Jan/Feb 2009 - MT/OCT Challenge Thread

[CurlyMoo]

Re: Jan 2009 - MT/OCT Challenge Thread

I"m still hanging in there... I got much growth from this stuff, but the issue is retaining my length.. I have had to trim twice because my ends were badly split. I got about 3 inches past shoulder length only to loose most of it. So basically, i'm right where I was in the 9/5/08 pic below.. I need to focus more on retaining now, while i'm still doing the nightly meggasagging and stuff.... Wish me luck! I'm trying to keep them moisturized and tucked in. Plus I think my scissors might be too dull.. So I gotta get some new ones.. Anyways, here's to reenergizing and getting back solid on this wagon!

Don't worry once your get your ends healthy you will be well on your way to flipin' that hair!

 

[hardymem]

Re: Jan 2009 - MT/OCT Challenge Thread

I too have a bottle of OCT on the way, ordered it yesterday and would love to join if still spots open. I just have one question though, will there be directions on the bottle? If not how do you all apply it like a scalp oil or what I am lost but hair is so thin and scarce in the back and middle need some help. I keep shedding small amounts at a time too, but they add up to a lot of shedding at the end of 8 weeks.

 

[CurlyMoo]

Re: Jan 2009 - MT/OCT Challenge Thread

Is the coupon for kvvet still working? Because the option is no longer there. erplexed

 

[CurlyMoo]

Re: Jan 2009 - MT/OCT Challenge Thread

The gallong of Mega-Tek is OUT OF STOCK! You people are something else. I know it's LHCF who's buying up the Mega-Tek!!!!! Those poor horses don't stand a chance.

 

[CurlyMoo]

Re: Jan 2009 - MT/OCT Challenge Thread

AND THE 16 OZ IS GONE TOO. DAMN SHAME! I could have sworn they were both there yesterday. UGH!!

 

[JustKiya]

Re: Jan 2009 - MT/OCT Challenge Thread

I too have a bottle of OCT on the way, ordered it yesterday and would love to join if still spots open. I just have one question though, will there be directions on the bottle? If not how do you all apply it like a scalp oil or what I am lost but hair is so thin and scarce in the back and middle need some help. I keep shedding small amounts at a time too, but they add up to a lot of shedding at the end of 8 weeks.

I've added you (or will, as soon as I post this).

There are directions on the bottle, but most of the ladies who are using this as a growth aid aren't using the directions on the bottle. I'd suggest that you do a search on the forum for MT and OCT regimens, and see what you find, because there are several different ways to use it.

In general, though, most ladies apply it directly to their scalp at least 3 times a week - and that's the bare bones of it.
I always suggest that unless you are already DC'ing with something moisturizing twice a week, you start doing that to counteract any potential protein issues.
It's a rich, creamy consistency, so it's really easy to apply and rub in.

Shedding is okay - as long as the hair has the bulb on the end. Shedding is the releasing of a dead hair, so that a brand new one can grow. Breakage (short strands, no bulb on the end) however is a sign that your hair isn't getting all that it needs somehow, and you need to figure out what's going on.

Be warned, OCT can increase your shedding - ladies have used both garlic supplements, as well as topical garlic treatments, and I've found that using a coffee rinse after my DC's is reducing shedding, as well.

Urm. There is a lot of information on the board about the use of OCT - and quite a bit of it is concentrated in the first two threads (linked from the first post of this thread). I'd suggest you spend the time you have waiting for the OCT to arrive reading up on some of them.

 

[SouthernBeauty]

Re: Jan 2009 - MT/OCT Challenge Thread

Hi Justkiya I received my Megatek about a week ago can u sign me up!

 

[JustKiya]

Re: Jan 2009 - MT/OCT Challenge Thread

Hi Justkiya I received my Megatek about a week ago can u sign me up!

You're added!

 

[supermodelsonya]

Re: Jan 2009 - MT/OCT Challenge Thread

AND THE 16 OZ IS GONE TOO. DAMN SHAME! I could have sworn they were both there yesterday. UGH!!

Try ebay. That's where I got it. Mine is on the way!

 

[GeorginaSparks]

Re: Jan 2009 - MT/OCT Challenge Thread

What brand odorless garlic are you guys using?

 

[CurlyMoo]

Re: Jan 2009 - MT/OCT Challenge Thread

What brand odorless garlic are you guys using?

Try the NOW brand.

That siggy is funny. Buh, bye now, ok beat street.

 

[phyl73]

Re: Jan 2009 - MT/OCT Challenge Thread

Uh, what happened to all my pictures I posted last night revealing my BC? It took me well over an hour to do that.

 

[Aggie]

Re: Jan 2009 - MT/OCT Challenge Thread

Okay ladies, just so you know, I ahve made a decision to transition....





























Don't get too excited now...it's only from relaxed to texlaxed. My first texlaxer was today and I like how it looks, I really do, so I'm keepin' it. I know that I will have to trim and trim for a while so I may have to drop out of the bootcamp challenge for a while. Hmmm, not sure about how much trimming I'll be doing, so maybe I'll hold off on that for a minute.

 

[GeorginaSparks]

Re: Jan 2009 - MT/OCT Challenge Thread

Try the NOW brand.

That siggy is funny. Buh, bye now, ok beat street.

Where do i buy the brand?

 

[supermodelsonya]

Re: Jan 2009 - MT/OCT Challenge Thread

i love your siggy too lol!

 

[CurlyMoo]

Re: Jan 2009 - MT/OCT Challenge Thread

Where do i buy the brand?

Try the health food stores.

 

[JustKiya]

Re: Jan 2009 - MT/OCT Challenge Thread

Uh, what happened to all my pictures I posted last night revealing my BC? It took me well over an hour to do that.

I don't know - I could never see them.

Okay ladies, just so you know, I ahve made a decision to transition....

Don't get too excited now...it's only from relaxed to texlaxed. My first texlaxer was today and I like how it looks, I really do, so I'm keepin' it. I know that I will have to trim and trim for a while so I may have to drop out of the bootcamp challenge for a while. Hmmm, not sure about how much trimming I'll be doing, so maybe I'll hold off on that for a minute.

You ain't even right!!! Why do you have to trim? You think the relaxed/texlaxed textures are going to battle that hard?

 

[CurlyMoo]

Re: Jan 2009 - MT/OCT Challenge Thread

Try ebay. That's where I got it. Mine is on the way!

I can't believe their selling this on ebay. Thank you.

 

[CurlyMoo]

Re: Jan 2009 - MT/OCT Challenge Thread

Does anyone have the valley vet coupon code?

 

[Candycane044]

Re: Jan 2009 - MT/OCT Challenge Thread

Thanks JK for doing this! I am using MT and MTG simultaneously. I'll inform you all how this goes...

 

[Aggie]

Re: Jan 2009 - MT/OCT Challenge Thread

okay ladies, I posted this in the DC challenge as well and I don't want anybody to panic but I trimmed my hhair today - I'm back to APL. I am transitioning to texlaxed hair. Here are the attachments, so enjoy ladies:-

 

[sqzbly1908]

Re: Jan 2009 - MT/OCT Challenge Thread

okay ladies, I posted this in the DC challenge as well and I don't want anybody to panic but I trimmed my hhair today - I'm back to APL. I am transitioning to texlaxed hair. Here are the attachments, so enjoy ladies:-

Aggie - your hair looks so beautiful!!! Kudos my friend!!!

 

[Aggie]

Re: Jan 2009 - MT/OCT Challenge Thread

Aggie - your hair looks so beautiful!!! Kudos my friend!!!

Thanks sqzbly, I certainly noticed it has a much better shine and I really feel it will get better from here on out. I also think too that the slight increase in protein application on my hair has helped tremendously in it's ability to hold on to more moisture better. I really like the results so far.

My stylist said it grew so long (she seemed especially since I haven't been to her in a while) but she commented that I will have to trim it if I am transitioning to texlaxing my hair. She recommends a trim at every texlax, and that's fine with me. I don't want to be dealing with 3 different textures and demarcation breakage for too long anyway. So the sooner my bone-straight relaxed ends are off my head, the better. I am indeed looking forward to a full head of texlaxed hair - finally!

 

[sqzbly1908]

Re: Jan 2009 - MT/OCT Challenge Thread

Thanks sqzbly, I certainly noticed it has a much better shine and I really feel it will get better from here on out. I also think too that the slight increase in protein application on my hair has helped tremendously in it's ability to hold on to more moisture better. I really like the results so far.

My stylist said it grew so long (she seemed especially since I haven't been to her in a while) but she commented that I will have to trim it if I am transitioning to texlaxing my hair. She recommends a trim at every texlax, and that's fine with me. I don't want to be dealing with 3 different textures and demarcation breakage for too long anyway. So the sooner my bone-straight relaxed ends are off my head, the better. I am indeed looking forward to a full head of texlaxed hair - finally!

I am really gearing toward it and I really like then versatility of styles that I am seeing with being texlaxed...My concern is also that line of demarcation because I don't do the protective styling. You already go the length - I know it will be so pretty...

 

[Stella B.]

Re: Jan 2009 - MT/OCT Challenge Thread

okay ladies, I posted this in the DC challenge as well and I don't want anybody to panic but I trimmed my hhair today - I'm back to APL. I am transitioning to texlaxed hair. Here are the attachments, so enjoy ladies:-

Aggie, I know you're not going to believe me, but i swear the thickness that was added to your ends by cutting them makes your hair look longer!! I love the blunt cut-now watch your hair start growing like crazy, you'll be back to BSL and beyond in no time! Your hair looks wonderful!!! Ayurveda rules!!!!

 

[Aggie]

Re: Jan 2009 - MT/OCT Challenge Thread

Aggie, I know you're not going to believe me, but i swear the thickness that was added to your ends by cutting them makes your hair look longer!! I love the blunt cut-now watch your hair start growing like crazy, you'll be back to BSL and beyond in no time! Your hair looks wonderful!!! Ayurveda rules!!!!

Hi Stella B, thank you honey. Yes ayurveda really does rule. I know I will be using it for a while yet. I want to henna my hair next week before I put in my sew-in.

 

[Aggie]

Re: Jan 2009 - MT/OCT Challenge Thread

I am really gearing toward it and I really like then versatility of styles that I am seeing with being texlaxed...My concern is also that line of demarcation because I don't do the protective styling. You already go the length - I know it will be so pretty...

You know what, it's either I do it sooner or later...I mean, my mind has been made up for a while to do it and I said myself - "Self, you're not getting any younger....just do it and do it now" So I did. I will continue to use proteins to keep the demarcation line strengthened and adamantly protective style when I'm approaching 5-6 weeks post relaxer. You are so right about the versatility of being texlaxed and I want that, I really do.

 

[SmartyPants]

Re: Jan 2009 - MT/OCT Challenge Thread

I have been using Ayurveda since Oct., but since joining the 3 month Ayurveda challenge I've upped the times a week I cowash with the powders in my cond. I also have included adding Horsetail, Nettle, & Fenugeek powders to my cond. as well. I don't want to start a riot on this thread, but my hair is growing just as fast (if not faster) without all the shedding. Don't get me wrong it grew nicely with MT/OCT, and I will still use them on certain areas of my head, but just not consistent enough to be in a challenge.

I would love to switch over to Ayurveda but it seems so complicated. My head hurts every time I try to sort it out. MT/OCT is so simple to use. If someone could explain where to get the powders and oils and how to use them properly, I'd probably switch.

 

[BostonMaria]

Re: Jan 2009 - MT/OCT Challenge Thread

JustKiya, I was debating on whether I should join this challenge or not.. so I figured what the heck I have nothing to lose and hair to gain LOL

Add me! I gotta order my Megatek though. I will do that on Monday. I had good progress in the 2 months I used it last summer. I got 1 inch a month.

 

[omnipadme]

Re: Jan 2009 - MT/OCT Challenge Thread

I would love to switch over to Ayurveda but it seems so complicated. My head hurts every time I try to sort it out. MT/OCT is so simple to use. If someone could explain where to get the powders and oils and how to use them properly, I'd probably switch.

I thought this too, but ayurveda is really not that bad. A scoop of this, a scoop of that, bada bing- beautiful hair!

i've decided, i'm never going back...