Co-wash and the LOC method for curly hair
Have you ever wondered why some girls out there get their curly hair looking so gorgeous? In this article were going to share with you a few of our secrets and hope we can help you get your locks looking fabulous! Dry, frizzy and untamed are just a few of the words our clients often use when describing their toils with their curls. And the frustration is real, with about 90% of our ‘curlfriends’ confessing that getting it right can be a daily hit or miss! One day your hair behaves, the next it can be a tad unruly, to say the least. Understanding why your curls can be like this (and why mysteriously sometimes they’re not) is key to resolving the problem. There’s something missing when your tresses just won’t play ball.
You wake up, look in the mirror and attempt to tweak your hair, maybe give it a spritz but still you look more like Shaggy than Shakira. You’ve tried all the celeb endorsed hair products the local supermarket has to offer but you can’t help feeling someone somewhere is telling a little lie! What’s missing? Oxyusive ingredients? Argan oil? Biotin and Collagen or some other fancy ingredient you’d need a Batchelor of Science degree to understand? When your hair feels dry and uncontrollable, there’s one thing your hair needs more than anything else. MOISTURE, MOISTURE, MOISTURE! That’s right, your hair is crying out for moisture. This can be due to a lack of moisture input or due to moisture stripping chemical and environmental factors you’re subjected to in modern life. So here’s what you can do about it.
How To Co-wash and Use The LOC Method For Curls And Natural Hair
What is co-washing?
There’s been a lot of talk about co-washing and the LOC Method lately. What exactly are they and who should use them? Here, we break down those questions and more to tell you everything you need to know about the routine everyone with curls and natural hair should be using. Co-washing is short for “conditioner-only washing.” Ideal for coarse, curly and dry hair, it involves using a cowash (also known as a cleansing conditioner), in place of shampoo, once or twice a week, for softer, more manageable hair.
Can You Use A Regular Conditioner?
No, because it doesn’t cleanse the hair and can lead to unwanted buildup. It’s important to use a product that’s made specifically for co-washing like Tea Tree Lavender Mint Moisturizing Cowash. This creamy, non-lathering formula gently cleanses hair while helping to replenish essential moisture
How Do You Co-Wash?
First detangle your hair, then completely saturate and wet your hair. Apply Moisturizing Cowash just like you would apply a shampoo or conditioner. Massage a generous amount of cowash onto wet hair and scalp. Rinse well. Style as usual.
How Often Should You Do It?
Co-washing is most effective when used in between your regular shampoo routine. For best results, alternate once a week with your favorite Tea Tree shampoo. However, cowashes are so gentle and moisturizing, “daily wash” lovers can use them as often as they want.
When Would You Chose To Use Cowash Versus A Regular Shampoo?
It doesn’t have to be either/or. Using both can make a complete hair care regimen. If you cleanse with Lavender Mint, Tea Tree Special or Lemon Sage Thickening shampoos weekly, cowash can be used in between to gently cleanse the scalp and nourish hair.
What Is The LOC Method?
It’s a product layering technique that helps hair moisture for healthy, hydrated curls. While the amount of product used should be customized to fit the needs of the hair, the order of application always stays the same. Our Tea Tree Lavender Mint products are perfect for the practice
What Does LOC Stand For?
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L is for leave-in conditioner that is liquid-based like Lavender Mint Leave-In Conditioner.
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O is for oil like Lavender Mint Nourishing Oil.
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C is for cream like Lavender Mint Taming Cream.
What Are The Benefits Of This Technique?
The leave-in conditioner provides moisture to dry hair and curls, and the oil and cream help lock it in. If done properly, it can help a curlfriend to go longer periods without having to add more hydration.
How Do You Do It?
Detangle and separate clean, dry hair into four sections. Start by applying the leave-in conditioner, followed by the oil and then the cream to each section. Customize it to fit your hair’s hydration needs, repeating this application throughout hair.