March 2009 - MT/OCT Challenge - The Ending & The Beginning

Well ladies, we've reached the end of the road - or at least, the end of this particular stretch of road.

It's been an exciting 12 months - from the first rush of excitement and disbelief around the incredible results of MT, to now - the final reveals for the 2008 Challenge.

The original thread
The second thread

First update thread
Second update thread

Sept 2008
Oct 2008
Nov 2008
Dec 2008
Jan/Feb 2009



This thread will do double duty - it will not only record our progress (lets whip out those cameras and get to clicking!!!), but will also be a place to announce our participation in the 2009 MT/OCT Challenge!!!

2009 Challengers

* & #
**Glamourlicious**: OCT
*closer*2*my*dreams*: Mega-Tek
-Love,Love*: Mega-Tek
81Stardust: Mega-Tek

A
aa9746: OCT
Adaoba2012: Mega-Tek
againstallodds: Mega-Tek
Aggie: OCT/MT
ajacks: MT/OCT
angenoir: OCT
anomcasm: Mega-Tek
apemay1969: MT/OCT

B
beauti515: Mega-Tek
bestblackgirl: OCT
Bluetopia: MT/OCT
bluwatersoul: MT/OCT
Br*nzeb*mbsh~ll: Mega-Tek
brightblueink: Mega-Tek
btrflyrose: MT/OCT

C
Calia001: Mega-Tek
carletta: MT/OCT
Chameleonchick: Mega-Tek
Chocokitty: Mega-Tek
CourtneyD: MT/OCT
crownofglory1985: Mega-Tek
CurlyMoo: Mega-Tek

D
danigurl18: MT/OCT
Dannibear86: OCT
Deusa80: Mega-Tek
DonnaDi31Proverbi: Mega-Tek

E
EMJazzy: MT/OCT

F
FabGorgeousWestIndian: Mega-Tek
first2grace: Mega-Tek
futurescbride: Mega-Tek

G
GANicole: OCT
grnidmonster: MT/OCT

H
HairHustla: OCT
hardymem: OCT

I
itsanaddams: Mega-Tek
Ivy Santolina: Mega-Tek

J
jamaicalovely: MT/OCT
january noir: OCT
Jaxhair: Mega-Tek
Jerseygirl1977: Mega-Tek
J Glazin: Mega-Tek
jmac: Mega-Tek
JustKiya: Mega-Tek

K
Katrice: OCT
KdsLady09: Mega-Tek
Keenas: MT/OCT
Kerryann: Mega-Tek
kiarai: Mega-Tek
kinkylyfe: MT/OCT
kjeneen: OCT
Knowledge is Power: OCT
kristie21: Mega-Tek
krysstyle1: Mega-Tek


L
LadyD2u: Mega-Tek
laurenashLey: OCT
lillylovely: OCT
LivingDol1: Mega-Tek
LondonDiva: Mega-Tek
LongCurlyLocks: Mega-Tek
lusciousladie07: MT/OCT
Luvableboo: Mega-Tek

M
MadameLaTigresse: Mega-Tek
MarieB: Mega-Tek
melodies815: Mega-Tek
Morenita: OCT
MrJohnsonsRib: Mega-Tek
Msstarr718: Mega-Tek
MyAngelEyez~C~U: OCT
mzperkins: Mega-Tek

N
Nya33: Mega-Tek

O


P
Pamsc: OCT
panamoni: Mega-Tek
Papoose: Mega-Tek
phyl73: MT/OCT
Platinum: Mega-Tek


Q


R
raloftin:
redliz81: Mega-Tek
runwaydream: MT/OCT

S
scampbell: MT/OCT
Shadiyah: Mega-Tek
SheaM: Mega-Tek
shortdub78: MT/OCT
Sieda: MT/OCT
simplicty08: MT/OCT
sjohnson71103: Mega-Tek
Smiley79: Mega-Tek
smwrigh3: Mega-Tek
song_of_serenity: Mega-Tek
sonia1965: MT/OCT
soulie: MT/OCT
SouthernBeauty: MT/OCT
SouthernStunner: MT/OCT
sqzbly1908: MT/OCT
supermodelsonya: Mega-Tek

T
tallen: MT/OCT
Tamrin: MT/OCT
tatambabyy: OCT
TdotGirl: Mega-Tek
thaidreams: MT/OCT
The Princess: OCT
trenise: OCT
trinigal27: Mega-Tek
TriniStarr: Mega-Tek
twilight80: OCT
Tyra: MT/OCT

U
unique4lyfe33: Mega-Tek
uwrong: Mega-Tek

V
val04: OCT
Valerie: MT/OCT
venusd: OCT/MT
Vonnieluvs08: MT/OCT

W
winnettag: MT/OCT

XYZ

Hints/Recipes/Resources/Etc​

Helpful Notes​

These are both high protein conditioners, so be sure to increase your moisture while you are using it. The DC Challenge is a wonderful 'co-challenge' with the MT/OCT Challenge!

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ORDERING PRODUCTS...​

OCT products: http://www.ovationhair.com

Mega-Tek products (US):

http://www.stagecoastwest.com

http://www.valleyvet.com

http://www.kvvet.com

Mega-Tek products (Can):

http://www.pacificwestenterprises.com/retailers.htm

MT also comes in gallon sizes:

http://neeps.com/ (and other sites)

Mega-Tek products (UK):

http://www.tailgator.co.uk

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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_b...rlic&x=14&y=22

2. Alter Ego Cren
https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_ss_b...O+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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I thought this might be a useful thing to have - frequently asked questions about the products, uses, etc, etc, etc. PM JustKiya with questions, or post them in the thread, and I'll add them.

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I'm still using mega tek... Hopefully this will help me be more consisten with usage. I've been slacking lately.

So, I'm going to have DH take my 'progress' pictures from Jan til now some point this week, I reckon. I put progress in quotes because I have not used MT at all this year. Okay, maybe once. Maybe, and I'm not totally sure that was in Jan and not Dec. :blush3:
So, I think it'll be most interesting seeing what - if any - growth I've gained without the use of MT.
I'm making plans to get back on the bandwagon and be consistent, but - I dunno. My life has gotten busier, and I just need to figure out a new way to incorporate everything I want to do.

I'm still using MT/OCT. Please add me to the 09 challenge! Thank you!

Sign me up for MT/OCT

I don't have any progress for 2008 because I decided to use OCT/MT to help me transition but I am so in for the 2009 challenge! I'll get some pics of my BC tonight.

Still in this...........

JustKiya said:

Please PM JustKiya to be added to this list!
If you were a challenger last year, and are using the same product(s) please just post in the thread and let me know.
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2009 Challengers

* & #


A


B


C


D
danigurl18: MT/OCT
Deusa80: Mega-Tek

E


F
futurescbride: Mega-Tek

G


H


I


J
JustKiya: Mega-Tek

K


L


M


N


O


P


Q


R


S
soulie: MT/OCT
sqzbly1908: Mega-Tek

T
thaidreams: MT/OCT
The Princess: OCT

U


V


W


XYZ

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Thanks Kiya

sqzbly1908 said:

Thanks Kiya

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Did you used to be 1969?

OCT sign me up!

I won't be able to post progress pics until I return home after March 20th, 2009 JK. Until then, you can add me in for now though. Thanks.

Hi sign me up im using mega tek. i actually just used it on march 1 Thanks

No problem, Aggie - I can't wait to see them!

I am also in,considering I am using MT!

add me please just kiya=] I will post progress pics tomorrow on wash day

Okay...I don't think im going to get anything more or less from now until
Mar 9th..

So here is my starting pic... I just got my hair straightened last Saturday.

Matter of fact I just did an overnight with OCT last night.

Hi JustKiya, could you please sign me up for the challenge, am going to be using megaTek. Shall use the pic in my sig as starting pic, am in braids right now.

Progress pictures in my Fotki. Please sign me up for the new MT/OCT Challenge. I'm still using Ovation Cell Therapy. Thanks.

Add me! Add me!! Using MT and Bee Mine RELIGIOUSLY!

Im still using MT (been slacking, but Im going to get back to my regular routine), please add to me to the list.

I'm in! I'll be using OCT and MT.

I'm still in !!!!! Im currently using megatek.......I will receieve my ovation tomorrow on 3/3/09 & will start using that...... my newgrowth is like WOW already from the megatek !!!!!!

I'll make sure to add this the 2009 challenges list.

I'm still MTing so I'm in too.

I'm in for a second year using MT and OCT. I will post pictures next weekend.

I wanna join but that means I need to buy my Mega-Tek like tonight so I can get it delivered at a decent time during the challenge, If you ladies don't mind me jumpin in a day or two late that is..... pretty please...off to order some MT! Whoo hoo!!