The LOC method is simply sealing in each layer of moisture to add to your hair. LOC stands for liquid/leave in, oil, and cream :) This is the order of which you apply your products to clean hair. I used to do the LCO ( Leave in/ liquid, cream, oil) method when I was relaxed and transitioning, but after I big chopped, my hair did not remain moisturized for long at all :( So making the switch to the LOC method has been extremely helpful to me. Here is what I have been doing at this point in my journey:
I love the LOC method! Or at least the "version" I'm doing lol. I kind of double up with the oil and creams because my hair totally needs it :D The LOC method along with cowashing, have been a lifesaver for my fro. After I chopped my hair in Auqust, I was REALLY struggling with dryness. My hair always felt very rough and hard within hours of me moisturizing it. I knew that there had to be a better way for moisture to remain in my hair for longer periods of time lol. The LOC method has helped me do just that. Have a blessed day! NOTE: It took several weeks before I started to notice a change in my hair. If you decide to try the LOC method, try to give it some time for your hair and scalp to adjust :) Check out Updated Cowashing/Moisturizing Routine- NaturalMe4C to see how I do the LOC method :D
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Renee
3/15/2013 10:23:25 am
What method to you recommend for a second day/third day method (for retwisting at night)
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NaturalMe4C
3/15/2013 12:56:07 pm
Hi Renee!
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Angela Gordon
4/30/2013 05:53:48 am
God bless you for this!
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Naturalme4c
4/30/2013 05:58:53 am
Hi Angela!
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Andrea
5/6/2013 09:31:05 am
I have heard of the LOC method before but I'm new to this kin of hair and need some help.
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naturalme4c
5/6/2013 09:38:03 am
Hi Andrea!
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Bonnie
6/20/2013 12:12:12 pm
I'm soooooo happy that I found you! I have been looking for someone with real 4C hair for the longest. I have FINALLY found someone that I can relate to.
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NaturalMe4C
6/21/2013 12:12:59 am
Hey Bonnie!
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Luana
6/23/2013 09:03:17 am
I am hoping this LOC method work for me. I moisturise my hair on Monday but by morning its really dry. I hope this works for me!! Sorry for my english i am Brazilian.
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naturalme4c
6/23/2013 11:19:12 am
Hey Luana!
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4CTISHA
6/30/2013 05:53:23 am
Heyy Naturalistaas! I'm a new natural girl (4C kinky chick to be precise lol) its been officially two months since i BIG CHOP'D but my problem ever since turning natural is that my hair is sooo dry but I want to try this method to see if it will do me some justice.
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naturalme4c
6/30/2013 08:42:26 am
Hey 4CTISHA!
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4CTisha
7/2/2013 12:23:00 am
Thank you soo much Kriss I'm going to give it ago!! & also sending you lots love alla way from London Town :) x
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Lala
7/28/2013 04:07:59 pm
Hello Kriss! How often do you do the LOC method?
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naturalme4c
7/29/2013 02:16:48 am
Hey Lala!
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Lauren
8/6/2013 10:12:40 am
Hey, I've been searching for a new way to style my hair. I've had relaxers for as long as I can remember but I've decided to go natural. I've looked through my toddler pictures (the afro years) and I believe I'm 4C too. I'd appreciate it if you could give me some tips on where to start. How do you go from relaxed hair to natural hair?
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naturalme4c
8/7/2013 11:39:42 am
Hey Lauren!
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Fran
8/13/2013 05:56:51 am
Hi there, I have been struggling with dryness ever since my big chop in 2009. I am definitely a 4c so I am eager to try this method. I already use coconut oil religiously. Would cupuacu butter be a good option sealant? Thanks in advance for your input!!
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naturalme4c
8/13/2013 08:12:23 am
Hey Fran!
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Paula
1/2/2014 03:13:19 am
Just wanted to know how often to use the loc method, I just cut my hair 2. Weeks now and am struggling with driness.ALso I like your tutorials but my hair is short any suggestions
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naturalme4c
1/2/2014 04:14:43 am
Hey Paula!
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Amaka
3/3/2014 08:39:38 pm
Can the loc method be done before a wash and go. Also if you use a leave in as the Liquid, what cream do you recommend, because its a bit confusing, some leave-ins are creamy in nature (e.g cantu shea butter), can they then be used as both the Liquid and cream
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naturalme4c
3/4/2014 10:28:27 am
Hey Amaka!
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Amaka
3/5/2014 10:28:42 am
Thanks for your reply, I just did a BC yesterday evening, so excited and ready to try out the things I've learnt, without being a product junkie :D
naturalme4c
3/12/2014 04:41:40 am
Congrats on your Big Chop! Have a blast! :)
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Hello, hi.. So I want to begin my natural hair journey and I wanted to know would you recommend doing the big chop.. Or would it be possible to just maintain and clip the dead ends.. I also want to know what natural products do you use, shampoos conditioners... Help I want my wavy curly hair back..
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Nicole
9/29/2014 02:27:37 am
How often would you recommend doing the LOC method with 4c hair? I know some people might say whenever your hair feels like it, but my main concern has to do with how much of my hair breaks off during the detangling process. Recently, I've been using the Suave Moroccan Infusion shampoo, then add coconut oil with the conditioner and leave in until the end of my shower. But it seems that my hair tangles right back up after I detangle then rinse the mixture out with cool water. Thanks for reading and hope to hear back from you soon
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cindy
10/13/2014 12:27:01 am
I am really going to try the LOC method. I hope it works, I found out that my hair is extremely low porous after doing the porosity test. So I did my first ever phogee portein treatment. Will the LOC method help to get my hair to normal porous?
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Cindy
10/13/2014 10:36:05 pm
I did my first LOC method last night, SHrewww, after putting the water on the my along with coconut oil and Shea Moisture Curling Smoothing Enhance, my hair was still a little damp this morning, greasy and shorter than normal. Can you tell me if it's ok to just mist my hair then put on very little coconut oil and creme. Also I wanted to know can I use my Sheabutter mix as my sealant and call it a day?
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naturalme4c
10/14/2014 10:47:25 pm
Hey Cindy!
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naturalme4c
10/14/2014 10:48:28 pm
Use can use your shea butter mix if you like. :) There is no rule :D
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Rose
12/21/2014 12:11:16 am
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Mrs. P
1/4/2015 07:06:35 pm
Hello 4c sistah!!!! I was wondering, after my cowash and LOC method, how do you suggest I keep my curls deffined as the week goes along until I cowash and use the LOC method again?
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Alyboo
1/24/2015 03:09:34 am
I HAVE SO MANY QUESTIONS) So happy I found this)
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Aailyn
1/31/2015 10:42:57 pm
Hello I was wondering if I can ask for your opinion. I have gone natural and it's only been five months, I have noticed my hair is quite dry, I think I'm high to medium porosity when I did the cup test. Well I recently discovered the L.o.c.s method and was wondering if you can tell me if these products are OK to use. I believe I have 4a and 4b hair.
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Anastasia
6/23/2015 06:00:11 am
Do I have to do the LOC method every day, once a week, co-wash day ,or on my wash day? sorry I'm new at this
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Maurice
10/15/2015 10:15:32 am
I've had my locs for a better part of 5 years now. And my hair along with my sister's is pretty thick and eats up everything i put in it. Ive tried some other LOC and even LOCO methods lol; it only last 3 days at best. Is there anything you recommend for a prolonged mositure technique(s) maybe thatll last a week?
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3/15/2016 12:49:37 am
nice post ... thanks for sharing
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3/15/2016 01:00:14 am
thanks for such a nice post ...
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Qui
7/16/2016 04:04:09 pm
I am going to start this new loc method for my 9 year old daughter her hair get really dry fast and drinks up everything you put in it how many times or how often should I do this loc method to her hair.
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Angie
11/26/2016 05:10:18 am
Hi, I've been trying both l.o.c and l.c.o method on my 4c thick hair.
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Madeline Aviles
6/11/2018 07:18:11 pm
My daughter has 4c hair and I would like to try the LOC method on her hair because it is very dry and very short.y question is how often do I do the LOC treatment on her hair and once it is completely air dryer can I flat iron it and still until I do the next LOC method?
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