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...