Wednesday, May 16, 2012

Moisturizing Dry Hair with the L.O.C Method (Sealing)


Is your hair or child's hair dry and you feel like you have tried everything or every product (lawd knows I have!).  Well, we all know that dry hair is one issue that is experienced by many naturals.  My youngest daughter BGS have extremely dry hair and it soaks up everything, literally (like a sponge)!  I came across the L.O.C Method last year on YouTube via BlackOnyx77 (Sealing the Moisture in Natural Hair-How To) but never tried it since BGS was younger and I had a very short window to get her hair done (if you know what I mean?!).  Now that she is a little older, I have successfully done the (L) and the (O) but I am vigorously searching for a cream moisturizer without protein that I love for her hair to complete the (L) (O) and (C).  I have been eyeing a cream moisturizer and hoping to do the complete method very soon. I will keep you guys posted! :)  Update: I have noticed that I've been using the L.C.O Method this entire time and have been successful with it.  I guess in the end you have to use what works.  The regimens can be found HERE and it goes (L)-Water (C)-Leave-In/Moisturizer (O) Grapeseed Oil and then a styling butter or creme if needed.

The L.O.C Method is applying: Liquid | Oil | Cream

The liquid should be something water based like a spray leave-in conditioner or just plain water, followed by a light oil such as coconut oil, jojoba oil, grapeseed oil, evoo, etc. proceeded by applying a moisturizing cream like Shea Moisture's Curl Enhancing Smoothie.

As with hair products, the L.O.C Method may not work for every natural as this method may be too heavy for some.

Additional Info here:

Curly Nikki | Natural Hair Styles and Curly Hair Care: The L.O.C Method: via Hairscapades by Jackie of Engineering Natural Beauty.

4 comments:

  1. I was just googling what the LOC method. I'm going to try it on my oldest. Hopefully we can win the battle against dryness.

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    1. Please share your experience and let us know how it goes! I have been successful with using this method on my oldest daughter her hair stays moisturized for a good 3-5 days without having to apply any product to re-moisturize. Of course I need to use heavier products on my youngest who's hair is coarse and dry. I have finally found a cream moisturizer which I believe I will be completely satisfied with...Product Review to come...

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  2. I just started trying this on my daughters hair and it is definitely helping keeping her hair moisturized.

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    1. Glad to hear!! :-) It may be tedious for some but it is so worth it, especially for those who have dry hair.

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