PATTERN by Tracee Ellis Ross Curl Cocktail Kit: Leave-In Conditioner, Styling Cream, and Curl Gel

Interesting story on this one. I'm over 50 and have incredibly wirey, course, frizzy hair. I've tried many products in my lifetime with limited success. Most products would make my hair hard as a rock or grossly greasy and usually cause problems with my eyes when I sweat. On a whim, I queried ChatGPT for a solution and this was a product the AI recommended to try. I figured what the heck and gave it a shot. I am insanely happy with the results and have learned you actually CAN teach an old dog new tricks. The leave-in conditioner softens my hair without becoming a nasty lather. The styling cream gives me a decent hold all day long, leaves my hair natural looking without any ridiculous shine or hardness. The gel will give me extra hold if I want, without being overbearing. No issues with sweat bringing product into my eyes and irritating them at all. My hair is softer than it ever has been. I can actually run my fingers through my hair at any point in the day while still maintaining a light hold. I'm amazed. My only complaint is the smell, especially the gel - it's pretty overbearing when you first put it on. None of the smells are bad after drying though and I can deal with it for the massive benefit. If you have difficult hair, I highly recommend these products.

Loved these products - worked perfectly for my hair. Love the smell. Will be purchasing full size bottles soon. Not crunchy. Beautiful elongated curls - enhanced and defined my curl pattern perfectly. Day 2 a & 3 are quite nice also!

The Pattern hair care set is fantastic! The products smell great, feel luxurious, and leave my hair soft, hydrated, and defined. A little goes a long way, and my curls look healthier than ever. Definitely worth it — I’ll be repurchasing!

I’m giving this 4 stars because the products are really good; however, for someone like me who has very long and thick hair, I need to use a lot of product. I purchased the samples to try them out and see how my hair would react, and while I liked the results, I definitely need a generous amount to achieve more defined curls. As for the fragrance, I personally prefer fruity or floral scents. I can’t quite describe this one, but it smells really nice. After washing my hair, the scent was still noticeable hours later, which I appreciated. The gel has more of a cream-like texture rather than a traditional gel. I’ll keep this kit for travel, but overall, I do find the brand a bit pricey—especially considering how much product I need to use.

I was skeptical, but pleasantly surprised about the products. They smell subtle and clean and works well with my 3B hair. I am looking at a whole system for my curls but it is a little pricey for their larger size products.