Yes! I bought the clarifying shampoo, light conditioner and the leave in conditioner. I have been happy with the results + my typical styling products (Curlsmith Protein Cream and In Shower Fixer). ... For reference I have fine, 2c-3a, low porosity course dry color treated hair.
Yes! Pattern products are great even for thin hair. The strong hold get and the leave-in are my favorite all year round. The leave in is a one and done. Now I want the custard. 😊
Wow! Day 2 gym hair has never looked so good! Your curls really turned up the volume & since the Styling Cream is so thick, you won't run out any time soon 🙌🏽💛 Thank you for rocking your pattern!
@@lindat9083 We're so sorry to hear that! After rinsing out thoroughly, we recommend following up with shampoo and a moisturizing conditioner! Please feel free to message us if you have any questions! ❤
@@lindat9083 you're supposed to do it before washing and conditioning your hair. it should have no impact on how moisturized your hair is, because your conditioner is supposed to do that
I tried the Olaplex 9 and my hair was so soft. I used it before a cream and gel. I tried to tell my friends how great my hair turned out but they thought they had as good as one themselves. I’m really happy you mentioned it. I’m really wanting to do a TH-cam video for women over 40. I admire your videos. 😍🌹❤️
I’d be glad to make one for women over 40, but I guess I’m not exactly sure what would change with age from my usual haircare videos! Could you share more? I imagine some more dryness perhaps or greying, which I’ve done a video about how to manage greys and brittle hair.
I'm sorry I meant I want to make video's for older women. I am a bit older than you and I admire your video's. I love the products and the knowledge. That's a good thing that shows how inspiring your videos are. It's just wishful thinking right now. Your channel is actually ageless.
@@GenaMarie Oh yes! You're AMAZING❣️ I'm a newbie to your channel and oh my! are you a RESOURCE to all or what!!?!!! BRAVO! I subscribed right after viewing my first one!😁 You're my new 'go to' curly girl ❣️🤗🙂🌹
You are the 1st person I've heard say the invisibobble gets all stuck in their hair; I hate those things! They hurt & that rubbery silicone material really grabs at my strands. But I hear everyone raving about them, & how great they are for curls. I thought I was just weird. And yes, I used the name brand ones, too. I use similar satin scrunchies to the ones you bought. I might have even gotten mine from Amazon too. I've been thinking about trying the olaplex serum... I don't like their oil, but that's probably cuz of the liquid parrifin - my hair doesn't do well with the big time occlusives like that, or mineral oil, or waxes... Great video, thanks!
Pattern actually has two gels, curl gel and strong hold gel. The curl gel is kind of like a cream gel, and it reminds me of AG Recoil a lot. The strong hold gel is really thick and can be a little sticky to work with. I prefer the curl gel, I use that first and then use the Camille Rose curl maker, and it works great on my fine wavy hair. They have a hair mist that’s great for refreshing, and I like that too.
You dont have to twist them either. Absolutely. I just posted about them before i saw this. They are tiny, but great and don't crunk your curls. I use them for low pigtails to put 'up' my hair at night. 90% of time I don't need to refresh day 2. If i really want to make sure i have next day hair, i lean to the side and spray my hair with Aussie Instant Freeze (yeah alcohol)... But it forms a 'net' and the pigtails keep things together. If i had long hair & would maybe use two on each tail
@@GenaMarie They are tiny, but great and don't crunk your curls. I use them for low pigtails to put 'up' my hair at night. 90% of time I don't need to refresh day 2 (miracle) If i really want to make sure i have next day hair, i lean to the side and spray my hair with Aussie Instant Freeze (yeah alcohol)... But it forms a 'net' and the pigtails keep things together. If i had long hair & would maybe use two on each tail.
I'm just starting on my curls journey. Because everything is very confusing at first, I took the Curlsmith quiz, and that seemed to give me somewhere to start that made sense-- along with the Infinity Pro diffuser. Gina, my hair is like yours in many ways except 2b and thicker. I have wet frizz and have already realized I also have to style my hair damp and not wet. There is definitely a lot to learn. Your videos will help me, I'm sure. Thank you!
I've only ever used Pattern's refreshing mist which I like and works for me. My hair is very similar to yours Gena, coarse strands, low density and high porosity. Your hair looks really good, day 2 looked beautiful as well 😍
Here's our navigation tool for assistance, see our Curl Guide for your pattern: patternbeauty.com/pages/curl-guide?al_pg_id=18dc85e9-9fad-4d82-9ea2-623621b4f820
olaplex 9 is an absolutely incredible product. creamy products turn my type 4 hair into a ball of frizz, so when I don't have time to do olaplex 3, this is a great step for me during regular detangling. The frizz disappears and my curls are smoothed instantly. Plays well with my styling products as well, and can be used in the place of any other detangling products. I apply a hydrating serum, then this and detangle. then style with a mousse.
Gena I am so happy to see this video - I wondered about the Pattern styling products and the latest olaplex products. Thank you so much for your testing and feedback. Since the products are expensive, your video helped me decide on the best options for my hair. I am ready to try the Pattern custard and the Olaplex no 9.
Hi there! We can't wait to meet your curls. Be sure to visit our Curl Guide for more hair tips & product education for your pattern: patternbeauty.com/pages/curl-guide
I tried the Pattern beauty line. There are two products that I loved and they are the treatment mask and the leave-in conditioner. The conditioner has a great slip and the mask helped with definition and elongation of my coily curls. There is also a transition mask for individuals transitioning to natural hair that I have not used. The styling cream and gel was okay. It was not as moisturizing on my 4a coily low-porosity hair . Thank for the Amazon reviews. I will definitely look at the Amazon workout clothes.
Hi there! We had to squeeze in & offer some curl tips for your pattern. Being that our Styling Cream is thick & your curls are low porosity, you're hair will need to be wet/semi drenched before applying product. Use warm water on a section of your hair & apply the product, then brush through with our Shower Brush or any curl brush & watch your pattern take flight! If you need any hair tips or assistance with our products, see our Curl Guide for more: patternbeauty.com/pages/curl-guide
They make mini/child size invisibobble (idk brand) that are the size of a nickel. You don't have to twist them. They hold my hair in a pony (or two low pigtails for night). I don't have to wrap them and they don't dent your hair
P.S. An Ulta near me carries Invisibobble for fine hair also called Extra Care. They claim to be 15% smaller than the original, definitely kid-size. They work well in my thin hair, but I do have to double them for a pony.
I've been curious about Pattern as well. I have Type 2-3a fine to medium hair that is mostly dry because of my coarse grays. Nothing seems to work to keep them moisturized. I wouldn't care so much except the worst of them are right in front of my ears (sideburns?), so they frame my face and the frizz is awful. I mostly use Curlsmith products (thank you 🙂), and tried their souffle and it was horrible, my grays shriveled up and broke. Weird. I'd love to find hold in a cream and not have to use gel. Thanks, Gena for your reviews, I enjoy your channel. ~🌻
Hi there! I'd like to suggest our Transition Bundle. Although your curls aren't aren't chemically treated, your grays may be looking for more moisture & the ingredients in our Transition Mask will help reduce shedding & breaking. See here for more benefits into our bundle: patternbeauty.com/collections/bundles-kits/products/transition-bundle?al_pg_id=18dc85e9-9fad-4d82-9ea2-623621b4f820
Hi Gina loved the video as always. Wanted to mention about the sunscreen, a “viral dupe” (hate that phrase) for the Ulta MD is the “Drmtology universal tinted moisturizer spf 45”. I can’t speak to the Ulta MD but I do use the Drmtology one & I love it it’s very light weight and the tint is nice & minimal works well under makeup. It’s $20 less than Ulta MD.
Hiiiiiiiiii ❣️👋🏻 I just found your channel! 😁 I'm a curly girl with 2a, b & c curls! (However, I'm a menapausal curly trying to fight genetics as it's really thin! 🥺😩) Can relate to small baby ponytails😑😕as it's only diminished ALOT over past 2 years! Very dry air here house with *hard water!! (*NOBODY talks about THIS! 😑)Recently purchased a filter sooo🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻 Great video! 👏🏻👏🏻 Hugs fr. Ontario 🇨🇦!🤗 Blessings to you and your viewers~ ENJOY the rest of your Sunday! Blessed be✨💫🌟 🌛🌹🌜
@@GenaMarie Oh! I'll have to go look at that! THANK YOU❣️ (RE: 🇨🇦Products, My hair has ALWAYS loved Joico (Kerapro 😋-smels sooooo GOOD you want to EAT it! 😆) but HARD to find these days & $$$ and I'm on a super-tight budget & recently purchased "Shea Moisture"'s Curl-enhancing Smoothie and it will last me for YEARS, LOL Annd Whole Blends Castor oil cream by *Garnier (🇨🇦) which seems light and my hair loves🌹(Was using L'Oreal oil cream but ethics are questionable with L'Oréal, ESP. these days~😥) Cheers and Have a lovely rest of your day❣️✨
My hair is complete silver. I don’t want to hide them at all . My hair is healthy, very fine . I don’t use the coils cause it pulls my fine curls. I never used the Pattern thinking is to heavy for my hair. As a tinted sunscreen I used super goop is very good but $$$. I will try Elta to see how it goes.
Yeah me too! They have a stronger hold version of their gel. I also think if I try the custard by itself, the hold will be stronger without having a cream under it.
Ugh, I've tried Pattern before (a leave in and the actual gel) and it left my hair dry as a tumbleweed...and I have 3b hair! Not to mention the smell is ridiculously strong...and not pleasant scent either.
This is a dumb question but… I try not to do my hair often because I am assuming using product and diffusing regularly has to be unhealthy for my hair. Is this true? In this case I like to just airdry my hair and wear it up on days I want to go without product and heat. Is this ok? Is there a way to do this but also still practice curly hair ? For ex without product or heat?
So it depends on how often you’re washing it. It’s not advised to wash your hair every day because of the risk of hygral fatigue. So as long as you’re not soaking it every single day that’s totally fine
Have you tried Pattern before? What are your favorites?
Yes! I bought the clarifying shampoo, light conditioner and the leave in conditioner. I have been happy with the results + my typical styling products (Curlsmith Protein Cream and In Shower Fixer). ... For reference I have fine, 2c-3a, low porosity course dry color treated hair.
I tried it and it was too heavy for my hair.
Yes! Pattern products are great even for thin hair. The strong hold get and the leave-in are my favorite all year round. The leave in is a one and done. Now I want the custard. 😊
Love pattern curl gel.. it’s a creamy gel with medium hold ❤❤ it!
Can you try Curlsmith thickening stuff
Wow! Day 2 gym hair has never looked so good! Your curls really turned up the volume & since the Styling Cream is so thick, you won't run out any time soon 🙌🏽💛 Thank you for rocking your pattern!
We're so glad you're liking N°.9! We do recommend using it first before the rest of your styling product! It does have 48-hour pollution protection! 💕
That’s amazing! And thank you for the tip! I’ll be using it that way in my next wash. 💕
Olaplex, I used the #3, hair is so dry. I won't use that ever again .I can see why people hair break off.
@@lindat9083 We're so sorry to hear that! After rinsing out thoroughly, we recommend following up with shampoo and a moisturizing conditioner! Please feel free to message us if you have any questions! ❤
@@GenaMarie We hope you enjoy! 🥰
@@lindat9083 you're supposed to do it before washing and conditioning your hair. it should have no impact on how moisturized your hair is, because your conditioner is supposed to do that
I tried the Olaplex 9 and my hair was so soft. I used it before a cream and gel. I tried to tell my friends how great my hair turned out but they thought they had as good as one themselves. I’m really happy you mentioned it. I’m really wanting to do a TH-cam video for women over 40. I admire your videos. 😍🌹❤️
Hiii ❣️ Yes, PLEASE do a video for mature curls! lol
(I'd do one, but don't like myself on camera! 😂😂)
👏🏻✌🏻🌹
I’d be glad to make one for women over 40, but I guess I’m not exactly sure what would change with age from my usual haircare videos! Could you share more?
I imagine some more dryness perhaps or greying, which I’ve done a video about how to manage greys and brittle hair.
I'm sorry I meant I want to make video's for older women. I am a bit older than you and I admire your video's. I love the products and the knowledge. That's a good thing that shows how inspiring your videos are.
It's just wishful thinking right now. Your channel is actually ageless.
@@GenaMarie Oh yes! You're AMAZING❣️ I'm a newbie to your channel and oh my! are you a RESOURCE to all or what!!?!!! BRAVO! I subscribed right after viewing my first one!😁 You're my new 'go to' curly girl ❣️🤗🙂🌹
You are the 1st person I've heard say the invisibobble gets all stuck in their hair; I hate those things! They hurt & that rubbery silicone material really grabs at my strands. But I hear everyone raving about them, & how great they are for curls. I thought I was just weird. And yes, I used the name brand ones, too.
I use similar satin scrunchies to the ones you bought. I might have even gotten mine from Amazon too. I've been thinking about trying the olaplex serum... I don't like their oil, but that's probably cuz of the liquid parrifin - my hair doesn't do well with the big time occlusives like that, or mineral oil, or waxes... Great video, thanks!
Yeah I have used the regular invisibobbles before and they work but I just feel like they're risky lol! These satin covered ones are perfect!
I tried Pattern clarifying shampoo and I really like it. It removes hard water buildup while still being moisturizing.
Pattern actually has two gels, curl gel and strong hold gel. The curl gel is kind of like a cream gel, and it reminds me of AG Recoil a lot. The strong hold gel is really thick and can be a little sticky to work with. I prefer the curl gel, I use that first and then use the Camille Rose curl maker, and it works great on my fine wavy hair. They have a hair mist that’s great for refreshing, and I like that too.
Yes Curlfriend! We appreciate your review of our products. That Strong Hold Gel definitely has a grip! 🙌🏽💛
Yes try the curl gel. It is a moisturizing gel with medium hold. You might really like it!
Nothing compares to the child’s size Invisibobble for thin hair!! No need to wrap and way better than the slim scrunchie.
Ooh I need to try! I am always looking for something to just wrap once
You dont have to twist them either.
Absolutely. I just posted about them before i saw this.
They are tiny, but great and don't crunk your curls.
I use them for low pigtails to put 'up' my hair at night. 90% of time I don't need to refresh day 2.
If i really want to make sure i have next day hair, i lean to the side and spray my hair with Aussie Instant Freeze (yeah alcohol)... But it forms a 'net' and the pigtails keep things together. If i had long hair & would maybe use two on each tail
@@GenaMarie
They are tiny, but great and don't crunk your curls.
I use them for low pigtails to put 'up' my hair at night. 90% of time I don't need to refresh day 2 (miracle)
If i really want to make sure i have next day hair, i lean to the side and spray my hair with Aussie Instant Freeze (yeah alcohol)... But it forms a 'net' and the pigtails keep things together. If i had long hair & would maybe use two on each tail.
Gina, try the "pony-o" it really holds your hair without breakage!
I'm just starting on my curls journey. Because everything is very confusing at first, I took the Curlsmith quiz, and that seemed to give me somewhere to start that made sense-- along with the Infinity Pro diffuser. Gina, my hair is like yours in many ways except 2b and thicker. I have wet frizz and have already realized I also have to style my hair damp and not wet. There is definitely a lot to learn. Your videos will help me, I'm sure. Thank you!
I've only ever used Pattern's refreshing mist which I like and works for me. My hair is very similar to yours Gena, coarse strands, low density and high porosity. Your hair looks really good, day 2 looked beautiful as well 😍
Ooh I'm excited! I have been wondering if I wanted to try Pattern!
Here's our navigation tool for assistance, see our Curl Guide for your pattern: patternbeauty.com/pages/curl-guide?al_pg_id=18dc85e9-9fad-4d82-9ea2-623621b4f820
olaplex 9 is an absolutely incredible product. creamy products turn my type 4 hair into a ball of frizz, so when I don't have time to do olaplex 3, this is a great step for me during regular detangling. The frizz disappears and my curls are smoothed instantly. Plays well with my styling products as well, and can be used in the place of any other detangling products. I apply a hydrating serum, then this and detangle. then style with a mousse.
I use Pattern's hydration shampoo, clarifying shampoo, and light weight conditioner. I love them.
💛💛💛
Gena I am so happy to see this video - I wondered about the Pattern styling products and the latest olaplex products. Thank you so much for your testing and feedback. Since the products are expensive, your video helped me decide on the best options for my hair. I am ready to try the Pattern custard and the Olaplex no 9.
So glad it was helpful!
Hi there! We can't wait to meet your curls. Be sure to visit our Curl Guide for more hair tips & product education for your pattern: patternbeauty.com/pages/curl-guide
I tried the Pattern beauty line. There are two products that I loved and they are the treatment mask and the leave-in conditioner. The conditioner has a great slip and the mask helped with definition and elongation of my coily curls. There is also a transition mask for individuals transitioning to natural hair that I have not used. The styling cream and gel was okay. It was not as moisturizing on my 4a coily low-porosity hair . Thank for the Amazon reviews. I will definitely look at the Amazon workout clothes.
Thanks for sharing!
Hi there! We had to squeeze in & offer some curl tips for your pattern. Being that our Styling Cream is thick & your curls are low porosity, you're hair will need to be wet/semi drenched before applying product. Use warm water on a section of your hair & apply the product, then brush through with our Shower Brush or any curl brush & watch your pattern take flight! If you need any hair tips or assistance with our products, see our Curl Guide for more: patternbeauty.com/pages/curl-guide
They make mini/child size invisibobble (idk brand) that are the size of a nickel. You don't have to twist them. They hold my hair in a pony (or two low pigtails for night).
I don't have to wrap them and they don't dent your hair
Hi Gena, I was wondering if you have any videos on styling your curly hair for a wedding? I have a wedding next May and I’m baffled on what to do.🥰
I have a video about how I styled it for my wedding 😊 Here you go: th-cam.com/video/Wn0dhuV0Cxc/w-d-xo.html
P.S. An Ulta near me carries Invisibobble for fine hair also called Extra Care. They claim to be 15% smaller than the original, definitely kid-size. They work well in my thin hair, but I do have to double them for a pony.
Try the No7 protect and perfect advanced all in 1 foundation. It's a tinted spf 50 moisturizer and I love it and it works!!!
You can get it multiple shades aswell so it will match. 🥰❤️👍😘
Thank you Gena for another awesome video! 👍🏼👍🏼💯❤️
Hi I tried the PATTERN BEAUTY gel in the tube. It has that milky texture as well and felt ok going on but the frizz it left behind was unreal sadly
I've been curious about Pattern as well. I have Type 2-3a fine to medium hair that is mostly dry because of my coarse grays. Nothing seems to work to keep them moisturized. I wouldn't care so much except the worst of them are right in front of my ears (sideburns?), so they frame my face and the frizz is awful. I mostly use Curlsmith products (thank you 🙂), and tried their souffle and it was horrible, my grays shriveled up and broke. Weird. I'd love to find hold in a cream and not have to use gel. Thanks, Gena for your reviews, I enjoy your channel. ~🌻
Hi there! I'd like to suggest our Transition Bundle. Although your curls aren't aren't chemically treated, your grays may be looking for more moisture & the ingredients in our Transition Mask will help reduce shedding & breaking. See here for more benefits into our bundle: patternbeauty.com/collections/bundles-kits/products/transition-bundle?al_pg_id=18dc85e9-9fad-4d82-9ea2-623621b4f820
Hi Gina loved the video as always. Wanted to mention about the sunscreen, a “viral dupe” (hate that phrase) for the Ulta MD is the “Drmtology universal tinted moisturizer spf 45”. I can’t speak to the Ulta MD but I do use the Drmtology one & I love it it’s very light weight and the tint is nice & minimal works well under makeup. It’s $20 less than Ulta MD.
Ooh thank you! I'll check it out ❤️
Hiiiiiiiiii ❣️👋🏻
I just found your channel! 😁
I'm a curly girl with 2a, b & c curls! (However, I'm a menapausal curly trying to fight genetics as it's really thin! 🥺😩)
Can relate to small baby ponytails😑😕as it's only diminished ALOT over past 2 years! Very dry air here house with *hard water!! (*NOBODY talks about THIS! 😑)Recently purchased a filter sooo🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻
Great video! 👏🏻👏🏻
Hugs fr. Ontario 🇨🇦!🤗
Blessings to you and your viewers~
ENJOY the rest of your Sunday!
Blessed be✨💫🌟
🌛🌹🌜
Totally know how you feel! I have a video on my channel about hard water and curls!
@@GenaMarie Oh! I'll have to go look at that! THANK YOU❣️
(RE: 🇨🇦Products, My hair has ALWAYS loved Joico (Kerapro 😋-smels sooooo GOOD you want to EAT it! 😆) but HARD to find these days & $$$ and I'm on a super-tight budget & recently purchased "Shea Moisture"'s Curl-enhancing Smoothie and it will last me for YEARS, LOL Annd Whole Blends Castor oil cream by *Garnier (🇨🇦) which seems light and my hair loves🌹(Was using L'Oreal oil cream but ethics are questionable with L'Oréal, ESP. these days~😥)
Cheers and Have a lovely rest of your day❣️✨
@@GenaMarie I WILL view that one! (I AM subscribed now! 🙂 👏🏻🙌🏻✌🏻)🌹
Great review of some great products. TY👍🥰
My hair is complete silver. I don’t want to hide them at all . My hair is healthy, very fine . I don’t use the coils cause it pulls my fine curls.
I never used the Pattern thinking is to heavy for my hair. As a tinted sunscreen I used super goop is very good but $$$.
I will try Elta to see how it goes.
Yeah i wish it was cheaper! My favorite Cetaphil one was only like $14 😫
Gorgeous results, Gena! I have been curious about Pattern, but I do like a hard hold gel... 🤷🏻♀️
Yeah me too! They have a stronger hold version of their gel. I also think if I try the custard by itself, the hold will be stronger without having a cream under it.
@@GenaMarie That's a good idea! Let me know if you try the hard hold gel!
Thanks again Gena!
You might like the pattern mousse?
Tried the leave in conditioner
5:59 A pretty woman with beautiful curls
Ugh, I've tried Pattern before (a leave in and the actual gel) and it left my hair dry as a tumbleweed...and I have 3b hair! Not to mention the smell is ridiculously strong...and not pleasant scent either.
Interesting! The custard was pretty moisturizing!
So, you double the covered invisibobbles? They slip out, if I don’t, but I never tried doubling them.
I hear you on not wanting to twist the invisibobble. Have you tried the 'for kids' ones? They are smaller than the standard ones.
No but that's a great idea!
I wanted to try the pattern styling custard, but the scent was way too strong for me 😢
How does the Pattern custard compare to the Curlsmith souffle?
SImilar but the Curlsmith has more hold, and the Pattern is heavier
good video ✅ 👍🏼
PS: LOVE your jean jacket; what brand/ where from? If you don't mind me asking? 😁
Thank you! It's from Old Navy 😊 I don't see the exact one on their site anymore, but this is similar: rstyle.me/+BxPh3oWLl0aLverOm1-hWQ
I hated No. 9. It made my hair feel crunchy and hard to comb and blow dry. I like No. 6 better.
This is a dumb question but… I try not to do my hair often because I am assuming using product and diffusing regularly has to be unhealthy for my hair. Is this true?
In this case I like to just airdry my hair and wear it up on days I want to go without product and heat. Is this ok? Is there a way to do this but also still practice curly hair ? For ex without product or heat?
So it depends on how often you’re washing it. It’s not advised to wash your hair every day because of the risk of hygral fatigue. So as long as you’re not soaking it every single day that’s totally fine
Lol
I didn't mean that at all. I'm so sorry. I meant to say,I love all the amazing information you have provided. Thank you so much.