Crowning Glory Coils and Kinks

Jamaican Black Castor Oil has been a staple in many natural hair-care routines for years.    Jamaican Black Castor Oil for Natural Hair: Benefits, Myths, and What I've Learned An Old Favorite in My Natural Hair-Care Journey Hello, my beautiful Curl Friends! If you've been part of the natural hair community for a while, you've probably heard plenty about Jamaican Black Castor Oil, affectionately known as JBCO. And honey, this oil has certainly earned a place in many natural hair-care conversations! Over the years, Jamaican Black Castor Oil has been one of the oils I've used in caring for my own natural hair and the hair of family members. But as I've continued learning about textured hair, I've come to appreciate the difference between what a product actually does and what we sometimes hope it will do. Let's talk about it! What Makes Jamaican Black Castor Oil Different? Jamaican Black Castor Oil comes from castor beans that are traditionally roasted before ...

Then and now — reflecting on the growth, influence, and cultural impact of the natural hair market. By Lady Carolyn M. Summerset Crowning Glory — Coils & Kinks From the Crowning Glory Archives | Originally inspired by my October 19, 2015 post | Refreshed October 2026 Hello, My Beautiful Naturalistas! Today I’m taking a walk back through the Crowning Glory archives, and let me tell you, this one made me smile. I came across an older infographic I shared back in 2015 titled “Stats & Trends on the Natural Hair Market.” Looking at it now feels like opening a time capsule from a very important season in our beauty culture. Back then, the natural hair movement was gaining momentum in a major way. More Black women were embracing their curls, coils, and kinks. Women were doing the Big Chop , learning what a TWA was, experimenting with twist-outs and wash-and-gos, and flocking to YouTube and blogs for help, encouragement, and product guidance. And now, years later, we can look back an...

By Lady Carolyn M. Summerset Crowning Glory — Coils & Kinks Originally published September 9, 2015 | Refreshed October 2026 Hello, My Beautiful Naturalistas! Ladies, today I want to remind you of something simple, yet powerful. Keep calm and love your natural hair! Now, I know that's sometimes easier said than done! LOL! We've all had those mornings when our twist-out didn't quite turn out the way we imagined, our wash-and-go decided to do its own thing, or our curls simply refused to cooperate. And don't even get me started on shrinkage! But here's what I've learned along this beautiful natural hair journey: Your hair doesn't have to be perfect to be beautiful. Every Crown Has Its Own Story Some of us have loose spirals. Others have tight coils, beautiful kinks, or a combination of textures. Some of us have thick, full hair, while others have fine strands that require a gentler touch. And ladies, there's beauty in every one of those differences! You...

By Lady Carolyn M. Summerset Crowning Glory — Coils & Kinks From the Crowning Glory Archives | Refreshed October 2026 Hello, My Beautiful Naturalistas! Ladies, we're taking another trip down memory lane! And let me tell you, this one brought back some memories! While revisiting my earlier Crowning Glory articles, I came across an infographic titled “Do's & Don'ts — Natural Hair Growth.” Oh, honey, remember those days? We were learning about the LOC method, protective hairstyles, satin bonnets, moisturizing routines, and the importance of keeping our hands out of our hair! Everywhere you looked, there was another naturalista sharing her latest discovery. One woman swore by coconut oil. Another couldn't live without shea butter. And somebody else was mixing enough ingredients in her kitchen to open a small beauty supply store! But we were learning. We were experimenting. And most importantly, we were becoming more comfortable embracing our natural curls, coils, ...

By Lady Carolyn M. Summerset Crowning Glory — Coils & Kinks From the Crowning Glory Archives — Originally Published August 10, 2015 | Refreshed October 2026 Hello, My Beautiful Naturalistas! Ladies, have you ever finished washing your natural hair, only to discover that your strands still feel dry, rough, or difficult to detangle? You shampooed. You conditioned. You followed your usual routine. But somehow, those beautiful curls and coils are still asking for a little extra attention! Well, today we're revisiting a hair-care technique that caught my attention years ago. Oil rinsing! Now, I know what some of you are thinking. "Lady Summerset, you want me to put MORE oil in my hair?" Yes, ladies, but there's a method to the madness! Oil rinsing became popular among naturalistas looking for ways to improve softness, shine, and manageability during wash day. And while this technique isn't a miracle treatment, it may be a useful addition to certain natural hair ro...

By Lady Carolyn M. Summerset Crowning Glory — Coils & Kinks From the Crowning Glory Archives — Originally Published August 6, 2015 | Refreshed October 2026 Hello, My Beautiful Naturalistas! Ladies, can we talk about summertime and natural hair? Oh, how I love the sunshine, beautiful flowers, warm breezes, and those wonderful days when we can spend a little extra time enjoying the outdoors! But honey, sometimes the summer weather has an entirely different plan for our curls! You leave the house with a beautifully defined wash-and-go. Your curls are popping! Your edges are behaving! Everything is looking fabulous! And then you step outside. The humidity welcomes you with open arms, the sun is shining, and before you know it, your perfectly defined curls have decided to expand in every direction! Sound familiar? Well, ladies, you're certainly not alone! Summer can bring its own set of hair-care challenges, especially when we're dealing with heat, perspiration, humidity, swimmi...