Ovation Cell Therapy/Mega Tek Challenge

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dontspeakdefeat

Hair Coach
I feel as if we need to start fresh and new. This challenge is doing so many positive things for so many members and we want to keep it positive. Any negativity in this challenge thread will be deleted.

Below is the original post and link to the original thread.

http://www.longhaircareforum.com/showthread.php?t=204301

First update thread. June 1, 2008

http://www.longhaircareforum.com/showthread.php?t=240233

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/Mega-Tek
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
leona2025: Mega-Tek
sexyeyes3616: OCT
awesomely_nappy: Mega-Tek
AVE One: OCT
Senegalese: OCT
ladybeesrch: Meg-Tek
ljones4521: Mega-Tek
Dubois007: OCT
jamaicalovely: Mega-Tek
Platinum: Mega-Tek
Princessdi: OCT/Mega-Tek
Dubois007: OCT
carletta: Mega-Tek
vivEz daNs lamouR: OCT
AVE One: OCT
nadine1977canada: OCT
dany06: Mega-Tek
CHEEKQUEEN: Mega-Tek
ladybeesrch: Mega-Tek
long2short2_?:Mega-Tek
slimzz: Mega-Tek
cocoaluv: Mega-Tek
jojo70: OCT
*COOKIE*: OCT
shortyluv: Mega-Tek
rhapsdyblu: Mega-Tek
Evalina: ???
karlap: Mega-Tek
EMJazzy: Mega-Tek
eroberson: Mega-Tek
soulie: Mega-Tek
ahamlet1: Mega-Tek
Lexib: Mega-Tek
toy: Mega-Tek
Miss Priss: Mega-Tek
valerie: Mega-Tek
brightblueink: Mega-Tek
Twilight80: Mega-Tek
Honey-Dip: Mega-Tek
phyl73: Mega-Tek, OCT
Zeal: Mega-Tek
marand13: Mega-Tek
twnz&1mo: Mega-Tek
november wind: Mega -Tek
ParvaniVida: Mega-TeK
msmills2U: Mega-Tek
fogannie: Mega-Tek
nursenappy: Mega-Tek
candycane044: Mega-Tek
tiff curl: Mega-Tek
LongCurlyLocks: Mega-Tek
trj1922: Mega-Tek
SheaM: Mega-Tek
belle_reveuse28: Mega-Tek
jiyabree: Mega-Tek
caramel28: Mega-Tek
naturalepiphany: Mega-Tek
flowinlocks: Mega-Tek



Here are some tips for newbies, Originally posted by Shimmie:
Snuckles This is Just for You!

Attention Newbies!

Help Notes for using Ovation Cell Therapy an Mega Tek

Rule #1 - Forget reading this entire thread. Yes...forget it. It's too overwhelming and you only be more confused on use of these products.

Rule # 1 - I am ON PURPOSE omitting all of the EXTRA's (even my extras I've shared in earlier posts) that so many us have listed in our regimes.

I am posting the Simple Method which is ALL anyone needs to follow.

Rule #3 - Relax and Allow your Hair to Grow...It will.

Steps for Using these products that WORK!

I. Ovation Hair Care System

www.ovationhair.com

Main Product in this system that produces Growth:

Ovation Cell Therapy - The Growth Product

http://www.ovationhair.com/OvationStore.asp?ac=lk&cat=2

How to use:

1. Apply to scalp as you would hair oil or hair grease and gently massage into your scalp with the pads (soft part) of your fingers.

2. Leave on your scalp for at least an hour then rinse your scalp with lukewarm water and proceed with your favorite hair conditioner. Place in protective style.

3. OR --- leave in overnight and rinse out in the morning. Place hair in protective style.

That's it. You're done!

3. How often? At least 3 times a week. Each night is fine, but 3 times a week is plenty. I know because I've done so.

You do not need all three Ovation products. Although I have the complete system, I mainly use the Cell Therapy.

II. Mega Tek -- Same as above

1. Apply to scalp as you would a scalp conditoner or hair grease.
2. Gently massage the prduct into scalp with soft pads of your fingers.
3. Leave in at least one hour or overnight.
4. Rinse out, condition hair with favorite hair conditioner.
5. Put hair in protective style.

Which Product does what?

Mega Tek will thicken your hair -- fast! It will also strenghten your hair which will lenghten your hair.

Ovation Cell Therapy will lengthen your hair --- fast! It just doesn't thicken as quickly as the Mega Tek does. But it sure gives the length.

Shampooing your hair....

As often or as little as you wish. I use shampoo only once a month.

However, at least 3 times a week, I Condition-Wash with my favorite conditioner. After I rinse, the conditioner out, I apply either Ovation or Mega Tek to my scalp. If I'm sleepy, I leave it in overnight.

I even go out in public with this product in my hair. Ain't nobody gonna grow my hair but me, so I could care less about what anyone thinks.

Key Principle - Make it easy on yourself. The only method to focus upon is that this is a scalp treatment. And it's not complicated

Do your thing with it and forget about all of the extras, such as the oils, and whatever else you've been reading. You DO NOT NEED IT!

Oiling Your Scalp:

Only if you want to. And if so, use either Castor Oil or Jojoba Oil or Emu Oil. They are growth oils.

If you want to mix a little oil with the Ovation or Mega Tek, you can, but you do not have to. It's only an option. However, if you do, only use Castor Oil, Jojoba Oil or Emu Oil. Again, these are growth oils.

SHEDDING

It's happens, but do not panick. I had major shedding after the 3rd week of Ovation, but I survived and so did my hair.

Garlic saved the day and my hair and my nerves Garlic stops the shedding.

Garlic Tabs:

Internally: Take 1 -3 tablets per day. That's all you need. Don't overload on this because it's not necessary.

Externally: Make a garlic paste as follows:

About 1 Tablespoon of Garlic Powder (not Garlic Salt -- Powder only)

Mix with with enough Castor Oil (or Olive Oil or Jojoba Oil) to make a thin paste.

Apply this Garlic paste onto and into your entire head, hair and scalp. Cover your head with plastic cap and leave this mixture on your head for a least one hour. YOU DO NOT NEED HEAT!. Your body heat is quite sufficient. I use one of those gold mylar (foil) plastic caps and it truly heats up my hair on its own.

Now wash your hair with a mild shampoo and then condition your hair. Place into a protective style and Smile! Cause your shedding has just been 'checked' ...

Now if you want to spend extra money, you can purchase the Alter Ego Garlic Hair cream conditioner. I love this product and it smells so light and fresh and it works!

Here's one of many links for the product:

http://www.ibeautyny.com/goods_detail.asp?goodsIdx=2157

Moisture:

Keep your hair moisturized as well. Do what you know is best for moisturizing your hair. Use your favorite DC's (Deep conditioning products/regimes). Just make it easy for YOU. That's the Key --- making it easy for you to maintain.

Other Proteins:

Stay away from them. Both of these products are protein heavy and you do not need other proteins. It will dry your hair.

Here's a Treat for your Hair:

"The Kiya Fizzie" --- The KF Solution from our family member "Just Kiya"

Add a little Sea Salt (1/2 teaspoon) to a huge handful of your favorite hair conditioner. Any conditioner of your choice.

Mix well and apply to your hair. Cover with Plasic cap for at least an hour. Rinse out and your hair will be as soft as can be. This also Relaxes the ends of your hair. See pic #4 in my siggy pikistrip. Treat yourself to the Kiya Fizzie once a week. Your hair will love you for it.

Ladies this is it! I am so sorry for adding to the confusion. We all want to grow our hair super fast, well this is it! When I stopped adding all of the extras my hair grew. The only 'extra' in my regime is the use of the Garlic. That's it. My hair grew even faster.

Okay............now go grow that hair!



I'm going to ask DSD to post this up front to make it easier for the Newbies.

Until we get this posted up front just remember this is post number #3567.
 
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dontspeakdefeat

Hair Coach
Hi Ladies:kiss3:
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

:newbie: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

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

:newbie: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*
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
ORDERING PRODUCTS...
OCT products: http://www.ovationhair.com

Mega-Tek products:

http://www.stagecoastwest.com

http://www.valleyvet.com

http://www.kvvet.com

FOR GALLON SIZE TUB OF MEGA-TEK
http://neeps.com/searchresult.html?...6771492516079&.autodone=http://www.neeps.com/
Price: $ 149.26

I don't know but I though this would be a great idea for anyone wanting to buy Mega-Tek but didn't want to sift through the thousands of posts to get different web addresses.



So I'll start.



Consider it a MT cheat sheet!

I purchased mine from: http://kvvet.com

They're offering FREE SHIPPING with any order over $50.00.

ALSO, there is a coupon code you can use: SAVE $ 5.00/ Use Coupon Code 054


http://www.kvvet.com/KVVet/product_...alse&mscssid=0407683DA633481688CF648B6A586F1C


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:arrowdown::arrowdown:*HELPFUL INFO*:arrowdown::arrowdown:
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:arrowright:*PRODUCT INGREDIENTS*:arrowleft:

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*:lick:(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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:gorgeous:Ovación,
tt8
 
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JustKiya

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Oh my gods, I just read that first post in full for the first time in a while - WOW :wow: TT8!!!!! Girl, you did an AMAZING job keeping all that together - shoot, I was going to have to dig through my blog to look up my recipe in a few weeks - and there it is!!! :lachen: :blush:
 

JustKiya

Well-Known Member
So - we were talking about how wonderfully our hair is doing.... :lol:


My hair is doing so WELL. I realized what caused me to stop last time - I went out of town, and then I got sick - and that just threw me ALL off. I will not be doing that again - all I'm cheating is myself, and a sis is too impatient for that sort of thing. :lol:

The MT actually makes my hair feel good - nice and soft and lush, almost - I'm glad I keep it in protective styles, otherwise the HIH Disease that I am suffering now would be SERIOUSLY interfering with my steelo.

One crappy thing - my hair doesn't want to 'stick' together as much as it usually does. :lol: Means I have to figure out how to use hairpins.

Seriously. The ones shaped like a U with really long legs and squiggly sides? How the HECK do you use them? I stick them in and kinda give them a half turn, but - I have no clue how to use them effectively.

:lachen: I did my hair for my wedding (a simple bun on top of my head out of almost APL dreads) and I swear, I used 70 bobbypins. :lachen: :lachen:

Anybody have a youtube, or something? :lachen: :look: Seriously.
 

Mz.Shug

New Member
DH surprised me w/ my garlic supps! Better than roses I tell ya!
I'm so excited about this product and the NG I've gotten within 1 week of using!:grin::grin: Grow baby Grow!
 

explosiva9

Active Member
What tha??? :blush:

I almost lost my mind at first click and almost hit panic mode thinking, " did i miss some progress pics, some new info? NOOOOOOOOO :wallbash:" :lachen: :lachen: :lachen:. Thought the other thread got deleted entirely.

Anyway, my ng is officially unmanageable so I am scheduled for a relaxer on saturday and can't wait. I will definitely track my progress and i will take a pic of the back and see how far I get in Sept.
 

Dubois007

New Member
I'm so impatient to see the results I'm going to get with OCT. Every night I dream of my hair reacing APL, .....going crazy :spinning:
 

Aggie

Well-Known Member
I feel as if we need to start fresh and new. This challenge is doing so many positive things for so many members and we want to keep it positive. Any negativity in this challenge thread will be deleted.

Below is the original post and link to the original thread.

http://www.longhaircareforum.com/showthread.php?t=204301

Thank you so much dontspeakdefeat. I really appreciate this. We have really enjoyed this thread over the past months:yep:.
 

Aggie

Well-Known Member
Oh my gods, I just read that first post in full for the first time in a while - WOW :wow: TT8!!!!! Girl, you did an AMAZING job keeping all that together - shoot, I was going to have to dig through my blog to look up my recipe in a few weeks - and there it is!!! :lachen: :blush:

Girl I see my recipe up there too. Actually I kinda like that this is a shorter thread to read through especially for our OCT/MT newbies, woo hoo!!!
 

caribgirl

Well-Known Member
Uhmmm mine too - it's Gangsta. I will not, I repeat I will not relax befor 8 weeks.

At six weeks something happened and the NG light switched on:yep:.

Good for you SS and Gym! My ng was already out of control and after dcing today I noticed that the MT is adding to the forestry :lachen:. I will attempt to stretch until Sept. by the grace of God :spinning:.

DH surprised me w/ my garlic supps! Better than roses I tell ya!
I'm so excited about this product and the NG I've gotten within 1 week of using!:grin::grin: Grow baby Grow!

Your hubby is too sweet- what a true hair supporter!
 

Mz.Shug

New Member
Uhmmm mine too - it's Gangsta. I will not, I repeat I will not relax befor 8 weeks.

At six weeks something happened and the NG light switched on:yep:.


Interesting:scratchch

So are you ladies attempting to stretch with these products or no?

And for those who are months into the challenge how long were you able to go before relaxing again?
 

ayoung

New Member
Well---I just cut open my bottle of OCT---yep, using every bit :grin::grin:

My MT is on the way so i should be ok--i don't want any interruptions in application:look:

This is my 5th week using (8 weeks post)

Can't wait for the Sep update ladies! (if I can stretch that long)
 

Sindeee

New Member
I haven't posted in a LOOOOOOOONG time but I have been reading this thread daily and it was VERY interesting until it hit a bad bump!

So I say THANK YOU in starting all over.

Sindeee
 

nodisrespect

New Member
Nice and Wavy and London Diva, y'all have made a quick believer out of me. I'm bout to order a bottle of MegaTek today... or, er, as soon as the check clears :lachen:

Hopefully I'll have ordered my bottle before the next week is out, and at some point in the very near future I'll be relaxing after March - Now stretch. So assuming I don't end up noticeably underprocessed, I'll be able to track it all. 1/4th inch a week? I'm bout to faint just thinking about it...

One thing I'm wondering about is how I'll toe the moisture/protein line... my hair just seems to be whatever on products. It just goes with the flow. The only time my hair really seems to act up is too much manipulation and if I flat iron a lot. I want to keep doing long stretches, so hopefully my new growth won't be really unmanageable.

I'm officially in here! Hi!

Relaxed users: how long do you guys go between touch ups?

ETA: how's it going for those doing the megatek w/ mn mix?
 
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sunshinebeautiful

Well-Known Member
Interesting:scratchch

So are you ladies attempting to stretch with these products or no?

And for those who are months into the challenge how long were you able to go before relaxing again?

If I get as good growth as I hope I get, hecky naw I ain't stretching. 8 weeks shall do it for me, especially if that translates to anywhere NEAR 2" of growth.
 

sunshinebeautiful

Well-Known Member
Um, so I haven't heard many reviews on the hair board, but I DC'd with heat using the new Redken Real Control hair mask and the moisturization is CRAZY! I can't keep my hands out of my hair, that's how good it feels. :eek:

And it may be an optical illusion but my hair looks thicker too since starting MT. I slathered some on my strands for a few mins before washing today to give my hair a bit of protein. :yep:
 
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PuffyBrown

Active Member
Um, so I haven't heard many reviews on the hair board, but I DC'd with heat using the new Redken Real Control hair mask and the moisturization is CRAZY! I can't keep my hands out of my hair, that's how good it feels. :eek:

And it may be an optical illusion but my hair looks thicker too since starting MT. I slathered some on my strands for a few mins before washing today to give my hair a bit of protein. :yep:

i am glad to see something about the Redken. I have been wanting to test it but was hanging on the fence waiting for somebody to say it was da bom...*im gettin it*
 
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