April 2013 Curl Kit Review: A Look Back at Natural Hair Products and the Moisture Journey

By Lady Carolyn M. Summerset
Crowning Glory — Coils & Kinks
Originally published April 20, 2013 | Refreshed October 2026

Hello, my beautiful Curl Friends! 💕

Today, we're taking another trip down memory lane to April 2013, when natural hair subscription boxes were introducing women everywhere to products, ingredients, and brands they might never have discovered otherwise.

And ladies, this particular box was all about one of my favorite subjects: MOISTURE!

If you've been following my natural hair journey, you know that keeping our beautiful curls, coils, and kinks moisturized has always been an important part of my hair-care routine.

Back in 2013, my April Curl Kit arrived filled with an assortment of products intended to nourish, soften, and help manage textured hair. I remember being especially interested in discovering new products and seeing whether they would earn a permanent place in my hair-care collection.

Remembering the Natural Hair Subscription Box Era

For those who were not part of the natural hair community during those early years, subscription boxes were an exciting way to explore hair-care products.

Each month offered something different. You might discover a conditioning treatment, styling product, hair oil, butter, or something you hadn't considered using before.

There was also something special about opening that box and discovering products from smaller natural hair businesses.

The April 2013 Curl Kit was advertised as a moisture-focused collection, featuring oils, shea-based products, and moisturizing hair care.

A little archival note: Subscription prices, product formulations, and purchasing arrangements mentioned in the original 2013 article are historical details. They should not be considered current offers or recommendations.

The Hair Honey Oil Blend

One product that caught my attention was the Hair Honey Oil Blend from Honey Curls.

The product description at that time listed a combination of oils and other ingredients, including jojoba, olive, meadow

The Hair Honey Oil Blend: A Sweet Addition to the April Curl Kit

One product that caught my attention was the Hair Honey Oil Blend from Honey Curls.

The product description at that time highlighted a combination of nourishing oils, including jojoba oil, olive oil, meadowfoam seed oil, and other botanical ingredients.

Now, ladies, you know how much I have always loved incorporating oils into my natural hair-care routine!

However, I must admit that even back in 2013, I already had quite a collection of hair oils sitting in my cabinet. LOL! There comes a point in our natural hair journey when we realize that having more products doesn't necessarily mean having healthier hair.

What interested me most about this particular blend was its combination of ingredients. Oils can help soften the hair, improve lubrication, reduce friction, and give our beautiful curls and coils a lovely shine.

But here's something I've learned over the years: Oil and moisture are not exactly the same thing.

While oils can help reduce moisture loss and improve the feel of our strands, they do not replace water or a moisturizing conditioner.

For my 3C and 4A curls, I have often preferred applying a small amount of oil after a water-based leave-in conditioner, paying particular attention to my ends.

Would I Have Purchased It Separately?

Looking back, I appreciated the opportunity to discover another natural hair oil blend. However, because I already owned several different oils, purchasing another full-sized bottle wasn't necessarily a priority.

And that's one of the lessons I continue sharing with my Curl Friends today: Don't purchase something simply because it's new or receiving attention. Learn what your hair needs first.

A beautiful head of natural hair doesn't require an overflowing product cabinet. Sometimes, a simple routine with carefully chosen products is more than enough.

My Reflection in 2026

Revisiting this product reminds me just how much the natural hair community has grown in its understanding of ingredients, moisture retention, and individual hair needs.

What worked beautifully for one woman's curls might not work the same way for another woman's coils.

And that's perfectly all right!

Our hair-care journey has always been about learning, experimenting, and discovering what makes our own crowns flourish.

Archival note: This discussion reflects the Hair Honey Oil Blend featured in my April 2013 Curl Kit. I have not verified its current formulation or availability.

10 Ways to Keep Your Natural Hair Moisturized

For additional tips on keeping curls and coils soft and moisturized, explore my article:

10 Ways to Keep Your Natural Hair Moisturized

Water, Water, Water! The Secret to Healthy, Hydrated Natural Hair

Learn why water-based moisture is an important part of a healthy natural hair routine:

Water, Water, Water! The Secret to Healthy, Hydrated Natural Hair

Combating Frizz: Why Your Natural Hair Gets Frizzy

If frizz is one of your hair-care concerns, you'll also enjoy:

Combating Frizz: Why Your Natural Hair Gets Frizzy & How to Keep Your Curls Beautifully Defined

© 2026 Crowning Glory — Coils & Kinks by Lady Carolyn M. Summerset. All Rights Reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, distributed, or republished without prior written permission of the author.

Picture By:  Kissmy-Jass on Tumblr.com

MONTHLY MEMBERSHIP TO CURL KIT Each month, CurlKit sends out a selection of 6-9 samples that their team of online experts, researches and even tries themselves. In each CurlKit you'll receive everything from pomades and conditioners to natural hair tools, from well-known brands as well as emerging gems. This is a SUBSCRIPTION service. $20 will be charged to your credit card when you purchase and then every month on the 15th of the month until you cancel. If you have any further questions please contact -- customerservice@curlkit.com.