Tracee Ellis Ross’s Pattern Beauty Argan Oil Treatment landed on my shelf with a thud of expectation. I was ready to be underwhelmed by another celebrity cash grab.
But then I used it on a Tuesday — and my hair didn’t fight me the next morning. That’s rare.
It’s $28 for 4 oz — a mid-tier splurge that promises “weightless moisture” for curls. I called bullshit until I tried it.
Absorption Speed
Sinks in under 20 seconds. No greasy fingers left behind.
Scent Profile
Smells like a fancy salon — warm, not cloying. Fades fast.
Bottle Design
Glass dropper. Heavy. Annoying to travel with but feels expensive.
The label is surprisingly honest. Argan oil is first, but they didn’t stop there — it’s cut with lighter oils so you don’t look like a glazed donut. The hero is actually the sunflower seed extract, which stops frizz without weighing down fine curls.
- Argan Oil: Deep moisture that actually penetrates
- Sunflower Seed Extract: Frizz control without the grease
- Vitamin E: Scalp soothing, not just filler
- Jojoba Oil: Mimics your scalp’s natural sebum
Texture is weirdly thin — like thick water, not sticky syrup. It slides through wet hair like it’s been waiting for you. First impression: “That’s it? That little?”
Week two, my ends stopped snapping. The real surprise? My scalp stopped itching. Didn’t see that coming.
My curls looked alive, not oily. Shrinkage stayed the same — this isn’t magic. But breakage? Down noticeably. My pillowcases stopped looking like a crime scene.
Tracee didn’t phone this in. It’s a solid oil for everyday curls — not a miracle, but a reliable friend. I’d buy it again.