Ovation Cell Therapy/Mega-Tek Challenge

[MissLawyerLady]

Sweetgal,

Make sure that you really stay on top of moisturizing. The MT has quite a bit of protein and you could easily experience protein overload. At one week, it may be a little too soon to see protein-overload but its never too early to start moisturizing well. Make sure to adequately DC (deep condition) your hair with moisturizing DC'ers and to apply daily moisture if necessary.

As for the shedding you've been having, some ladies have experienced shedding too and are using garlic poos and DC to combat the problem. If you go about 10 or 12 pages back on this thread (maybe not even that far) and read up to the end, you'll read the discussion that was had about shedding and how to deal with it. HTH

 

[MuslimahTresses]

Although I made my own special MT mix, I don't find the MT to be near as drying as I thought it would be. What do you use as your daily mositure?

I use Optimum Care Leave in Conditioner and ORS Olive Oil in the jar. I was thinking that i may not need to use the Castor oil if I just moisturize first then apply the MT to my scalp. Do you think that would be ok?

 

[jrae]

Hi ladies

I've been using OCT for about a week and half and I think its working because this bald spot that I have (from alopecia ) seems to be getting thicker. But I've been using the CT on my scalp while I have my hair in kinky twists. I want to take them out and get them redone but I want to do a protein treatment (with Aphogee 2 min) but I'm not sure if I can do that with the OCT because I'm not sure if it will be too much protein. Help a Sista out

TIA

Congrats on your thin spot filling in! I would hold off on the extra Protein on relaxed hair unless your hair is asking for it. Don't do it out of habit. I did and my hair was not happy about it.

 

[AtlantaJJ]

Hi Im very new to this site. I have been reading all of your post regarding the mega tek and I'm on my way to purchasing a bottle I was wondering if any of you have tried this product below I seen it on the site Im ordering from:

if any of you have please let me know. Sorry I have no pics up yet its only my second day on this site.

thanks in advance

does any1 have a site where I can order the mega tek that will ship to canada? if you are uncertain just send me the website and I check myself.

I think I saw somewhere about 100 pages back that there was a site in Canada... If you post doesn't catch someone who knows in this thread, perhaps you could start a new one just to get our Canadian MT user's attention. If you miss a day in this thread, you have 25 pages to catch up on so your post might get missed in here.

The MT that you have in the picture is the Pet MT and some ladies are using it. I 'm using the Equine MT Rebuilder I think it's call. They are all basically the same, the pet is a little more potent but they are all labled as safe for human use.

Good luck finding a site in Canada (oh did you check the first page of this thread? I don't know if a site was posted there or not)

 

[AtlantaJJ]

I use Optimum Care Leave in Conditioner and ORS Olive Oil in the jar. I was thinking that i may not need to use the Castor oil if I just moisturize first then apply the MT to my scalp. Do you think that would be ok?

You could give it a try and if your hair starts to feel hard or act funny then you can do a moisture DC and then switch to plan B (add the oil).

 

[sweetgal]

Sweetgal,

Make sure that you really stay on top of moisturizing. The MT has quite a bit of protein and you could easily experience protein overload. At one week, it may be a little too soon to see protein-overload but its never too early to start moisturizing well. Make sure to adequately DC (deep condition) your hair with moisturizing DC'ers and to apply daily moisture if necessary.

As for the shedding you've been having, some ladies have experienced shedding too and are using garlic poos and DC to combat the problem. If you go about 10 or 12 pages back on this thread (maybe not even that far) and read up to the end, you'll read the discussion that was had about shedding and how to deal with it. HTH

Good looking out girl
Can anyone recommend a good deep condiioner?

I'm going to detroit in 2 weeks and plan on buying Kera Kare Humecto and their leave in conditioner, and joicio-Is this a good start?

It appears the cheap conditioners really dont work well for my hair

 

[AfroKink]

There are some online Canadian vendors. Megatek goes for $21-28 USD, plus at least $10 shipping to get it to Canada. It might be cheaper (maybe not) to get it from a Canadian store. You can also try local pet stores.

http://www.bahrsaddlery.com/sb-products.asp?category=181
http://www.dadoole.com/
http://www.abitequine.com/sb-products.asp
http://www.pacificwestenterprises.com/order.htm
The last website claims to be a wholesaler for Eqyss products in Canada, and will provide info on the closest retailer to you.

Lys

Bumping for a Canadian sistren.
You could also do a search within this thread for "Canada"... thats how I found my old post.

Lys

 

[MuslimahTresses]

You could give it a try and if your hair starts to feel hard or act funny then you can do a moisture DC and then switch to plan B (add the oil).

Ok, thanks alot AtlantaJJ!

 

[Sernity_Now]

Does your hair feel like it NEEDS the protein? I'm assuming you're relaxed - even so, I don't know if I would jump to the hardcore stuff right off....

Thanks a lot. I'm not really sure if my hair needs it but its been in the twists for 2 months and I'm just used to doing protein treatments in between the braids just to keep it strong. But I guess the OCT will be enough.

 

[january noir]

Thanks a lot. I'm not really sure if my hair needs it but its been in the twists for 2 months and I'm just used to doing protein treatments in between the braids just to keep it strong. But I guess the OCT will be enough.

Yes, the Ovation Cell Therapy should be enough.

 

[y_nv_pe]

Thank you MissAlyssa and AtlantaJJ for replying very kind of you. I'm gonna check out a pet store first and if not then resort to the websites. I will keep you posted.

 

[LondonDiva]

I got a response

I apologize for not getting back to you. I will respond to your email, I simply haven’t had the time to write a detailed response which I believe you intend to post on the forum.

Thank you for your patience.

Regards,
Carlee






So it's just a matter of waiting. And I do believe she's telling me what I already know about posting it on the forum...like that's a problem or something. I already stated myself and the ladies on the forum are awaiting the response. Sorry I shouldn't have to wait 12 days and 2 e-mails to still keep waiting. Well i'm asking on your (LHCF) behalf, because after this I'm not switching, plus the www is 15 years old you need to sort the shipping options out to, other sites manage perfectly to have more shiping options, this alienates customers with a ton of money to spend. To fill out a seperate form in a word document. I'm alright thanks. But hey...when it comes I'll let you all know.

 

[january noir]

I got a response

I apologize for not getting back to you. I will respond to your email, I simply haven’t had the time to write a detailed response which I believe you intend to post on the forum.

Thank you for your patience.

Regards,
Carlee






So it's just a matter of waiting. And I do believe she's telling me what I already know about posting it on the forum...like that's a problem or something. I already stated myself and the ladies on the forum are awaiting the response. Sorry I shouldn't have to wait 12 days and 2 e-mails to still keep waiting. Well i'm asking on your (LHCF) behalf, because after this I'm not switching, plus the www is 15 years old you need to sort the shipping options out to, other sites manage perfectly to have more shiping options, this alienates customers with a ton of money to spend. To fill out a seperate form in a word document. I'm alright thanks. But hey...when it comes I'll let you all know.

Thanks LondonDiva for the follow up.

I have used both EQyssMega-Tek Rebuilder and the EQyss Premier Creme Rinse after using the Ovation.

The Ovation line has more "feel good" ingredients as JustKiya stated in another post; more than than the equine/pet products and the feel of my hair after treatment is different.

The Mega-Tek makes the hair feel stronger/thicker, but is more dry. Most of all the users are adding other products to get that moisturized "feel" after using Mega=Tek and I had to do that too.

With Ovation, my hair feels stronger/thicker AND silky and that's with no other product. I guess you can say that the Silky feel will cost you more.

I am a little anxious to hear what they have to say. I have a feeling I know what they will say as well.

Personally, I prefer the Ovation over Mega-Tek, so hopefully we will get some sort of discount, but if we don't, I am pretty sure I will continue using Ovation just the same.

 

[AtlantaJJ]

Thanks LondonDiva for the follow up.

I have used both EQyssMega-Tek Rebuilder and the EQyss Premier Creme Rinse after using the Ovation.

The Ovation line has more "feel good" ingredients as JustKiya stated in another post; more than than the equine/pet products and the feel of my hair after treatment is different.

The Mega-Tek makes the hair feel stronger/thicker, but is more dry. Most of all the users are adding other products to get that moisturized "feel" after using Mega=Tek and I had to do that too.

With Ovation, my hair feels stronger/thicker AND silky and that's with no other product. I guess you can say that the Silky feel will cost you more.

I am a little anxious to hear what they have to say. I have a feeling I know what they will say as well.

Personally, I prefer the Ovation over Mega-Tek, so hopefully we will get some sort of discount, but if we don't, I am pretty sure I will continue using Ovation just the same.

I am so glad a that this line is working so well for you and that you are getting consistantly good results. I'd recommend the Ovation line to a friend with relaxed hair but as it turns out most of my friends are natural now.

This is just an observation because I've been glued to this thread since the first day I started reading.

I may have missed it, and I admit I have not read the entire thread from start to page 90-something, but I don't see many natural ladies raving about great results using the entire Ovation line.

Please correct me if I am wrong, in fact I am seeking responses / input from ladies that are are natural 4a / 4b users having consistant success with the entire Ovation line.

My disclaimer: My observations are by no means scientific it just seems that most of the raves about the line come from relaxed ladies.

 

[AfroKink]

I am so glad a that this line is working so well for you and that you are getting consistantly good results. I'd recommend the Ovation line to a friend with relaxed hair but as it turns out most of my friends are natural now.

This is just an observation because I've been glued to this thread since the first day I started reading.

I may have missed it, and I admit I have not read the entire thread from start to page 90-something, but I don't see many natural ladies raving about great results using the entire Ovation line.

Please correct me if I am wrong, in fact I am seeking responses / input from ladies that are are natural 4a / 4b users having consistant success with the entire Ovation line.

My disclaimer: My observations are by no means scientific it just seems that most of the raves about the line come from relaxed ladies.

I believe that JustKiya is a 4something natural.

Lys

 

[AtlantaJJ]

I believe that JustKiya is a 4something natural.

Lys

I think that's right but I thought she was using the Mega-Tek and the Premier Cream Rinse.

I'm succesfully using the Mega-Tek, and I am just trying to see if it's worth it for me to try the OCT line (shampoo, CT, cream rinse) because it seems most naturals are using the MT.

 

[SoforReal]

I got a response

I apologize for not getting back to you. I will respond to your email, I simply haven’t had the time to write a detailed response which I believe you intend to post on the forum.

Thank you for your patience.

Regards,
Carlee

That's a sorry arse excuse. Make the damn time!! Any professional would know an email from a site that promotes their product to 38,000 + potential customers would have made the time to respond back and answer your question!

 

[Forever in Bloom]

I think that's right but I thought she was using the Mega-Tek and the Premier Cream Rinse.

I'm succesfully using the Mega-Tek, and I am just trying to see if it's worth it for me to try the OCT line (shampoo, CT, cream rinse) because it seems most naturals are using the MT.

I'm natural and have only used the OCT and it is working great. So why did I order the MT anyway and plan to start using today? Because money is tight and I wanted to see if this would be a good option for me. I have a lot of OCT left, but it's really not in my budget to spend almost $100 on the system or another $56 on the OCT.

I am tempted to go ahead and get the set because it would be financially feasible in my mind when I look at the $56 price tag on one bottle of OCT. I figure why not get 3 bottles for $96 (of 2 items which I don't need; the shampoo and creme rinse) instead of 2 bottles of OCT for $112?

Does that make sense? Or does only my mind work that way? If they offered 3 bottles of OCT for the price of 2, I would be a happy camper! That's not going to happen...

I was thinking about when I used Proactiv and they had all these different sets you could buy: 1 cleanser, 1 mask, 1 toner; 1 cleanser 2 masks; or, 3 cleansers and so on. I know they only have 3 different products, but if they sold the products in sets like 3 shampoos, 3 creme rinses that would be cool, but they want to sell the whole system the way it is. So I'm stuck wanting something to make my hair grow faster, but in the end spending $56 for a bottle because I don't want to fork over more money for items I don't want in a set that I don't need.

And that my people is the real reason why I purchased the MT

 

[tt8]

*UPDATES*
Please make note of the following vendor changes. Thanks

Hi Ladies...
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Price: $21.95, Shipping $5.95, Insurance (optional): $1.25, Total: $29.15 with $5.00 coupon code (ezpet2008A) that expires 9.8.08 Total: $24.15

Ovación,
tt8

 

[AfroKink]

I think that's right but I thought she was using the Mega-Tek and the Premier Cream Rinse.

I'm succesfully using the Mega-Tek, and I am just trying to see if it's worth it for me to try the OCT line (shampoo, CT, cream rinse) because it seems most naturals are using the MT.

ooooooh you're looking specifically for Ovation ladies, gotcha

Lys

 

[Nicole1976]

Hello Ladies...

I am proud to say that I am 'JUMPIN ON THAT BANDWAGON'

 

[AtlantaJJ]

I'm natural and have only used the OCT and it is working great. So why did I order the MT anyway and plan to start using today? Because money is tight and I wanted to see if this would be a good option for me. I have a lot of OCT left, but it's really not in my budget to spend almost $100 on the system or another $56 on the OCT.

I am tempted to go ahead and get the set because it would be financially feasible in my mind when I look at the $56 price tag on one bottle of OCT. I figure why not get 3 bottles for $96 (of 2 items which I don't need; the shampoo and creme rinse) instead of 2 bottles of OCT for $112?

Does that make sense? Or does only my mind work that way? If they offered 3 bottles of OCT for the price of 2, I would be a happy camper! That's not going to happen...

I was thinking about when I used Proactiv and they had all these different sets you could buy: 1 cleanser, 1 mask, 1 toner; 1 cleanser 2 masks; or, 3 cleansers and so on. I know they only have 3 different products, but if they sold the products in sets like 3 shampoos, 3 creme rinses that would be cool, but they want to sell the whole system the way it is. So I'm stuck wanting something to make my hair grow faster, but in the end spending $56 for a bottle because I don't want to fork over more money for items I don't want in a set that I don't need.

And that my people is the real reason why I purchased the MT

I think we are in agreement. The OCT and the MT seems to be the same minus the smoothing soothing conditioners (which I can add myself) to get the proper protein / mositure balance for my head, and the MT is ALOT easier on the pocket-book.

Just know you may need to tweak the MT a bit and add moisture DCs to your hair care plan.

 

[AtlantaJJ]

ooooooh you're looking specifically for Ovation ladies, gotcha

Lys

Si Senorita!!

 

[onejamifan]

I think we are in agreement. The OCT and the MT seems to be the same minus the smoothing soothing conditioners (which I can add myself) to get the proper protein / mositure balance for my head, and the MT is ALOT easier on the pocket-book.

Just know you may need to tweak the MT a bit and add moisture DCs to your hair care plan.

Atlanta and any other lady that tweaks her MT: What amounts of oils/amino acids/humectants are you putting into your MT. Do you pour a capful, a teaspoon an ounce? How much do you mix into a 16 oz bottle of MT???

Thanks!!!

 

[Forever in Bloom]

I think we are in agreement. The OCT and the MT seems to be the same minus the smoothing soothing conditioners (which I can add myself) to get the proper protein / mositure balance for my head, and the MT is ALOT easier on the pocket-book.

Just know you may need to tweak the MT a bit and add moisture DCs to your hair care plan.

Thanks, I will

 

[AtlantaJJ]

Atlanta and any other lady that tweaks her MT: What amounts of oils/amino acids/humectants are you putting into your MT. Do you pour a capful, a teaspoon an ounce? How much do you mix into a 16 oz bottle of MT???

Thanks!!!

I'm using an 8 ounce hair color bottle from Sally's with the pointy applicator tip. I put about 6 oz MT, 1 oz jojoba oil, and a small splash of BB growth serum, and a half a splash of aloe gel. I did that and it got a little watery so I just added more Mega-tek. I shake well before each use.

You seem to be doing well with the garlic oil treatments. Why not put a bit of garlic oil in your mix? Just a thought? You could use a bit of essential oil to mask the garlic smell.

 

[onejamifan]

I'm using an 8 ounce hair color bottle from Sally's with the pointy applicator tip. I put about 6 oz MT, 1 oz jojoba oil, and a small splash of BB growth serum, and a half a splash of aloe gel. I did that and it got a little watery so I just added more Mega-tek. I shake well before each use.

You seem to be doing well with the garlic oil treatments. Why not put a bit of garlic oil in your mix? Just a thought? You could use a bit of essential oil to mask the garlic smell.

You know what, I hadn't even thought about that!! I will give it a try. It might allow me to use the MT every day and have garlic's beneficial properties at the same time!

(off to put garlic into my MT)

 

[LondonDiva]

That's a sorry arse excuse. Make the damn time!! Any professional would know an email from a site that promotes their product to 38,000 + potential customers would have made the time to respond back and answer your question!

Couldn't agree more. I guess after sh** customer service in the supermarket today plus this, really grated on me. I wouldn't have minded (is that even a word ) if I got a short "we've got your mail, will get back to you in a few days." Don't ignore me for close to 2 weeks AFTER I e-mail you AGAIN asking for a response. And to be quite frank I don't care if their reps are reading this thread either. Read it and Fix up! That's not the way to go about business of tons of women lining your pockets and spreading the word about your products.

The woman in the supermarket had the nerve to be reading the newspaper after she scanned my goods, Just pull out newspaper while I punched in my pin, had to pull off my own damn till receipt, fling my loyalty card down on the till after I gave it to her in her hand. The renkness of it. I did all I could not to snatch the weave off her raatid head. I check her till number and went straight to CS. I complained to CS and will be writing a letter to head office. In both instances I have money to spend and do not wish to be ignored.

Anyway sorry for going semi-OT

Goodnight ladies.

 

[AtlantaJJ]

You know what, I hadn't even thought about that!! I will give it a try. It might allow me to use the MT every day and have garlic's beneficial properties at the same time!

(off to put garlic into my MT)

You can also do garlic pre-poos on your wash days!! So get that garlic out girl...!!! On second thought that may even be better.... Go real light with the garlic if you mix it with your MT. I don't want your friends hiding from you....

Another thing, you use EE LTR...does that have cones in it?
When was the last time you clarified?
That's just something that popped into my mind, it may not have anything to do with your shedding. I just think that we should make sure that if we have any shedding or other strange issues we should be certain that product build up is not the problem. <just another thought from the peanut gallery!>

 

[AtlantaJJ]

Atlanta and any other lady that tweaks her MT: What amounts of oils/amino acids/humectants are you putting into your MT. Do you pour a capful, a teaspoon an ounce? How much do you mix into a 16 oz bottle of MT???

Thanks!!!

Here's another thing I just thought of, try to limit the use of the MT or MT mix to your scalp for a short time. A little of the mix will work its way on to the length of your hair, but it will give you time to see how it feels and then adjust your "formula" accordingly. Does that make sense? We really want it on our scalp to help with growth. Then we can work out the right mix for the length of our hair later as we understand our hair's need for protein....

If you are using any other protein related shampoos, conditioners or leave-ins products, you need to be aware of the chance of protein overload.

HTH