The L.O.C. Method – Leave-In/Liquid, Oil, Cream

If you are like most parents that struggle to keep their curly kids’ hair moisturized, then you might want to try the LOC method (Leave-In/Liquid, Oil, Cream). The LOC method has been praised by tons of parents for its ability to keep hair moisturized for days on end. The name signifies the order in which products should be applied to the hair. This layering of products ensures maximum moisture retention by using oils and butters to seal moisture in as they are notorious for their ability to prevent water from evaporating from the hair shaft. To start using the LOC method, follow these simple steps while using the suggested LOC method products:

Leave-In Conditioner

Applying a pH-balanced leave-in conditioner is important because it closes the cuticles of your child’s hair shaft. This ensures that all the nutrients and moisture that you added during washing and conditioning don’t escape. It also leaves your child’s hair super soft and alleviates breakage due to dry hair.Some great leave-in conditioners to use in your child’s hair regimen are:

• Mixed Chicks Kids Leave-in Conditioner
• Olive Oil Girls Leave-In
• Born Curly Argan Organic Leave-In Conditioner
• Curly Kids Curly Creme Leave-In Conditioner
• Mane Choice Kids Green Apple Fruit Medley Detangling Leave-In Conditioner
• Shea Moisture Kids Marshmallow Root & Blueberries Detangling Leave-In Conditioner
• Camille Rose Naturals Kids Sundae Glaze Leave-In

Oil

Oil helps seal in moisture. Apply a thin layer of oil to your hair to help lock in the moisture. Common oils are coconut oil, extra virgin olive oil and Jamaican black castor oil.Some great oils to use in your child’s hair regimen are:

• • Tropic Isle Jamaican Black Castor Oil
  • Jamaican Mango And Lime Black Castor Oil Peppermint (This smells amazing too!
  • Spectrum Naturals Organic Coconut Oil (You can find this in Target in the baking section)
  • Darcy’s Botanicals Organic Coconut & Hibiscus Conditioning Oil
  • Curl Junkie Beauticurls Argan & Olive Oil Daily Hair Conditioner
  • Mielle Organics Mint Almond Oil

• Cream

  Apply a butter-based, cream to your hair to seal that moisture in. Shea butter is PERFECT for this step!Some great cremes to use in your child’s hair regimen are:

  • Mielle Tinys & Tots Sacha Inchi Curl Enhancing Cream
  • Born Curly Rosemary Vanilla Twist Defining Smoothie
  • Bee Mine Bee Hold Curly Butter
  • SheaMoisture Kids Mango & Carrot Nourish and Hydrate Styling Smoothie Cream
  • Camille Rose Naturals Kids Brown Butter Hair Balm
  • Camille Rose Naturals Kids Sweet Pudding Buttercream
  • Aunt Jackie’s Curling and Twisting Custard
  • Just for Me Hair Milk
  • Shea Butter
  • Mango Butter
  • Cocoa Butter
  • Or, you can become a mixologist and try your hand at making your own!

Step 4

– Style hair as desired.

What products do you use for your LOC method?