Ovation Cell Therapy/Mega Tek Challenge

[VirGoViXxEn]

That sounds like the same bottle I have. Eqyss has changed their labels 50-11 times, and I don't know if any of the websites have current pics of the actual bottles they are mailing out.

Thanks JustKiya,

I decided to read through the thread myself for answers. Are you receiving good results with this variation of the bottle.

ThankYou.

 

[JustKiya]

Thanks JustKiya,

I decided to read through the thread myself for answers. Are you receiving good results with this variation of the bottle.

ThankYou.

Wonderful results!

 

[VirGoViXxEn]

Does anyone know where I can purchase some JBCO? I noticed alot of ladies have added that ingredient to their mix.

Thanks!

 

[Shimmie]

There are too many OCT - Mega Tek threads up in here. I posted the following update in the wrong thread... .

Okay, here's my update below:
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Ladies... FYI

As most of you know, I've been using OCT (the 3 part system) since February. I've cut my hair 3 times since and I've had remarkable progress.

HOWEVER...

I ordered and received my first bottle of Mega Tek and it's giving me thicker results and faster.

I oil my scalp first then apply the Mega Tek straight to my scalp only. Cover with silk head wrap overnight and I do a 'Conditioner Wash' the next morning. I saw a difference in thickness in just two days.

I plan to stick with both the OCT and Mega Tek and interchange my use of them. I like the progress.

I promise you pictures as soon as I can take them. My mom just got out of the hospital and I've been with her for the last few days. As soon as I get 'settled', I'll take some pictures and post them for you.

Love and hugs to each of you, angels.

My message is that you can save a lot of money by using the Mega Tek instead. After 5 months of using OCT only, I can attest to this.

 

[JustKiya]

Oooh, that's so good to know, Shimmie!!! Umph, that just crushed my urge to try out the Ovation products - a sista is keeping a close eye on the bottom line!

And I hope your mom recuperates swiftly and easily!!

 

[BostonMaria]

Shimmie, I pray your mom gets better soon!

Oh and thanks for the post. I was thinking of getting OCT but now that you say that I think I'll just stick to the Mega Tek for now. I didn't get a chance to have my hair blow dried yesterday due to scattered thunderstorms in Boston (damn Mother Nature!) but I am going to get my hair done tomorrow, rain or shine damn it.

 

[Shimmie]

Oooh, that's so good to know, Shimmie!!! Umph, that just crushed my urge to try out the Ovation products - a sista is keeping a close eye on the bottom line!

And I hope your mom recuperates swiftly and easily!!

You know what Pretty Kiya (I changed your name )....

Now you know that I am a 'hands down' faithful OCT user. I love it and I never thought about the change. But after seeing the 'miracle' of Rhapsadyblu's hair growth with Mega Tek, I figured, why not give it a try?

I did and already I see a change in just 2 days. I could be getting a 'boost' from the use of the OCT that I was using before the Mega Tek. But either way, the boost did occur.

"Pretty Kiya", suppose I do this:

I'll use the Mega Tek -Only - (no OCT) on a steady basis for the next two weeks and then post the results. How's that?

My routine will be as follows:

* Conditioner Wash each day (I use Pantene - I have a lot on hand)
* Oil my scalp (regular Castor Oil)
* Apply Mega Tek (straight) to my scalp (lightly massage it in).
* Wrap in Silk head wrap overnight
* Conditioner Rinse hair in morning.

Additonal Routine:

* Once a week I do a Garlic/Castor Oil Deep Condition
* And Once a week I deep condition with 'Alter Ego Garlic Conditioner"

If I can save money by using Mega Tek, I'm going for it and I feel it's only fair to share this information with the precious ladies here.

This will add money to my hair budget to try some other products such as Ojon and a few others. I want to try the natural conditoners and shampoos.

Also, when I stop being lazy , I want to try a Henna routine. I just don't have the time for all of the preps that go into using Henna....

ETA: Thanks for your well wishes for my mom.

Love and hugs to you angel.

 

[JustKiya]

You are so sweet, Shimmie!!

That routine sounds fabulous - I can't wait to see your results!

 

[Shimmie]

Shimmie, I pray your mom gets better soon!

Oh and thanks for the post. I was thinking of getting OCT but now that you say that I think I'll just stick to the Mega Tek for now. I didn't get a chance to have my hair blow dried yesterday due to scattered thunderstorms in Boston (damn Mother Nature!) but I am going to get my hair done tomorrow, rain or shine damn it.

Thanks BostonMaria...

I truly believe that Mega Tek is the 'keeper' here. OCT is a jewel, I love OCT and I am hooked on it; I've had a 5 month romance with it, but I'm about to get unhooked and save some money. It's about to be this.... and I'm leaving it for Mega Tek.

Why pay so much more when the same results come from Mega Tek? We can use the money saved for other things in our lives or just 'save' it period. I posted my Mega Tek regime in the post above.

I wish you wonder blessings angel and continued beautiful hair growth.

 

[nodisrespect]

ok... is anyone else feeling like megatek is making their hair thinner? not really all of my hair but just my newgrowth... i feel like this because when i part my hair i feel like more scalp is showing... the parts/my scalp showing looks so huge... and if i dont focus the camera it looks like nothing but bare skin... i have to take the picture carefully in order to see there is still hair there its just much thinner than usual... my scalp/new growth does not look the same, and i dont think its necessarily the results of my hair growing in with a looser curl pattern.

 

[JustKiya]

ok... is anyone else feeling like megatek is making their hair thinner? not really all of my hair but just my newgrowth... i feel like this because when i part my hair i feel like more scalp is showing... the parts/my scalp showing looks so huge... and if i dont focus the camera it looks like nothing but bare skin... i have to take the picture carefully in order to see there is still hair there its just much thinner than usual... my scalp/new growth does not look the same, and i dont think its necessarily the results of my hair growing in with a looser curl pattern.

Thinner? Definitely not! I was just thinking yesterday that my part looks smaller, actually.....

Do you have any comparison pics you could show us?

 

[Shimmie]

ok... is anyone else feeling like megatek is making their hair thinner? not really all of my hair but just my newgrowth... i feel like this because when i part my hair i feel like more scalp is showing... the parts/my scalp showing looks so huge... and if i dont focus the camera it looks like nothing but bare skin... i have to take the picture carefully in order to see there is still hair there its just much thinner than usual... my scalp/new growth does not look the same, and i dont think its necessarily the results of my hair growing in with a looser curl pattern.

Angel, what is your hair care regime with Mega Tek?

Also:

* What other products are you using on your hair?

* Do you oil your scalp before applying the Mega Tek?

* How long do you leave the Mega Tek on your scalp?

I'm just trying to pinpoint what may be causing the thinning? Okay?

We'll fix this...

 

[Aggie]

You know what Pretty Kiya (I changed your name )....

Now you know that I am a 'hands down' faithful OCT user. I love it and I never thought about the change. But after seeing the 'miracle' of Rhapsadyblu's hair growth with Mega Tek, I figured, why not give it a try?

I did and already I see a change in just 2 days. I could be getting a 'boost' from the use of the OCT that I was using before the Mega Tek. But either way, the boost did occur.

"Pretty Kiya", suppose I do this:

I'll use the Mega Tek -Only - (no OCT) on a steady basis for the next two weeks and then post the results. How's that?

My routine will be as follows:

* Conditioner Wash each day (I use Pantene - I have a lot on hand)
* Oil my scalp (regular Castor Oil)
* Apply Mega Tek (straight) to my scalp (lightly massage it in).
* Wrap in Silk head wrap overnight
* Conditioner Rinse hair in morning.

Additonal Routine:

* Once a week I do a Garlic/Castor Oil Deep Condition
* And Once a week I deep condition with 'Alter Ego Garlic Conditioner"

If I can save money by using Mega Tek, I'm going for it and I feel it's only fair to share this information with the precious ladies here.

This will add money to my hair budget to try some other products such as Ojon and a few others. I want to try the natural conditoners and shampoos.

Also, when I stop being lazy , I want to try a Henna routine. I just don't have the time for all of the preps that go into using Henna....

ETA: Thanks for your well wishes for my mom.

Love and hugs to you angel.

Hi Shimmie, Sorry to hear about your mom and hope she gets well soon. I love your new routine but since I'm relaxed, I cannot see myself washing everyday but it seems perfect for naturals.

Now on to the natural hair products...I am thinking about doing this as soon as I am done using my commercial products with the exception of a few items like my Kenra products, Mizani Moisturefuse and a couple of others. I already use henna and ayurveda powders and oils which are very strengthening for my hair.

I am looking to purchase the Giovanni line and/or the Abba line and perhaps some of the Aubrey Organics conditioners as well. I haven't narrowed it down to perfection just yet as I am still doing my research. I might even make some of my own poos using castile soap. Shampoo bars are definitely an option I'm opened too as well.

I have both the OCT and the MT, my MT is very very low and I am using OCT mixed with my little drop of MT I have left until my next order of MT comes in the mail. MT is really great at thickening like you say. I have used it longer than the OCT but I like OCT too. I think that I will most likely purchase both again and perhaps mix them as a way to stretch the OCT perhaps in ratios of MT to OCT 2:1 seeing that the MT is 1) cheaper and 2) I get wayyyy more for my buck.

 

[Aggie]

ok... is anyone else feeling like megatek is making their hair thinner? not really all of my hair but just my newgrowth... i feel like this because when i part my hair i feel like more scalp is showing... the parts/my scalp showing looks so huge... and if i dont focus the camera it looks like nothing but bare skin... i have to take the picture carefully in order to see there is still hair there its just much thinner than usual... my scalp/new growth does not look the same, and i dont think its necessarily the results of my hair growing in with a looser curl pattern.

Oh no, my new growth is noticeably thicker. I am sorry to hear this though. Can you supply us with comparison pics? Also, are you using the garlic oil or conditioner treatment or garlic poo? Are you taking any garlic supplements for shedding? Do you relax your hair and if so, do you comb it through and when was your last relaxer?

 

[ShiShiPooPoo]

Wanted to give a quick update:

I can't believe my ng is so thick. I am going for my retouch at the end of next week so I'll really be able to tell. Also, I look forward to using the MT with a fresh relaxer because I will be able to tell really how well it works seeing that I relax bone straight ain't nothing going to make waves in my hair tooooo soon...know what I'm sayin'?

At first I thought the water in the MT was responsible for my roots puffing up but now I'm not so sure.

 

[Aggie]

Wanted to give a quick update:

I can't believe my ng is so thick. I am going for my retouch at the end of next week so I'll really be able to tell. Also, I look forward to using the MT with a fresh relaxer because I will be able to tell really how well it works seeing that I relax bone straight ain't nothing going to make waves in my hair tooooo soon...know what I'm sayin'?

At first I thought the water in the MT was responsible for my roots puffing up but now I'm not so sure.

ShiShiPooPoo, after your relaxer, wait 2 days before using the MT okay? After a fresh relaxer, our hair is still in a neutralizing state up to 2/3 days believe it not and if you put anything wet on the newly relaxed hair too soon, it will revert, not a lot, but a little because it's still neutraliizng and getting the pH back to normal.

Sometimes you'll hear ladies say that a relaxer didn't work because after a day or 2 day it appeared to have reverted, this is one of the main reasons why. It's not the relaxer, but the steps taken after the relaxer. Try to keep anything wet off the newly relaxed hair for those 2 days following the relaxer.

Oh another thing, never ever comb the relaxer through the new growth, the relaxer will do the work on it's own and it really doesn't need any help. Smoothing with the back of the comb is allowed, but no actual combing ever.

The resaon why is becausethe hair is very fragile when relaxer is on it and if combed it will stretch irreparably and get thinner and thinner like an over stretched rubber band and eventually fall out. Just thought I'd chime inon this. HTHelps someone.

 

[ShiShiPooPoo]

ShiShiPooPoo, after your relaxer, wait 2 days before using the MT okay? After a fresh relaxer, our hair is still in a neutralizing state up to 2/3 days believe it not and if you put anything wet on the newly relaxed hair too soon, it will revert, not a lot, but a little because it's still neutraliizng and getting the pH back to normal.

Sometimes you'll hear ladies say that a relaxer didn't work because after a day or 2 day it appeared to have reverted, this is one of the main reasons why. It's not the relaxer, but the steps taken after the relaxer. Try to keep anything wet off the newly relaxed hair for those 2 days following the relaxer.

Oh another thing, never ever comb the relaxer through the new growth, the relaxer will do the work on it's own and it really doesn't need any help. Smoothing with the back of the comb is allowed, but no actual combing ever.

The resaon why is becausethe hair is very fragile when relaxer is on it and if combed it will stretch irreparably and get thinner and thinner like an over stretched rubber band and eventually fall out. Just thought I'd chime inon this. HTHelps someone.

I started a thread sometime ago asking about "relaxer reversion" and no one really knew what I was talking about I guess. You know, the times when my ng seemed puffy right after a relaxer was when I washed it right away or put something wet on it...go figure. So what I'll do is wait a week after then start the MT...

Thanks for telling me this!

 

[lilsparkle825]

Wanted to give a quick update:

I can't believe my ng is so thick. I am going for my retouch at the end of next week so I'll really be able to tell. Also, I look forward to using the MT with a fresh relaxer because I will be able to tell really how well it works seeing that I relax bone straight ain't nothing going to make waves in my hair tooooo soon...know what I'm sayin'?

At first I thought the water in the MT was responsible for my roots puffing up but now I'm not so sure.

my mom is natural (just did her BC last night ) but her thickness since we began MT last week is ridiculous as well...i dont know how much of it is growth since we cut and have to take new measurements today but i mean her hair was so THIN, and a lot of that was corrected last night with the cut, but her roots are like megathick and this is the first time i believe she has ever had to deal with anything like that, especially since after her transition began. i hope this turns out to be a good thing for her!!!

megatek makes you megathick

 

[Reinventing21]

I'm not. It's too darn expensive!!! I assume since it's observed through the scalp it get's into your system as well. Which makes sense, just like vitamins that we take by mouth. Because it has strengthened my nails and I haven't put it directly on my nails.


That's what I was thinking!

 

[nodisrespect]

idk... maybe my mind is just playing tricks on me from a couple of badly focused photos and too much scrutiny...

im using the same products ive been using before - ors aloe to shampoo, humectress/con for a deep condition, he LTR for condition n go/co wash.

i dont oil my scalp, at all... my scalp is normally very healthy looking, glowing even

i co wash once a week (usually weds) and shampoo once a week (usually sat), all other times i leave the mt in.

i havent been using anything garlic because my hair hasnt been shedding and appeared to have been coming out LESS than usual. i got tons more shedding and breakage and hair everywhere when i first started cowashing on a frequent basis... that was too much shedding... this is nothing

my last relaxer was july 3rd, i dont comb the relaxer through and my hair usually ends up underprocessed.

i like the way mt is having my hair feeling... much stronger and floatier and shinier... like the pic in my sig, when i flat ironed after my relaxer, my hair looked 20x drier, nothing like that...

i took this picture last night... now admittedly its not very good cuz the flash is on

here is that same section in february

but -

i took this picture on the 19th... it was this set of pics that first made me feel like it didnt look right... aside from that wet spot (which shouldnt look so glued on my head like that just because its wet) slightly to the left of that looks like a small bald spot

here is an identical part across the back in february

its the same section of my head but the parts look nothing alike

maybe its just that the newgrowth is coming in much quicker, before it has time to curl/nap up? is it just me or does my hair look just DIFFERENT... lighter in one pic and more heavy and coarse in the old one...

im not ready to quit mt yet because i think i may be reading too much into it... just because my hair looks different that doesnt have to mean its a BAD kind of different... because it does feel healthier, and is not breaking as easily, and looks just a touch longer... im going to use at least this whole bottle first before i make a decision lol...

 

[Aggie]

I started a thread sometime ago asking about "relaxer reversion" and no one really knew what I was talking about I guess. You know, the times when my ng seemed puffy right after a relaxer was when I washed it right away or put something wet on it...go figure. So what I'll do is wait a week after then start the MT...

Thanks for telling me this!

You're welcomed hun.

 

[Reinventing21]

I add a tiny, pea sized amount of OCT to my facial night cream 3 times a week and to my body lotion everyday. After the first day I noticed my face had a glow. After about a week I started getting A LOT of complements about how beautiful my skin looked. One of my co-workers asked my what I have been doing differently because I look better than usually. (I told her about OCT). It looks like my skin is flawless and super healthy. I haven't had one menstrual (or random) breakout since adding OCT to my facial and body lotion.

...going back into lurk mode.

BTW, the women in this forum are awesome! I have learned so much. Thanks for being so informative, supportive and positive.[/quote]

Ohhhh! That I could maybe do! Thanks for sharing! I was wondering since the price is so expensive how people could use it as lotion!

 

[JustKiya]

I don't really see a difference, in the vertical parted ones - I think that's mostly flash.

In the horizontally parted ones, the 'baldish' looking spot looks - white? Like it has conditioner or buildup or something there?

I've noticed that when my hair is wet, it looks MUCH thinner than it does when dry, and I think that might be what's going on there - esp. since your hair is feeling better, and you are seeing less shedding.

Your new growth does look different - more stretched out/not as tight as it used to be, and that will also make a difference in how your parts look - and it looks like you had more NG in the old pics than you do in the new ones.



I know that sinking in the pit of your stomach, "Is my hair coming out?" feeling, cuz I thought I had a bald patch right in the middle of my head - instead, I have a natural part up there that I never noticed before, and so the hair 'looks' thin, but it's not.

I think you're okay...

 

[Aggie]

idk... maybe my mind is just playing tricks on me from a couple of badly focused photos and too much scrutiny...

im using the same products ive been using before - ors aloe to shampoo, humectress/con for a deep condition, he LTR for condition n go/co wash.

i dont oil my scalp, at all... my scalp is normally very healthy looking, glowing even

i co wash once a week (usually weds) and shampoo once a week (usually sat), all other times i leave the mt in.

i havent been using anything garlic because my hair hasnt been shedding and appeared to have been coming out LESS than usual. i got tons more shedding and breakage and hair everywhere when i first started cowashing on a frequent basis... that was too much shedding... this is nothing

my last relaxer was july 3rd, i dont comb the relaxer through and my hair usually ends up underprocessed.

i like the way mt is having my hair feeling... much stronger and floatier and shinier... like the pic in my sig, when i flat ironed after my relaxer, my hair looked 20x drier, nothing like that...

i took this picture last night... now admittedly its not very good cuz the flash is on

here is that same section in february

but -

i took this picture on the 19th... it was this set of pics that first made me feel like it didnt look right... aside from that wet spot (which shouldnt look so glued on my head like that just because its wet) slightly to the left of that looks like a small bald spot

here is an identical part across the back in february

its the same section of my head but the parts look nothing alike

maybe its just that the newgrowth is coming in much quicker, before it has time to curl/nap up? is it just me or does my hair look just DIFFERENT... lighter in one pic and more heavy and coarse in the old one...

im not ready to quit mt yet because i think i may be reading too much into it... just because my hair looks different that doesnt have to mean its a BAD kind of different... because it does feel healthier, and is not breaking as easily, and looks just a touch longer... im going to use at least this whole bottle first before i make a decision lol...

Your hair looks wet/damp in the third pic to me. Is it? If it is then wet hair normally does look thinner than dry hair. It just looks a little wet to me. Maybe others cna chime in with some other thoughts.

 

[nodisrespect]

my actual hair was dry... the wet spot is me trying to get the mt on my scalp... does it make you guys' hair stick to your scalp like that? i feel like normally there would be enough hair under there that it wouldnt be able to stick straight through to my scalp like that...

im hoping its just inconsistent pictures because otherwise idk

 

[JustKiya]

my actual hair was dry... the wet spot is me trying to get the mt on my scalp... does it make you guys' hair stick to your scalp like that? i feel like normally there would be enough hair under there that it wouldnt be able to stick straight through to my scalp like that...

im hoping its just inconsistent pictures because otherwise idk

Girl, that's too much MT, I think - it doesn't make my hair stick to my scalp like that, at all......the amount that it looks like you have there would cover at least two parts, ear to ear, on me....

 

[Aggie]

my actual hair was dry... the wet spot is me trying to get the mt on my scalp... does it make you guys' hair stick to your scalp like that? i feel like normally there would be enough hair under there that it wouldnt be able to stick straight through to my scalp like that...

im hoping its just inconsistent pictures because otherwise idk

OH YEAH, IT SURE DOES. It seems like the minute that MT goes on, my hair just decides to lie down and take a nap for a while. And I think it's because we are relaxed. I usually have to fight to get it up off my scalp and put it in one big plait in the back before going to bed.

 

[rhapsdyblu]

**MAKES NOTE TO SELF** get one cup of tea a packet of biscuits and read through the 700 extra post in this thread. I just can't do it in 10 mins.

Welcome back. You were missed. [I know you don't know me but you were one of my inspirations to try MT - Thanks]

 

[nodisrespect]

yeah, i realized i was using too much when i started getting buildup plus, i seem to be going through the bottle rather quickly, so im using a lot less of it

ok im going to decide its just because my relaxer is fresh and my hair is straighter... i normally dont take ng pics so soon after a relaxer... maybe my hair just needs time to nap back up again

 

[Shimmie]

Hi Shimmie, Sorry to hear about your mom and hope she gets well soon. I love your new routine but since I'm relaxed, I cannot see myself washing everyday but it seems perfect for naturals.

Now on to the natural hair products...I am thinking about doing this as soon as I am done using my commercial products with the exception of a few items like my Kenra products, Mizani Moisturefuse and a couple of others. I already use henna and ayurveda powders and oils which are very strengthening for my hair.

I am looking to purchase the Giovanni line and/or the Abba line and perhaps some of the Aubrey Organics conditioners as well. I haven't narrowed it down to perfection just yet as I am still doing my research. I might even make some of my own poos using castile soap. Shampoo bars are definitely an option I'm opened too as well.

I have both the OCT and the MT, my MT is very very low and I am using OCT mixed with my little drop of MT I have left until my next order of MT comes in the mail. MT is really great at thickening like you say. I have used it longer than the OCT but I like OCT too. I think that I will most likely purchase both again and perhaps mix them as a way to stretch the OCT perhaps in ratios of MT to OCT 2:1 seeing that the MT is 1) cheaper and 2) I get wayyyy more for my buck.

Thanks Aggie...

I like your combination plan for both the OCT and the MT. Good Plan.

I'm new with using the Mega Tek and I like what my results are with it and how fast it's working. It's literally giving the OCT a run for the money. (Um, no pun intended ). Both products smell and appear the same.

Aggie, although I'm using the Mega Tek and OCT, I want to use more natural shampoos and conditioners on my hair.

These are the 'Natural' hair products that I would love to try:

• "Beauty 4 Ashes" (I love this site) http://www.discoverb4a.com/7%20Beauty%204%20Ashes%20HC.html
• Ojon (www.ojon.com). They are also sold on OVC.
• Komazacare (http://komazacare.com/ordersamplepage.html)

Question: What do you think of Henna Shampoo and Henna Conditioners?

Aggie, I want so much to do the Henna, but I don't have the time or the patience for the Henna preparations. I wish it came, pre-mixed.

I've been thinking about these Henna products from Komazacare:

They are the first two products on this page (Herbal Tea and Henna Shampoo and Conditioner). The ingredients seem very nice.

http://komazacare.com/haircare.html

What's your opinion of these? I know that's it's not a 'full' Henna effect, but ..........

I'm so not looking forward to the prepping stages of using Henna...

Thanks Aggie. You're my Henna, Garlic, and Alter Ego Guru. I truly look up to you and admire you.