The LOC/LCO method

**lapushka** · March 1st, 2017, 03:31 PM

Originally Posted by Sw33th34rt4my

First time using the full LOC method. I was just doing the LO part and my ends were feeling much better. I made a flaxseed gel to since I couldn't find any gels or creams that I could use (allergies & fragrance).

Looks great!

Originally Posted by arelrios

I need to get me some mineral oil

Just J&J baby oil is fine!

**ArtificiallyRed** · March 31st, 2017, 09:09 AM

I love this!! I use Got2B 10 in 1 Styling Treatment, KTC Jasmine Hair oil, Aussie Dual Personality Coloured Hair Protection + Shine Serum. My wurls are so much more defined and soft this way, I don't lose half as much moisture!!

**Groovy Granny** · March 31st, 2017, 09:33 AM

I started this again ~ Joico Moisture Conditioner/oil blend/Biosilk serum = soft, lovely, wurls

**lapushka** · March 31st, 2017, 09:36 AM

Great that it's such a success, you guys!

**Groovy Granny** · March 31st, 2017, 09:59 AM

Originally Posted by lapushka

Great that it's such a success, you guys!

My silver is so fine and wispy now, plus with new growth from crown to my hemline....it was a big head of POOF

This seems to define the wurls in my length and smooth the shorter hairs in the crown for a softer look

For special occasions.....anything untamed is managed with some texture cream, a spritz of rosewater & glycerin, or hair spray.

Thanks Lapushka...great idea

**Ophidian** · April 6th, 2017, 06:59 AM

I think I might have gravitated towards a LOC-type thing after a wash without realizing it. Lately, I've been doing:

L=Water (wet from the shower)
O=Unrefined coconut oil
C=Nightblooming hair salve

I haven't trimmed my old pixie ends in a year and they are in great shape thanks to this and keeping them tucked away.

**lapushka** · April 6th, 2017, 07:01 AM

Yes you can use plain water as your liquid as well. It's either a leave-in or a true liquid. It depends on your routine.

**lacefrost** · April 7th, 2017, 05:32 PM

Hey guys!

I do the LOC method pretty religiously. I also learned it from naturals on youtube. I do it in the traditional way.

L= wet hair with conditioner for slip (I now use the Hask conditioners because they have great ingredients and aren't specialty so I don't worry about stores no longer carrying it or about them changing their ingredients (like my beloved Yes to Carrots Pampering Conditioner

)
O= lots and lots of evoo
C= pure cocoa butter that I emulsify in my hands until it's creamy

It's the only way to lock moisture in my hair and the only way to keep my strand smooth and all going in the same direction. Makes my twists nice and shiny and my twist outs are super gorgeous.

**lapushka** · April 8th, 2017, 05:24 AM

Originally Posted by lacefrost

Hey guys!

I do the LOC method pretty religiously. I also learned it from naturals on youtube. I do it in the traditional way.

L= wet hair with conditioner for slip (I now use the Hask conditioners because they have great ingredients and aren't specialty so I don't worry about stores no longer carrying it or about them changing their ingredients (like my beloved Yes to Carrots Pampering Conditioner

)
O= lots and lots of evoo
C= pure cocoa butter that I emulsify in my hands until it's creamy

It's the only way to lock moisture in my hair and the only way to keep my strand smooth and all going in the same direction. Makes my twists nice and shiny and my twist outs are super gorgeous.

That's great!

Hey, has your hair grown? Did you change your avatar of late. It seems like it's grown - so much!

**rouxlala** · April 16th, 2017, 12:37 PM

Okay, I have some questions (sorry! lol).

For LOC.. the leave-in conditioner that I currently have (which I just bought two days ago) is the Shea Moisture leave-in.. and it's creamy. I also have an APhogee leave-in that is liquid.
For the O, I have coconut oil, and I also have an olive oil (blended with a few other oils).
For the C.. I don't know. I guess I don't have one. That's part of the reason I joined, is to find out what I should be doing to my hair so I don't have to use heat on it every day. It is super poofy and wavy. I'm waiting for it to air-dry now so I can post a picture and get some input from y'all..

Anyway.. my question.. Should I be using a liquid leave-in, then oil, then leave-in cream? Or should I pick the liquid or cream and only use one or the other? I know I saw in some of the past posts that there's a reason behind layering it in a particular order, so I'm curious which way would likely be best.

Also, what is oil rinsing/washing?