The LOC Method has been a hot topic in the natural hair world for a minute now and has been praised by many as the solution for curls crying out for moisture. For many naturals, it is the go-to technique right after washing their hair
But finding the right product for each step is a battle whether you’re a longtime LOC-er or are new to the LOC way of life. So, we’ve drawn on years of curly Product Junkie experience to help a curlfriend out!
We’ve compiled a list of the best products for each step of the LOC Method. Try these out to figure out which products are playing best together!
As always, there’s no one-size-fits-all method when it comes to wavy, curly, and coily hair. This is a guide for the products that have been known to work for NaturallyCurly editors and many other curlies, so they’ll serve as a great starting point for you to experimenting with. Remember when trying out product combinations to always mix a small batch in your palm first to ensure that the two products do not congeal and form white balls. Also ensure that you try out a product or product combination in at least two different ways and ratios before delivering your final verdict!
Read More: What is the LOC Method?
Best Products for LOC Method
Leave In Conditioners
Choosing the right product for this step is crucial to the success of the LOC method. This product will provide the moisture that will eventually be sealed in by other products later in this routine.
If the leave-in conditioner applied at this stage doesn’t cut it moisture-wise then regardless of what butter or oil you use to seal your hair thereafter it will be dry.
These moisturizing products have been discussed at length on the curly hair forums, are the first to go out of stock in a SHOPNaturallyCurly sale, are historically hoarded by curlies and are likely to cause protests if they ever get discontinued.
Oils
The oils you choose for this step will greatly depend on the porosity of your hair.
If you’re a high porosity natural then you can get away with using heavier oils. However, if you have low to normal porosity then you might want to go for lighter oils that won’t leave your hair weighed down or oily.
For high porosity naturals
These thick oils provide a greater barrier to prevent moisture loss:
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Castor oil
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Olive oil
For normal porosity
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Jojoba oil
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Grapeseed oil
For low porosity hair
These oils are very light yet still effective at sealing the hair and won’t leave your hair oily if applied lightly and evenly:
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Camellia oil
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Watermelon seed oil
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Avocado oil
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Argan oil
Also feel free to combine these oils to create the perfect mix for your hair’s specific needs. Here are our favorite oil blends:
Creams
Papaya butter and plumeria extract blended into coconut oil make a nutrient-rich smoothie perfect for your coils. With thick detangling agents, it penetrates your coils for soft, easy styling.
This cream will give you the twist-out of your dreams! The Pomegranate & Honey ingredients are combined with essential oils as the perfect combination for your curls and will give you the ultimate definition.
This lightweight volume enhancing conditioning curl creme can be used on wet hair to enhance curls, revive 2nd day hair, and reduce frizz in wavy-curly hair.
Especially beneficial for protective styling, this cream blends coconut crème with honey shea butter and avocado to moisturize while helping protect and strengthen ends. Perfect for chronically dry hair!