The L.O.C. Method for Moisturizing

I have tried a lot of different methods to restore moisture to my hair when it is dry which is most of the time. My biggest battle with my hair is dryness, hands down! I find that my hair is driest after a few days before wash day because it has a lot of build up and the moisture can't seem to penetrate through my strands because of the buildup. It kind of just sits on the hair. That said, I feel like I've made some good strides with my moisturizing regimen, so I will share with you my latest addition to my moisturizing regimen.  

The L.O.C. method
I read about this from different blogs online. It's very simple and not time consuming which makes it great for me. L.O.C. stands for liquid, oil, cream. And that refers to the order in which you apply this product to your strands. The liquid in my case is plain and simple water but you can use water mixed in with aloe vera juice or whatever you choose. I do section by section as I do with everything because my hair LOVES to tangle! I apply the water with the spray bottle and let it penetrate smoothing it through from root to tip with my hands and making sure to get in between the strands.
 Then I add my oil. The oils I love are castor oil, coconut oil but any oil will do. Olive oil, jojoba oil, etc. Do the same with the oil, smoothing it through.

Lastly, add a cream based product. In my case I use my Shea Moisture Curl Enhancing Smoothie (found at Target and Walgreens for about $10). The thicker and creamier the better.  The whole theory of of it is locking in moisture and this is a good way to do it. I find my hair stays moisturized longer after doing this. I usually do this before stretching my hair because after dampening my hair this much, it will shrink and tangle. So if I"m wearing my hair out, I do it right before bed and put my hair into individual large loose twists or plaits and secure it for the night.

My hair in large twists after moisturizing