The "L.O.C. method"

I get a lot of questions about dry hair or keeping hair moisturized in general, and I always tell people about the LOC method. This method was one of the first things I learned about in regards to natural hair care, and has been instrumental in keep Amaya's hair moisturized.

Each letter in the acronym stands for a different step in the method. When done correctly the LOC method can help to lock moisture in the hair longer, preventing breakage and aiding in length retention.

L.O.C. (L-Liquid O-Oil C-Cream) Method

 Below I will list some of my favorite things to use when doing the LOC method.
12-17-15 UPDATE-Products highlighetd in red are still used as part of my current regimen.

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Liquid

• WATER!! Water is thee ONLY true moisturizer so I always start with wet hair.
• Aloe Vera Juice. Great for itchy scalp, dandruff. Promotes shine and strength.
• Strawberry Custard (now Strawberry Pudding) for girls via @naturalkidsrocktoo. Great WATER based moisturizer which also includes ingredients like aloe, jojoba, avocado, castor, argan and glycerin. I love to mix this with water in a spray bottle for daily/nightly refreshing of her ends.

Oil

• Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• Crisco. Yes, that Crisco lol. It's just a mix of soybean and palm oil. The consistency is perfect for her long, thick hair. I use this as the 'C' sometimes as well.
• CoCoNutty Oil via @naturalkidsrocktoo Some of the ingredients are Organic coconut oil, organic burdock root,  and organic lavendar. While my hair hates anything with coconut, her hair eats it up!

Cream

• Tresemme Conditioner. I actually haven't used the Tresemme recently, but it was my go to for at least a year. I wanted to start to use an actual leave in for her hair vs a rinse out conditioner because, that's what they're made for lol. 
• Giovanni Direct Leave-In. I saw this product being suggested by quite a few people I trust but was hesitant to switch because of the bottle size/price ratio. I'm happy to say I'm glad I gave it a shot because it is the BOOOMB! 
• Bigger Is Butter via @naturalkidsrocktoo. I always thought it was weird when people said they thought about eating certain products..until I received this one! Whipped cocoa and shea butter, JBCO, jojoba oil, avocado oil to name a few make for a nice, creamy consistency that not only smells great, but adds softness for days.

  After using this method on wash days, I also mix the same products in a spray bottle for refreshing and touch-ups throughout the week. How often you do the LOC method is strictly up to you and what you think your hair needs.You may see some people use the LCO method, LOCO method or several other variations and that's fine. Its all about finding what works for your hair and sticking to it. Thanks for stopping by, I hope the information provided was helpful in your natural hair journey!