Ovation Cell Therapy/Mega-Tek Challenge

[eshille]

Eshille, I am sorry you are having trouble with the OCT. I hope you are able to figure out what's happening to your hair and that using OCT did not create any major set backs for you.

onejamifan...I'm glad that your shedding and breaking has subsided 'cause that is trauma city...

After all that tangled and torrid business...today my hair is soft, springy and fluffy, no major set backs, no breakage, no shedding
and no knots on the ends, accelerated growth would simply be a side benefit..

Ladies, thanks for sharing your experiences with both Mega Tek and the OCT system, your input has been invaluable.

I bought the large system and I'm sitting here looking at the money I've spent trying to figure out how I can at least use portions of this
product line without experiencing the burning from the poo, then I'm gonna detox my hair and move back into transitioning.

Is anyone using their regular poo with the other components of the OCT system and having good results? If so, how are you addressing
removing the cones in the creme rinse from the hair?

Any advice is appreciated...TIA

 

[Br*nzeb*mbsh~ll]

I'm mixing mine in a 8 oz tub now (graduated up from the lil 2ouncer I started out with :lol) so that I can better control JUST how much I'm applying.

In that tub I add 2 capfuls of castor oil, 20 squirts of Vitamin E oil, 4 capfuls of SAA and 6 capfuls of Honeyquat. Mix all that together, and then mix in the megatek. I really like it!

Justkiya, how long have you used this mix??? NO shedding? Where did you pick up your saa and honeyquat?

thanks, babe

 

[sunnydaze]

FYI..I am having issues with Windgate Saddlery. I submitted my order to them on 4/27 and I still don't have it..worse yet, the tracking shows it hasn't even been shipped yet and I cannot get anyone to return my emails or phone calls.

ETA..I wish I had known about the notification posted about them before I submitted my order.

 

[MissLawyerLady]

FYI..I am having issues with Windgate Saddlery. I submitted my order to them on 4/27 and I still don't have it..worse yet, the tracking shows it hasn't even been shipped yet and I cannot get anyone to return my emails or phone calls.

ETA..I wish I had known about the notification posted about them before I submitted my order.

A few pages back someone mentioned that you should call your bank/credit card company and complain about the merchant and ask that they cancel any transaction that has come through or flag your account so that a transaction cannot be processed. HTH

 

[KPH]

FYI..I am having issues with Windgate Saddlery. I submitted my order to them on 4/27 and I still don't have it..worse yet, the tracking shows it hasn't even been shipped yet and I cannot get anyone to return my emails or phone calls.

ETA..I wish I had known about the notification posted about them before I submitted my order.

I AM GOING THROUGH THE SAME DANG THANG AND THOSE RATS WON'T PICK UP THE PHONE EITHER.

 

[sunnydaze]

A few pages back someone mentioned that you should call your bank/credit card company and complain about the merchant and ask that they cancel any transaction that has come through or flag your account so that a transaction cannot be processed. HTH

Thanks will do!

 

[Br*nzeb*mbsh~ll]

Congrats, girl, I know the feeling of no shedding is ECSTATIC!

HE LTR is what, again?

Br*nze

Eshille, I am sorry you are having trouble with the OCT. I hope you are able to figure out what's happening to your hair and that using OCT did not create any major set backs for you.

:update::update::update:

So I went ahead and washed my hair last night because my ng, which has become ABUNDANT, felt dry and hard to manage. Any way, I pre pooed with garlic oil, washed with the Premier shampoo and then put the MT mix JustKiya mentioned on my scalp and lenght (thanks for the hook up girl!). I left that in for like 5 minutes. I then went ahead and put some Humectress (generic) and DC'd for just 20 minutes. I was pressed for time, so I did everything fast.
Let's just say that the detangling session was less traumatic than last time and I had very little shedding!!! I went ahead and rollerset with HE LTR and lacio and sealed with castor oil and there was barely any breakage. That's a lot to say considering that my hair breaks like crazy!!! After I dried, I just put my hair in a bun/scarf and went to bed. This morning my hair is shiny and it feels super strong. It is not as soft as it used to feel, but at least it is not shedding and breaking any more.

So thanks to all of you ladies on here for the support and tips. I feel renewed faith on this MT challenge!!!

 

[yodie]

Haven't posted here in awhile.

I'm NATURAL (transitioning to natural) and I apply to my scalp only, never my hair. I don't have a problem with dryness or breaking.

I apply my OCT/MT coat rebuilder mix EVERYDAY and still no problem with dryness. I just added some Olive Oil to my mix and that's it. Gonna throw some extra SAA in my mix today, but that's it.

My hair is usually very dry, but no dryness over here.

I can tell that my hair is very strong. Haven't really looked for growth yet because I'm wearing my hair twisted under a half wig.

I'll check for growth in another month or so.

 

[JustKiya]

Justkiya, how long have you used this mix??? NO shedding? Where did you pick up your saa and honeyquat?

thanks, babe

Urrm. Let's see, I started on March 1, I think - that's when the original challenge started. I saw a good bit of shedding that first week or two, and MUCH less/almost none now. I THINK I settled on that mix maybe a week or two after I started?

The SAA & Honeyquat I got from lotioncrafters.com

 

[Br*nzeb*mbsh~ll]

Urrm. Let's see, I started on March 1, I think - that's when the original challenge started. I saw a good bit of shedding that first week or two, and MUCH less/almost none now. I THINK I settled on that mix maybe a week or two after I started?

The SAA & Honeyquat I got from lotioncrafters.com

Thanks, much...lotioncrafters, here i come!

 

[iasade]

I ordered my MT from easypetstore.com on 5/4 and it shipped today. I called just to check on the status because it said online that it was being packaged for shipping, but the lady was really nice and told me it would ship out today. A short time after our conversation, I received a confirmation email that it had shipped with the tracking number included. I am really sorry many of you are receiving terrible service from the other store.

regards

 

[Jetblackhair]

Eshille, I am sorry you are having trouble with the OCT. I hope you are able to figure out what's happening to your hair and that using OCT did not create any major set backs for you.

:update::update::update:

So I went ahead and washed my hair last night because my ng, which has become ABUNDANT, felt dry and hard to manage. Any way, I pre pooed with garlic oil, washed with the Premier shampoo and then put the MT mix JustKiya mentioned on my scalp and lenght (thanks for the hook up girl!). I left that in for like 5 minutes. I then went ahead and put some Humectress (generic) and DC'd for just 20 minutes. I was pressed for time, so I did everything fast.
Let's just say that the detangling session was less traumatic than last time and I had very little shedding!!! I went ahead and rollerset with HE LTR and lacio and sealed with castor oil and there was barely any breakage. That's a lot to say considering that my hair breaks like crazy!!! After I dried, I just put my hair in a bun/scarf and went to bed. This morning my hair is shiny and it feels super strong. It is not as soft as it used to feel, but at least it is not shedding and breaking any more.

So thanks to all of you ladies on here for the support and tips. I feel renewed faith on this MT challenge!!!

Congratulations, I know if feels good to see less shedding/breakage!!

 

[Jetblackhair]

so far,

has using it on your hair for those five minutes on wash days improved or helped the condition of your hair? or can you not tell yet?

<3

Yes, it has improved the condition of my hair. It feels soft to the touch, it does not feel hard at all. But, since my last wash where I kept the OCT on longer (30 minutes), I think I have thrown the balance of my protein/moisture off. I had more shedding.

I think I'm going to try the suggestion someone else gave a couple of pages back and just limit using the product on my scalp only for my next few washes and see how that goes. Besides after my last wash, I really don't think I need more protein on my hair.

OT - What does this mean <3 ?

 

[JustKiya]

OT - What does this mean <3 ?

It's a little sideways heart.

 

[belleama]

I guess Im a little confused. Are most women following package (OCT)directions or using the system more than once a week. Is this considered too much protein once a week?

No, yes, and maybe

 

[belleama]

Is anyone using their regular poo with the other components of the OCT system and having good results? If so, how are you addressing
removing the cones in the creme rinse from the hair?

Any advice is appreciated...TIA

I use my regular shampoo and conditioner. My hair was doing fine then I noticed a little bit of breakage so I added some aloe vera gel and castor oil to my OCT. It feels fabulous again today and there was minimal breakage last night. I would assume that my shampoo is removing the cones. But I never really worried about cones or sls either so I'm probably not the best person to ask about that.

 

[onyxdreams]

I got my MT, I'm sooooo happy:bouncegre. It smells great and my hair instantly softened when i applied it to my new growth.

Are there any other ways to use this product? I know someone was using it on their nails and I think eyelashes. How is it going?

 

[JustKiya]

I got my MT, I'm sooooo happy:bouncegre. It smells great and my hair instantly softened when i applied it to my new growth.

Are there any other ways to use this product? I know someone was using it on their nails and I think eyelashes. How is it going?

Noooooooooo! Please don't put MT on your eyelashes. I love it, and I think it's fabulously safe, but eyeballs are picky, sensitive things, and I REALLY don't know how good of an idea that would be.

Eyebrows, on the other hand - That's all good. I use it on my eyebrows anytime I can remember.

 

[eshille]

I use my regular shampoo and conditioner. My hair was doing fine then I noticed a little bit of breakage so I added some aloe vera gel and castor oil to my OCT. It feels fabulous again today and there was minimal breakage last night. I would assume that my shampoo is removing the cones. But I never really worried about cones or sls either so I'm probably not the best person to ask about that.

I really appreciate your input and usage suggestions...thanks

 

[onyxdreams]

Noooooooooo! Please don't put MT on your eyelashes. I love it, and I think it's fabulously safe, but eyeballs are picky, sensitive things, and I REALLY don't know how good of an idea that would be.

Eyebrows, on the other hand - That's all good. I use it on my eyebrows anytime I can remember.

OOps I'm so sorry i meant to type eyebrows but was thinking of my eyeslashes when typing. Sorry ladies

 

[curlcomplexity]

Hi ladies! I'm in week 2 of using the MT and it's wonderful, I just love the smell and so does everyone else. I wanted to try and combat the shedding that I may get (I don't really know if I have much b/c I'm in twists). Do you think it'll be alright to mix the MT w/ garlic oil? I've already mixed it w/ safflower oil...thanks in advance!

 

[Aggie]

Hi ladies! I'm in week 2 of using the MT and it's wonderful, I just love the smell and so does everyone else. I wanted to try and combat the shedding that I may get (I don't really know if I have much b/c I'm in twists). Do you think it'll be alright to mix the MT w/ garlic oil? I've already mixed it w/ safflower oil...thanks in advance!

Sure why not, but I think that you might have a concern about the smell. I mean you don't want to walk around with a garlic scent on your head all day right? I prefer to pre-poo with it as it has a very potent odor.

 

[Aggie]

Okay finally, my OCT and Mega-Tek has finally arrived today and I will be starting to use them on Saturday after removing my braids. I can't wait.

I think I will start with my MT first for a month or two then move onto my OCT for a month or two as well. I will post which one I've decided to use first on Saturday.

ETA: I bought the entire OCT system (large one) and an additional 12 oz bottle of Ovation Cell Therapy, I also bought the Mega-Tek 16 oz bottle of avocado mist, 32 oz bottle of MT premier shampoo, 8 oz bottle of Survivor detangler, 16 oz bottle of MT cream rinse, two 16 oz bottles of MT Rebuilder, and two 32 oz bottles of premier rehydrating spray. I know, I know, a little overboard but hey, I don't have to purchase anymore of them for a very looooooong time.

 

[EbonyEyes]

EbonyEyes, call up your credit card company and asked to see if they charged your credit card. I ordered the Mega-tek from them a day after you (4/28) and still have not received it. When I noticed that it was still stating Not Yet Shipped around day seven, I gave them several calls continuosly up until yesterday (5/6) along with countless emails and no one has responded still till this day. TT8 was also very helpful and supportive in trying to track them down for me. I could understand if they were out of stock but the sad thing is that they aren't. Very unprofessional of them. I will be posting a negative review of them obvioulsy in the vendor discussion forum.

Anyhoo, the good news is that I finally had enough and just decided to call my credit card company up to see if they could issue a refund for me from Windgate Saddlery. Well after a thorough investigation, they said I was never charged nor is it pending. That was weird since I got a confirmation receipt from Windgate Saddlery and my order status was stating payment authorized. If I were you I would order for easypet store which turns out cheaper anyway. I would also go to the Windgate Saddlery website and delete my account with them as well. If they are in fact out of stock, it looks like they might just automatically ship it out and charge you then since they retain your credit card info on there (shady). You cant delete your account entirely but you can delete your address and other info. I hope that everything works out for you.

Thank you so much for the advice. I wrote to Windgate's email addresses to give them official notice that I was canceling my order and they are not to ship the product or charge my credit card. I took a screenshot of my account showing that as of today, my product still had not been shipped and then I deleted my account information.

I called my credit card company and they have my account flagged and will be ready to dispute if Windgate completes the charge.

I just purchased from EasyPet store so hopefully I will receive my MT by early next week!

 

[Shaley]

I wash with the ovation cell shampoo, rinse, apply the cell therapy only to my scalp and leave on for a while, sometimes over night but I always follow up with the cream rinse, NO SHEDDING WHATSOEVER. I do not coat my hair with the cell therapy (cost to much and you will run out to fast). (I am relaxed with fine, fine, fine hair).

Do you wash out the cell therapy before you apply the creme rinse? or do you apply the creme rinse on top of the cell therapy and rinse them both together?

 

[KPH]

Do you wash out the cell therapy before you apply the creme rinse? or do you apply the creme rinse on top of the cell therapy and rinse them both together?

I rinse the cell therapy out and then apply the creme rinse.

 

[Shaley]

I rinse the cell therapy out and then apply the creme rinse.

Hmmm... I talked to Carlee(Ovation) yesterday and was telling her about my several bad experiences with the creme rinse. She suggested that I don't rinse out the cell therapy - she stated to apply the creme rinse on top and rinse them both out together.
She also suggested that I leave the creme rinse on my hair a few minutes longer to make sure it fully coats the strands...

I'm going to try this one more time this weekend... If it still doesn't work, I'll just replace the creme rinse with a moisturizing conditioner.

 

[KPH]

I never leave the creme rinse on longer than 5 minutes. sometimes I sleep with the cell therapy on my scalp and a cheapy conditioner on the hair.

 

[Luvableboo]

Yes it's very safe. Even recommended for chemo patients.

Could not find the exact post but....

Thank you for suggestion of adding a bit of Castor oil etc... to the MT mix... the dryness I was experiencing is all gone!!!! I am applying everyday with no more problems... (except the itchies and scalp warmth thank the heavens for hair sticks)

 

[MDinLA]

I have been using oct on my scalp 2 days in a row and I have SO much buildup that I have to wash my hair. The first day was on wet hair post wash, but I did sit under a dryer. Immediately I noticed buildup. The next day, I put it on dry scalp and today SO much buildup. Anyone else experienced that? If so, what did you do to combat it?