The LOC/LCO method

**lapushka** · November 15th, 2014, 07:40 AM

Originally Posted by chantecler

I'm a wavy, but my waves flatten super easily. LOC is my go to when I really want wave definition. I use as leave in a mix of water, aloe gel, glycerin, honey and a bit of conditionner, in a spray bottle. I usually seal with jojoba oil, though I might start using hazelnut oil, my hair seems to absorb it well. Then I use aloe gel and scrunch!
My waves hold much better! But I still can't seem to have them last throughout a whole day...

Unfortunately this has little to do with the LOC method in and of itself. Maybe braid the hair with a paranda and go with braid waves?

**Hootenanny** · November 15th, 2014, 08:18 AM

Originally Posted by chantecler

I'm a wavy, but my waves flatten super easily. LOC is my go to when I really want wave definition. I use as leave in a mix of water, aloe gel, glycerin, honey and a bit of conditionner, in a spray bottle. I usually seal with jojoba oil, though I might start using hazelnut oil, my hair seems to absorb it well. Then I use aloe gel and scrunch!
My waves hold much better! But I still can't seem to have them last throughout a whole day...

I'd recommend adding a hard-hold gel. Aloe is great for encouraging waves and curls, but it doesn't have any hold to it, which might be why your waves are flattening. As long as you scrunch thoroughly when your hair has dried, a strong gel won't leave the hair crispy or wet-looking, but WILL help to lock those waves in place. Also, if you carry a small spritz bottle with you, you can lightly spritz your hair a couple times during the day with your leave-in blend (which sounds awesome, btw!) to re-activate the waves.

**CoveredByLove** · November 15th, 2014, 09:08 AM

Thanks so much TrappercreekD, Lapushka, and sparklylady!

You guys made my day! More than anything else, I believe that LOC is going to be my ticket to growing longer stronger hair.

**chantecler** · November 15th, 2014, 10:10 AM

Originally Posted by Hootenanny

I'd recommend adding a hard-hold gel. Aloe is great for encouraging waves and curls, but it doesn't have any hold to it, which might be why your waves are flattening. As long as you scrunch thoroughly when your hair has dried, a strong gel won't leave the hair crispy or wet-looking, but WILL help to lock those waves in place. Also, if you carry a small spritz bottle with you, you can lightly spritz your hair a couple times during the day with your leave-in blend (which sounds awesome, btw!) to re-activate the waves.

Thanks for the advice! I guess I'll try to find a natural stronger gel...

**lapushka** · November 15th, 2014, 10:32 AM

Originally Posted by chantecler

Thanks for the advice! I guess I'll try to find a natural stronger gel...

Why not give Eco Styler a go. It's got a good hold, and there aren't any flakes (because it doesn't contain alcohol). Look for gels with no alcohol and no silicone. Eco Styler has both. LA Looks gel is also good. IC Fantasia is another one of my faves but that one does have silicones.

**chantecler** · November 16th, 2014, 07:22 AM

Originally Posted by lapushka

Why not give Eco Styler a go. It's got a good hold, and there aren't any flakes (because it doesn't contain alcohol). Look for gels with no alcohol and no silicone. Eco Styler has both. LA Looks gel is also good. IC Fantasia is another one of my faves but that one does have silicones.

Thank you! I'll see if I can find it where I live, I have never seen these here

**lapushka** · November 16th, 2014, 08:43 AM

Originally Posted by chantecler

Thank you! I'll see if I can find it where I live, I have never seen these here

I got my first one (Eco Styler) off of e-bay, then a nearly local (Netherlands) online store carried it, and I ordered from there. I'm from Belgium BTW. And I use the olive oil Eco Styler. There's also an argan oil version that is supposed to be good.

**chantecler** · November 16th, 2014, 07:32 PM

Sadly buying on internet isn't an option for be, and Netherlands is almost half a world away

**lapushka** · November 17th, 2014, 03:37 AM

If you have a beauty supply store, I think it might be in the ethnic hair care isle. Too bad you can't buy over the net. Would it be an option for someone to buy it for you and send it to you? I would love to help, but due to my disability it's a little difficult for me to get to a post office. Sorry.