OK, a few days after posting this, I read about the method and decided to give it a shot on my transitioning hair. I completed the full method every other day for two weeks, then I started experimenting with it for another two weeks.
After doing the full MHM for two weeks, I saw a difference in my hair. The new growth is shinier, softer, frizzes less, and stays moisturized longer. The relaxed ends improved as well, waving up more and has some shine, but not as much change as the new growth. I think I had faster results because I'd been using the CG method this last year, so I already used decent products without most "bad" ingredients.
During the experimental weeks, I discovered that:
1. the step3 clay step doesn't work so well on my transitioning hair. I'm better off doing clay first and BS third or omitting it completely, replacing step 3 with baking soda.
2. Baking soda solution (BS) works just fine for me. 2tsp per cup of water, using a spray bottle to apply.
3. Full gel application on transitioning, bunned hair is a No No. I seal with avocado oil and use avocado butter on my edges.
4. Avocado butter usage requires the clay step first to clarify.
5. Stretching beyond 3 days is a NoNo. I need to wash at least twice a week, three times is optimal.
6. The shortened BS method works well when Im short on time (clay, BS, leave in), but I should do the full method once a week, minimum.
7. For me, cherry Lola isn't necessary. I'm still seeing results using a protein DC twice a month.
Overall, I really like this method. I can see results, I'm using less product, and it isn't as complicated as it first appears.