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The ABCs of Natural Hair Care: 26 Beautiful Ways to Love Your Curls and Coils

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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...

Feeling Streaky? Bold Temporary Highlights for Beautiful Natural Curls!

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Originally Published: November 20, 2012 | Refreshed October 2026 By Lady Carolyn M. Summerset Crowning Glory — Coils & Kinks

Hatsome Hat Company: Why Satin-Lined Hats Are a Natural Hair Essential

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Originally published November 15, 2012 | Refreshed October 2026 By Lady Carolyn M. Summerset Crowning Glory — Coils & Kinks

Winter Styling: Beautiful Hats and Smart Ways to Protect Your Natural Hair

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Originally Published: November 13, 2012 | Refreshed October 2026 By Lady Carolyn M. Summerset Crowning Glory — Coils & Kinks

Curly Hair Growth Chart: Understanding Growth, Shrinkage & Healthy Length Retention

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Originally Published: November 8, 2012 | Refreshed October 2026 By Lady Carolyn M. Summerset Crowning Glory — Coils & Kinks

Coconut Oil and Its Uses: Benefits for Natural Hair, Skin, and Everyday Care

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Originally Published: November 4, 2012 | Refreshed October 2026 By Lady Carolyn M. Summerset Crowning Glory — Coils & Kinks

Earthly Butters: Discovering Natural Plant Butters for Beautiful Curls and Coils

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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? A Simple Guide to Moisture and Natural Hair Care

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

SheaMoisture Coconut & Hibiscus Curling Soufflé: My Natural Hair Review — Moisture, Definition & Shine

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Originally Published November 2, 2012 | Refreshed October 2026 By Lady Carolyn M. Summerset Crowning Glory — Coils & Kinks