Actress, producer and director Tracee Ellis Ross is a trendsetter in many ways, and one avenue where she is breaking ground is in the hair care space as the founder of PATTERN Beauty.
Known for products that shape, protect, enhance and love curls of all shapes and sizes, Beauty STANDARD has branched out into the hot hair tools sector, first with the launch of the hair dryer in 2023 and now with the introduction of a new luxury curling iron.
Inspired by the days of Tracee Ellis Ross sitting in the stylist’s chair on set, the three barrel sizes are not only made to add curls to a style, but also to complement and bring uniformity to natural curl patterns.
The PATTERN Beauty curling iron is a wonder to behold. But of course we wondered if it could back up claims about how well it worked. So when the folks at PATTERN Beauty asked us to try it, we jumped at the opportunity. Below, read our honest review of PATTERN Beauty’s new interchangeable curling iron to determine if you should pick one up for your strands.
Hi, I’m Dajah Costin, Commerce Manager here at ETonline.com. After hearing about PATTERN Beauty’s new interchangeable curling iron, I was intrigued. I have a 4a/4b curl pattern and typically use silk presses to get my hair straight. I love curls to add body to my hair, and I was excited when the folks at PATTERN Beauty offered to send me their curling iron to use and review.
When I received the product in the mail, I thought the packaging was beautiful. As soon as I opened it, I saw a beautiful photo of Tracee Ellis Ross along with the story behind the development of the product. Then I saw the curling iron, which has a beautiful design. Each of the three different sizes of iron can be attached to the main, and the iron comes with a sleeve and storage bag to store everything. I also received a heat protectant and other products that I can use if needed between silk presses.
Heat protectant
Help protect strands from heat damage with the use of PATTERN Heat Protectant, specially formulated for curls and coils.
Finding the right pipe size was a trial and error mission. First, as I have chest length hair (when straightened) I started with the biggest section, but it didn’t give me the curls I wanted. I was looking for tighter curls that I could finger comb to create body and bounce. But that’s why having three options is key, because when I tried the smaller barrel, it gave me what I was looking for.
I’ve learned that you know you have a good curling iron if you don’t smell burnt hair and are able to get good curls without using a dangerous and potentially damaging level of heat. With the PATTERN Beauty iron, I never smelled burnt hair. I set it to just 250 degrees when using the larger barrel. For the tightest barrel, I increased the temperature to 275 degrees, let my strands wrap around it for a few seconds, and boom—the curl was there. So I never had to use a lot of heat to get the look I wanted.
When I curled my hair with the smallest barrel, my curls bounced straight up. I was like “Okay!” I love how the iron has a rotating handle, so as you turn it moves and is very flexible, which makes styling smooth and comfortable. It’s a small detail, but I also love how you can lock the pipes. I started modeling without gloves. I only accidentally touched the hot iron a few times before I remembered I could use the glove to avoid burning my fingertips. This makes it so much easier to manipulate the iron while I’m styling.
I also love the auto shut off feature. I left the iron in the bathroom and went to make a cup of coffee and didn’t have to worry about the iron staying on or damaging my vanity. I love the storage bag because I usually just throw my hot tools in a basket I have, but I want to treat this PATTERN Beauty curling iron with care, so I love that it has its own little bag where everything fits.
So in the end, would I suggest the PATTERN Beauty Interchangeable Curling Iron to others? Yes, I would definitely suggest this curling iron to my friends. Firstly, it is a very beautiful iron. The color is beautiful. I was able to achieve the style I was looking for easily, and after using the iron, my hair was still soft and not at all burnt.
As a kid, I used to buy hair curlers at drugstores and that’s what I used. But the PATTERN Beauty curling iron is great quality. It feels like you are getting a really good product that won’t break or stop working after a short period of time. It’s priced similarly to other top-tier curling irons on the market right now, but it does so much more, in my opinion, for people with thicker textures and naturally curly hair.
