Jan/Feb 2009 - MT/OCT Challenge Thread

[cch24]

Re: Jan 2009 - MT/OCT Challenge Thread

Hi! I'm new... but I've been reading LHCF for months and I ordered a bottle of megatek, so I figured I should join the challenge. I started on January 7th and I've had the itchies ever since. I'm transitioning, so I'm hoping my natural hair grows in thick. Thanks in advance for adding me!

 

[FASHION STAR]

Re: Jan 2009 - MT/OCT Challenge Thread

sorry double posterplexed

 

[FASHION STAR]

Re: Jan 2009 - MT/OCT Challenge Thread

It has been a couple of weeks since I started using Megatek. I think I have had a little bit of growth since I have started. My hair is so much happier since I found LHCF, take a look.

Oh, I think I am a 4B hair type. I have been natural for almost 2 yrs.




:superbanana:



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[JustKiya]

Re: Jan 2009 - MT/OCT Challenge Thread

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...

I totally agree - it becomes really simple, once you understand how each part works. Once I decided on my mixture, I made a big batch of it, and I just add it as needed. I might do that tonight.

It has been a couple of weeks since I started using Megatek. I think I have had a little bit of growth since I have started. My hair is so much happier since I found LHCF, take a look.

I know you did not just say a LITTLE bit of growth!!! That's some lovely progress you have made! Wow!

SundaiMorn - You've been added!
BostonMaria - You've been added!
cch24 - You've been added!

 

[SundaiMorn]

Re: Jan 2009 - MT/OCT Challenge Thread

Hey JustKiya please add me. I sent you a pm. I started using MT last year when I was natural. I relaxed my hair two weeks ago and have not use since relaxing. I am planning to start back using it this week.

 

[aa9746]

Re: Jan 2009 - MT/OCT Challenge Thread

Hi, I sent a pm to join the OCT challenge. I just ordered my 3rd bottle of OCT. My pictures are in my Fotki.

 

[FASHION STAR]

Re: Jan 2009 - MT/OCT Challenge Thread

I totally agree - it becomes really simple, once you understand how each part works. Once I decided on my mixture, I made a big batch of it, and I just add it as needed. I might do that tonight.



I know you did not just say a LITTLE bit of growth!!! That's some lovely progress you have made! Wow!

SundaiMorn - You've been added!
BostonMaria - You've been added!
cch24 - You've been added!

Ya know I can be my own worst critic. My results are amazing because I just started my hair regimen 3 weeks ago. I would not have noticed the new growth without pics. So thank you so much.

Thanks for the support.

 

[JustKiya]

Re: Jan 2009 - MT/OCT Challenge Thread

Ya know I can be my own worst critic. My results are amazing because I just started my hair regimen 3 weeks ago. I would not have noticed the new growth without pics. So thank you so much.

Thanks for the support.

Taking pictures are critical - it's amazing how much our hair can grow, and how quickly we'll dismiss it without pictures!

 

[Knowledge is Power]

Re: Jan 2009 - MT/OCT Challenge Thread

(Member coming out of lurk mode)

Ok, JK...count me in! I will send you a PM, like your instructions say to do. I purchased OCT and started it 2 days ago (1/22/09). I've attached starting pics.

Alright OCT, do me right, babaaaay!!!

 

[JustKiya]

Re: Jan 2009 - MT/OCT Challenge Thread

I got you, KisP - no need for the PM.

 

[Knowledge is Power]

Re: Jan 2009 - MT/OCT Challenge Thread

Too late (sorry JK)!

 

[JustKiya]

Re: Jan 2009 - MT/OCT Challenge Thread

Too late (sorry JK)!

No problem - I was trying to save you some typing!

 

[**Glamourlicious**]

Re: Jan 2009 - MT/OCT Challenge Thread

I am still using OCT. I ran out of MegaTek sometime ago. I will more than likely reup on OCT atleast once. I am using OCT along with MN. I have not straightened since the first of this month....I am not doing it again until March. I have progress pics from Sept (my corrective cut after my bc) up until Jan 1st and I definately saw some progress...so in March we will compare and see if it is worth continuing this challenge....lately I have not even been stretching my hair. LOL I immediately just put it in a puff. I must admit tho....my puff does seem to hang a little more.

 

[melodies815]

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:-

Your hair does look thicker...and so so healthy. Congrats on transitioning!

 

[hardymem]

Re: Jan 2009 - MT/OCT Challenge Thread

Adding my starting photo's did not add when I joined, trying to at least, hope they show up.

 

[Your Cheeziness]

Re: Jan 2009 - MT/OCT Challenge Thread

I've got to fallback on my MT. A few weeks ago I mixed some MN in my Megatek, trying to be all experimental and ish and my scalp rebuked that mix! Jeezus be some aloe vera gel b/c my scalp is STILL irritated from that. So I'm falling back from applying anything on my scalp and relaxing until it gets right. Lesson learned: go for what you know and quit experimenting!

 

[Aggie]

Re: Jan 2009 - MT/OCT Challenge Thread

I've got to fallback on my MT. A few weeks ago I mixed some MN in my Megatek, trying to be all experimental and ish and my scalp rebuked that mix! Jeezus be some aloe vera gel b/c my scalp is STILL irritated from that. So I'm falling back from applying anything on my scalp and relaxing until it gets right. Lesson learned: go for what you know and quit experimenting!

LOL THIS IS TOO FUNNY CUZ MY HAIR LOVES THIS MESS.


ETA: I actually pre-poo overnight with my MN and MT mix and always wash out the following morning so maybe that's why my hair loves it.

 

[Aggie]

Re: Jan 2009 - MT/OCT Challenge Thread

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



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

Oh yeah and I ain't even takin' no chances. Additionally I want to eventually be able to do a wash and go without looking like a wet rat.

 

[Aggie]

Re: Jan 2009 - MT/OCT Challenge Thread

Your hair does look thicker...and so so healthy. Congrats on transitioning!

Thanks melodies815. I figuresince I'm getting older and hair is already fine, that maybe it was time for me to start leaving some texture in my hair. I the texlaxed roots so far.

 

[Your Cheeziness]

Re: Jan 2009 - MT/OCT Challenge Thread

LOL THIS IS TOO FUNNY CUZ MY HAIR LOVES THIS MESS.


ETA: I actually pre-poo overnight with my MN and MT mix and always wash out the following morning so maybe that's why my hair loves it.

Girl it was a mess. I mean I felt that irritation within an hour of applying it. Now that I think about it, I tried MN straight with no MT first and that's what did it. I then tried it again this time mixed in with MT 50/50. What's your ratio?

 

[melodies815]

Re: Jan 2009 - MT/OCT Challenge Thread

Girl it was a mess. I mean I felt that irritation within an hour of applying it. Now that I think about it, I tried MN straight with no MT first and that's what did it. I then tried it again this time mixed in with MT 50/50. What's your ratio?

That's interesting. I put it on two nights ago and got the slightest headache while applying. I think I am done with MN...and I've only used it 2-3 times now.

Mega-Tek worked just fine for me on my scalp while in twists, so I'll stay with it.

Are you going to try MN again?

cj

 

[melodies815]

Re: Jan 2009 - MT/OCT Challenge Thread

Thanks melodies815. I figuresince I'm getting older and hair is already fine, that maybe it was time for me to start leaving some texture in my hair. I the texlaxed roots so far.

That's interesting. My hair seems to really love not being relaxed at the roots. I never thought about it seriously before LHCF..and I have threatened that I am transitioning a few times on the site. The two things stopping me from doing the BC are DH and myself.

(1) I know he would not like the loss of hair on my head...neither would I because I have BC three times already.
(2) I am not 100% sure that I want to rid myself of chemicals. Sylver2 is a great inspiration for me. I don't think I could or would do a 1 year stretch...but 6 months is completely reasonable for the level of work I want to do on my hair. I'd just keep it in braids, braidouts, twists, or twistouts while stretching....

Please keep us updated on how it is going. I am 5+months post relaxer and cannot yet decide what to do. So far I feel no rush....

cj

 

[Aggie]

Re: Jan 2009 - MT/OCT Challenge Thread

Girl it was a mess. I mean I felt that irritation within an hour of applying it. Now that I think about it, I tried MN straight with no MT first and that's what did it. I then tried it again this time mixed in with MT 50/50. What's your ratio?

Oh no! I don't mix it in that strong. I only put in about 2 tubes of MN in about 6-8 oz of MT. I greatly dilute it and add essential oils to it for the tingle.

 

[Aggie]

Re: Jan 2009 - MT/OCT Challenge Thread

That's interesting. My hair seems to really love not being relaxed at the roots. I never thought about it seriously before LHCF..and I have threatened that I am transitioning a few times on the site. The two things stopping me from doing the BC are DH and myself.

(1) I know he would not like the loss of hair on my head...neither would I because I have BC three times already.
(2) I am not 100% sure that I want to rid myself of chemicals. Sylver2 is a great inspiration for me. I don't think I could or would do a 1 year stretch...but 6 months is completely reasonable for the level of work I want to do on my hair. I'd just keep it in braids, braidouts, twists, or twistouts while stretching....

Please keep us updated on how it is going. I am 5+months post relaxer and cannot yet decide what to do. So far I feel no rush....

cj

Good luck on your long stretches so far. I am deep conditioning lover and can't see myself stretching my relaxer this long anymore. I like the 3 month mark though and even then, I have to do a lot of protective styling for the last 5-6 weeks of it, that's much more do-able for me. I will keep everyone updated on my texlax progress especially in my fotki.

 

[danigurl18]

Re: Jan 2009 - MT/OCT Challenge Thread

I just started using my Megtak and I mixed half mega tek and the other half aloe vera gel, coconut oil, and sweet almond oil..

 

[supermodelsonya]

Re: Jan 2009 - MT/OCT Challenge Thread

Still no MT for me! Can you believe that>!?!?!?!?!

 

[keepinitnatural]

Re: Jan 2009 - MT/OCT Challenge Thread

Count me in! I just ordered my Mega-Tek today. Can't wait to start!

 

[CurlyMoo]

Re: Jan 2009 - MT/OCT Challenge Thread

Still no MT for me! Can you believe that>!?!?!?!?!

That's outrageous! I ordered mine on Friday afternoon and got it Monday mornining from ValleyVet. What did they say?

 

[supermodelsonya]

Re: Jan 2009 - MT/OCT Challenge Thread

That's outrageous! I ordered mine on Friday afternoon and got it Monday mornining from ValleyVet. What did they say?

Girl I was getting ready to call the police and write a letter to my congressman! I got it today in the mail!!! Thank goodness!

I couldn't wait to apply it to my scalp! Smells so good. I hope I get half the growth you got! (I'm lying, I want more! LOL)

 

[Your Cheeziness]

Re: Jan 2009 - MT/OCT Challenge Thread

That's interesting. I put it on two nights ago and got the slightest headache while applying. I think I am done with MN...and I've only used it 2-3 times now.

Mega-Tek worked just fine for me on my scalp while in twists, so I'll stay with it.

Are you going to try MN again?

cj

I'm putting in too much work to have a setback over some MN.