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Natural 101: The LOC Method

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Yesterday I raised the question about concerns us ladies have with dealing with our natural hair in the Winter. It seemed like all the ladies had the same problem.. maintaining moisture. So today I wanted to go over a method I use to help keep my hair moisturized for days that some naturals may not be aware of.. and that my friends would be the L.O.C Method.

L.O.C Method? What is that?

Simply put the L.O.C Method is an acronym that describes the three steps: Liquid, Oil and Cream. By using the L.O.C Method you’re bound to retain moisture as you are sealing in the moisture in every step.

There’s only three steps? How does it work?

+ You first use a liquid on your hair. By liquid, it can be water.. or a water-based leave-in to moisturize your hair. Your choice. I personally just go with water. You can’t go wrong with water. Ever.

+ Then you seal the liquid with an oil whatever your favorite may be. Me personally, I love coconut oil.

+ And finally, you seal the oil with a butter or cream and style. I either use Shea Moisture Enhancing Curling Smoothie or DIY Haircare’s Mango Apricot Butter.

Now those with thin or fine hair may find this method weighs down your hair. Like with anything pertaining to hair, it’s all trial and error. Find what works for you. I would highly recommend this method to ladies who are still battling moisture issues this Winter.

Have you tried the L.O.C Method? Do you find it to be effective? What products do you use?

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  • http://mbblife.com/ Britton

    I’m in protective styling now, but once I BC in a couple of weeks, I will be using this method. I do this to my daughter’s hair daily and it really does help by keeping it moisturized. I use water (L), cocunut (oil), and Shea Moisture’s Curl enhancing Smootie (C), just like you for her. I started using Argan oil and I like that for her hair as well.

    • http://PartyOverHair.com/ L.

      I love Argan Oil. I actually need to re-up. But when I did use Argan Oil, I would mix a small amount in with the Coconut Oil & it did wonders! I would love to see how your daughter’s hair turns out using the LOC Method!

  • Stepha LaFond

    Interesting. This sounds very similar to what I currently do on some wash day. I will start doing it more regularly to see what result I get. My hair has been desert dry this last few weeks. Thanks for sharing :)

    • http://PartyOverHair.com/ L.

      Yes, the LOC Method is a must for wash days. But I also use the LOC Method on regular days when my hair is in need of moisture. Please let me know how this works out for you!

  • Kaylin Anderson

    this sounds col. m going to have to try this.

    • http://PartyOverHair.com/ L.

      Definitely is! Please let me know how it goes!

  • Jorgelina Vega

    I need to give this method a go. Never sealed with oil before, I usually add EVOO to my conditioner and don’t fully rinse it out. Works for me, but now that I’m in the English weather my hair seems to dry out faster than when I was in Buenos Aires.

    • http://PartyOverHair.com/ L.

      I definitely recommend sealing with oil as that’s going to help your hair retain moisture wayyyyy longer! Please let me know how it works out!

  • chestina staton

    Can you mix all of these together in a spray bottle and perform it like that!? I live in a dry state ( Colorado) and my daughters hair is so brittle and it doesn’t grow no matter what I have tried and then I’m natural and my hair is just dry and same thing won’t grow how I want it to. So could I mix it all?

    • http://PartyOverHair.com/ L.

      You can definitely put all three ingredients in a spray bottle and use it during the week to make sure you retain moisture. But I’d definitely recommend applying each ingredient on a freshly washed head to make sure you retain moisture before your hair even dries.