Crowning Glory Coils and Kinks

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, ...