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Styling Custard

Styling Custard

lightweight hold, hydrating & ultra slippy

$29.00
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A lightweight, slippy custard with Flaxseed Oil, Agave, Irish Moss & Chamomile that defines, hydrates & adds shine.

  • High-Porosity Favorite
  • Family-Friendly
  • Lightweight Hold
  • Easy Application
REVIEWS
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The Custard's Chef's Kiss
This lightweight formula defines my curls while adding moisture & I love its ability to reduce frizz while enhancing curl definition. Great on my twist out & wash-n-gos! Mmmmuah!
Cylinthia R.Verified Buyer

Description

Parents & kids rejoice! The lightweight & slippy Styling Custard makes hair care easier at every age. Scoop & lightly layer the curl custard for hydrated long-lasting hold, ultimate curl definition & brilliant shiny hair for the entire family. Filled with Flaxseed Oil, Agave, Irish Moss & Chamomile ingredients, the curly hair custard is perfect for wet or dry ponytails, flat twists, braid-outs, twist-outs, bantu knots & more natural curl styles.

2022 PopSugar Beauty Award for Best Curl Cream 

Ingredients

  • Flax Seed Oil
    Flax Seed Oil

    softens & smooths while reducing unwanted frizz & adds shine

  • Agave Nectar
    Agave Nectar

    balance moisture & smooth unwanted frizz.

  • Irish Moss
    Irish Moss

    nourishes hair helping support strength & overall hair health

Water/Aqua/Eau, Glycerin, Polyquaternium-37, Polysorbate 20, Polyquaternium-11, Methyl Gluceth-10, Linum Usitatissimum (Linseed) Seed Oil, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Extract, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Agave Rigida (Sisal) Extract, Panthenol, Phenoxyethanol, Fragrance/Parfum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Benzyl Benzoate, Hexyl Cinnamal, Amyl Cinnamal, Hydroxycitronellal, Linalool, Citronellol, Limonene, Coumarin, Caramel
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Usage

  • step 1

    On clean, damp hair, apply to small sections. Smooth from root to tip, & style as desired.

  • step 2

    Pro tip: Use Shower Brush to gently work Styling Custard through hair starting at the ends & working towards the roots to get juicy definition.

Styling Custard
Styling Custard

CURL DEFINING STYLERS

  • PATTERN styling cream rich moisture & definition 15 FL OZ (443.6 ML)

    • Styling Cream

    • Moisture Level

    • Ideal For

      defining curls with superior moisture

    • Use Frequency

      for every style session

    Add To Bag
  • PATTERN curl gel shine, define & hold 9.8 FL OZ (289.8 ML)

    • Curl Gel

    • Moisture Level

    • Ideal For

      defining curls with a medium hold

    • Use Frequency

      for every style session

    Add To Bag
  • PATTERN styling custard define & shine 15 FL OZ (443.6 ML)

    • Styling Custard

    • Moisture Level

    • Ideal For

      a hydrated hold

    • Use Frequency

      for every style session

  • PATTERN curl mousse volume & healthy hold 236.6 mL e 8 FL OZ

    • Curl Mousse

    • Moisture Level

    • Ideal For

      defining curls with a touchable hold

    • Use Frequency

      for every style session

    Add To Bag

Overall rating: 4.7472324 / 5 from 542 reviews.

AI Generated Review Summary

Styling Custard is a lightweight, slippy product that customers love for its ability to define, hydrate, and add shine to their hair. It provides amazing hold, great curl definition, and a luxurious feel. The custard smells amazing and penetrates hair well, making it feel juicy and beautiful.

Summary topics

  • Styling Effectiveness (6%): Customers expressed satisfaction with the Styling Custard, stating it is their favorite styling product.
  • Curl Enhancement (16%): A significant number of customers appreciated the moisturized and hydrated Custard for its ability to bring out the curls.
  • Hair Feel (21%): Many customers loved how this hair product made their hair feel soft, moisturized, and defined.
  • Product Penetration (22%): Based on many customers, the custard smells amazing and penetrates hair so well, making it feel juicy and beautiful.
  • Hold Strength (12%): Customers keep praising the hold of this product, describing it as amazing, soft, and hydrated.

Review topics: [size, weight, quality, line, look, style, pattern, feels, results, texture, packaging, hair, custard, curls, smells, hold, definition, slip, works, moisture, shine, residue, gel, twist, consistency, bounce, hydration, fragrance, use, leave].

Review highlights

  • "The styling custard smells great and my hair fell right in love with it my curls looks just right" — Dasia L.
  • "I love this custard my hair has so much definition the consistency is great and it makes my hair look so good!" — Pamela A.
  • "I loved the slip it had going through my hair and my hair stayed hydrated and soft." — ANNETTE H.

Reviews

Styling Custard

"I love this for twist-outs, wash & gos, and shingling/raking techniques Delivers great curl definition, has excellent slip, features a smooth texture that easily glides through hair Loved!"

— Amari J. (5/5)

Grey textured pixy hair

"The styling custard keeps my gray pixie, looking amazingly sharp. I get compliments all the time, and my routine is so simple. I wash with the pattern, moisturizing shampoo, put in the leave in conditioner and then style it with the custard. A little goes a long way and my hair looks healthy and stylish."

— Tina R. (5/5)

Super Custard!

"Whoa!!! I didn’t know what to expect from the “custard. ” I shoulda known, I’ve been impressed by every product!! (Screams it to anyone that listens). Just like the strong hold gel, holds your hair in place and my hair looks wonderful not dry, just great."

— BELINDA O. (5/5)

"Works well when getting my twist done along with"

— Victoria (5/5)

I love every single thing from Pattern

"I ordered the leave in (refill/backup) I ordered the shampoo (haven’t try yet) and I ordered the custard. I already love the leave in and hair milk so decided to take advantage of the super sized bundle plus i think a discount and I loveeeee the custard, make my hair so defined and moisturized to the point that it felt wet but it wasn’t… and I loveeeee how it washes off, i went to wash my hair and it felt as if I had put conditioner in it and it was detangling my hair as I washed off."

— Odry S. (5/5)

"My hair has never been so lush. Slso you should see my son’s fro so amazing. Love these products."

— Marilyn (5/5)

"My favorite hair food"

— Cecilia (5/5)

Pattern coily/springy hair

"I love all Pattern products!"

— Kathy C. (5/5)

Not for 4B/4C Hair

"The product is drying to the hair follicles, does not moisturize, and stinks. Sadly, a waste of money and I was excited about the products."

— Rachel F. (1/5)

My favorite product for my curls

"This is my absolute favorite hair product from the pattern line. If you love the scent like I do then this product has the strongest scent that last. I used it for a Braidout and it left my hair feeling moisturized and gave nice shine and hold. I also love the amount of product that comes in the container. You really do get your moneys worth. Must try"

— Jamilla P. (5/5)

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FAQ's

What is curl custard and how does it work?

Curl custard is a thick, gel-cream hybrid styler that provides hold and definition for natural curl patterns. Unlike gels, custards contain moisturizing ingredients that coat and define the curl without creating a hard, crunchy cast. PATTERN Beauty's Styling Custard works by locking the curl into its natural shape while sealing in moisture.

Is PATTERN Styling Custard good for 4C hair?

Yes. PATTERN's Styling Custard is especially effective for 4C hair — it provides medium-to-firm hold that defines tight coils, reduces shrinkage, and keeps moisture locked in throughout the day. Apply to soaking wet hair in sections, raking or shingling through each section to coat every coil strand evenly.

How do you apply curl custard for best results?

Apply PATTERN Styling Custard to soaking wet hair immediately after applying a leave-in conditioner. Divide hair into sections, take a coin-sized amount, and rake or smooth it through each section from root to tip. Do not touch the curls while drying — air dry or diffuse on low heat. Scrunch out the cast when fully dry for soft, defined curls.

How does PATTERN Styling Custard compare to Rizos Curls gel?

PATTERN's Styling Custard is a custard-gel hybrid that provides both hold and moisture in one product — ideal for dense, dry, or shrinkage-prone 4A–4C hair. Rizos Curls products are designed across a broader wavy-to-curly range. PATTERN's formula is heavier and more concentrated, making it better suited for tight coily textures that need frizz control and definition simultaneously.

Does curl custard cause buildup on natural hair?

Used correctly, curl custard should not cause significant buildup. Apply only the amount your hair needs and clarify monthly with a deep-cleansing shampoo if you notice reduced curl definition or heaviness. PATTERN's Styling Custard is designed for regular use without silicones or heavy waxes that typically cause long-term buildup.

Can I mix PATTERN Styling Custard with other products?

Yes. The Styling Custard works well layered over PATTERN's Palo Santo Leave-In as the final step in an LOC or LCO method. You can also mix a small amount with the Hydrating Mist in your palm to refresh second-day curls with added definition. Avoid mixing with silicone-based products as they can prevent the custard from absorbing correctly.