I have been reading many blogs about this method, and I noticed that a lot of women who have natural hair have tried it and loved it.
What is the LOC Method? The acronyms L.O.C. stands for, Liquid, Oil, Cream
(L) Liquid: You use liquid on your hair such as water
(O) Oil: You seal with an oil to lock in the liquid moisture
(C) Cream: Finally, you put on a cream over the oil and liquid
Basically it is a way of sealing the hair of it's moisture, twice. Each layer is sealed for more moisture retention. I am sure some people have been doing this for a long time, way before a name was given to it; to which it recently rose to popularity among the hair care world.
So, I tried the L.O.C. method on my relaxed hair. Some of you may know that my hair is prone to getting dry easily since I mentioned it via several sources. And I have relaxed hair. So with relaxed hair, we do have to work a little more to keep it moisturized.
When I first read about this method, I said to myself...it would not hurt for me to try it. And what did I have to lose any way? I am just using moisturizers and sealants.
I watched several Youtube videos from those you happen to have natural hair, and read blogs about it to get more information. I tried it for a little over a month, without mentioning anything so I can test it out myself before I shared my experience.
Here is what I did and used for the L.O.C. Method:
(L) Liquid: Water (hair is wet from washing), ApHogee Pro Vitamin Leave-In
(O) Oil: - Extra Virgin Coconut Oil (EVCO)
(C) Cream: - Elasta QP Mango Butter
The results:
I am happy to say that it has worked for me to hold in more moisture for MUCH, MUCH LONGER. I observed and tried to notice if my hair needed daily moisture as before. You know how that can be, if you moisturize almost every day, you are prone to build up depending on what products you use.
Before, I had to moisturize my hair almost every 2 days. After implementing the method, I noticed that may hair can go almost 5 days without re-moisturizing after doing it few times. Because of my experience, the L.O.C. Method works on my relaxed hair and is here to stay! .
It may not work for every one just like it does/did not work for every one who is natural. But I do feel confident that we can implement that into our hair care regimen. Some of the products I use may be heavy for your hair, but I am sure there are products you have that can make this method work for you.
Questions for all of my natural, relaxed/texlaxed ladies:
Has anyone used L.O.C. method? How has it worked for you? Are you going to try it? What products will you or did you use?
By Sdestra (KISS Guest Blogger)
Thank you for reading!
God bless!
13 comments:
I think I will try this method too. I have over dry hair, so anything that would combat that, I wound welcome with open arms.
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Hey I'm new to your blog & on a hair journey as well :) Love your posts. This is a must try for me as my hair get dry quick.
My relaxed hair prefers liquid cream oil (LCO). It's worked wonders for my hair. It's the only way I'll moisturize and seal now.
Have you tried it and how did you make out? Or did you modify it in any way to make it work for your hair?
Okay, thanks :-)
Thanks! Try it out and see how it works for you!
That's great! And as I mentioned above, it may not work for some and work for others. But if you have a method that works for you, keep it! This also shows the versatility of our hair, not one thing will work for everyone :-)
I tried but think I used to many diff products.
My hair came out crunchy. After reading your
post, I want to give it another try...simplified of
course. I have and like all the products you
used so I will try those. Wish me luck!
Yes! I do prefer the lco method better. I try both, I mean it has only been a week since I have first tried it. I notice that with the loc method my hair felt soft, but spongy but with the lco method it felt soft and moisturize. I use the same products, water based moisturizer, raw shea butter followed by olive oil. Two days later, I try the lco method and I liked it much better. Either way thank sdestra because you have put me on, I heard it from you first. THANKS! lol
Please let me know how you make out. You may need to change the order around for yourself. And I know the LOC method would work for some and not work for others. You can try the LCO version since that way seems to work for many. Everyone's hair is different and results will vary.
Gotcha. Each individual knows their own hair better than any one else and know what it needs. And it doesn't make sense to stick to things that don't work for you and suffer a possible setback. That is for any thing in general. At least you didn't leave it alone but modified it to work for you, which many should do to make things work for themselves. Glad you posted your observation, it will confirm that some things will not work for every one. I know so many have been sealing their hairs in different orders for a long time...for some reason, a name was given to it and brought to attention...lol. Thanks doll!
I too have tried both and since I am stretching I feel that I can go a little 'wetter' than if I had just relaxed (I am 10 mths post)and what has worked wonders on my demarcation, roots and ends are...Smooth and Shine Curl Activator gel (a tiny bit-too much is too wet);Elasta QP and lastly EVCO. I guess this would be better if your as in my case, months post. The activator gel is also good for taming edges without the 'harsh-hold'.
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