Ovation Cell Therapy/Mega-Tek Challenge

[tt8]

Hi Ladies
It's time for another hair growth challenge!
The official OCT/MEGA-TEK CHALLENGE is MARCH 1 - MARCH 1, 2009. You can join at anytime between now and then. . PLEASE PM ME WITH YOUR PRODUCT SO I CAN ADD YOU TO THE PLEDGE LIST
CHECK-IN DATES:
June 1, 2008 September 1, 2008 and January 1, 2009
Post your pix or links to your pix:
http://www.longhaircareforum.com/showthread.php?p=4666719&posted=1#post4666719

PM ME WITH WHAT PRODUCT YOU ARE USING SO I CAN ADD YOUR NAME TO THE PLEDGE LIST BELOW!

*WE SUGGEST INCREASING YOUR DC ROUTINE, ADDING A GARLIC PRODUCT TO YOUR REG, ADDING OIL TO YOUR OCT OR MT OR OILING SCALP B4 APPLICATION & DISCONTINUING OTHER PROTEIN PRODUCTS*
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ORDERING PRODUCTS...
OCT products: http://www.ovationhair.com

Mega-Tek products:

http://www.saddleuptack.com/webcat/items/item831.htm
Price $26.95, Tax $1.56, Total $38.51

http://www.easypetstore.com/Mega-Tek-Cell-Rebuilder-16oz-pr-151702.html
Price: $21.95 with $5.00 coupon code (ezpet2008A) that expires 9.8.08

FOR GALLON SIZE TUB OF MEGA-TEK
http://neeps.com/searchresult.html?query=Mega-Tek&x=0&y=0&vwcatalog=yhst-46771492516079&.autodone=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.neeps.com%2F
Price: $ 149.26
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OVATION/MEGA-TEK CHALLENGE PLEDGE CLASS
tt8: MT
JustKiya: Mega-Tek
donewit-it: OCT
JLove74: OCT
Nice & Wavy: OCT/ Mega-Tek
Shimmie: OCT Pack
NaijaGal: OCT
RZILYNT: OCT/Mega-Tek
Trudy: OCT
Coffee: OCT Pack
Mystic Mega-Tek
brittanynic16: OCT
gymfreak336: OCT
WomanlyCharm: OCT/Mega-Tek
Nita81: OCT/Mega-Tek
cicilypayne: OCT
miss_cherokee: Mega-Tek
dontspeakdefeat: OCT
imstush: Mega-Tek
Jetblackhair: Mega-Tek
SummerRain: OCT
Princessnad: Mega-Tek
MissMadam: OCT/Mega-Tek
sareca: OCT
Serenity_Peace: OCT Pack
It~Can~Grow: Mega-Tek
january noir: OCT Pack
agnenoir: Mega-Tek
evsbaby: OCT
tootrendy19: Mega-Tek
mnemosyne: Mega-Tek
otegwu: Mega-Tek
gorgeoushair: Mega-Tek
Cayenne0622: OCT
mshottienelson: OCT Pack
girlyprincess23: Mega-Tek
mshottienelson: OCT Pack
mleah: OCT
daniemoy: OCT
Chardai: OCT Pack
mstaiti: Mega-Tek
GETHEALTHY: OCT
fancypants007: OCT/ Mega-Tek
Tootuff: OCT
lane: OCT Pak/Mega-Tek
chocolat79: OCT
Soliel185: Mega-Tek
PittiPat: Mega-Tek
MissVee: OCT
Br*nzedb*mbsh~ll: Mega-Tek
slimmzz: OCT
MissRissa: OCT
KPH: OCT
LondonDiva: Mega-Tek
shakesha22: OCT
AJamericanDiva: Mega-Tek
esoterica: Mega-Tek
Sebring26: Mega-Tek
growinglong777: OCT
Queeny20: Mega-Tek
MSHONEY: Mega-Tek
GANicole: OCT
CocoBunny: OCT/Mega-Tek
Mz DEE DEE: Mega-Tek
tlstacy12: Mega-Tek
Alli77: OCT
qtslim83: Mega-Tek
JD2'd: Mega-Tek
sunbasque: Mega-Tek
nycutiepie: OCT
lovelymissyoli: Mega-Tek
ayjacks: OCT
sweetie77: OCT
apples: Mega-Tek
jrae: OCT
Nina_S: Mega-Tek
Mynappturalme: Mega-Tek
Onejamifan: Mega-Tek
Curlytime: OCT/ Mega-Tek
Cassandra1975: Mega-Tek
PrettyfaceANB: OCT
aprilj: Mega-Tek
tnorenberg: Rejuvenator
eshille: OCT
cieramichelle: OCT Pak
belleama: OCT
seximami: OCT
princesslocks: OCT Pak
lady_brown: OCT
iasade: OCT/ Mega-Tek
Golden: Mega-Tek
isisalisa: Oct/ Mega-Tek
VWVixxen: Mega-Tek
missprincess011: Mega-Tek
yodie: OCT/Mega-Tek
aurora3140: Mega-Tek
shocol: OCT
Aggie: OCT/ Mega-Tek
april shower: Mega-Tek
SelfStyled: OCT
smooth*fro
Diya: OCT
missdemi: OCT
finewine83: OCT
EbonyEyes: Mega-Tek
MisTatim: OCT/Mega-Tek
Jessica Rabbit: MT
nomadpixi:?
explosiva9: MT
Twisties: OCT Pack
Clarice: OCT
Dogmd: OCT
Morenita: OCT
Aquafina: Mega-Tek
Deborah: OCT
ViloetWylde: Mega-Tek
dreamer03: Mega-Tek
prettykinks: Mega-Tek
longhairhopeful: Mega-Tek
kels823: Mega-Tek
caribgirl:Mega-Tek
Luscious85: Mega-Tek
Afrolicious: OCT
song_of_serenity: Mega-Tek
Mz. Shug: Mega-Tek
OSAMENE: Mega-Tek
tsmith: Mega-Tek
flautist: Mega-Tek
2grlsandme: OCT Pack
foxieroxienyc: Mega-Tek



*HELPFUL INFO*
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*PRODUCT INGREDIENTS*

Ovation:Deionized Water, Stearalkonium Chloride, Glyceryl Stearate, Cetearyl Alcohol, PEG-40 Castor Oil, Cetrimonium Chloride, Hydrolyzed Keratin, Panthenol, Tocopheryl Acetate, DM DM Hydantoin, Methlparaben, Propylparaben, Tetrasodium EDTA, Frangrance

Mega-Tek Rebuilder:Deionized water, hydrolyzed keratin protein (HU), stearalkonium chloride, glyceryl stearate, peg 100 stearate (DI), marine protein (DI), peg 40 (no castor oil), panthenol, dimethicone copolyol (the one cone), magnesium citrate (DI), allantoin (DI), amino acids (DI), methylparaben, mucopolysaccharides (DI), polyparaben, imidazolidinyl urea (DI), fragrance
DI = Different ingredient AND HU = Higher up on the list

The Rebuilder has MORE hydrolyzed keratin protein, and it has marine protein and amino acids than OCT
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*FUN RECIPES*(these also help combat shedding)
Mega-Tek Mix:in a small container mix 2oz of Mega-tek + 1/8 teaspoon castor oil + 1/8 teaspoon Vitamin E Oil + 1/8 teaspoon SAA from lotioncrafters.com. (thanks justkiya)

OCT/Mega-Tek combo:mix MT and OCT in an applicator bottle, adding Grapeseed oil, Jojoba oil, and a little Vitamin E and a couple of drops of Rosemary. Apply that just to the scalp every other day


Mega-Tek Mix:6 oz MT cell rebuilder, 1 oz grapeseed oil, 1oz Jamaican Black Castor Oil, 1 oz aloe vera oil (aloe vera gel can also be used)15 -18 drops of rosemary or peppermint or lavender essential oil (or 5-6 drops of each), 2 oz BB Oil Moisturizer hair lotion with castor oil and aloe, 1 Tblspn of flowers of sulfur powder (yellow), 3 tubes of MN
-1. Mix the MN with the BB moisturizer in a bowl first
-2. Mix all ingredients together in a color applicator bottle, shake and squeeze on scalp only daily

"Pre-oil" with OCT or Mega-Tek: 1). oil scalp first with an oil such as almond oil, extra virgin olive oil, safflower oil, sesame oil, carrot oil, wheat germ oil, jojoba oil, ayurveda oils or any other oil you like 2). then apply the OCT or Mega-Tek to scalp with a color-applicator bottle
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Treatments for Shedding
1.Alter Ego Hot Oil Treatment with Garlic
https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_ss_...r+EGO+Hot+Oil+Treatment+with+Garlic&x=14&y=22

2. Alter Ego Cren
https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_ss_bt?url=search-alias=beauty&field-keywords=Alter+EGO+Cren&x=0&y=0

3. Remedee Shampoo/Leave-In
http://www.buty-wave.com/

4. take odorless kyolic garlic supplements to combat shedding from the inside out.
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Ovación,
tt8

 

[JustKiya]

I haven't even ORDERED it yet, and I'm with you!! I'll jsut tell DH it was a swap.

Oh, I'm about to though, right now - ordering the MegaTek.....

 

[donewit-it]

I'm in. Last night was the second time I used the Cell Therapy. I'm going to post my original picture that was taken about mid October 2007 just for a reference. Tonight I wanted to blowdry and flat iron my hair. Once I take a picture that will be my starting point. I'm also in the 2008 bootcamp challenge and I haven't used my pass for the first session yet as I had intended on V-Day so I'm gonna use it tonight to check my length.

HHG

My regimen since I do WNGs is Daily co-washing with Aussie Moist Conditioner. Deep condition ~2x/week with whatever conditioner i grab up. Right now I love ORS Replenishing Paks Style with glycerin, jbco. KISS

Will post regimen and technique for straight hair after I figure out what I'm doing

 

[JLove74]

I'm in.
Regimen:
DC or overnight with Ovation Cell Therapy
Aveda Hang straight leave-in
Seal with whatever oil I grab
Rollerset or Blowdry/Flat iron

 

[JustKiya]

Okay, I've placed my order at bedding.com (23.99 - cheapest price I saw), with a review5 coupon (5% off), and including shipping it was 28.74 - they also had the lowest shipping (5.95) I've seen at most places....

 

[It~Can~Grow]

Question, ladies. Is this more suited for naturals? If not, which is better the Cell Therapy or Mega-Tek?

Thank you

Man I wish I could get to work and stay off this site.erplexed

 

[JustKiya]

Question, ladies. Is this more suited for naturals? If not, which is better the Cell Therapy or Mega-Tek?

Thank you

Man I wish I could get to work and stay off this site.erplexed

Sareca (the instigator) is texalaxed, and I think several other ladies are relaxed - so, no, definitely not more suited for naturals.....

The Mega-Tek has fewer amino acids in it, but it's supposed to be the same formula, in a bigger bottle for about half the price. It's also the 'horse' version - but it's been cleared to use on people.

The Ovation is the human version - I think someone said that it was a little thinner than the Mega-Tek, but it smelled and looked the same. Smaller (but prettier bottle) and pricier. There is a sample pack of the cell therapy, their shampoo and conditioner for 50ish bucks that I think several of the ladies are trying.

I'm cheap, and I tend to slack off on growth aids, so I went for the cheaper stuff....

 

[It~Can~Grow]

...and last question, so is the plan to buy the pack/use the complete system?

Shoot - I guess I'm asking what from the system do I need to buy?

Thanks, NWomyn

 

[JustKiya]

No problem...

I think it's up to you, really. Some ladies are jsut using CT, some are using the whole pack, some are using Mega-Tek.....

 

[It~Can~Grow]

Thanks, again

If I add one mo growth aid, I'd really expect to be floor length by december

No problem...

I think it's up to you, really. Some ladies are jsut using CT, some are using the whole pack, some are using Mega-Tek.....

 

[Nice & Wavy]

I'm in and I have some Mega-Tek at home and I'm going to start using that first while I wait for the OCT to come.

ETA: I started OCT on March 13th.

Shampoo once a week
Deep condition once a week
CW every day
apply OCT to my scalp every night
moisturize my hair and seal
braid every night

I started tonight and massaged it in. My scalp feels fine so far, so good!

I will give account weekly on the condition of hair and scalp.

 

[Shimmie]

I'm in...Definitely! :reddancer: Thank you tt8 for starting this thread. It's very encouraging.

I started using the Ovation Cell Therapy kit this past Saturday (February 23, 2008).

My current before and after pics and information is in my siggy. It's too soon to determine any growth (only 4 days since first use), but there is a remarkable difference in my hair texture. It's thicker and darker. (see comparison picture link in my siggy). It's also very soft.

The Ovation Shampoo and Conditioner is a 'keeper' for me.. And definitely the Cell Therapy.

Regime:

ETA: Weekly Baking Soda Wash to clarify before Ovation Shampoo and Conditioner. Clean away weekly build up of products and oil.

Ovation Hair Care System:

• Wash hair weekly with Ovation Shampoo and Conditioner.
• Using Cell Therapy Daily on scalp only; (Massaging in with damp hair)
• Regular Conditioner washes every 2 days. (normal routine).
• Keeping ends oiled with Olive Oil each day (normal routine).
• Keeping hair in protective twist bun (normal routine).

Note: I do not rinse out the Cell Therapy from my scalp. Each night I apply it to my scalp as a 'Leave - In'. So far, it's been fine. No problems.

Note: The process is quicker and easier then it seems. It really is.

Post edited for clarification...

 

[sareca]

Good luck ladies and happy growing.

 

[naijaGal]

I'm def in on this one. I've got mega-tek and OCT but I'll do this challenge with OCT.

I intend to texlax on Sunday so will take before pics then.

Regimen:
Weekly hair wash with ovation shampoo + conditioner
In the morning, spray hair with concoction of water, amla, maka, bhrami, castor oil and glycerin
In the evening, rinse hair with lukewarm water and a bit castor oil and ppmint EO then massage in OCT
When I remember, make a paste with the above indian powders and let sit on hair for abt an hr

Is anyone applying OCT to dry hair. I know Sareca said she did this in the beginning then switched to applying it to damp hair

 

[tt8]

I'm natural and I am using the CT only. It is totally up to you whether or not you would like to use the CT, Mega-Tek, CT Pack, or shoot all of the above at the same time. I just hope we get some growth. Sareca said we should see a difference around 90 days. I hope you join us. Let us know what you decide.

Question, ladies. Is this more suited for naturals? If not, which is better the Cell Therapy or Mega-Tek?

Thank you

Man I wish I could get to work and stay off this site.erplexed

 

[tt8]

Sareca,
You don't want to come out and play with us? You're the one who inspired this thing. Let's see what else it can do after 90 days. Come on gal!

Good luck ladies and happy growing.

 

[tt8]

I am using the OCT alone

My Regimen: in cornrows/ week 2 take down for roller-set, rebraid
daily: 1. co-wash with Aveda Penetrating Hair Revitalizer or Paul Mitchell
Super-Charge
2. rinse with Paul Mitchell The Dentagler
3. OCT for atleast 2 Hours under plastic cap
4. seal with ORS Olive Oil n a dab of JBC
DC: 4xweek with either Paul Mitchell Super-Charge or Pantene Relaxed and
Natural DC Mask
poo: 1xweek with Joico K-Pak Clarify ( I have hard water)
protein: 1xweek with Aveda Damage Remedy
every 6 weeks Nexxus Emergencee

 

[JustKiya]

Okay, I've placed my order at bedding.com (23.99 - cheapest price I saw), with a review5 coupon (5% off), and including shipping it was 28.74 - they also had the lowest shipping (5.95) I've seen at most places....

*sucksteeth* Now why'd they cancel my order because they are outta stock..... I know it was some of ya'll!!

Fine, fine, I'll pay full price.

Dang!

 

[Coffee]

Opps, I used it tonight before seeing this post. I will say I really like the shampoo, it lathered well and smells nice. I'm going to use it 2x a week per directions, althought I will leave OCT on 1 hour or more, depending on how much time I have. I'll have hubby take a picture tomorrow.

 

[donewit-it]

Not really looking for thicker and/or fuller hair. Just impatient with gaining and retaining length.

I need a trim, but I'm gonna hold out and baby my ends after I wash this out. I plan to use my CT three times a week.

I'm starting with 7 inches after a year and a half from by BC 8/06 and two cuts.

 

[Serenity_Peace]

O.K., due to the raves about Egyss products last year, I bought the Mega-Tek, shampoo and conditioner. Spent a lot of money. Well, I used the project and my hair was left hard as a rock. I had to re-moisturize twice and still my hair was hard and very difficult to detangle. I lost a lot of hair that night. I ended up selling the products on this forum. I found out that it was far too much protein for me.

Well, this morning, I decided to try the 6oz. OCT package, since so many have stated that the products are not as harsh or heavy. I bought the smaller sizes to try out. I will report my results here. If I find that they do not work for me, I will send them back for a full price refund. I'm happy that they have this offer because I'm still skeptical.

 

[RZILYNT]

Please add me to this challange. I have already been using this. But I don't have any true measures to report although I do have a lot of growth. But since I just relaxed and trimmed I surely will have a starting point.

I will be using this as the intensive treatment leaving it on for an hour on wash day. Keeping my same staples.

RZ~

 

[blazingthru]

yes i am in. I purchased Oviation Cell Therapy yesterday but I had Megatek at home I brought it a year ago and did not see anything interesting about it, so I will use it until my product come.

my regiment.

Deep condition once a week with whatever I grab.
I co wash daily so I might slow it down.
Shea butter (cantu)leave in conditioner everyday/or Aphrogee leave in conditioner with SAA added to both - seal with olive oil. I don't normally seal I always forget but I won't these 90 days
Wash once a week with baking soda
Nothing else really just waiting and seeing.
I'll use the Oviation as a leave in on scalp only for duration of the 90 days. I will post my picture tomorrow - But I can't get it straight but I will try. I am 100% natural. Can we have a seal. I like Pinkskates seal - makes you feel special.

 

[donewit-it]

I'm just messing up ya'll thread Forgive me for the multiple posts. Thanks N&W

 

[donewit-it]

bump..............

 

[JustKiya]

I'm just waiting for mine to get here.

I've decided I'm going to use the Mega-Tek as a leave-in for my scalp, twice a week, (Sat/Sun and Wed)......

I'm taking starting pictures tonight/this weekend, so that I can compare the difference from Dec to now.... and then I'll be able to compare now to June - I EXPECT the delta to double, danggone it!!

 

[tt8]

Trudy girl,
You must have not read some of my other posts. I am slightly computer illiterate (shoot, who I am kidding, alot) If you wanna find one by all means go head, it would be too cute. It's only a 90-day challenge and yall would to wait on me to take a computer class and figure how to put those cute fonts on here and that would be like next year. PM me if you find one...

yes i am in. I purchased Oviation Cell Therapy yesterday but I had Megatek at home I brought it a year ago and did not see anything interesting about it, so I will use it until my product come.

my regiment.

Deep condition once a week with whatever I grab.
I co wash daily so I might slow it down.
Shea butter (cantu)leave in conditioner everyday/or Aphrogee leave in conditioner with SAA added to both - seal with olive oil. I don't normally seal I always forget but I won't these 90 days
Wash once a week with baking soda
Nothing else really just waiting and seeing.
I'll use the Oviation as a leave in on scalp only for duration of the 90 days. I will post my picture tomorrow - But I can't get it straight but I will try. I am 100% natural. Can we have a seal. I like Pinkskates seal - makes you feel special. [/quote]

 

[tt8]

LADIES,
MAKE SURE YOU SUBSCRIBE TO THE THREAD SO YOU WON'T HAVE TO HUNT IT DOWN FOR UPDATES OR USE THE SOMETIMES BROKEN SEARCH ENGINE!

...EVEN IF YOU HAVEN'T GOTTEN YOUR SHIPMENT, NO WORRIES WE'LL BE HERE WHEN YOU ARE READY!

 

[JustKiya]

I'm pretty handy with a graphics program - if ya'll toss out some ideas, I'll put together a seal....

 

[JustKiya]

Okay, here's my starting pic.

I took it a little differently from my Dec pic , but I'll say that I would like my front braid to be about chin length by june, and my back braid to be well over my shoulder.