Hair textures that have loose curls or waves can endure limpness and a greasy appearance as well as product buildup if not careful. These textures with low porosity are also a fit for the LOC method, but they may require a different approach since these hair types take longer to saturate or absorb product due to their compact cuticles.Īlthough porosity plays a major role in whether or not the LOC method will work for you, it is still an effective tactic for treating hair regardless of curl pattern, density, and whether or not the hair is chemically-processed (including hair coloring). This occurrence is typically seen in high porosity hair types that are on the curly, coily, and kinky side-which sometimes feel perpetually thirsty. The LOC method is best when applied on dry hair that struggles to retain moisture. Whether your hair prefers a thick moisturizer that is like a smoothie or butter, this final step ensures hair has retained as much hydration as it can on the hair shaft.
Creams do a similar job, but as the last step in the LOC method, they are meant to be the heaviest out of the bunch. The beauty of an oil is that it can create a layer around the hair shaft that prevents water from escaping, which in turn helps hair to stay moisturized for longer periods. The term oil in the LOC method is just that-an oil. Leave-in conditioners are typically also water-based and can range in texture feeling watery, milky, creamy, foamy, whipped, or like a lightweight custard or pudding. To get more specific, the term "liquid" in the LOC method generally refers to water or a conditioning hair spray that uses water as a base. The same way skincare uses toner to deliver that initial layer of hydration before heavier moisturizing substances are applied, hair care does the same with liquid and leave-in conditioner before oil and cream are applied to seal the deal. The thing that separates the LOC method from other wash-and-go or style routines that apply hair products without a rhyme or reason is that this method takes careful consideration of how to layer products in a way that maximizes moisture retention. Any deviation from this order will automatically disqualify it from being considered LOC. What does this little abbreviation break down into: Liquid/ Leave-In Conditioner, Oil, and Cream. The letters of this method are a mnemonic device that will help you commit to memory the order of your hair care products the same way your middle school math teacher burned PEMDAS into your mind.
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