Crowning Glory Coils and Kinks

By Lady Carolyn M. Summerset Crowning Glory — Coils & Kinks Originally published December 16, 2012 | Refreshed October 2026 Hello, my beautiful Curl Friends! 💕 Today, we're taking another little trip down memory lane to a time when natural-hair subscription boxes were becoming one of the most exciting ways to discover new products for our curls, coils, and kinks. If you were part of the natural-hair community in 2012, you may remember the excitement surrounding CurlKit , a monthly subscription box filled with products designed to introduce naturalistas to different brands, hair-care routines, and styling possibilities. And ladies, you know how much we loved discovering a new leave-in conditioner, curl cream, or styling gel!

Originally published December 13, 2012 | Refreshed October 2026 By Lady Carolyn M. Summerset Crowning Glory — Coils & Kinks Greetings, Naturalistas! Ladies, if there is one thing that has remained consistent throughout my natural hair journey, it is my love for experimenting with hair products! Sometimes, one of the best discoveries comes from taking a familiar product and finding a different way to use it. Back in December 2012, I shared a homemade custard recipe using one of my favorite styling products at the time: Eco Styler Olive Oil Gel . I loved experimenting with this gel because it offered curl definition and hold at an affordable price. But I also wanted to explore how adding a few conditioning ingredients might change the way it felt on my curls. And that, ladies, is how this little custard experiment began! Today, we're revisiting this recipe with some updated natural hair knowledge, a little more understanding of product ingredients, and a few important safety con...

Originally Published December 1, 2012 | Refreshed October 2026 By Lady Carolyn M. Summerset Crowning Glory — Coils & Kinks Discovering the Beauty of Marula Oil Greetings, my beautiful naturalistas! Have you ever discovered a natural oil that made you curious about its origins, its benefits, and how it might fit into your hair-care routine? Well, ladies, let me introduce you to one of Africa's treasured botanical oils: Marula Oil! When I originally explored marula oil in 2012, I was fascinated by its African heritage, rich fatty-acid composition, and growing popularity in natural beauty products. As naturalistas, we often seek ingredients that help our curls feel soft, look healthy, and remain manageable without weighing down our beautiful strands. But what exactly is marula oil, and what can it offer our natural hair? Let's explore! What Is Marula Oil? Marula oil is extracted from the kernels found inside the fruit of the marula tree, scientifically known as Sclerocarya bir...

  Originally Published: December 1, 2012 | Refreshed: October 2026 By Lady Carolyn M. Summerset Crowning Glory — Coils & Kinks A New Discovery on My Natural Hair Journey Greetings, my beautiful naturalistas! Have you ever found yourself standing in the beauty supply store, staring at shelves filled with shampoos, conditioners, oils, and curl creams, wondering which product to try next? Ladies, I certainly have! Back in December 2012, I was constantly exploring the wonderful world of natural hair care. Every day seemed to bring another discovery, another product recommendation, or another opportunity to learn something about my curls. During one of those searches, I discovered something called CurlKit , a monthly subscription box created for women with curly, coily, kinky, and textured hair. And naturally, I was intrigued! What Was CurlKit? CurlKit was designed to introduce natural hair enthusiasts to a variety of hair-care products through a monthly subscription box. At the ti...

Originally Published: November 28, 2012 | Refreshed: October 2026 By Lady Carolyn M. Summerset Crowning Glory — Coils & Kinks Learning the ABCs of Beautiful Natural Hair! Greetings, my beautiful naturalistas! Do you remember learning your ABCs as a little girl? We repeated those letters until they became second nature. Well, ladies, caring for our natural hair can be a little like that! When I began my natural hair journey, I discovered that there was so much to learn about moisturizing, conditioning, detangling, styling, and protecting my beautiful curls. Some lessons came easily. Others required a little experimenting, a little patience, and, yes, a few frustrating wash days! But through it all, I learned something important: Healthy natural hair care doesn't have to be complicated. Sometimes, the best lessons are the simplest ones. Today, we're revisiting the ABCs of natural hair care, from A to Z, with 26 reminders to help us celebrate every beautiful coil, curl, and ki...

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Originally Published: November 4, 2012 | Refreshed October 2026 By Lady Carolyn M. Summerset Crowning Glory — Coils & Kinks A Beautiful Discovery From My Natural Hair Journey Greetings, my beautiful naturalistas! Ladies, one of the things I've always enjoyed about my natural hair journey is discovering small businesses and creative entrepreneurs who share our enthusiasm for natural ingredients. Back in November 2012, while visiting Facebook, I came across a company called Earthly Butters , associated with an entrepreneur named Kim Mayo. Naturally, my curiosity was awakened! At the time, the natural hair community was buzzing with discussions about shea butter, mango butter, whipped body butters, and all kinds of rich botanical ingredients. And if you know anything about my natural hair journey, you know I enjoy exploring products that may help keep my curls soft, manageable, and beautiful. Earthly Butters caught my attention because of its focus on plant-based butter formulatio...

What Is Hair Porosity? Understanding How Your Hair Absorbs Moisture Originally published November 2, 2012 | Refreshed October 2026

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Originally Published June 8, 2012 | Refreshed October 2026 By Lady Carolyn M. Summerset Crowning Glory — Coils & Kinks A Little Coconut Love for My Natural Curls! Greetings, my beautiful naturalistas! Ladies, today we're taking another trip down memory lane to revisit one of my early discoveries along my natural hair journey: Cantu Shea Butter Coconut Curling Crème! Back in June 2012, I was browsing the hair care aisle at Walmart when this little jar caught my attention. Now, ladies, you know how it goes. You walk into the store for one thing, but somehow that natural hair aisle starts calling your name! LOL! I was already familiar with Cantu's leave-in conditioner, which had earned a place in my product rotation. So, when I spotted the Coconut Curling Crème, I thought, "Well, this might be worth a try!" I was searching for something that would give my curls a little definition, a little hold, and plenty of softness. But would this creamy styler deliver? Let's...

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