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How to Cocktail Curly Hair Products

How to Cocktail Curly Hair Products

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Finding one hair product that can do it all is tough. Enter: product cocktailing. Cocktailing hair products is the process of mixing two or more haircare products to achieve the results you want. In this article, our experts will discuss how to layer related products on various types of curly hair.

Some products like gels are difficult to mix because of their ingredients, resulting in a funky result. But not PATTERN products! All PATTERN products cocktail well together without any weird clumping from leave-in conditioner to curly hair gel & more. However, we know that those curl type individuals like to mix brands and there are proper ways to layer products to get a juicy & joyful result. Master the art of missing & matching leave-ins, oils & styling products for natural hair to find the perfect ingredient combinations for your hair type.

To get you started, the PATTERN Team shares their favorite cocktailing duos and bundles with premium ingredients. Test ours & try out your own. (P.S. Sipping your fave cocktail drink while your hair cocktail is under way makes the experience even better!)

Curly Hair Gel + Jojoba Scalp Oil

“This is my go-to wash & go duo. The Curl Gel(featuring Coconut Oil) is the perfect addition to my hair care routine for definition & the Jojoba Oil (featuring Olive Oil) gives me fluff & fullness.” ~Amy Elisa, Curly

Deep Conditioner + Hair Styling Cream + Heavy Conditioner

"Just a squirt of the Heavy Conditioner & then I put on a shower cap. It acts like a mini deep conditioning session." ~Roneka, Coily/Tight-Texture

Argan Oil Serum + Hydrating Mist

“I like to call this hair oil & hair mist pairing LCO-on-the-go. This is my go-to when I don’t have time to do the full LCO/LOC process or when i’m in braids or crochet to keep hydration and moisture in my hair” ~Akuba, Tight-Textured

Heavy Conditioner + Styling Cream + Strong Hold Gel

"My hair is 3b/4a & I like to use my Heavy Conditioner as a partial leave-in hair treatment; I let it sit in my hair overnight. Then the next day, I'll wet it (not wash it out) and apply my curl cream on top, then apply the Strong Hold Gel while it’s wet. It allows my wash-n-go's to last and go through the motions of shrinkage, then bigness, and the curl frizz, while keeping the coils in line...and if they act up, I can just apply more water and its back!" ~Acacia, Curly

Lightweight Conditioner + Argan Oil Blend

Sometimes my extremely low porosity hair just doesn’t absorb products well after the shower. So this combo is a perfect substitute for leave-in. On wet hair, I just use a smaller amount of Lightweight Conditioner than I would with usual leave-in. Put a little Argan Oil Serum on top (which also absorbs easily) to seal & smooth it. Makes each hair strand so soft & hydrated. (My hair LOVES regular Leave-In Conditioner on dry hair.)” ~Ashley, 4A, Tight-Textured, Protein-Sensitive, Low Porosity 

Leave-In Conditioner + Jojoba Oil Blend

"They give me the perfect moisture in between my conditioning days." ~Roneka, Coily/Tight-Texture


 

Hydrating Mist + Styling Cream

“Between wash days, sometimes I start to lose a little definition and something about this combination on dry hair just re-hydrates and redefines my curls so well. (It actually stretches my curls & lasts for days) There’s some yummy oils in that styling product, so it just feels really good.” ~Ashley, 4A, Tight-Textured, Protein-Sensitive, Low Porosity 

Strong Hold Gel + Leave-In Conditioner + Argan Oil Blend

"I cocktail these three for the perfect Flexi Rod Set, layering the Leave-In and Gel on each section before securing on the rod. Then once my hair texture is dry, a few drops of the Argan Oil is perfect to smooth over my hair for additional nourishment & shine as I am separating my curls after my Flexi Rod Set." ~Ebony, 4A, Coily

Curl Cleansing Shampoo + Intensive Conditioner

“I wash my hair with the Clarifying Shampoo. I’m super heavy handed with hair product & this gets everything off. Then I’ll sleep with the Intensive Conditioner in my hair overnight as a deep conditioner. My curl pattern comes out crazy clumped, hydrated & defined.”  ~Ashley, 4A, Tight-Textured, Protein-Sensitive, Low Porosity 

Leave-In Conditioner + Curl Gel 

“I’m a wash & go type of girl and aim for my style to last for a few days and this combo never disappoints! The leave-in conditioner hydrates my curls without weighing them down and the curl gel keeps my curl definition springy and defined for days!” ~Danielle, 4B, Coily, High Porosity

 
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Reviewed by Ashley Ludgood

With over 12 years of experience in the beauty and fashion industry, Ashley Ludgood brings a wealth of expertise to her current role at PATTERN. Her insights have been featured in reputable publications like American Salon Magazine, American Spa Magazine, and Skin, Inc. Ashley has also shared her knowledge at conferences, including Face & Body, demonstrating her ongoing commitment to contributing to the industry. Having been an integral part of the team at PATTERN for nearly 4 years, Ashley continues to make significant contributions. Holding a degree in Journalism from Northwestern University, she remains passionate about her field. Among her favorite products, Ashley turns to the PATTERN Styling Cream, Moisture Milk, and the Cleansing Shampoo as her go-to essentials.

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I literally own every single Pattern product, all the way down to the hair accessories and candle, and I have to say that it’s very hard to pick one item as my favorite product. Recently I’ve been styling my hair in these juicy mini twist that I love so much! For today’s wash day, I started off with the Clarifying Shampoo and then the Hydration Shampoo. I wanted to give my hair a bit of TLC, so I went in with the Treatment Mask and sat under the dryer for 15 minutes. Then I went in with the Intensive Conditioner and sat back under the dryer for 25 minutes. Finally we’re at the styling portion! This is where I go in with the Leave-in Conditioner, Jojoba Oil, and Styling Cream to create my juicy mini twist! Thank you so much Patter for creating such luxurious products that are out of this world!

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I literally own every single Pattern product, all the way down to the hair accessories and candle, and I have to say that it’s very hard to pick one item as my favorite product. Recently I’ve been styling my hair in these juicy mini twist that I love so much! For today’s wash day, I started off with the Clarifying Shampoo and then the Hydration Shampoo. I wanted to give my hair a bit of TLC, so I went in with the Treatment Mask and sat under the dryer for 15 minutes. Then I went in with the Intensive Conditioner and sat back under the dryer for 25 minutes. Finally we’re at the styling portion! This is where I go in with the Leave-in Conditioner, Jojoba Oil, and Styling Cream to create my juicy mini twist! Thank you so much Patter for creating such luxurious products that are out of this world!

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Hello my name is Tachelle Rhiney I have over 20 years of experience in hair care. I am looking for a product that I can retail and use in my salon. Would you all be willing to sell bigger containers for salon use and have retail opportunity as well.

Tachelle Rhiney

I love all the products and they mix well together. Tracee…help, we need a good healthy hair mousse added to the line.

Shondra Celestine

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