Jan/Feb 2009 - MT/OCT Challenge Thread

[omnipadme]

Re: Jan 2009 - MT/OCT Challenge Thread

Okay yall- I'm already experiencing new growth! At first I thought I was just being hopeful, but I've had the tingles since I started mega-tek & ayurveda. I'm 5 weeks post and a touchup is scheduled for April 3rd. I usually don't start feeling anything until week 6 (I always make notes on my calendar). I also have had close to zero shedding and breakage thanks to ayurveda- I usually loose wads of hair, but not anymore!

 

[VirGoViXxEn]

Re: Jan 2009 - MT/OCT Challenge Thread

Hey i was lucky enough to buy a unused bottle of OCT from one of the ladies on the forum. I cant wait until it arrives!!!!

Justkiya can you update me i used to be eroberson and i will now be using mt/oct.

 

[kinkylyfe]

Re: Jan 2009 - MT/OCT Challenge Thread

Am I too late to join? I hope not, b/c I'm on a mission for 2009! Please sign me up for the challenge. I just received my Mega Tek in the mail and I'm ready to shine in 2009!

 

[Aggie]

Re: Jan 2009 - MT/OCT Challenge Thread

Okay ladies here's my update. I took out my braids extensions 2.5 weeks earlier than scheduled because my new growth was like a whole inch and a quarter....looked really horrible to me even though others were saying it was wearing out well. Well after reading Patricia's thread "My Discovery", I decided to add more proteins to my hair especially since I am currently 11 weeks post my last relaxer.

I start off with a prepoo I made of 6oz of MT mixed with 2 tubes of MN, a few drops each of peppermint, rosemary, lavendar and cedarwood essential oils. Last night I squeezed this mixture all through my scalp first and then added it to my hair, put on a plastic cap and satin cap then went to bed. My scalp was tingling all night and still was when I woke up this morning, I think because of the essential oils.

So I washed it out with CON (green label) poo, put on some concentrated MT on my hair and scalp, showered, washed it out after 5 minutes and resumed my regular regimen of deep conditioning. I conditioned with Elucence Extended Moisture mixed with Mizani Fulfyl (mild proteins) for about 15 minutes without heat and I lost maybe 3 hairs, if that, ie , super strong hair. I am now sitting with my DC of Elucence MB conditioner and Biolage Hydratherapie Cera-Repair on my hair for about 45 minutes under my dryer.

My hair is uber soft from the added (mild) proteins, I think because it is allowing my hair to hold on to moisture wayyyy better. No matter what though, I still follow up my protein conditioning with a lot moisture....very important.

I will continue to do this every 2 days until I get my relaxer next weekend for the added strength on my demarcation line.

 

[JustKiya]

Re: Jan 2009 - MT/OCT Challenge Thread

Will we be seeing pictures next weekend, Aggie?? :woohoo:

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[Aggie]

Re: Jan 2009 - MT/OCT Challenge Thread

Will we be seeing pictures next weekend, Aggie?? :woohoo:

Yes I believe so JK. I will be getting a trim a couple of days after my relaxer and then I'll have pics taken. I may take a pic before and after my trim though , I think that's what I'll do.

 

[ladycage]

Re: Jan 2009 - MT/OCT Challenge Thread

Im still doing the MT every day to my scalp, I'm still not sure if it is working but my new growth seems thicker and I noticed that my hair is not shedding as much as before. I started taking garlic pills and biotin.

 

[JDandBeyond]

Re: Jan 2009 - MT/OCT Challenge Thread

Please add me. I started with MT last night. I combined MT, olive oil and WGO. No specific amounts just eye balled what looked good. More MT than anything else of course I did that all in a color applicator bottle with a tiny whole. It helped sooo much with application! I was able to get the product on my scalp ONLY! Down the line I will experiment with dc and ends with MT...too afraid for now lol.

 

[Platinum]

Re: Jan 2009 - MT/OCT Challenge Thread

I haven't been consistent with MT lately but I'm thinking about trying OCT.

 

[chosen07]

Re: Jan 2009 - MT/OCT Challenge Thread

I've been using the MT faithfully applying to scalp at least 5 times a week since Jan 1. I'm not sure about length but my TWA is surely thicker! its not yet a month so I'm trying to refrain from 'growth checks' and becoming too obsessed with it...but its harddddderplexed

nice gowth ladies!!!

 

[yodie]

Re: Jan 2009 - MT/OCT Challenge Thread

Is anyone experiencing harder hair from MT/OCT? I didn't always faithfully dc with the cream rinse. I started dc'ing/steaming twice a week with cream rinse and different conditioners.

My hair still kind of has that hardness to it. I also clarify at least once a month. Maybe I need to give OCT/MT a break. I hate the way my hair feels. Way too much protein.

Anybody else?

 

[Your Cheeziness]

Re: Jan 2009 - MT/OCT Challenge Thread

Is anyone experiencing harder hair from MT/OCT? I didn't always faithfully dc with the cream rinse. I started dc'ing/steaming twice a week with cream rinse and different conditioners.

My hair still kind of has that hardness to it. I also clarify at least once a month. Maybe I need to give OCT/MT a break. I hate the way my hair feels. Way too much protein.

Anybody else?

Your hair will become thicker and stronger with using these products. But what I've learned is that I had to find richer, more conditioning DCs. Keracare Humecto wasn't doing it anymore for me. Also, some products are not mean to be DCs. I don't think a creme rinse is meant to deeply penetrate. You may try using a moisture DC consistently to see results. You clarify alot, that may also be the culprit. Anything more than once a month may be stripping your hair of it's natural oils. Hope this helps.

 

[Opulence]

Re: Jan 2009 - MT/OCT Challenge Thread

Your hair will become thicker and stronger with using these products. But what I've learned is that I had to find richer, more conditioning DCs. Keracare Humecto wasn't doing it anymore for me. Also, some products are not mean to be DCs. I don't think a creme rinse is meant to deeply penetrate. You may try using a moisture DC consistently to see results. You clarify alot, that may also be the culprit. Anything more than once a month may be stripping your hair of it's natural oils. Hope this helps.

awesome progress Cheeziness!!!!!!!!!! OMG it's beautiful! what was your regimen...wait wait wait...I'm heading over to your page now.

 

[yodie]

Re: Jan 2009 - MT/OCT Challenge Thread

Your hair will become thicker and stronger with using these products. But what I've learned is that I had to find richer, more conditioning DCs. Keracare Humecto wasn't doing it anymore for me. Also, some products are not mean to be DCs. I don't think a creme rinse is meant to deeply penetrate. You may try using a moisture DC consistently to see results. You clarify alot, that may also be the culprit. Anything more than once a month may be stripping your hair of it's natural oils. Hope this helps.

Thanks. Is clarifying once a month too much?

I agree that I need to find richer, more moisturizing dc's.

I use Pantene (white jar) ultra nourish, caramel treatment, cream rinse. That's it so far. Need to check out the DC thread to get some ideas for GREAT, ultra moisturizing dc's. Although, I do love the caramel treatment.

What are you ladies using for moisturizing only dc's?

P.S. Your progress is AWESOME!!

 

[Opulence]

Re: Jan 2009 - MT/OCT Challenge Thread

My husband is laughing at me. I just made my relaxer appointment. for March 26th!!! LOL...I have an event on March 28th that I want to reveal my hair for. I am getting braids tomorrow (kinky twists). I will be 31 weeks and 4 days post by then. WOW. my longest stretch ever! i don't even want to know what that hairdresser bill will be. relaxer, trim, deep condition, set. wowzers i can barely wait!

ladies with braids or have used Megatek or OCT with braids, what was your regimen? also how about washing? how does that work?

 

[Opulence]

Re: Jan 2009 - MT/OCT Challenge Thread

chezziness, i just got through your album and it's so inspiring. Great job! I'm so happy for you and proud of you!

 

[Xerxes]

Re: Jan 2009 - MT/OCT Challenge Thread

Your hair will become thicker and stronger with using these products. But what I've learned is that I had to find richer, more conditioning DCs. Keracare Humecto wasn't doing it anymore for me. Also, some products are not mean to be DCs. I don't think a creme rinse is meant to deeply penetrate. You may try using a moisture DC consistently to see results. You clarify alot, that may also be the culprit. Anything more than once a month may be stripping your hair of it's natural oils. Hope this helps.

Wow! I so want to mimic your results for the past 6 months. I just started using MT on 1/5/09 and my last relaxer was on 12/23/08. However, I already have newgrowth that's on and poppin'! LOL I just apply MT everyday to my scalp and the length of my hair as if it were grease or a leave in moisturizer. The biggest difference is the thickness of my hair, it literally got thicker after just the first 2 days. I can't wait for my touch-up to see how much it will grow.

 

[Aggie]

Re: Jan 2009 - MT/OCT Challenge Thread

Thanks. Is clarifying once a month too much?

I agree that I need to find richer, more moisturizing dc's.

I use Pantene (white jar) ultra nourish, caramel treatment, cream rinse. That's it so far. Need to check out the DC thread to get some ideas for GREAT, ultra moisturizing dc's. Although, I do love the caramel treatment.

What are you ladies using for moisturizing only dc's?

P.S. Your progress is AWESOME!!

No yodie, once a month is acceptable. I clarify twice a month sometimes, depending on how much build-up I have, but I use a mild clarifying poo by Elucence, so it doesn't strip my hair at all. As far as what we use for moisturizing DCs, I would recommend that you check out this link in the DC challenge thread for some ideas - http://www.longhaircareforum.com/showthread.php?t=319707. Hope this helps.

 

[yodie]

Re: Jan 2009 - MT/OCT Challenge Thread

Thanks Aggie.

Jumping over to that thread right now.

 

[JustKiya]

Re: Jan 2009 - MT/OCT Challenge Thread

Thanks. Is clarifying once a month too much?

I agree that I need to find richer, more moisturizing dc's.

I use Pantene (white jar) ultra nourish, caramel treatment, cream rinse. That's it so far. Need to check out the DC thread to get some ideas for GREAT, ultra moisturizing dc's. Although, I do love the caramel treatment.

What are you ladies using for moisturizing only dc's?

P.S. Your progress is AWESOME!!

I use the bolded, plus Elasta QP IFC (my number 1!), and Trader Joe's Refresh conditioner, when I can get my hands on it.

kristie21 - You've been added!

 

[MzLady78]

Re: Jan 2009 - MT/OCT Challenge Thread

I just ordered a bottle of MT, can you add me, JustKiya?

 

[JustKiya]

Re: Jan 2009 - MT/OCT Challenge Thread

I just ordered a bottle of MT, can you add me, JustKiya?

Sure thing!

 

[yodie]

Re: Jan 2009 - MT/OCT Challenge Thread

Last night I decided that I needed to buy more Scurl. Checked out the ingredients today and decided against it. I love Scurl, but I'm trying to rid my regimen of most chemicals.

So, I added some jasmine and grapeseed oils and glycerin to my spray bottle and my hair already feels much softer.
Thanks ladies.

 

[Your Cheeziness]

Re: Jan 2009 - MT/OCT Challenge Thread

Thanks. Is clarifying once a month too much?

I agree that I need to find richer, more moisturizing dc's.

I use Pantene (white jar) ultra nourish, caramel treatment, cream rinse. That's it so far. Need to check out the DC thread to get some ideas for GREAT, ultra moisturizing dc's. Although, I do love the caramel treatment.

What are you ladies using for moisturizing only dc's?

P.S. Your progress is AWESOME!!

Thank you...what's truly ironic is that I thought about your post after I replied and it dawned on me, I hadn't clarified in FOREVER. So I did and decided to give Keracare another shot. Honeychile....that was what I needed! Humecto felt like the 1st time all over again...LOL...so thank YOU for reminding me that I need to clarify more often!

 

[Your Cheeziness]

Re: Jan 2009 - MT/OCT Challenge Thread

Last night I decided that I needed to buy more Scurl. Checked out the ingredients today and decided against it. I love Scurl, but I'm trying to rid my regimen of most chemicals.

So, I added some jasmine and grapeseed oils and glycerin to my spray bottle and my hair already feels much softer.
Thanks ladies.

Oh yeah that Soul Glo juice will pump up the moisture, I loves it! The ingredients aren't the best, but it does the job and that's all I care about. I'm glad your hair feels better.

 

[The Princess]

Re: Jan 2009 - MT/OCT Challenge Thread

Okay I wanted to make sure that I had a accurate science to my findings. Well Im 10 weeks post now. I been using OCT since I recevied it, Jan 02. I have been using it faitfully, leaving it on 30mins to hours. Sometimes I leave it on overnight. Now here come the science. At 8 weeks I will experience shriekage. Well since OCT, my hair is hanging longer. Im like NO way, this stuff can't not work that fast. I was in the shower and I usually try to hold my head back to see if I can feel my hair, usually I can only feel to my fingertips, this time I can feel my hair in the center palm in my hand. Also its visible when I detangle. When I look in the mirror I can notice the growth.

This stuff is the truth. It is noticable. Just had to give an update to my OCT finding.

 

[The Princess]

Re: Jan 2009 - MT/OCT Challenge Thread

Is anyone experiencing harder hair from MT/OCT? I didn't always faithfully dc with the cream rinse. I started dc'ing/steaming twice a week with cream rinse and different conditioners.

My hair still kind of has that hardness to it. I also clarify at least once a month. Maybe I need to give OCT/MT a break. I hate the way my hair feels. Way too much protein.

Anybody else?

Try DC'ing more. It was mention when using these growth aids, you have to up on your DC'ing. Due to the fact, they might be drying to the hair, cause of the high protein precentage in them. See if the DC helps.

 

[Hot40]

Re: Jan 2009 - MT/OCT Challenge Thread

am joining today placed order for MT received my retouch on 1/15/09. Ok ready now I hope all goes well

 

[jamaicalovely]

Re: Jan 2009 - MT/OCT Challenge Thread

Okay I wanted to make sure that I had a accurate science to my findings. Well Im 10 weeks post now. I been using OCT since I recevied it, Jan 02. I have been using it faitfully, leaving it on 30mins to hours. Sometimes I leave it on overnight. Now here come the science. At 8 weeks I will experience shriekage. Well since OCT, my hair is hanging longer. Im like NO way, this stuff can't not work that fast. I was in the shower and I usually try to hold my head back to see if I can feel my hair, usually I can only feel to my fingertips, this time I can feel my hair in the center palm in my hand. Also its visible when I detangle. When I look in the mirror I can notice the growth.

This stuff is the truth. It is noticable. Just had to give an update to my OCT finding.

You grow girl!

 

[Aggie]

Re: Jan 2009 - MT/OCT Challenge Thread

I pre-pooed again overnight with my MT/MN and essential oils mixture all over my scalp and hair - I soooo love this tingling on my scalp. I washed it out this morning and followed up with a 5 minute straight MT treatment. I am now sitting with some Aphogee 2 step mixed with some CON Reconstructor on my hair until hard. I will be DC'ing with Kenra MC and Biolage Hydratherapie Cera-Repair doused with a little bit of salt...can't wait to see how it turns out.