I dont want to cause more issues that I've got already.

*BTW- I know it sounds like I'm applyin to my hair, but I'm not. Only to the scalp. I only mention reversion and all that due to some hair getting touched with my only applying to the scalp.

I hope this made sense...

 

[JustKiya]

I switch up between Elasta QP DPR-11, ORS Replenishing, and Kenra Mois.
and I put Oils in MT.. maybe i am putting too much in? i ususally do 1/4 or less of Coconut, (just added peppermint, lavendar, and jasmine), olive oil, jojoba oil and just typing it out makes me think i am putting too much in it lol.

Isn't ORS a light protein moisturizer? And the DPR, isn't that a Deep Protein Reconstructer?

how long did it take you guys to stop breakage?

It slowed down after - hrrmmm - two or three weeks, maybe?

I have noticed that my shed hairs are longer also. Is this a good thing? Also i noticed yesterday my deep conditioner has wheat and soy proteins should i discontinue use while using MT?

It's a wonderful thing, as that means your hair overall is getting longer, too!

That's what I did. I got a lot of breakage, but after I cut out the other protein stuff it's gotten much better. I don't get many shed hairs though. I am a little worried ... maybe it's not working properly.

I think it varies - sometimes I get a lot of shed hairs, and sometimes I don't. I haven't been able to pinpoint what really makes the difference, though.

hey, whats a good way to target the balance of moisture and protein? i think the reason i am not seeing immediate growth is because since MT is a protein, i moisturize with a moisturizing conditioner after i apply the MT to my scalp, i figured this would balance it but i dont think it is working.

I don't try to balance the two at the same time. If anything I work to keep my hair mildly overmoisturized, so that the daily application of protein will shift my hair right back into balance.

hm... thanks for the replies guys. my hair isnt mushy or dry, not over moisturized or proteined... it just seems like its weak and breaks off from time to time. i asked a couple days ago whether i should use the mt as a dc or not but nobody replied. i followed with a moisturizing conditioner though and this morning my hair feels soft and light. idk... maybe i should just keep trying and my hair will just get stronger over time

Hrm. If your hair is weak, using it as a DC once (quickly, on and off in 15-30 minutes), I don't think that would instantly overprotein your hair. If it does make your hair a little 'crunchy', you know the right steps to take to fix it.

I got my MT today and I officially want to join this challenge I have seen some recent posts gone up about people not having positive results so I'm making sure I read through all the MT threads before I start so I know I'm doing everything right! I'm soooooo HAPPY!

Wonderful!!! I'm sure you'll have good results!!

i wonder do you HAVE to mix anything in MT?? because that's what's keeping me fron switching back I don't want to be bothered with mixing anything in it maybe besides some MN!!

hhrrrmm...maybe i should stick with expensive ovation! oil makes my hair feel GROSS with a capital G. right now I just use ovation at night and maybe spritz with some water and infusium moisturologie or cowash and leave some nexxus humectress in it. besides one bottle lasts me 2 months anyway because I use it in an applicator tip bottle I guess it's not that bad 30.00 month!!

I would try the MT, plus a little castor oil and vitamin E oil, just to see. If you hate it, one of us will CERTAINLY take it off of your hands.

Ugh my hair is getting so much more tangled than usual with this stuff! I think it's b/c of MT at least lol. . .it's so annoying Have you ladies experienced a greater difficulty to detangle with the MT? I don't know how to stop it!

Also, I think I'm going through the MT bottle too fast. I will buy another one locally prob the end of September. I might try mixing my oils with MT in a bottle like lilsparkle does so I don't go through it so fast. I am a lil heavy handed

Hard time tangling, and going through the bottle too fast and heavy-handed? Sweetie, you are own the edge on a protein overload, I'd suspect. DC more, use less MT.

Just dropping by to say hi to my fellow Stallions
http://www.longhaircareforum.com/showthread.php?t=263183&page=21 (post 203)

I forgot to put in the MT last night. I need to start being more consistent. My goal is to be BSL by September and I'm hoping this will help me.

well slap my *** and strap a saddle on me...cause my hair looks great.

Girl, SPEAK it!!! What the DEVIL!!!??!!??!! *cracks up* Stallions, indeed.

 

[moonglowdiva]

I just love this thread!!! Thank you for all the knowledge that is within these pages ladies.

 

[shorthairdiva09]

its deep penetrating reconstructor, but ors is a light protein. maybe i should just use the kenra.. whats a good deep conditioner to use in this case?

 

[Classic]

Hello Ladies

Ive been steady reading this thread and learning everything I can. Big Thank You for all the great tips and info!! I picked up a couple of bottles of the cell rebuilder and the avocado mist this weekend and ill be starting tonight by mixing it with some castor oil and evoo.
Im long overdue for a perm but Im holding out for september, hoping to see some incredible growth by then.

 

[slim_thick]

Are there any relaxed/ texlaxed heads that are wearing their hair down but still applying OCT/ MT?

I began using OCT about a week ago, applying about every other day, which was about 3 applications that I washed out on wash day, which was Sunday. Right now, I call my self transitioning...have been for about 2.5 months or so. Anyway, I want to continue using my OCT even while wearing my hair down but I'm afraid my hair will revert upon consistent application. I really dont see myself doing in flat ironing my roots that often. What have some of you been doing? I'd hate to be missing applications, but I dont want to cause more issues that I've got already.

*BTW- I know it sounds like I'm applyin to my hair, but I'm not. Only to the scalp. I only mention reversion and all that due to some hair getting touched with my only applying to the scalp.

I hope this made sense...

I'm also relaxed and I have been using the product for almost three weeks now. In the beginning I would just spray my scalp with water and apply the CT, creme rinse, rinse it out, airdry then apply satin rollers to my hair.

Now, I alternate between wearing it down and in a side swipe ponytail. Once a week I pre'poo, poo' deep condish, rinse, apply CT, airdry my hair then use a hot curling iron with CHI Infusion serum and spray. The rest of the week, I just apply the CT to my scalp everynight and use the satin rollers for soft waves.
Today, I will start adding a few drops of EVOO to my spray bottle. I also apply Pantene R&N oil Moisturizer to the length of my hair every day.

HTH: P.S. My NG is very soft and managable.

 

[Ganjababy]

Gosh I think I am hooked on this OCT/MT stuff............I am worried I will be megassaging even when I am in my 90's. I did not megassag last night and I felt guilty.

Has MT/OCT changed anyones texture? My hair seems to be more curly/coily but I don't know if my hair was always like that as I have been relaxing since age 13 (over 20 yrs). When I cut my hair in March I did not have a distinct curl pattern but now as my hair is growing out and since I have upped my moisture 100% and I am also using MSM and I think the combination of all 3 has made my curls more pronounced. People keep asking me if I have a texturiser..........Anyone else experienced this?

 

[january noir]

I am 7 weeks post relaxer and I am among the many that thinks I can't wait any longer for a touch up! I always try to stretch as long as possible and 8 weeks is usually my limit, but LORD knows, I don't think I can.

I have to rinse or condition wash my hair every morning in order to have a decent looking "do" to go to work AND wouldn't you know it... my hairstylist has gone on vacation for a week ... Pray for me!

 

[JustKiya]

Gosh I think I am hooked on this OCT/MT stuff............I am worried I will be megassaging even when I am in my 90's. I did not megassag last night and I felt guilty.

Has MT/OCT changed anyones texture? My hair seems to be more curly/coily but I don't know if my hair was always like that as I have been relaxing since age 13 (over 20 yrs). When I cut my hair in March I did not have a distinct curl pattern but now as my hair is growing out and since I have upped my moisture 100% and I am also using MSM and I think the combination of all 3 has made my curls more pronounced. People keep asking me if I have a texturiser..........Anyone else experienced this?

I'm not sure!! I think so, but - since I never, ever, wear my hair out, I'm not familiar enough with my natural unmeddled with texture, that I can't tell if my texture is actually changing, or if my hair is just being different.

 

[BostonMaria]

Gosh I think I am hooked on this OCT/MT stuff............I am worried I will be megassaging even when I am in my 90's. I did not megassag last night and I felt guilty.

Has MT/OCT changed anyones texture? My hair seems to be more curly/coily but I don't know if my hair was always like that as I have been relaxing since age 13 (over 20 yrs). When I cut my hair in March I did not have a distinct curl pattern but now as my hair is growing out and since I have upped my moisture 100% and I am also using MSM and I think the combination of all 3 has made my curls more pronounced. People keep asking me if I have a texturiser..........Anyone else experienced this?

Hmmm... I don't know but lately my nape hair which is normally 3b seems REALLY loose. This was even before I had my hair flatironed so I'm starting to get suspicious its the MT. I'm going to stop using it back there till I know for sure. Its very hard for me to blend the 3C with the 3B so I really don't want it to get looser.

HOWEVER... this morning I was applying it on my scalp and I was absolutely shocked to see my hair in the front go past my lips. A month ago I would pull my hair down in the front and it would reach my top lip but now its almost down to my chin. My only regret is not taking pictures of that area. I guess its the MT because I only checked a month ago and that's about a good inch of hair.