Liquid Oil Cream – The LOC Method Made Easily
Oil Cream (LOC Method)
The LOC method is a special technique used to moisturize the hair. L.O.C is short means liquid, oil and cream. It is the order of operation that the product goes into the hair to seal in moisture.
Step 1: Water or Leave-in Condition
Use water or choose a leave-in conditioner that has water listed as its first ingredient, apply it to hair that has been washed thoroughly.
Step 2: Oil
Choose a natural oil that will penetrate the hair and seal in the moisture from the leave-in. Apply a thin layer of the natural oil to lock in the moisture. Some common oils that can be used are:
Step 3: Cream
Apply a butter-based or choose a thick creamy styler/moisturizer that will help to shape, mold and define your curls. Products listed below can be used:
- Shea Butter
- tgin butter cream daily moisturizer
- Juicy Yummy hair moisturizer
- Hydratherma Naturals Daily Moisturizing Growth Lotion
Which method do you prefer LOC or LCO?
