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💧 Moisture Locking 101: What Is the LOC & LCO Method?

 On our previous blog we talked about sealing moister and at the end we introduced methods. In today's blog we will explain further on what those methods are and how best to use them for the best results. Let's dive right into it....


Struggling with dry, brittle hair no matter how much product you use? Fam, the issue might not be what you’re using — it’s how you’re layering it.

Enter the LOC and LCO methods — two simple ways to lock in moisture, reduce breakage, and keep your hair soft and thriving.

🌿 What Are the LOC and LCO Methods?

These are two popular routines used to layer moisture into your hair in a specific order. The difference between them is the sequence of product application.

🔸 LOC = Liquid ➝ Oil ➝ Cream

🔸 LCO = Liquid ➝ Cream ➝ Oil

Let’s break it down…

💦 Step 1: L = Liquid (Hydration)

This is your water-based base. The goal is to hydrate the hair shaft.

✅ You can use:

  • Plain water in a spray bottle

  • Water + leave-in conditioner mix

  • Aloe vera juice (optional)

💡 Tip: Apply to damp or freshly washed hair for best results.

🧴 Step 2: O = Oil (Seal the Moisture)

In the LOC method, you use oil after the liquid.

In LCO, you use oil after your cream. Either way, oil helps lock in the hydration from your liquid/leave-in layer.

✅ Oils great for scalp & strands:

  • Olive oil – Nourishing & softening

  • Jojoba oil – Balances oily scalps

  • Castor oil / Jamaican black castor oil – Growth & thickness

  • Coconut oil (for high-porosity hair, not ideal for protein-sensitive or low-porosity)

  • Grapeseed oil – Lightweight for fine/oily strands

  • Sunflower oil – A gentle, affordable option

🛍️ Local oils to try (Kenya):

  • Saru Organics Castor Oil

  • Mosara Coconut Oil

  • Shea by Asal Grapeseed Oil

  • Marini Naturals Growth Oil

🧈 Step 3: C = Cream (Moisture Layer or Styling Cream)

Creams help moisturize the hair and define styles. In the LCO method, you apply cream right after the leave-in, before the oil. In LOC, cream is the final layer.

✅ Hair butters & creams:

  • Shea butter-based creams (avoid if you find shea too heavy)

  • Curl puddings

  • Styling butters

🛍️ Popular creams to try:

  • Aunt Jackie’s Butter Crème or Curl La La

  • Cantu Coconut Curling Cream

  • TGIN Butter Cream Daily Moisturizer

  • Marini Naturals Curling Butter (local)

  • Mosara Moisture Milk (local)

  • Mikalla Hair Food Cream (local, light and hydrating)

🧠 So... Which One Is Better — LOC or LCO?

There’s no one-size-fits-all. It depends on:

  • Your hair porosity

  • Your hair thickness

  • How dry your hair feels by day 2 or 3

🌡️ General Tips:

  • If you have low porosity hair → Try LCO. Creams can help moisture penetrate before oil seals it in.

  • If you have high porosity hair → Try LOC. Oil right after the liquid helps lock in moisture fast.

Test both and observe how your hair behaves for 1–2 weeks each.

🔁 Sample Routines:

💛 LCO for low porosity hair:

  1. Water + TGIN Leave-In Conditioner

  2. Aunt Jackie’s Butter Crème

  3. Grapeseed or jojoba oil

💛 LOC for high porosity hair:

  1. Aloe vera + water

  2. Olive oil or castor oil

  3. Cantu Curling Cream

📌 Final Thoughts

Moisture isn’t just about product — it’s about layering with intention.

👉 Whether you rock short coils, long curls, braids, or locs — learning to seal moisture properly is a game-changer for healthy hair.

Experiment, adjust, and listen to your hair. And always remember:

"Healthy hair isn’t a goal — it’s a lifestyle."

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