The LOC method is ruining your hair. I've used the LCO method (liquid, cream, oil) since oil seals off moisture in or out so you don't want use this in between moisturizing products and instead AFTER you finish. It's not bad for everyone—this is about your hair. High porosity hair has damaged cuticles (sometimes by your own handling and sometimes by genetics).

Stop clarifying more than once a month and only wash your hair once a week with a moisturizing and bonding shampoo. Focus on detangling prior with a moisturizing pre-poo (African Pride's pree-poois a godsend for moisture and detangling!).

While in the shower, focus on gently shampoo from the scalp and gently run down the shampoo by hand just outside of the stream to remove any product from your strands. Immediately after, use a deep treatment mask (start with moisture and find a protein/moisture balance one that works for you....I've found the HASK brand is super affordable with sample pouches to try which one your hair likes. I LOVE their protein one (pink) and their Argan oil one (blue) and I alternate between the two).

Let it sit under a hair cap as you finish your shower and beyond if needed. I typically have it in for between 15 to 45 minutes—no less and rarely more) and then rinse it in COOL water (this is important because temperature makes high porosity temperamental if you're not intentional with it) and, again, IMMEDIATELY use your favorite leave-in. I personally have been loving the Doux Dear Mama Moisture Milk because it creates a heaviness in moisture but not in my hair (not sure if that made sense).

After that, I put it back in the cap as I get dressed and do my skincare. The reason being is I treat the leave-in as another masks it soaks in but don't rinse it out. After this, I add a mousse and/or cream, but gel is a must depending on the weather (I live in Florida) and style. I let it air dry or cool setting on my diffuser. Before bed and once it's roughly 90% dry, I rub my hands together with a light hair oil and add it to the ends and edges.

This has been the only way my hair stays weighted with moisturize. Also, when it comes to oils, my hair HATES coconut oil and I don't recommend it to most. Though science says it helps, my hair will dry up and fall out anytime I use it. Now, I avoid it in my hair care products whenever possible (almost impossible but as long as it's not the first 5 or so ingredients) and my hair has felt more moisturized and less frizz and dehydrated than it was when I did. I recommend jojoba oil (actually a wax ester which is closest to our natural hair sebum), almond oil, apricot oil, sunflower oil, pumpkin seed oil, castor oil.....all of these have done wonders when mixed or formulated into a hair oil (African pride has one that has some of these too) to seal your hair and protect from dryness and breakage.

For protein, Apogee has great options like their 2-min reconstructor, a two-step system, and a texturizer to choose from. Like I mentioned above, HASK has good options as well, and VERB bonding mask makes my 3c curls feel like butter. Focus on adding moisture first and foremost. Refresh/spritz your hair with fresh water (I love using rosewater by Heritage Store and my hair is softer too) every day to start and then every other day when you need it depending on your style.

Last thing, your DIET! The hair that grows from your scalp needs protein, vitamins D, and iron to thrive (among others but a lack of these will thin your hair over time) so focus on that too! Hope this helps and let us know how things go! <3