Contents:
- What Is The LOC Or LCO Method?
- Here’s How To Do The LOC Or LCO Method
- Just A Note On Low Porosity Hair
- LOC or LCO For Your Skin?
If you’re on a new hair journey, abbreviations can get a bit daunting, and hard to remember. By ignoring the fancy sounding new vocabulary and concentrating on the meaning behind the techniques, you and your hair will both be happier.
Here is a hint, do not jump on every band wagon because every head of hair is different. However, if a method or hair practice is popular and you keep seeing it everywhere then it makes sense to take a second look at it.
What Is The LOC Or LCO Method?
The L.O.C. or LOC method and the L.C.O. method is one of those things you may have seen everywhere, the abbreviation simply means Liquid, Oil and Cream for LOC or alternatively Liquid Cream and Oil for LCO. This signifies the products used in succession to moisturize and seal the hair in order to keep it hydrated for longer periods.
It is not a new idea of course, having been around for a good while before it was popularised. The premise behind the method is really simple, you’re essentially layering the products on your strands to get the most out of your moisture routine by sealing in your moisture with two blocking agents: an emulsified cream and oil.
In recent times the L in LOC has morphed from Liquid to Leave-In in some circles but hey, whatever gets moisture into your strands fastest is absolutely fine!
Ultra dry hair is the most common cause of breakage and loss of length and unsurprisingly it is also the number one characteristic of afro textured hair. With that said, finding ways to retain moisture in our curly locks should be our number one goal and the LOC or LCO method was created with just that in mind.
Incidentally there isn’t a great deal of difference between the LOC or LCO methods. Typically oil is the best sealant so most agree that it should be the final layer in your ritual. As a starting point it should be noted that most people will find the LCO version works better. Still give both methods a try and see what your hair likes best.
I do LCO
Just got thru!!
On the menu tonight
Definitely!
most def
I am learning to use this method now.
I always do this after washes but, my hair is still verry hard (not soft) Anyone got any tips?
Maybe you have low porosity hair so nothing is being absorbed. Regular DCing or steaming first should sort you out 🙂
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
I use olive oil. And @BlackHairInformation.com what do you mean with steaming?
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.
reverse the c and the o. Liquid Cream Oil. It does wonders for my daughter and I!
Rebecca you probably just need to do it more often…daily even…put some water in a spray bottle and spritz your hair daily,
Yup… but it looks something like –> L C(conditioner) O C (shea butter cream)
@Rebecca, dry deep condition over night.
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
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….
Yes! My Cheveux Souffles covers two steps…oil and cream. It’s improtant have protect the hair shaft…especially the ends to retain growth.
Rebecca – I LOC with water, Olive oil & Cantu Shea Butter. Leaves hair soft & bouncy
Best method water, olive oil, qhemet biologics moisture cream my great combination.
Yes
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 ?
LCO works better for me!
Sure do!
I am glad to find this info will be using this in my healthy hair journey
Great information! Would love to see more information on the care and maintenance of dread locs on your website!
I should try what Erica Kelly suggested.
I LCO !
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
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.
I just need to know if I should do the LOC method every day or only after a wash?
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.
I now do that nightly until my hair is balanced once again and then I’ll go back to between wash days.
Your hair stays moisturize longer
I use the LCO method instead but yes same results moisturize hair
Mainly LCO here. It makes more sense to me.
Pure Shea butter is an oil even whipped unless you whip with water or another moisturizer to it like glycerin, aloe juice, etc.
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.
I just switched from LCO to LOC.
I use it on both my hair and my daughter’s hair…I naturally have dry hair but this method has helped tremendously…
ALL. THE. TIME
– Tym nè <3 <3 <3