Ovation Cell Therapy/Mega Tek Challenge

[Aggie]

Good Job Aggie with the comparisons! Keep us posted, as this is help me to decide on purchasing the MT to use along with my OCT .

You're welcomed genesis132, I can't wait to post the MT review as well. Don't worry I will be back with it as soon as my MT arrives.

 

[ShiShiPooPoo]

Anyways, tonight I used OCT as recommended in the instructions and here's my review:

The shampoo cleaned my hair very very well without leaving it feeling stripped - good sign so far however, I found it work exactly like my Eqyss Premier Poo and guess what? Same color, Same smell, Same results.

Next I put in the Ovation Cell Therapy. I worked this in from ends to scalp and it felt really really nice and soft. For a few moments I contemplated leaving it in overnight, then changed my mind so I left it in for the duration of my shower (10 minutes - no shaving tonight). Anyway, my hair still felt a little soft and then I washed it out. (NOTE -I HAVE NOT YET USED MY MT THIS WAY)

Next I put in the creme rinse and I gatta be honest, I found the Ovation Creme Rinse to smell a little milder, softer, less fragranced than the Eqyss Creme Rinse which has a potent floral fragrance but in my opinion, they work exactly the same.

While my hair was still wet after rinsing it all out, my hair felt a little dry but strong all at the same time. Now that it's dry, it's soooooo soft, it's wierd. Not what I was expecting actually since it was feeling harder in a strong sorta way a few minutes ago. Now it feels soft in a strong sorta way now that it's dry.

I can't wait for my 2 new bottles of MT to arrive so I can try it out this very same way and then I can give you ladies another review. I will update when it arrives. So far though, I don't see much of a difference between how the OCT amd MT actually work on the hair. The difference may just only be the protein levels and castor oil.

Thank you so much Aggie.

I bought the Eqyss Premier Poo, Creme Rinse and MT (of course) hoping that I was getting something comparable to the OCT system. Sounds like I may have succeeded. Let us know how it works compares when you incorporate the MT next time.

 

[BostonMaria]

I actually think it's both - the NG is coming in softer and looser, but it's coming in so much faster at the same time, that stretching for the same length of time just isn't working anymore.

At least that's the impression that I've gathered.

I'm sitting here playing in my hair now (trying to work out some tangles) and about to Megassage in a second....

Megassage... I think we need to add this word to Wikipedia LOL

I am only applying to certain sections of my hair so I can't really say. My hair looks the same. The nape section seems a lot looser than normal so I'm going to stop applying there. Mostly because its already 3b and doesn't blend in with the rest of my hair as it is, I definitely do not want a looser texture there. I will however apply to the crown area and the front cuz I don't mind if that area gets looser or feels softer. I have absolutely no idea if my hair has grown or how much. I'm FINALLY getting my hair blow dried tomorrow, rain or shine. I am even making my oldest daughter bring her camera to the salon in case my hair shrinks when I go outside LOL I think I'm close to BSL but I can't tell. I'm ready to dye a section of my hair just so I can measure the growth LOL j/k

 

[gorgeoushair]

Thanks Aggie for that review and comparison.

 

[nodisrespect]

it makes 2 weeks tomorrow...

1.) the indent of ng is more obvious on the right side... which i guess makes sense because my right side is already about an inch and a half longer than the left side

2.) my relaxer before last, this is what i found i got at a month post. im not even 3 weeks post yet.

3.) i think my hair is growing in a full shade lighter than the hair on my head.

am i still seeing things?

just to be clear, i do think the mt is working. there is no way i would have visible ng almost 3 weeks after a relaxer. (you can see a few waves of ng in this pic too. i wish i could take better pics but my camera is beginning to suck and im tired of recharging the batteries every five minutes when it takes 10 to get a single properly focused photo )

i have a question.. do you guys think i would get better results if i actually massaged it in? i just put it on my scalp and will maybe scratch the scalp a little with a wide tooth comb, but if i actually massage it in i get a headache.

 

[Aggie]

Thank you so much Aggie.

I bought the Eqyss Premier Poo, Creme Rinse and MT (of course) hoping that I was getting something comparable to the OCT system. Sounds like I may have succeeded. Let us know how it works compares when you incorporate the MT next time.

Thanks Aggie for that review and comparison.

You're welcomed ShiShiPooPoo and gorgeoushair and sure I will keep everyone posted on the new review on MT next. I am indeed looking forward to it actually.

 

[Aggie]

it makes 2 weeks tomorrow...

1.) the indent of ng is more obvious on the right side... which i guess makes sense because my right side is already about an inch and a half longer than the left side

2.) my relaxer before last, this is what i found i got at a month post. im not even 3 weeks post yet.

3.) i think my hair is growing in a full shade lighter than the hair on my head.

am i still seeing things?

just to be clear, i do think the mt is working. there is no way i would have visible ng almost 3 weeks after a relaxer. (you can see a few waves of ng in this pic too. i wish i could take better pics but my camera is beginning to suck and im tired of recharging the batteries every five minutes when it takes 10 to get a single properly focused photo )

i have a question.. do you guys think i would get better results if i actually massaged it in? i just put it on my scalp and will maybe scratch the scalp a little with a wide tooth comb, but if i actually massage it in i get a headache.

Absolutely nodisrespect, no question about that.

 

[lilsparkle825]

Thank you so much for this coupon code lilsparkle. And....they also have gallon sized Mega Tek - GALLON SIZED - could you believe that? I'm thinking about purchasing this size as I feel that MT is gonna eventually win me heart over completely it sure is.

you're welcome hon...i feel the same way, esp since there are three of us. this would make it easy for us to all have a separate bottle, and so we wont have to keep ordering once i go back to school...i may look into this if i am still using it in august.

 

[nodisrespect]

ah and i hate headaches x50 million

hm... how far will i go for longer hair lachen:

 

[VirGoViXxEn]

Hey Ladies,

I megasagged (hope i spelled it right) for the first time yesterday. I am mixing mines with Olive Oil for now. I found the JBCO at my local beauty supply store for 4.99 which i will be adding to my mix as well. I felt the tingles last night as soon as i put it in, but my scalp is a little tender this morning. Has anyone else experienced this? I hope its a sign.

 

[Serenity_Peace]

Thank you so much Aggie.

I bought the Eqyss Premier Poo, Creme Rinse and MT (of course) hoping that I was getting something comparable to the OCT system. Sounds like I may have succeeded. Let us know how it works compares when you incorporate the MT next time.

I'm very interested in your review. If you like the Premier Poo and Cloud 9 Rinse, let us know...

 

[cocoaluv]

Hey Ladies,

I megasagged (hope i spelled it right) for the first time yesterday. I am mixing mines with Olive Oil for now. I found the JBCO at my local beauty supply store for 4.99 which i will be adding to my mix as well. I felt the tingles last night as soon as i put it in, but my scalp is a little tender this morning. Has anyone else experienced this? I hope its a sign.

Congrats!


What is JBCO?

 

[EMJazzy]

Congrats!


What is JBCO?

jamaican black castor oil

 

[cocoaluv]

jamaican black castor oil

Thanks does it have a smell?



Relaxed ladies how are you styling your hair while on MT?

 

[EMJazzy]

Thanks does it have a smell?



Relaxed ladies how are you styling your hair while on MT?

I have no idea what JBCO smells like....I use the Palma Christi brand from Whole Foods.

 

[napgurl]

*lol*

Nope.

1) Mix Henna with hot tap water to make a THICK paste.
2) Let sit for - a while. If it's warm in the house, on the counter is fine. If it's cool, stick in it a window and ignore it for a couple hours.
3) It'll turn colors - get a lil darker. That means it's done.
4) Mix in some cheap conditioner (help prevent your hair from drying out, and makes it easier to rinse out)
5) Apply to hair (I'm a fan of the slap and smoosh technique)
6) Put on a shower cap, a headscarf, and move on with your day.
7) Rinse out.

It's reallllllllllly not that hard.

:assimilat I'm trying to suck you in, Shimmie! Come to the Henna Side!!

Yes this is how I do it too. Very easy process with terrific benefits.

 

[JustKiya]

Okay, so last night I put my hair into some two strand twists for the first time in a good little while - and oh. my. gods! My hair has gotten SO thick. I mean, okay, I knew it was getting thicker, but not until I but it into the twists and they turned into these huge, fat, plump little buggers did I realize how MUCH extra thickness I've gotten.

*sigh*

That means I'm going to have to wait even LONGER to try new styles, because I have more girth to work with.

Oh, what a wonderful thing to be whinging about!

 

[Aggie]

Thanks does it have a smell?



Relaxed ladies how are you styling your hair while on MT?

JBCO smells very delicate and mild , kinda like maple syrup, that when you put it on, there is no scent at all. As far as how I'm styling, I'm not. I'm in the WIG CHALLENGE 2008. So all I'm doing right now is wearing wigs.

 

[Aggie]

My hair is THICKKKK ya'll, I mean really really thick at the new growth area and I am only 6 weeks post relaxer. I can normally stretch 9 weeks with no problems and would feel a need to relax by the 10 week and I normally stretch 10-12 weeks, but I don't think I am going to make it to 12 weeks ladies. I don't even think I am going to make it to 10 weeks but I sure am going to try. I am not gonna cave in just yet.

 

[*C00KIE*]

Hey Ladies,

I megasagged (hope i spelled it right) for the first time yesterday. I am mixing mines with Olive Oil for now. I found the JBCO at my local beauty supply store for 4.99 which i will be adding to my mix as well. I felt the tingles last night as soon as i put it in, but my scalp is a little tender this morning. Has anyone else experienced this? I hope its a sign.

ITA, w/ the bold. When i put mega tek on my scalp, it doesn't itch me just sore the next day, but not an unbearable sore.. don't know what that means unfortunatly... but i really wish i did have itching (when i do get it, its right after and very slight itching...)

 

[long2short2_?]

Three weeks of using Mega Tek

 

[JustKiya]

Nice!! Your parts are GONE!

Does it look like a 'normal' 3 weeks for you, or is that something special? How long do you usually keep braids in for?

 

[Soliel185]

Three weeks of using Mega Tek

My cornrows have done the same thing. I'm at 1wk and 1/2 and I've been wearing headbands the last few days to cover up some of the fuzz. I don't think they'll last past 2 weeks, I'll probably take them out this weekend.

 

[rhapsdyblu]

Okay, so last night I put my hair into some two strand twists for the first time in a good little while - and oh. my. gods! My hair has gotten SO thick. I mean, okay, I knew it was getting thicker, but not until I but it into the twists and they turned into these huge, fat, plump little buggers did I realize how MUCH extra thickness I've gotten.

*sigh*

That means I'm going to have to wait even LONGER to try new styles, because I have more girth to work with.

Oh, what a wonderful thing to be whinging about!

My hair is THICKKKK ya'll, I mean really really thick at the new growth area and I am only 6 weeks post relaxer. I can normally stretch 9 weeks with no problems and would feel a need to relax by the 10 week and I normally stretch 10-12 weeks, but I don't think I am going to make it to 12 weeks ladies. I don't even think I am going to make it to 10 weeks but I sure am going to try. I am not gonna cave in just yet.

I am fiinding the same issue with thickness. I was megasagging last night and I noticed 2 things: that my hair seemed more coily (if that makes any sense) and it seemed extra thick. From a little past the crown of my head down is much longer and thicker than front. I have been so focused on the temple & edges, I have not paid much attention to the rest of my head. I usually megassage for a few minutes (probably realistically more like seconds), but last night I decided to really do it, so I sat in front of the TV & megassaged for about 15 minutes (do you guys' arms get tired? I guess I need to build up some endurance - LOL). It was difficult getting my fingers through that thick mass of hair, especially in the back middle. My hair felt different, too. The hair seemed more coily as I said earlier & the curls seemed more defined. The front is more cottony but I think the thickness hasn't gotten there yet because spots are just filling in. I kept looking at my hair & thinking, "I didn't know I had hair like that". But I haven't worn my natural hair out in 25 years or so, so I may not remember how it looked.

I wonder if I should go back to only MTing the front so it can catch up to the back? Nah, I'll just wait to see how it goes. I sure wish the front would grow in evenly instead of spotty. But....let's not be greedy, huh? <I am grateful, I am grateful>

 

[slim_thick]

You can style your hair any way you want! Blow, air, flat iron, rollerset...

Hi JanuaryNoir,

Thanks for getting back to me! This thread spreads like wild flowers, I had to search for my post and or comments. I have one question, do you ever leave the OCT in your hair, or do you always was it out.erplexed I'm not sure how often I should be using the OCT, but I don't want to have to rinse my hair eveyday either. My ends are already showing signs of dryness. What moisturizers do you use for your ends. Castor Oil?

 

[**Glamourlicious**]

I just received notice that mine shipped today...
Me so excited! APL here I come!

 

[VirGoViXxEn]

Thanks does it have a smell?



Relaxed ladies how are you styling your hair while on MT?

Thanks You!!. Im wearing my hair in a doobee (wash and set). The MT doesnt seem to be weigihing down my hair but we'll see. My scalp has been itching allllll day though.

 

[VirGoViXxEn]

ITA, w/ the bold. When i put mega tek on my scalp, it doesn't itch me just sore the next day, but not an unbearable sore.. don't know what that means unfortunatly... but i really wish i did have itching (when i do get it, its right after and very slight itching...)

Thanks Cookie,
Yea its not that sore but it felt funny when i was taking my hair down this morning. I definetely have been itching all day though. I did notice a little shedding. Im going to buy the alter ego garlic conditioner this weekend and leave on under my dryer for like an hour. Hopefully that works. I plan to megasagge every night and wash and dc with the alter ego. 1x per week. I just dont have time to wash it more times than that.

Also does anyone know of a good claryfying shampoo? Currently I am using Red Tweet's gro-aut shampoo and conditioner products purchased from myfasthairgrowth.com. They are all natural and my hair loves it. But i dont want too much buildup from the MT so i want to try clarifying once a month.

Thanks Ladies!!

 

[Shimmie]

Anyways, tonight I used OCT as recommended in the instructions and here's my review:

The shampoo cleaned my hair very very well without leaving it feeling stripped - good sign so far however, I found it work exactly like my Eqyss Premier Poo and guess what? Same color, Same smell, Same results.

Next I put in the Ovation Cell Therapy. I worked this in from ends to scalp and it felt really really nice and soft. For a few moments I contemplated leaving it in overnight, then changed my mind so I left it in for the duration of my shower (10 minutes - no shaving tonight). Anyway, my hair still felt a little soft and then I washed it out. (NOTE -I HAVE NOT YET USED MY MT THIS WAY)

Next I put in the creme rinse and I gatta be honest, I found the Ovation Creme Rinse to smell a little milder, softer, less fragranced than the Eqyss Creme Rinse which has a potent floral fragrance but in my opinion, they work exactly the same.

While my hair was still wet after rinsing it all out, my hair felt a little dry but strong all at the same time. Now that it's dry, it's soooooo soft, it's wierd. Not what I was expecting actually since it was feeling harder in a strong sorta way a few minutes ago. Now it feels soft in a strong sorta way now that it's dry.

I can't wait for my 2 new bottles of MT to arrive so I can try it out this very same way and then I can give you ladies another review. I will update when it arrives. So far though, I don't see much of a difference between how the OCT amd MT actually work on the hair. The difference may just only be the protein levels and castor oil.

Hi Angel Aggie,

It looks like you and I are both doing the 'same' experiment with these products. Yours is with OCT and I'm experimenting with Mega Tek.

I have to admit that I've had nothing like the OCT 3 part system. I truly love the way my hair looks and feels with this entire product line. After 5 months of using OCT, I truly have no complaints except the higher price. Hence, my transition to Mega Tek.

Note: OCT does last a long time, Angel Aggie. That in itsself is a plus for it money wise. Yet, looking at the huge bottle of Mega Tek is also a plus

Pay me no mind...keep us posted on your OCT progress.

 

[Shimmie]

I just received notice that mine shipped today...
Me so excited! APL here I come!

Yayyyyyyyyyy! I'm so happy for you Caramel Diva

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