Crowning Glory Coils and Kinks

By Lady Carolyn M. Summerset Crowning Glory — Coils & Kinks Originally published September 22, 2013 | Refreshed October 2026 Hello, my beautiful Curl Friends! 💕 Today, we're taking a little trip down memory lane! If you've been following the natural hair community for a while, you probably remember when monthly beauty subscription boxes were all the excitement. There was something special about receiving a package filled with products you might never have discovered on your own. And ladies, back in September 2013, I was particularly excited about my Curl Kit! This wasn't just another delivery. For me, it was an opportunity to explore new brands, experiment with products, and discover what worked best for my beautiful 3C and 4A curls and coils. Let's revisit some of the products that caught my attention! What Was Curl Kit? Curl Kit was a subscription beauty box that introduced natural hair enthusiasts to different hair-care brands through a selection of products a...

Short Hair, Fresh Confidence, and the Freedom to Begin Again By Lady Carolyn M. Summerset Crowning Glory — Coils & Kinks Originally published September 22, 2013 | Refreshed October 2026 Hello, my beautiful Curl Friends! 💕 Have you ever spent years growing your natural hair, watching it become longer and fuller, only to wake up one morning and think, Maybe it's time to cut it all off again? I know that feeling! When I first began my natural hair journey in March 2010, I had never worn my hair so short. The Big Chop was a significant change for me, but it also introduced me to a new appreciation for the beauty, versatility, and freedom of my natural hair. As my curls grew, so did my collection of products, my styling techniques, and, quite frankly, the amount of time I spent caring for my hair! And ladies, sometimes I missed those simpler days. Why Would Anyone Big Chop a Second Time? For many women, the first Big Chop represents freedom from chemically processed hair and the ex...

By Lady Carolyn M. Summerset Crowning Glory — Coils & Kinks Originally published September 17, 2013 | Refreshed October 2026 From the Crowning Glory Archives — Revisiting the natural hair products, discoveries, and excitement of August 2013. Hello, my beautiful Curl Friends! 💕 Today, we're taking another trip down memory lane! If you were part of the natural hair community during the early 2010s, you probably remember how exciting it was to discover new products designed especially for our curls, coils, and kinks. There were product reviews, YouTube demonstrations, natural hair forums, and conversations about everything from wash-and-go routines to finding the perfect moisturizing conditioner. And then there were the subscription boxes! One that caught my attention was Curl Kit , a beauty subscription box featuring products from different hair-care brands. Let's revisit what was included in the August 2013 box and why discoveries like these were such a memorable part of ou...