Here’s How To Do The LOC Or LCO Method:
Step 1: Part your hair into workable sections to ensure that you get full coverage when applying your liquid or leave in conditioner*. The only caveat is that the leave in conditioner* has to be water based in order for it to be truly moisturizing, so if water is the first ingredient then you are good to go.Try It’s A 10 Miracle Leave In Product.
Plain water or a great homemade moisturizer will work just as well. For example, you can mix aloe vera juice* with plain water in a spray bottle as your liquid of choice. Your mix can be 50/50 or you can just add a little bit more aloe than water.
After you wash your hair, spritz the mix liberally into your strands section by section.
Step 2: Apply your oil next for the LOC method. If you opt for the LCO instead, it will be cream next. Apply it one section at a time to ensure even coverage.
The oil can be a light one like grapeseed* or coconut oil* or a heavier one like castor oil*. Really though any oil will do, just pick your favorite and smooth each section from root to tip. If using a cream then a medium thickness one like a whipped pudding or a light milky cream will both work just fine.
Step 3: Apply your cream or oil last depending on which method you have opted for. Apply thoroughly to each section repeating the smoothing motion.
After you are finished applying the products you can move on to styling your hair.
Just A Note On Low Porosity Hair
Unfortunately we have to single out those of you with low porosity hair because the LOC or LCO method might not work as great for you as it would if you had highly porous strands.
When your hair does not absorb product very well, layering it with oils and butters* might lead to weighed down oily limp strands which I assume is not really the look or feel you are going for.
Making sure that you know your hair’s porosity is imperative before trying any method because that will be the key to determining how your hair will react in certain situations.
If you know that your hair drinks everything in sight and is thirsty every few hours then maybe give the LOC or LCO method a try, it will help to keep your hair moisturized for longer.
LOC or LCO For Your Skin?
Say what? Yes, these methods are not just limited to hair; they can be really great for your skin too. If you suffer from dry skin and you need a solution try either the LOC or LCO method using your favorite face oil and your favorite moisturising cream for your skin.
The liquid will actually be the water that’s intentionally left on your body and face after a warm shower.
Don’t use a towel to rid your skin of every drop of moisture because this just perpetuates dryness, instead apply your favorite oil in the shower right on top of the water and blot the excess dry.
Once you are done use your favorite cream over the oil for an extra layer of protection. Alternatively wait until your skin is has dried slightly and apply your body lotion before finishing with the oil.
Additionally never dry your face completely with a towel, after cleansing your face, blot the excess moisture and apply your cream or serum on top of your damp skin and allow it to air dry and finish with the oil. Your skin like your hair will thank you for it.
Do you LOC or LCO after your washes?
Erica Kelly says
I do LCO
Dary De'Shai says
Just got thru!!
Tacara Luvnsumme says
On the menu tonight
April Lovelady says
Definitely!
Nehita Burnett says
most def
Pearl Blue says
I am learning to use this method now.
Rebecca Keys says
I always do this after washes but, my hair is still verry hard (not soft) Anyone got any tips?
BlackHairInformation.com says
Maybe you have low porosity hair so nothing is being absorbed. Regular DCing or steaming first should sort you out 🙂
Alnie Andre Robert says
Also what kind of oil are you using? Coconut oil used to make my hair crunchy, but grapeseed and olive oil make it soft and manageable
Rebecca Keys says
I use olive oil. And @BlackHairInformation.com what do you mean with steaming?
BlackHairInformation.com says
I mean steaming your hair with a steamer. Basically deep condition with heat. Nothing works better at softening your hair than using a little heat. Not even overnight DC’s! I also second what Alnie said. Try an different oil and see if it makes a difference.
Regina Naturalistic Brooks says
reverse the c and the o. Liquid Cream Oil. It does wonders for my daughter and I!
Tina Barrett says
Rebecca you probably just need to do it more often…daily even…put some water in a spray bottle and spritz your hair daily,
Jeaneen Alise says
Yup… but it looks something like –> L C(conditioner) O C (shea butter cream)
Krystle Penn says
@Rebecca, dry deep condition over night.
Kiante Brown Samuel says
I just did this….first I did an avc rinse with tea tree oil, egg, mayo and honey deep conditioner then the LOC method…hair is air drying now
Shenell Evette says
I love the loc method I do it every other day I can tell it really moisturizes my hair and I can tell it has even grown some yaaaaay me…love my natural hair….
Stephanie Montague says
Yes! My Cheveux Souffles covers two steps…oil and cream. It’s improtant have protect the hair shaft…especially the ends to retain growth.
Deatrice Hildreth says
Rebecca – I LOC with water, Olive oil & Cantu Shea Butter. Leaves hair soft & bouncy
Angela Powell-French says
Best method water, olive oil, qhemet biologics moisture cream my great combination.
Precious McKay says
Yes
Tananjalyan Jones says
I need help my hair is natural and colored and I try using what I can afford what products can I use that’s cheap and good for my hair ?
Krystle Jones says
LCO works better for me!
Maxaleeta Swain says
Sure do!
Drea Nivea Rahming says
I am glad to find this info will be using this in my healthy hair journey
Gwen Townsend says
Great information! Would love to see more information on the care and maintenance of dread locs on your website!
Yurimay Calixte says
I should try what Erica Kelly suggested.
Samantha Bondez says
I LCO !
Glenda Rhea Morgan says
Rebecca soft does not always mean strong. Love what you have because when you get old–well you will be a wishing for that hair back
Phelecia Tonnie Ingram says
I LCO also (water, usually a leave-in conditioner, coconut jbco). I like mixing oils like vitamin E, coconut, olive and jojoba oil but I am in love with this Jamican Black Castor Oil.
Christy says
I just need to know if I should do the LOC method every day or only after a wash?
Ruth Dyson says
I have reincorporated the LOC method. I have lost so much hair after my last relaxer due to lack of moisture and now that I am doing that again, the breaking has all but stopped.
Ruth Dyson says
I now do that nightly until my hair is balanced once again and then I’ll go back to between wash days.
Toy Washington says
Your hair stays moisturize longer
LoVonda Morris says
I use the LCO method instead but yes same results moisturize hair
Sherrie Tamara says
Mainly LCO here. It makes more sense to me.
Sherrie Tamara says
Pure Shea butter is an oil even whipped unless you whip with water or another moisturizer to it like glycerin, aloe juice, etc.
Dabney Ross Jones says
I don’t care what anybody says! The L. O. C. Method saved my hair, my moms hair and even my brothers hair. It works.
Chelbie Thompson says
I just switched from LCO to LOC.
Aretha Louis says
I use it on both my hair and my daughter’s hair…I naturally have dry hair but this method has helped tremendously…
Asha Lewis says
ALL. THE. TIME
Tiêu Thạch Cường says
– Tym nè <3 <3 <3