Crowning Glory Coils and Kinks

By Lady Carolyn M. Summerset Crowning Glory — Coils & Kinks Originally published July 23, 2013 | Refreshed October 2026 Hello, my beautiful Curl Friends! 💕 Let's talk about something that many of us natural-haired ladies struggle with: trimming our ends! I know, I know! We spend months moisturizing, conditioning, protecting, and nurturing our beautiful curls and coils. We celebrate every little inch of growth. Then someone comes along and tells us it may be time to pick up the scissors! Oh, the horror! LOL! But here's something I've learned along my natural hair journey: Growing your hair and retaining your length are two different things. Your hair may be growing beautifully from your scalp, but if the ends are constantly breaking, you may never see the length you've worked so hard to achieve. Let's talk about why! Why Are Our Ends So Important? The ends of our hair are the oldest part of every strand. Think about that for a moment. While new hair continues gr...

Originally published July 21, 2013 | Refreshed October 2026 By Lady Carolyn M. Summerset Crowning Glory — Coils & Kinks Hello, my beautiful Curl Friends! 💕 Years ago, I found myself in a rather interesting conversation about whether wearing a weave could truly be considered protective styling. One woman argued that a weave was simply a weave. Others believed that covering their natural hair gave their strands a much-needed break from daily manipulation. And you know me, ladies! When it comes to caring for our crowns, I believe there's always room for a good discussion. So, let's revisit this subject with a little more knowledge and a fresh perspective. What Exactly Is a Protective Style? A protective hairstyle is generally one designed to reduce unnecessary handling, friction, and stress on the hair. For women with natural curls and coils, protective styling may help minimize breakage and support length retention when done properly. Some popular protective styles include t...

By Lady Carolyn M. Summerset Crowning Glory — Coils & Kinks Originally Published July 9, 2013 | Refreshed October 2026 From the Crowning Glory Archives — A Look Back at My Natural Hair Journey Hello, my beautiful Curl Friends! 💕 Sometimes, when I revisit my natural hair journey, I am reminded of the many products I experimented with while learning what my curls and coils truly needed. One product that made quite an impression on me was the SheaMoisture Organic African Black Soap Purification Masque. And ladies, let me tell you something. When I first tried this product back in 2013, I was pleasantly surprised! I had heard quite a bit about the masque and finally decided to give it a try. What followed was one of those memorable natural hair experiences worth sharing. My First Impression When I opened the jar, the first thing I noticed was its fragrance. To my nose, it had a sweet, almost banana-like scent that immediately caught my attention. The consistency was another pleasant s...