Hey guys,
Hope you all are doing well. If you don't know already I love to try out different types of products, but I was looking through my posts the other day and noticed I've never really shared the way I use products on my hair and especially after wash days.
For my type 4 and type 2/3 males and females out there I'm going to let you know how I do my L.O.C method. Side note this may work for you or it might not work for you. Anyway, if you do your method the other way LCO method then you should check out the products I use below it could be something you've been searching for your hair.
Let's start with what is the L.O.C. or L.C.O method? From what I've researched over the years I know it as a liquid (being a leave in conditioner), oil and cream (or gel) or Liquid, cream and oil. The LOC method is a great way to help seal in the moisture in your hair to last up until your next wash day. I prefer the LOC method on my hair, it works better for me.
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Leave in conditioners I use (I switch it up when I do this method):
Crème of Nature - To think this was my first leave in spray and I still love it till this day. I think it works better to refresh my hair/curls because it's more water based than my other leave in's. However, it's a really good affordable leave in for a LOC method.
Lemongrass leave in Alikay Naturals - smells like lemons, very zesty and I adore this. I find the formula a little runny but also thick too for a spray leave in.
The Mane choice 3 in 1 leave in conditioner - this stuff is astounding. I have used this as a pre poo as well as a leave in (can be used as a co wash). I can use this and a cream and I am good to go, it gives me a lot of slip and helps to detangle my hair. I would say the consistency is quite thick, if you're not into it then try the spray ones above. But this is perfect for thicker hair. (It is not a spray)
Oils:
The mane choice growth oil - One word for this is WOW! I have been trying to find an alternative oil for my hair that did not really break my bank, and guys this is the product of the year. Not only is it useful having the handy twist applicator, but the oil is easy to apply and is not messy at all like my DIY one which I do not mind . It really gives my hair/scalp brilliant shine and keeps it nourished. Guys if you haven't heard of it, check it out.
DIY in the bottle on the right - a concoction of almond oil, avocado oil (you can find them in Holland and barret) and black Jamaican castor oil. I like to use the almond oil separately when I take down my hair if it's in a style out, although I like using these all together in my applicator bottle when I do my LOC method gives my hair great shine ( you can use jojoba oil which is a good oil). I also use the black Jamaican oil on my edges and sometimes on the ends of my hair (great for hair growth).
Creams:
Boucleme curl cream- I have spoken about how good this cream is on my blog, I only have a little bit left for two more rounds. Definitely getting this again even though it's so expensive. This light weight cream is so moisturising and keeps my hair hydrated for approximately 5 days (which is amazing for me), my curls are always defined when I use it. Click here
Crème of Nature curl hydrating crème- This cream is got to be one of my favourites for moisturising my hair as well as creating great twist outs/flat twists. I haven't mastered a braid out yet with this product yet, but I have seen loads of videos on people using this product. The product retails for only cost £5.49.
Keracare Butter Cream- I have used around 7/8 jars of this butter cream since I've been natural, I love using it for my bantu knot outs without gel (edge control) and sometimes to hydrate my hair when it gets a little dry. I want to find a different hair butter, it's been sold out on Look fantastic for ages now. You guys know I love to switch up on my products, so if you know any good hair butters let me know (even DIY hair butters).
If there are any brands that you guys recommend I should try let me know down below in the comment section, so I can try them out. I have recently purchased some products from The Mane choice and Mielle Organics, and I plan to do a video/review on those very soon.
Xoxo
