Crowning Glory Coils and Kinks

By Lady Carolyn M. Summerset Crowning Glory — Coils & Kinks Originally published May 28, 2013 | Refreshed October 2026 Hello, my beautiful Curl Friends! 💕 Today, we're taking another trip down memory lane, revisiting a time when natural hair subscription boxes were creating excitement throughout the natural hair community. If you were embracing your curls and coils during the early 2010s, you probably remember how thrilling it was to discover new conditioners, creams, oils, and styling products. Every package offered the possibility of finding that special product that would leave our curls moisturized, soft, and beautifully defined. And ladies, didn't we all want to discover our next Holy Grail product? LOL! Let's revisit the May 2013 Curl Kit and some of the discoveries that made that month's box memorable. A Little Natural Hair History During this period, subscription boxes became a popular way for natural-haired women to discover brands that weren't always...

By Lady Carolyn M. Summerset Crowning Glory — Coils & Kinks Originally published May 22, 2013 | Refreshed October 2026 Hello, my beautiful Curl Friends! 💕 Have you ever come across something about hair care that made you stop and say, “Now, wait a minute! Are we adding another hair type?” Well, ladies, that is exactly what happened to me back in 2013! While researching natural hair textures, particularly 3C curls, I stumbled upon an interesting discussion about a proposed classification called Type 5A Relaxed Hair . My first thought was, “Yet another hair type? Really?” LOL! But the more I considered the conversation, the more I realized there was an important subject worth discussing: how we classify our hair, how chemical treatments affect our strands, and why understanding our hair's actual needs matters more than assigning it a number or letter. What Is the Hair Typing System? The commonly used hair typing system describes visible curl patterns, ranging from straight hai...

Exploring smoother strands, natural ingredients, and the beauty of styling versatility By Lady Carolyn M. Summerset Crowning Glory — Coils & Kinks Originally published May 13, 2013 | Refreshed October 2026 Hello, my beautiful Curl Friends! 💕 Have you ever loved your natural curls and coils but occasionally wanted to wear your hair straight, smooth, and flowing? I certainly understand that feeling! One of the beautiful things about our natural hair journey is the freedom to explore different styles. Some days, we want our coils beautifully defined. Other days, we may want a twist-out, an elegant updo, or a sleek, straight hairstyle. And there's nothing wrong with enjoying that versatility! Today, we're reaching into the Crowning Glory archives to revisit a product that caught my attention in 2013: Diva Smooth by Janelle Beauty. What Was Diva Smooth? When I first discovered Diva Smooth, it was being promoted as a natural alternative to traditional chemical relaxers. The idea...

Second Day Curl Refresher to Reactivate and Moisturize Curls Formerly Called "Quench Curls" By Lady Carolyn M. Summerset Crowning Glory — Coils & Kinks Originally published May 1, 2013 | Refreshed October 2026 Hello, my beautiful Curl Friends! 💕 Have you ever purchased a natural hair product, tried it a few times, decided it wasn't quite right for your curls, and then discovered that it actually had a place in your hair care routine? Well, ladies, that is exactly what happened to me with Lavish Curls Moisturizer , a curl-refreshing product that was formerly known as Quench Curls. At the time, I was exploring different products to keep my natural curls soft, moisturized, and refreshed between wash days. Like many naturals, I had accumulated quite a collection of bottles, jars, creams, and conditioners! I had even started giving some of my less-used products to a coworker. But before I completely parted ways with Lavish Curls, I decided to give it another opp...