Happy New Year 2014: New Beginnings, New Goals & Beautiful Natural Curls



Originally Published January 3, 2014 | Archival Refresh — October 2026

By Lady Carolyn M. Summerset

Greetings, my beautiful naturalistas!

We've crossed over into another new year!

As we welcomed 2014, I wanted to take a moment to wish every Crowning Glory reader and subscriber a safe, prosperous, joyful, and fulfilling year.

A new year brings fresh opportunities to examine our priorities, embrace healthier habits, and revisit dreams that may have been placed on hold.

And ladies, that includes our natural hair journeys!

Whether you're newly natural, transitioning, or have been enjoying your beautiful coils and curls for years, remember that healthy hair care is a journey of patience, discovery, and self-love.

We don't have to achieve everything overnight. Sometimes the most meaningful transformations begin with small, consistent changes.

As we entered 2014, I looked forward to sharing more natural hairstyles, product discoveries, beauty inspiration, and practical hair care advice.

Most importantly, I wanted every woman visiting Crowning Glory — Coils & Kinks to feel encouraged to celebrate her individuality.

A Reflection From 2026

Looking back on this New Year's greeting more than a decade later, I'm reminded of how much our natural hair journeys—and our lives—can change.

Products come and go. Hairstyles evolve. Trends change.

But the beauty of embracing who we are never goes out of style.

To everyone who has been part of the Crowning Glory journey, whether from the beginning or more recently, thank you for celebrating natural beauty with me.

Here's to new beginnings, beautiful memories, and the confidence to wear our crowns proudly!

Happy Curls to You, My Friend!

Lady Carolyn M. Summerset
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