Love your videos! I also had a similar experience, I used the gel with their leave in. I had the volume and definition but, my hair was so dry the next day and it flaked as well. I even tried it twice thinking maybe I used too much of the gel. Nope, same results.
Thank you so much, RaeRae for this review in particular! I pass by the sample size in Target and Ulta on the regular-and have an internal debate on IF it’s worth trying after hearing so many reviews that it doesn’t yield the overall best results for 4C naturals. I L❤VE your willing and obviously kind spirit of sticking with a brand to give it another try, so honest reviews are ALWAYS shared with your viewers. Remain blessed🥰
I appreciate that. I try to give my viewers what I want as a viewer, which are honest reviews on the product, application and overall performance. Thanks for tuning in.
Love the fullness 🙌🏾 Thank you for taking one for the low porosity team !😇 🙏🏾 I wondered how it would work for a WNG with different leave-ins🤔 I’m not willing to experiment,so I will wait to see if you try it on its own 🤗
Thank you for sharing your hair care experience with us! Although your curls didn't turn out as you'd like, you provided great detail into your regimen & we would like to provide options for better results going forward. Between minutes 12:35-13:40 you noticed a change in your hair, which is normal during the styling process as your hair will begin to dry. A quick remedy for this is water, you can reapply water to bond the products together & the areas that flaked will form together again. For a quicker & stronger hold, we would encourage using a blow dryer/diffuser on cool setting. This will lock your curls in, especially if you’re heading out & have no time to air dry. This will also assist with any frizz you experienced. You did notice the same area around 15 minutes into the video, so we hope that this information will produce the results you’re looking for & hopefully we'll get to see you rocking your PATTERN again soon ✨
Thank you so much for these tips on remedying frizz. I will make sure to follow them the next time I use the gel. 💛 Do you have any tips on how to remedy the flaking?
I get a coating with all the pattern products I use too. I only like 2 products. One is the strong hold gel but for slick styles and the custard for twist outs.
That's an actual snowstorm on your shoulders. Thanks for the review. I'll have to try the mousse one day, but I'll avoid the gel. I have used the cream for twist outs before and enjoyed the results.
Hey Beautiful! It has been my experience that all the Pattern Beauty styling products that I have used don’t mix with ANY non-Pattern products. It always causes flaking or those white cottage cheese looking balls in my hair. This is why I don’t use Pattern anymore because I absolutely have to use Eco Style gel to slick my hair back into a low puff when my hair gets old and I don’t have time to wash it. But even Eco gels don’t mix with Pattern which I was surprised about since Eco mixes with everything! I finally gave up on Pattern 😔 Anywho, I love your videos and your hair is so gorgeous!
Hi Rae! I can see it flaked a lot but it did come out full and nice. I am currently wearing a wash and go using Pattern’s custard. I used Giovanni’s leave in and then I used Uncle funky’s daughter and on top was the custard. I did get a little dusting. I honestly think her products are meant to be used alone but I need a leave in for my type of hair. And I like to layer my products with UFD if I’m unsure of the hold.
Yeah, other than the flakes, it looked good. I think I'm going to try the custard for a twist out vs. a wash and go. People have said that they got really good results using the custard for a twist out. Thanks for sharing your combo with us.
I like the results of your wash and go! Unfortunately, you did have some flaking, which is unacceptable to some. But the overall look was great! I tried the stronghold gel for a wash and go also, and it did not work for me either. Like you, I am interested in trying the custard to see if I get better results. Thanks for sharing!
Sadly this gel didn’t work on my curls, the level of coating on my hair was TOO MUCH… I do want to try her mousse. So I’m going to try the travel size of the mousse n hope I like it. your volume was amazing, too bad it flaked sooooo much ☹️ TFS ✨✨
The Pattern Strong Hold Gel didn't work for me either as a 'strong hold'. I liked the Styling Custard much better. It still wasn't a stiff hold but it was stronger than the Strong Hold. I ended up adding some Miche Set mousse to it and that combo gave me a nice hold. Maybe try pairing the Strong Hold with your Pattern mousse or with the Styling Custard if you are going to purchase.
Love your videos! Always good content. Here’s another Wash N Go idea - Kinky Curly Curling Custard with Bounce Me Curl Balm on top. It’s from a company called DesignMe. We done with I Create Hold 😂
Thank you! I don't actually have enough KCCC to do another wash n go and I don't have any Bounce Me Curl Balm. I've never even heard of it, but I will look up the company. Maybe I can pick up some around Black Friday. Thanks for the suggestion.
@@NaturalRaeRae yep definitely. It’s worked for my dry hair. Came out very shiny. It has a HOLD on it so be ready for the crunch. But you could go 7-8 days without having to do anything. I’m excited to see if it works for you!
once or twice; just depends. Since my hair is longer, I will go longer between washes. I used to wash every 3 to 4 days, now I will wait until day 5 or 6 before washing as long as my hair is still moisturized and looks good.
Geez that’s more flaking than I’ve ever seen in any of your videos or with any other products. Yikes, I’m guessing that you’ll be washing your hair really soon.
@@NaturalRaeRae you’re too funny 😂. When others would’ve just done a slick back for a few days… I just knew you wouldn’t let it sit. After watching your previous videos. You absolutely hate a bad wash day result. And you waste mo time rectifying it.
@@2simmondss LOL, there were so many flakes that I couldn't even do a slick back. My hair was white and every time I touched my hair, flakes would fall. Adding product on top if that for a slick back would've have made it worse imo. Even my husband said it was ridiculous and he doesn't usually say anything negative about my hair. I didn't notice the flakes were worse with the cream so I am hoping next time I won't get flakes.
"She said this wasn't supposed to flake".. SHE LIED... ALL her products flake. I feel that Tracy made her line for hair like hers and is Type 4 Phishing, I've returned almost everything I've bought from her but I like the Nectar and her cream is OKAY but needs an agreeable gel. We have nearly identical hair and I've been waiting for you to try the Keracare Gelessence gel, it's 5$ at Sally's and the moisturizing one is incredible, it clumps like wetline but dries with 0 crunch no matter how much you use and still holds! It's paired with every leave in I've ever thrown at it as well. We have identical hair,lowkey protein sensitive, Low porosity 4a coils that act like 4c lol. If you try it I would even send it to you or your PO box. But I highly recommend being heavy handed with it. I would bet my life savings you'd love it and its CHEAP www.sallybeauty.com/hair-care/shop-by-product/hair-styling-products/gels-and-glazes/moisturizing-gel/SBS-007339.html
Okay hair twin.😂😂😂 What are 4a coils that act like 4c? That is so funny to me. I'm sorry you don't care for many of her products, but have you tried the mousse? I actually like it. I still want to try the Nectar but I am trying to not buy anything until Black Friday. I need to use up some more of my stash. I would be willing to try the Keracare Gelessence, but again I don't want to purchase anything until Black Friday or at least until there is a 50% off sale. You are making it sound really good, though, especially if you can be heavy handed and it still not flake. I'll definitely keep this gel on my radar. Thanks for sharing and for tuning in.
@@NaturalRaeRae The "4a that acts like 4c" is just the texture. I feel like our coils shape like 4a but our density is high and low porosity so it feels like it can look like any hair in the type 4 spectrum depending on the level of definition. As for the Gel, I am so confident in that gel that I would even send it just to prove a point 😂. On that note your channel is growing! You should open a po box or an amazon gifting account, it's only a matter of time before sponsors reach out plus subscribers can sponsor a wash day that way!
@@Sloppyjoey1 oh, I see. Yes, my hair can look like any of the type 4 textures. As far as a PO Box, I do have one. It is listed in my description box near the bottom. I am thinking about opening an Amazon gifting account. Thanks for the suggestion.
Love your videos! I also had a similar experience, I used the gel with their leave in. I had the volume and definition but, my hair was so dry the next day and it flaked as well. I even tried it twice thinking maybe I used too much of the gel. Nope, same results.
Thank you! Oh no, I was hoping that it would work better with it's own leave-in. Thanks for sharing your experience and for watching.
Thank you so much, RaeRae for this review in particular! I pass by the sample size in Target and Ulta on the regular-and have an internal debate on IF it’s worth trying after hearing so many reviews that it doesn’t yield the overall best results for 4C naturals.
I L❤VE your willing and obviously kind spirit of sticking with a brand to give it another try, so honest reviews are ALWAYS shared with your viewers. Remain blessed🥰
I appreciate that. I try to give my viewers what I want as a viewer, which are honest reviews on the product, application and overall performance. Thanks for tuning in.
Love the fullness 🙌🏾 Thank you for taking one for the low porosity team !😇 🙏🏾 I wondered how it would work for a WNG with different leave-ins🤔 I’m not willing to experiment,so I will wait to see if you try it on its own 🤗
Thank you. That's what I do (try it so you don't have to)😂. Thanks for tuning in.
The people who tell you that your hair isn't growing are BUGGIN because your fro is getting so big. Sorry this flaked.
Flaked is an understatement, but it did give me some volume.😁 Thanks for tuning in.
Thank you for sharing your hair care experience with us! Although your curls didn't turn out as you'd like, you provided great detail into your regimen & we would like to provide options for better results going forward. Between minutes 12:35-13:40 you noticed a change in your hair, which is normal during the styling process as your hair will begin to dry. A quick remedy for this is water, you can reapply water to bond the products together & the areas that flaked will form together again. For a quicker & stronger hold, we would encourage using a blow dryer/diffuser on cool setting. This will lock your curls in, especially if you’re heading out & have no time to air dry. This will also assist with any frizz you experienced. You did notice the same area around 15 minutes into the video, so we hope that this information will produce the results you’re looking for & hopefully we'll get to see you rocking your PATTERN again soon ✨
Thank you so much for these tips on remedying frizz. I will make sure to follow them the next time I use the gel. 💛 Do you have any tips on how to remedy the flaking?
I get a coating with all the pattern products I use too. I only like 2 products. One is the strong hold gel but for slick styles and the custard for twist outs.
I may need to try the gel for a slick back. I do have the custard, but I haven't tried it yet. Thanks for sharing.
It is very shiny and defined. I really like the volume. ✨
Thank you so much 🤗
Ugh! Darn those flakes but, your hair is growinggggg!!!
I know, I was not expecting the snow storm I got. 😂 The volume was nice, though. Thanks for tuning in.
Luv all your hair videos. Great content. Useful application methods & product reviews.
Thank you so much!
That's an actual snowstorm on your shoulders. Thanks for the review. I'll have to try the mousse one day, but I'll avoid the gel. I have used the cream for twist outs before and enjoyed the results.
LOL, a blizzard to be exact. 😂 The mousse is really good. Thanks for tuning in.
Hey Beautiful! It has been my experience that all the Pattern Beauty styling products that I have used don’t mix with ANY non-Pattern products. It always causes flaking or those white cottage cheese looking balls in my hair. This is why I don’t use Pattern anymore because I absolutely have to use Eco Style gel to slick my hair back into a low puff when my hair gets old and I don’t have time to wash it. But even Eco gels don’t mix with Pattern which I was surprised about since Eco mixes with everything! I finally gave up on Pattern 😔 Anywho, I love your videos and your hair is so gorgeous!
Hi! Thanks for sharing your experience and for tuning in.
Shape and curls are nice, I was so surprised by the flaking...😯
Thank you. I am going to try it again and see if I can get better results. Thanks for watching.
Great review. I have this out to use. I’m going to try it without a leave in 😊😊
Let me know how it works for you.
Hi Rae! I can see it flaked a lot but it did come out full and nice. I am currently wearing a wash and go using Pattern’s custard. I used Giovanni’s leave in and then I used Uncle funky’s daughter and on top was the custard. I did get a little dusting. I honestly think her products are meant to be used alone but I need a leave in for my type of hair. And I like to layer my products with UFD if I’m unsure of the hold.
Yeah, other than the flakes, it looked good. I think I'm going to try the custard for a twist out vs. a wash and go. People have said that they got really good results using the custard for a twist out. Thanks for sharing your combo with us.
Thanks for the review. I appreciate you helping me save my coins. You hair looked great. Too bad about the flakes.
Glad it was helpful!
Uh oh Rae, I see the inches coming through. 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
They're trying 😁
I like the results of your wash and go! Unfortunately, you did have some flaking, which is unacceptable to some. But the overall look was great! I tried the stronghold gel for a wash and go also, and it did not work for me either. Like you, I am interested in trying the custard to see if I get better results. Thanks for sharing!
Thanks. I plan on trying the custard; hopefully I have better results.
I think I use the gel, I know I have some I liked the other gel of hers. My sister love the strong hold one
Awwhh man .. Rae .. I thought this was going to be bomb! I do luv the definition.. thank you for this video 🥰💙
I thought is was too, especially when I was applying it and it was looking so defined. Thanks for tuning in.
@@NaturalRaeRae 🥰
Thank you for this video! 🙏🏾Very helpful!
You're so welcome! Glad it was helpful
I've used it without a leave in and it was much better.
Oh, that's good to know. I do plan on trying it again because I loved the texture of the gel. Thanks for sharing and tuning in.
Sadly this gel didn’t work on my curls, the level of coating on my hair was TOO MUCH… I do want to try her mousse. So I’m going to try the travel size of the mousse n hope I like it. your volume was amazing, too bad it flaked sooooo much ☹️ TFS ✨✨
Yeah, the coating turns me off, as well. I hope you like the mousse; I think it is one of the better products in her collection. Thanks for tuning in.
The Pattern Strong Hold Gel didn't work for me either as a 'strong hold'. I liked the Styling Custard much better. It still wasn't a stiff hold but it was stronger than the Strong Hold. I ended up adding some Miche Set mousse to it and that combo gave me a nice hold. Maybe try pairing the Strong Hold with your Pattern mousse or with the Styling Custard if you are going to purchase.
Thanks for sharing!!
16:25 ho-ly crap
I THOUGHT YOU WERE WEARING A GLITTER SHIRT GIRL 😭
Not a glitter shirt 😂😂😂
Great review. 👀☹️ You have great definition. 👍
Thanks
@@NaturalRaeRae You are welcome.
Thanks for sharing your video take care 😇
Thanks for visiting
Love your videos! Always good content. Here’s another Wash N Go idea - Kinky Curly Curling Custard with Bounce Me Curl Balm on top. It’s from a company called DesignMe. We done with I Create Hold 😂
Thank you! I don't actually have enough KCCC to do another wash n go and I don't have any Bounce Me Curl Balm. I've never even heard of it, but I will look up the company. Maybe I can pick up some around Black Friday. Thanks for the suggestion.
@@NaturalRaeRae yep definitely. It’s worked for my dry hair. Came out very shiny. It has a HOLD on it so be ready for the crunch. But you could go 7-8 days without having to do anything. I’m excited to see if it works for you!
I like the definition but it doesn't appear that the gel had a very strong hold at all
How many times a week do you wash your hair?
once or twice; just depends. Since my hair is longer, I will go longer between washes. I used to wash every 3 to 4 days, now I will wait until day 5 or 6 before washing as long as my hair is still moisturized and looks good.
Well it least it gave some volume. Pattern products are very hit and miss with certain types of hair. It’s a pass for me
Yep, it did give volume. Thanks for tuning in.
Geez that’s more flaking than I’ve ever seen in any of your videos or with any other products. Yikes, I’m guessing that you’ll be washing your hair really soon.
Yep, it was a lot. I cowashed the next day
@@NaturalRaeRae you’re too funny 😂. When others would’ve just done a slick back for a few days… I just knew you wouldn’t let it sit. After watching your previous videos. You absolutely hate a bad wash day result. And you waste mo time rectifying it.
@@2simmondss LOL, there were so many flakes that I couldn't even do a slick back. My hair was white and every time I touched my hair, flakes would fall. Adding product on top if that for a slick back would've have made it worse imo. Even my husband said it was ridiculous and he doesn't usually say anything negative about my hair. I didn't notice the flakes were worse with the cream so I am hoping next time I won't get flakes.
"She said this wasn't supposed to flake".. SHE LIED... ALL her products flake. I feel that Tracy made her line for hair like hers and is Type 4 Phishing, I've returned almost everything I've bought from her but I like the Nectar and her cream is OKAY but needs an agreeable gel. We have nearly identical hair and I've been waiting for you to try the Keracare Gelessence gel, it's 5$ at Sally's and the moisturizing one is incredible, it clumps like wetline but dries with 0 crunch no matter how much you use and still holds! It's paired with every leave in I've ever thrown at it as well.
We have identical hair,lowkey protein sensitive, Low porosity 4a coils that act like 4c lol. If you try it I would even send it to you or your PO box. But I highly recommend being heavy handed with it. I would bet my life savings you'd love it and its CHEAP
www.sallybeauty.com/hair-care/shop-by-product/hair-styling-products/gels-and-glazes/moisturizing-gel/SBS-007339.html
Okay hair twin.😂😂😂 What are 4a coils that act like 4c? That is so funny to me. I'm sorry you don't care for many of her products, but have you tried the mousse? I actually like it. I still want to try the Nectar but I am trying to not buy anything until Black Friday. I need to use up some more of my stash. I would be willing to try the Keracare Gelessence, but again I don't want to purchase anything until Black Friday or at least until there is a 50% off sale. You are making it sound really good, though, especially if you can be heavy handed and it still not flake. I'll definitely keep this gel on my radar. Thanks for sharing and for tuning in.
@@NaturalRaeRae The "4a that acts like 4c" is just the texture. I feel like our coils shape like 4a but our density is high and low porosity so it feels like it can look like any hair in the type 4 spectrum depending on the level of definition.
As for the Gel, I am so confident in that gel that I would even send it just to prove a point 😂. On that note your channel is growing! You should open a po box or an amazon gifting account, it's only a matter of time before sponsors reach out plus subscribers can sponsor a wash day that way!
My hair loves her line. I guess it isn’t for everyone.
@@Sloppyjoey1 oh, I see. Yes, my hair can look like any of the type 4 textures. As far as a PO Box, I do have one. It is listed in my description box near the bottom. I am thinking about opening an Amazon gifting account. Thanks for the suggestion.