EQyss Mega-Tek Cell Rebuilder: Strong enough for a horse but MADE for a woman!
Written: Jun 29 '02 (Updated Jun 30 '02)
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Pros: Makes HUMAN hair 30% stronger with less breakage and fall-outs. Regrowth increased 50%!
Cons: Rather expensive, limited availability, marketed primarily for horses and pets.
The Bottom Line: Originally designed for humans as a hair cell regenerator for damaged locks from perms, chemicals and heat. Strong enough for your horse but made for a woman!
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| hempem's Full Review: Eqyss Mega Tek Cell Rebuilder |
Introduction
Mega-Tek Cell Rebuilder is a hair product created by EQyss. It was originally designed for humans as a hair cell regenerator for hair that had been damaged by perm, chemicals, or heat. Currently, it is marketed for pets and horses, but when EQyss increased some of the ingredients to better penetrate thick horse hair . . . VOILA! Hair growth benefits were noticed for humans as well.
How Did I Discover the EQyss Line of Products?
I was blessed during my growing up years with having a beautiful horse named J'aboom; half Arabian and half Shetland Pony! I lived in the suburbs, but my maternal grandparents had some land just outside the city limits, and kept J'aboom and Y'lita my mother's horse on their acreage.
I became familiar with the superior line of EQyss products by noticing that my grandparents asked for them by name at the feed store, and loved the scent and bright blue color of the Premier Horse Shampoo, along with the wonderful scent of the Avocado Mist spray that served as a coat "finisher" of sorts. In fact, my grandmother not only used the shampoo on her own beautiful long hair, but the Avocado Mist Spray as well!
When cancer hit my grandmother and chemotherapy treatments left her balding and her long hair would come out in clumps, she would just smile and refer to her "miracle" treatment that would grow her hair back quickly in no time at all.
What was that miracle treatment? It was simply EQyss Mega-Tek Cell Rebuilder. When J'aboom would get a hot spot or rub off part of his coat on the fence or side of the rustic wooden barn, grandpa would apply this Eqyss treatment and hair would rapidly sprout in and fill in the bald spot!
An Exclusive Interview with Don Van, CEO of EQyss!
One of my favorite websites used to be www.longhairlovers.com. (Recently they went to a "membership" program that requires a $30 yearly investment, and I couldn't afford it.) I still have access to many of the articles and public discussion, and here is a brief segment from an exclusive interview that Mr. Don Van, CEO of EQyss gave www.longhairlovers.com. Enjoy! You should notice that EQyss Mega-Tek Cell Rebuilder is strong enough for a horse . . . but was MADE for a woman.
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"Q: Don, why was Mega-Tek Cell Rebuilder originally created?
A: It was originally designed to regenerate hair that had been burned by chemicals when women used color treatments or had damage from perms.
Q: What is Mega-Tek Rebuilder, and what makes it so special?
A: Cell Rebuilder and Rebuilder are the same product. It is the only product we know of that makes hair 30% stronger so less breaks off and falls out. It also makes it grow back up to 50% faster. The hair also becomes thicker and fuller.
Q: What is the best way to use the Rebuilder? Leave it in, rinse it out, leave it on for how long, then rinse out, etc.? I know that it is currently designed for horses, and not for humans, so the results will be different, but please answer the questions with the knowledge you have and for the source, such as horses.
A: First, start off by washing your hair with our Premier Shampoo, because it is the only shampoo that does not coat the hair with wax, silicone or petroleum by-products. Other products work, just not as good because they coat the hair. After washing, use Mega-Tek like a conditioner. Leave it on for about 5 minutes and then rinse it out. This is how it should be used for all animals and humans.
Q: Is the Rebuilder a vegan product? Are the ingredients from animal sources or vegan sources?
A: We do not use any animal by products. All EQyss products are manufactured cruelty-free and environmentally friendly. All our products carry a 100% satisfaction guarantee."
taken from www.longhairlovers.com with permission
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Specifics About Mega-Tek For Humans
You've just heard that the CEO of EQyss freely and readily encourages the use of Mega-Tek by humans! Pay a visit to the www.eqyss.com website and you will see an entire section devoted to "Human Cross-Over Uses". I always smile when I see the EQyss motto: "Fit for Man or Beast!"
You will also find a new line of products called "Lady EQyss" that features shower gel, shampoo, spray body oil and herbal bath salts. Unfortunately I have no experience with these and cannot offer a positive or negative endorsement except to say that $9.75 for shower gel is a bit spendy for my tastes!
I use Mega-Tek daily to ensure that my long hair is strong and healthy. I have used this product for about a year, after rediscovering its virtues on www.longhairlovers.com! I will use it as a deep conditioning treatment and then rinse out, OR I will leave a small amount on the hair and scalp and leave it in. Some of my buddies from the longhairlovers website that had undergone chemotherapy treatments would massage Mega-Tek into their scalps each night before going to bed. The reports were very, very encouraging.
I also use the EQyss Avocado Mist Conditioner, which I dilute with water and spray on my wet hair before styling. Very good stuff, and no silicone, wax or synthetic polymers to coat the hair. The stuff you buy in the store that claims to make your hair "shine"? It is actually going to coat your hair and give it temporary shine while suffocating the hair shaft and long term results are not good. This, of course, is hotly debated on the www.longhairlovers.com website! By the way, I am NOT recommending this website to you, dear reader, since $30 dollars a year is required to participate fully and membership is heavily pushed. Sigh. I miss the free website!
Mega-Tek has the consistency of a thick cream conditioner for humans. It comes in a black bottle with colorful lettering, and fits right in your shower with all of the other bottles of shampoo and conditioner! The scent is mild but pleasant - rather fruity I would say but that is even stretching it a bit - this stuff won't overwhelm you with a particular smell.
Here is further information from the www.EQyss.com website that illustrates the value of Mega-Tek for the chemotherapy patient, those taking high blood pressure medication and the long nail lover too!
"Chemotherapy patients really like this product because it grows their hair back faster and they lose less hair during the treatment. It is also used by people who are experiencing hair loss due to high blood pressure medication.
Mega-Tek will regrow your fingernails up to 50% faster and make them 30% stronger. Apply a little on your cuticle daily and you will have finger nails like you have never seen before."
Specifics About Mega-Tek Use For Horses or Dogs!
Mane and tail hair can get extremely dry, especially when horses are frequently bathed for shows. With Mega-Tek the hair just doesn't break off as easily. Hair regrowth is speeded up "on bare spots caused by halter and blanket rubs, skin conditions, or injuries." The hooves on a horse will "grow from 10% to 50% faster" and 30% stronger. "Sand cracks and chipping are reduced, quarter cracks heal faster, shoes hold better, fantastic for shelly footed horses." The Horse Journal named Mega-Tek the Product of the Year as the "best product for getting out burrs!"
For the horse, wash with Premier Shampoo (bright blue in color and smells terrific but I have used it for my hair and it dried it out a bit - keep the Premier strictly for your horse!) and then apply Mega-Tek to the hooves or hot spot and leave on or rinse after five minutes. The tail and mane should be rinsed, in my opinion, regardless of the printed instructions. Remember that this is a deep conditioner, and the longer it stays on the better (up to five minutes) but horse manes and tails can get a bit "gummy" and sticky if you leave the Mega-Tek on too long.
For your doggie dearest, Mega-Tek would also be indicated for hot spots or stress related bald spots. After washing the dog with water and a good pet shampoo, apply Mega-Tek and then you may rinse off after five minutes. On hot spots, I would suggest leaving this product on without rinsing.
Ingredients
Deionized water, hydrolyzed keratin protein, stearalkonium chloride, glyceryl stearate, peg 100 stearate, marine protein, peg 40, panthenal, dimethicone copolyol, magnesium citrate, allantoin, amino acids, methylparaben, mucopoly-saccharides, propylparaben, imidazolidinyl urea, fragrance
Where to Purchase
You won't find EQyss products at your local PetSmart, I'm sorry to say. Try your local horse supply store or do what many end up doing and buy directly from EQyss via their online store or another competitively priced online merchant. Below I have listed for comparison purposes two websites and their pricing on Mega-Tek 16 oz. with shipping costs.
NOTE: I have been shopping online for close to five years now and NEVER had a problem with someone stealing my VISA number or being ripped off, etc. I am a strong advocate for internet shopping - the convenience is truly worth venturing out into a different kind of shopping experience. Before you know it you will be doing all your Christmas shopping months in advance from the privacy of your own living room and "the mall" will become a place you go just for fun! Strengthen our economy - learn to online shop today! (I will never recommend a website that does not offer shipping costs UP FRONT before you buy.)
EQyss Online Shopping Center:
http://shop.store.yahoo.com/eqyss-online/16ounmegreb.html
16 oz. Mega-Tek = $29.95 + UPS Ground from zip code 92013
(shipping is from Carlsbad, California to your address - I calculated mine on www.ups.com and it was a whopping $7.50!)
Arcata Pet
http://www.arcatapet.com/eqyss.cfm
16 oz. Mega-Tek = $26.42 + UPS Ground $5.99 or less! DEAL!
(this website GUARANTEES a shipping cost of $5.99 or UNDER)
Conclusion
I hope you have enjoyed this adventure into the wild world of cross-over grooming products. I know it can be a bit disconcerting to explain to your guests why there is HORSE CONDITIONER in your shower! But I've won many friends over to Mega-Tek, and felt so wonderful about helping those suffering from hair loss or fallout. Losing 100-150 hairs daily is normal. Anything beyond that and perhaps you may want to consider investing in this miracle product that has been tried and tested.
The days of treating animals like second-class citizens need to be long gone. I wouldn't dream of putting a product on my Arabian-Shetland horse, my Himalayan cat or my Bernese Mountain Dog that I wouldn't try on my own hair! For that matter, my scrawny stray cat Sophie Girl gets nothing but the best either - who cares if she isn't a "purebred"! The grooming needs of our animals are simply not that far from our own. Admittedly, the EQyss Premier Shampoo did dry my hair out a bit, but my hair is damaged to begin with and needs special care. I respect EQyss because they are committed to not using silicones or cheap waxes in their products. They actively promote Mega-Tek as a cell rebuilder that can do a world of good for humans, since after all, it is strong enough for a horse . . . but MADE FOR A WOMAN!
Thanks for reading, and if you have any questions about my use of the EQyss line of products for my horse, dog or my own full head of hair, by all means email me! (address is listed on my profile page)
~Melissa
"hempem"
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To Contact EQyss:
EQyss Grooming Products
PO Box 130-008
Carlsbad, CA 92013
Phone: 1-800-526-7469
Fax: 760-599-0808
Websites
http://www.arcatapet.com/eqyss.cfm -- Best Buy Online
http://www.eqyss.com -- The homepage for all things Eqyss
http://www.longhairlovers.com -- Grow Your Hair Out LONG!
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