Ovation Cell Therapy/Mega-Tek Challenge

[Shaley]

I just finished washing and styling my hair and had so much shedding

• Shampooed with Color Therapy
• Applied Cell Therapy to Scalp - (Less than a pea size amt to hair)
• Rinsed out.
• Applied Creme Rinse
• Rinsed out
• Applied Leave in
• Styled as usual

I don't think it was breakage because they were long hairs but there were a few small ones.
I think I've narrowed it down to the creme rinse that is causing my shedding because it seems like it sheds the worst after using the creme rinse. The week that I didn't use the creme rinse, I had little to no shedding or breakage.

January - It seems like you're one of the ones that have the whole system and experiencing maximum benefits of it.
Have you experienced excessive shedding or breakage using the whole system??

My hair feels so much stronger and healthier - I really want this to work for me. I really wish the whole system would work for me... oh well

I guess it confirms the fact that not everything works for everyone

 

[LaNecia]

I had to purchase a 16 ounce bottle of the Mega-Tek until my new gallon size gets here. I went to the store to pick it up on a whim today, along with the Premier Poo (I was out of that as well) and the Creme Rinse (never used that before)...

Siddled up to the display....there's 1 bottle of creme rinse, grabbed that, a few bottles of the poo, got one. There were 5 bottles of the MT.... one was mismarked $9.99 (the 2 ouce coat rebuilder price) instead of $29.99...they honored the $9.99!!

Off to texturize and condition w/my first henna treatment in over a year!

Vixx

 

[Mandy4610]

You sure do...now please, do you have a name for him this guy? Click on the link in the thread

http://www.longhaircareforum.com/showthread.php?t=209023

Oh my goodness. That was something else!!!!blush:

 

[Mandy4610]

Hey, it's Romeo........Juli-et his hair. Homey talked too much in his sleep and she clipped him...

He looks like a spider-fly with the hair and the glasses. Oh my goodness gracious. He needs some serious MegaTek, Ovation, MN, & a vat of sausage grease to seal his wispy ends. This picture is too scarey. Po thang...

OH my world!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[tnorenberg]

Well the creme rinse did not arrive this weekend so I had to submit to the creamy crack. I just had way too much new growth from stretching and then from the MT to top it off. Now with a fresh relaxer I can measure the growth a little better.

 

[Aggie]

Hi eveyone,

I used the Ovation system again last night and my result were not as good as the first time. My hair is dry, more sheddint than normal and some breakage too!

However, I think the breakage is from my last texlax, -I think i was really underprocessed and my hair does not like.

Any suggestions ladies? Are there any ladies that are just using the OT on their scalp only? I'm thinking about putting some braids in my hair! Also are they any ladies that are still using their reglar condition? If so, how are you fitting this OT system into your schedule/

Have you considered deep conditioning with a moisturizing deep conditioner. I mean if the OCT is of a protein base, then it would make a lot of sense to follow it up with a moisturizing deep conditioner as you do following any type of protein treatment/conditioner, IMO. Also are there any of the ladies that are pre-pooing before using the premier poo or OCT poo? I believe this also helps reduce the drying effects, and breakage of the hair. My preliminary steps I take with other products I will do so with the OCT as well. Does this makes sense to anyone?

 

[AtlantaJJ]

Have you considered deep conditioning with a moisturizing deep conditioner. I mean if the OCT is of a protein base, then it would make a lot of sense to follow it up with a moisturizing deep conditioner as you do following any type of protein treatment/conditioner, IMO. Also are there any of the ladies that are pre-pooing before using the premier poo or OCT poo? I believe this also helps reduce the drying effects, and breakage of the hair. My preliminary steps I take with other products I will do so with the OCT as well. Does this makes sense to anyone?

It makes sense to me, I am staying on top of my moisture. I'm only using the Mega-Tek mixed with oil and my own conditoners. I would definately pre-poo before using a shampoo with SLS in it...

 

[eshille]

eshille,

Thanks for letting me know it was the same for you. ITA, I really think that the more I use it, the better it will work for me. I co-washed today (had to after I worked out) by just rinsing my hair very well w/ water. Then I applied the CT to my scalp, left it on a few minutes, and then applied the creme rinse. Today I used the same leave-in, but I air-dried instead and my hair does feel much softer.

My only concern is that I think I am seeing some breakage, not a whole lot though. My hair hasn't been happy since my last relaxer didn't fully take, so that could be the reason. Anyway, I'm determined to see this through. I plan to keep using the system until I have finshed it all. January has had such great results, and her tips and info always seem to work well for my hair, plus I spent the $$$ so ya know I'm gonna make it work.

Lady, I'm glad your hair felt softer today. I had the same experience with my wash yesterday using only moisturizing products. Today my hair is much softer, in fact it's fluffy, airy, easy to reach the root area, a major reduction in tangles, no shedding and no breakage but the front of my entire head is bone, bone dry!

I realized today I'm dealing with two textures of my hair. I can really compare the effects of the entire system and tell an enormous difference in how the products have reacted to both of my textures. The areas which have been returning to my natural texture feel, look and respond differently than those areas which are still primarily processed. The front of my hair is dry and fly away, not holding any set and the back portions curly, soft and moist feeling...talk about bipolar....me and 'The Hair' gotta have a little talk...

There is no doubt in my mind that the system is superior and does work to produce all that january claims....the back of my hair (which still has Curlaway on it) is living
proof of that. That area is simply beautiful, soft, moist and curly. My SO commented today about how curly and different that area looked compared to the front..
..sooooo, I got a dilemma which I'm about to address...Curlaway here we come....

Take Care

 

[eshille]

Geeze, Atlanta and Aggie...I went to sleep big time on that one.

Never thought about pre-poo'n with this product line....

 

[isisalisa]

I decide to check the local pet shop since there are many people with horses up here where I live, found it I couldn'thome fast enough. I clarified shampoo my hair first and then applied the megatek. I let it set for 1 hour and then rinsed and conditioned. and I can't believe the way my hair feels. my hair is breaking and if this stuff helps that everything else is gravy. I can't stop touching my hair it is so dang soft. I was so impressed I went to the ovation site and bought the cell therapy.if my hair is going to feel this good I figure it's worth the money. I also went back and bought the 3 bottle 6oz pack to try the other stuff. My regiem

sunday wash with complete system
monday megatek to scalp dry
tuesday megatek to scalp dry
wednesday wet hair apply cell therapy baggy overnite
thursday usual wash day to hair treatment(cholesterol,all nature, etc I rotate 6 things) deep condition cell therapy
friday megatek to dry hair
saturday megatek to dry hair

My question is thought do I deep condition before or after the cell therapyerplexed

and when to fit the creme rinse in help?

 

[Coffee]

I have seen some growth as evidenced by my picture below. I switched from using OCT to MTR, which seem to work better and give me more growth. I relaxed at 6 weeks today due to the amount of new growth I had.

 

[belleama]

I tried it the way the flyer instructs but I'm not sure that I like this. I'm going to try it the way the bottle instructs tonight. We shall see...

Now that my hair is dry I guess following the directions listed on the flyer weren't so bad. It is actually really nice. My scalp is very easy to reach and my hair is swingy!! I don't know why it took so long for it to dry but I'll try it that way again tonight instead of swithing to the way the bottle says. If it works this time then I won't bother messing with the routine.

I guess things will be a little different tonight though because its my clarifying and moisturizing DC night.

 

[BeautifulFlower]

Girl, I can't thank Sareca enough for turning me onto the SAA and eyelashes. For a while, I had been thinking about getting faux lashes applied. But now that I use the SAA/CO combo, girl, faux lashes are a thing of the past for me. You can't tell me nothin now!!!!

Can someone tell me what that is? Thanx

 

[onejamifan]

I have seen some growth as evidenced by my picture below. I switched from using OCT to MTR, which seem to work better and give me more growth. I relaxed at 6 weeks today due to the amount of new growth I had.

Coffee, your hair looks great!


I have been applying the MT on my scalp for almost 2 weeks now and I feel my ng is very thick. I am only 9 weeks post and I don't know if I'll be able to hold out until June 1st.

On the downside, I just finished washing my hair and I had sooo much shedding . I mean, the reason why I joined LHCF was to find a way to curb the shedding. I know that the MT will cause shedding at the beginning, but this is craziness!! I had cowashed on Thursday and airdried in a bun (had not combed or brushed hair since), so that might have been accumulated shedded hair, but I was like. Back to square 1 with the shedding. I did not use my garlic this week, so I guess I'll have to add that in next time.

Another thing is that I've been trying to figure out my moisture/protein balance because I want to curb down on breakage. I had been DC with Humectress or 2 +1 and my hair had started feeling mushy when wet, so I went ahead and put together a concoction of 5 min Aphogee Intensive Kerating Reconstructor with a dominican condish I have (anti-caida maravisus ) in order to up my protein. I added some Suave Humectant with about a 1/8 teaspoon Vitamin E for a little moisture. I used that on my ends and the MT on my scalp. I DC'd for about 20 minutes heat +20 no heat and my hair was HARD AS A ROCK!! It felt fine while I was rinsing and detangling (that's where most of the shedding happened) but after I towel dried it, my hair felt like straw. When I started roller setting, my comb could barely make it through and that is after using Lacio Lacio, Humectress (as leave-in) and some LTR...

So now I'm thinking I gave my hair a protein overload and I am shedding like crazy...

I know this is abot trial and error but I feel like I can't get it right. The MT is making my hair grow and thicken up, but it has increased my shedding and I still can't figure out my protein/moisture balance...Sorry for the long post and complaining, it's just that I though I was making progress so far and suddenly I feel like am facing a set back....

 

[AngieB]

Just finished my fourth treatment with Ovation. Still loving how my hair feels. Experienced more hair in the comb than with previous usage, but nothing like it was before I started with the products. I was forced to cut in bangs because of previous breakage. Overall...still thrilled!!

 

[MisTatim]

I sent the Equine shampoo back and ended up buying the megatek rebuilder, premier shampoo, and cloud 9 conditioner. hopefully it arrives this week. After trying the porosity test, I'm desperate to get my hair back on track.

 

[Golden]

i've only used it two times but I'm experiencing a lot of shedding hope it stops soon, cause I never shed.

 

[Cassandra1975]

Can someone tell me what that is? Thanx

I believe that's Silk Amino Acids and Castor Oil.

 

[Aggie]

I have seen some growth as evidenced by my picture below. I switched from using OCT to MTR, which seem to work better and give me more growth. I relaxed at 6 weeks today due to the amount of new growth I had.

WOW!!! Coffee, your hair is growwwwwing girl. I am very impressed. I know yuo are gonna keep up with your DC treatments. They will help keep your hair soft too as the MTR grows it. Just beautiful.

 

[phyl73]

So I started it this morning after taking my sew-in out after wearing it for a month. I started with the shampoo, then did the other two. My hair had LOTS of big knots in it and was shedding like crazy. I'm not sure if it was from me taking the weave out or what. I've NEVER had shedding like this before. I tried to tell myself it's the normal hairs that would have come out anyway, but this was alot. So I rinsed it out and coated my hair in Nautral and Relaxed hair masque and sat under the dryer for 30 mins. My hair felt better, but nothing like it did before the con. Anyway, I put the cell therapy back in and am leting it dry in a bun. I'm going to continue using it until the beginning of next month and pray the shedding stops.

 

[GeorginaSparks]

umm so how many people are experiencing shedding? i dont have a lot of hair on my head and cant risk it....

 

[isisalisa]

Okay, today is day 4. I used the whole ovation system for the first time. my hair is very soft . I like that, it was very easy to comb except the ends where hard to untangle it could be that I did use enough creme rinse. This stuff is expense I guess I was too light hand. I am off today so I put my hair into 8 two strand twists and apply elasta mango butter and will let it airdry. Will let you know how it turns out tomorrow.

 

[belleama]

umm so how many people are experiencing shedding? i dont have a lot of hair on my head and cant risk it....

I think I must be a weirdo or something because I like to see shed hairs. I like seeing them shed at longer and longer lengths because that means my hair is growing and is healthy. For instance, I had my longest shed hair come out today. I was and everything. I could see my last three relaxers on it too. I now know that stretching works for me. How much grows every three months and now how much works in a year and which of my growth aids really did do its job. This one little hair has told me so much about my own hair its incredible. So I really like seeing my shed hairs.

Breakage scares me to no end though.

 

[luckiestdestiny]

I don't use MT, but maybe cease putting it on your hair.

Why are you putting it on the length of your hair? Only the scalp. It's serious protein.

 

[luckiestdestiny]

Ok- raise your hand if you're a fuzzhead. I swear that with my natural hair and the constant NG, I feel like I'm a continuous fuzz ball!!

My NG seems really strong now. Although it's softer, when double-stranded, it feels strong like rope. It's also appearing noticeably different from my older hair. Anyone else experiencing this?

I'm a lot fuzzier, which is why I'm going to try Sabino moisture block. I don't know if you saw the link, but they're giving out free samples at www.gotfrizz.com and you just do it online or call them and tell them that you heard about it here (I'm hope we can negotiate a discount in the future if we like the product and I called and spoke to the owner, and he was too cool). Anyways, I plan to use it and flat iron my hair for the week. It's almost like a humctant as it seals in any moisture you put in during the wash, and blocks out any from the environment until your next wash. I'm trying it out today and will post results on the sabino post. Reason, I assume if it can block out moisture, maybe the part of my hair that's touched by my MT/OCT mis, despite my putting it on the scalp, will not revert as fast. Then it won't be too fuzzy until my next wash. lala pm'd me about it and I thank her. She has waist length hair and loves it. I think it could work on anyone who doesn't want the frizz mess or reverting...so I'm ecstatic.
But to answer your question, I'm definitely a frizz head so to speak and can't keep being so. I'm a student in the masters program for psychology, but I'm also an actress. As such, I have to look on point all the time if I have an audition coming up. So I want my hair to grow, but I don't want to look like a frizz ball. It says it also helps when natural to keep the frizz out and the curls defined, so I'm really excited about the product. I'm keeping my hopes up. If this works, I'm going to thank lala because bless her!

 

[luckiestdestiny]

hmmm, looks like I will be putting bhringraj oil in my MT when it arrives. Thanks for posting.

mahabhringraj oil not bhringraj....bhringraj is good, but mahabhringraj is specifically for hair loss, breakage, and encourages growth too.

 

[luckiestdestiny]

Coffee, your hair looks great!


I have been applying the MT on my scalp for almost 2 weeks now and I feel my ng is very thick. I am only 9 weeks post and I don't know if I'll be able to hold out until June 1st.

On the downside, I just finished washing my hair and I had sooo much shedding . I mean, the reason why I joined LHCF was to find a way to curb the shedding. I know that the MT will cause shedding at the beginning, but this is craziness!! I had cowashed on Thursday and airdried in a bun (had not combed or brushed hair since), so that might have been accumulated shedded hair, but I was like. Back to square 1 with the shedding. I did not use my garlic this week, so I guess I'll have to add that in next time.

Another thing is that I've been trying to figure out my moisture/protein balance because I want to curb down on breakage. I had been DC with Humectress or 2 +1 and my hair had started feeling mushy when wet, so I went ahead and put together a concoction of 5 min Aphogee Intensive Kerating Reconstructor with a dominican condish I have (anti-caida maravisus ) in order to up my protein. I added some Suave Humectant with about a 1/8 teaspoon Vitamin E for a little moisture. I used that on my ends and the MT on my scalp. I DC'd for about 20 minutes heat +20 no heat and my hair was HARD AS A ROCK!! It felt fine while I was rinsing and detangling (that's where most of the shedding happened) but after I towel dried it, my hair felt like straw. When I started roller setting, my comb could barely make it through and that is after using Lacio Lacio, Humectress (as leave-in) and some LTR...

So now I'm thinking I gave my hair a protein overload and I am shedding like crazy...

I know this is abot trial and error but I feel like I can't get it right. The MT is making my hair grow and thicken up, but it has increased my shedding and I still can't figure out my protein/moisture balance...Sorry for the long post and complaining, it's just that I though I was making progress so far and suddenly I feel like am facing a set back....

Maybe avoid the extra protein. Even Lacio has silk protien, so does MT. Mt is all you may need for protein. I know I am doing a moisturizing dc when I wash ONLY.

 

[Aggie]

mahabhringraj oil not bhringraj....bhringraj is good, but mahabhringraj is specifically for hair loss, breakage, and encourages growth too.

Bhringraj does the same thing but in addition it also cools the scalp and provides peaceful sleep when applied to the scalp before bed. It also penetrates the hair shaft, nourishes the scalp, promotes hair growth and is very useful in the treatment of alopecia.

See more info in the link attached:
http://www.ayurvedic-medicines.com/herbs/bhringraj.html

TRADITIONAL USES OF BHRINGRAJ OIL:
To Prevent Hair loss and premature graying,Strengthen hair, Healthy Hair, Anti Dandruff.

● This oil helps to strengthen the hair, gives natural shine to the hair and works well against dandruff.

● It helps to improve concentration and make you feel energetic.

● It helps to prevent hair loss and premature graying of hair.

● Very effective Hair Tonic for long lasting healthy hair.

It seems to me that these 2 oils are one and the same by it's characteristics, just like amla and amala are the same so is shikakai and shikai. I believe it depends on which region it's grown geographically IMO.

ETA: The "maha" simply means great so possibly it may be a bit stronger than the regular bhringraj oil but both bhringraj and mahabringraj oils do the same things.

 

[MissLawyerLady]

I've been using MT for probably 6 or so weeks now and my hair likes protein, but even I can tell that protein-overload wouldn't be out of the question for my hair. I only apply MT to the scalp and I've mixed mine with meadowfoam oil. Even though I only apply it to the scalp I know that it works its way down my hair shaft somehow, b/c my hair feels much stronger than before and drier too.

I've really stepped up my moisture game and I'm going to have to start co-washing too. I DC'd overnight with Silicon Mix last week and my hair turned out really moist and silky. I DC'd overnight last night with Miss Key 10 n 1 and the Silicon Mix did better so I guess that's what I'll stick with for now.

I haven't really had any excess shedding but I know I"ve definitely got to step my moisture game up. I'm thinking about applying MT every other day and seeing if that helps some with dryness. I wouldn't think it would slow my growth down too much to do every other day.

Coffee, your hair looks great!


I have been applying the MT on my scalp for almost 2 weeks now and I feel my ng is very thick. I am only 9 weeks post and I don't know if I'll be able to hold out until June 1st.

On the downside, I just finished washing my hair and I had sooo much shedding . I mean, the reason why I joined LHCF was to find a way to curb the shedding. I know that the MT will cause shedding at the beginning, but this is craziness!! I had cowashed on Thursday and airdried in a bun (had not combed or brushed hair since), so that might have been accumulated shedded hair, but I was like. Back to square 1 with the shedding. I did not use my garlic this week, so I guess I'll have to add that in next time.

Another thing is that I've been trying to figure out my moisture/protein balance because I want to curb down on breakage. I had been DC with Humectress or 2 +1 and my hair had started feeling mushy when wet, so I went ahead and put together a concoction of 5 min Aphogee Intensive Kerating Reconstructor with a dominican condish I have (anti-caida maravisus ) in order to up my protein. I added some Suave Humectant with about a 1/8 teaspoon Vitamin E for a little moisture. I used that on my ends and the MT on my scalp. I DC'd for about 20 minutes heat +20 no heat and my hair was HARD AS A ROCK!! It felt fine while I was rinsing and detangling (that's where most of the shedding happened) but after I towel dried it, my hair felt like straw. When I started roller setting, my comb could barely make it through and that is after using Lacio Lacio, Humectress (as leave-in) and some LTR...

So now I'm thinking I gave my hair a protein overload and I am shedding like crazy...

I know this is abot trial and error but I feel like I can't get it right. The MT is making my hair grow and thicken up, but it has increased my shedding and I still can't figure out my protein/moisture balance...Sorry for the long post and complaining, it's just that I though I was making progress so far and suddenly I feel like am facing a set back....

 

[jrae]

umm so how many people are experiencing shedding? i dont have a lot of hair on my head and cant risk it....

I had shedding in the beginning. Mine was light. It is not uncommon for me to experiencing shedding when starting a new growth product though.