Crowning Glory Coils and Kinks

By Lady Carolyn M. Summerset Crowning Glory — Coils & Kinks Originally published June 22, 2013 | Refreshed October 2026 Hello, my beautiful Curl Friends! 💕 Let's take another trip down memory lane! If you were part of the natural hair community back in 2013, you probably remember how exciting it was to discover new styling products. We were experimenting with twist-outs, wash-and-go styles, curl puddings, custards, gels, and just about anything that promised beautiful curl definition. One product featured during that period was Nothing But Curly Pudding , a styling cream marketed to help define and enhance natural curls and coils. Today, we're revisiting this product from the Crowning Glory archives while discussing what we have learned about choosing styling products for our beautiful natural hair. What Was Nothing But Curly Pudding? Nothing But Curly Pudding was presented as a curl-defining styling product for textured hair. Its packaging emphasized enhancing curls and...

By Lady Carolyn M. Summerset Crowning Glory — Coils & Kinks From the Crowning Glory Archives | Originally Published August 11, 2015 | Refreshed October 2026 Hello, My Beautiful Naturalistas! Ladies, we're going to have an interesting conversation today! Have you ever looked at someone with a beautiful head of curly hair and wondered about their natural texture? Perhaps you've seen a woman with an enormous cloud of curls, another with tightly wound coils, or someone whose hair seems to defy gravity altogether. And then you discover that the person wearing those beautiful curls comes from a background you might not have expected! Well, ladies, that brings me to today's conversation. Does natural hair texture belong to one particular race or ethnicity? The simple answer is no. But there's a much deeper conversation worth having, especially when we begin talking about the Afro. So, pull up a chair, ladies. Let's talk about it! A Look Back at the Crowning Glory Archi...

By Lady Carolyn M. Summerset Crowning Glory — Coils & Kinks From the Crowning Glory Archives | Refreshed October 2026 Hello, My Beautiful Naturalistas! Ladies, let's talk about something that every curly-haired woman has experienced at one time or another. FRIZZ! You know exactly what I'm talking about! You spend your precious time washing, conditioning, detangling, and styling your beautiful natural hair. Your curls are popping! Your definition is fabulous! You look in the mirror and think, "Oh yes, honey! Today is going to be a GOOD hair day!" Then you step outside. The humidity hits. Your curls begin expanding. And before you know it, that beautifully defined wash-and-go has decided to become a full-blown fluffy masterpiece! Now, don't get me wrong. I absolutely love big, beautiful natural hair. But sometimes, ladies, we're looking for definition rather than expansion! So, what exactly causes frizz? And more importantly, what can we do to manage ...

  By Lady Summerset | Crowning Glory — Coils & Kinks Ladies, can we talk? There comes a moment in almost every natural hair journey when you stand in front of the mirror, examine those roots, stretch out a curl, look at those ends, and wonder, "Now, what in the world am I supposed to do with all this hair?" Perhaps you've decided to stop relaxing your hair. Maybe you're noticing that your texture isn't quite what it used to be. Or perhaps you're simply tired of fighting with your strands and ready to discover what your hair can actually do. Whatever brought you here, welcome to the journey! And before somebody comes running with a pair of scissors, let me say something. You do NOT have to do the Big Chop to begin embracing your natural hair! Yes, I said it! Some women love the freedom of cutting everything off and starting fresh. Others would prefer to transition gradually, holding on to their length while their natural texture grows. Neither journey is mo...

  “My Real Results: Easier Styling, Beautiful Curl Definition, and Volume!” Hello, my beautiful Curl Friends! Ladies, you know how it is! Just when you think you've discovered everything you need for your natural-hair routine, along comes another styling tool that makes you curious. And honey, this time it was the Bounce Curl Volume EdgeLift Brush! Now, if you've been following my natural-hair journey, you already know that I'm particular about what I use on my hair. My strands are fine, my hair is low porosity, and I've learned through experience that not every popular product or styling technique works for me. But I enjoy experimenting, especially when something promises to bring out the beauty of my natural curls. So today, we're talking about the Bounce Curl Volume EdgeLift Brush, what makes it different, and the results I photographed after using it on my own hair. And yes, Curl Friends, those pictures are of my actual natural hair! What Is the Bounce Curl Volu...

  What’s in My Fall Hair-Care Stash? What I’m Keeping, What I’m Tossing & What I’m Not Buying Again! Years ago, I wrote a post here on Crowning Glory Coils and Kinks called “Getting Rid of My Product Stash.” And when I look back at that picture of all those products, I have to laugh. Because honey... I had enough products to open a small beauty supply store!   Shampoos. Conditioners. Curl creams. Butters. Gels. Oils. Puddings. Custards. Milks. Smoothies. If somebody put the words “curl defining” on the jar, apparently I thought I needed it! But after years of wearing and learning my natural hair, I've discovered something important: More products don't necessarily mean healthier hair. So as we transition into fall, instead of running out to buy another collection, I'm doing something different. I'm shopping my own stash first. And this time, I'm asking one simple question: What does my hair actually need? First Things First: Know What You're Trying to Fix ...