This technique involves locking moisture into your hair strands by applying an oil or butter (such as coconut oil or shea butter) after hydrating with water or a leave-in conditioner. It's crucial for preventing breakage and combating dryness, especially for textured hair.
Photos Sealing in Moisture
Understanding the Principle of Sealing
Sealing is an essential technique in the maintenance of coily and curly hair. It involves trapping moisture within the hair fiber using a fatty substance, usually an oil or a butter. After applying a moisturizing treatment (like a leave-in), water is sealed in with an occlusive agent, preventing its too rapid evaporation.
Why Sealing is Crucial for Textured Hair
Afro hair, being naturally dry and porous, tends to lose moisture quickly. Without sealing, hydration evaporates rapidly, leaving hair rough and brittle. Sealing therefore helps maintain softness, elasticity, and shine. It is particularly recommended after washing, before a protective style, or during daily styling.
How to Effectively Seal Moisture According to Your Hair Type
The LOC (Liquid, Oil, Cream) or LCO (Liquid, Cream, Oil) method is very popular for effective sealing. You start with a water-based product (water or leave-in), then apply a moisturizing cream, before finishing with an oil or a butter. The choice of products depends on hair porosity: light oil (jojoba, grapeseed) for fine hair, thicker butter (shea, mango) for dense or very dry hair.
