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.

To see updated LOCmethod picture and products click The LOC method via Instagram

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!

Allow me to reintroduce myself..

Hello all and welcome to my blog! (I cant believe I actually have a blog lol) I'm sure that most of you have found me through Instagram but for those who haven't let me give you little background info.

My name is Kami (@kams_kodaks) and I am the mother of a 7yr old named Amaya (@curlygirl__Amaya). I have been documenting our natural hair journeys for quite some time now via IG, and I've gained quite a few CURLfriends (I hate to say followers) along the way. My daughter's first page was deleted at 9k and I lost a lot of valuable info that I had shared with the world. I created this blog so that I could have a safe space to deliver my message, along with any other randomness that pops into my head, without the fear of being flagged or deleted again. I never really planned on being an inspiration to anyone so the overwhelming response to my #TeachYourDaughters message was quite a shock. I love when someone tells me that something I posted helped them because that's what I love to do..help lol.

I'm not sure where this journey is going to take us, but I'm learning to embrace the opportunities that it has presented to me. I hope that this blog can provide a space for me to share a little more of myself as well as my daughter. Thanks for stopping through and I hope that you enjoy reading what I have to say.

P.S. Bear with me as I figure out this whole blog business. Questions, comments and suggestions are always welcome. I want this to be OUR blog, not just my blog. I'm not doing this to be the biggest or the best, and I promise to always give you guys the truth. Stay tuned... <3 Kam