Originally Published: February 8, 2013 Refreshed: October 2026 By Lady Carolyn M. Summerset Crowning Glory — Coils & Kinks Learning to Love and Understand Our Natural Curls Hello, my beautiful naturalistas! Have you ever spent hours washing, conditioning, detangling, and styling your beautiful natural curls, only to discover that your hair seems to have a mind of its own? Ladies, I know that feeling! One of the most exciting parts of my natural hair journey has been discovering different techniques that help us understand and care for our curls, coils, and kinks. Back in February 2013, I introduced my readers to a fascinating approach known as the Tightly Curly Method , developed by Teri LaFlesh, author of Curly Like Me: How to Grow Your Hair Healthy, Long, and Strong . Her philosophy encouraged women with tightly curled hair to embrace their natural texture, reduce unnecessary manipulation, and develop a routine that helped their curls remain defined and manageable. And ladies, th...