Crowning Glory Coils and Kinks

Originally published April 9, 2014 | Refreshed October 2026 By Lady Carolyn M. Summerset Crowning Glory — Coils & Kinks There is something timeless, elegant, and deeply meaningful about a beautiful church hat. For many women, especially in the Black church tradition, a hat is more than an accessory. It is a statement of grace, dignity, confidence, and reverence. A well-chosen hat has long been a part of Sunday best, adding beauty and sophistication to a woman’s overall look while honoring a cherished cultural tradition. More Than Fashion Church hats have long held a special place in African American style. Over the years, they have represented celebration, self-expression, and pride. From wide brims and dramatic shapes to feathers, bows, netting, and jeweled embellishments, these hats have brought elegance to worship services and special occasions alike. For many women, dressing for church was never simply about clothing. It was about presenting oneself with care, excellence, ...

By Lady Carolyn M. Summerset Crowning Glory — Coils & Kinks From the Crowning Glory Archives | Originally Published April 4, 2014 | Refreshed October 2026 Hello, My Beautiful Naturalistas! Ladies, we're going to talk about something today that may surprise some of you! Baking soda and natural hair. Now, if you've been following the natural hair community for years, you probably remember when homemade hair treatments were everywhere. We were experimenting with kitchen ingredients, searching for affordable alternatives, and trying to discover what worked for our beautiful curls and coils. Some of those discoveries were helpful. Others? Well, ladies, let's just say we've learned a few things along the way! LOL! Back in 2014, I shared an article about using baking soda to loosen natural curls. Today, I'm revisiting that topic because I believe it's important to correct information when we learn something new. And I no longer recommend using baking soda to loose...