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LOC vs. LCO methods

LOC Method
Liquid, Oil and Cream
*Moisturize hair with water or a water based Leave-in conditioner
*Seal in moisture with Oil e.g coconut oil, argan oil, castor oil, etc
*Seal in again with cream or hair butter to close the hair cuticle e.g. Shea butter, etc.
LCO Method
Liquid, Cream and Oil
*Same description as above (Cream and Oil interchanged).
Why do I have to use Liquid, Oil and Cream on my hair?
Liquid - water which is the best source and only true form of moisture for our natural hair. It goes down to our hair cuticle, thereby making the hair soft.
Oil - helps slow down the evaporation of water (moisture) from our hair.
Cream - slows down the loss of moisture to provide maximum hydration.
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