Crowning Glory Coils and Kinks

By Lady Carolyn M. Summerset Crowning Glory — Coils & Kinks From the Crowning Glory Archives | Originally Published August 2021 | Refreshed October 2026 Hello, My Beautiful Naturalistas! Ladies, can we talk about summer hair for a moment? You know how it goes! The temperature starts climbing, the humidity makes its grand entrance, and suddenly that perfectly styled hair we worked on for an hour has a mind of its own! LOL! We've all been there! Summer is a wonderful season for enjoying outdoor activities, vacations, family gatherings, and those beautiful sunny afternoons. But when it comes to natural hair, we want styles that are not only attractive but also comfortable, manageable, and easy to maintain. And let's not forget those of us who are constantly on the go! Whether you're heading to the office, attending church, enjoying brunch with friends, or simply running errands, your natural hair can be stylish without requiring hours of preparation. Today, I'm sharing...

  Crowning Glory — Coils & Kinks By Lady Carolyn M. Summerset Beautiful Curls Begin with Moisture! Have you ever looked in the mirror and wondered why your natural hair feels dry, brittle, or difficult to manage, even after applying your favorite moisturizing products? You are certainly not alone! One of the biggest challenges on our natural hair journeys is understanding how to maintain moisture. Whether your hair is beautifully coiled, tightly kinked, loosely curled, or somewhere in between, one thing remains true: Water is essential to healthy, hydrated hair! We spend so much time searching for the perfect leave-in conditioner, curl cream, hair butter, or oil that we sometimes overlook the simplest ingredient of all. Yes, ladies, I'm talking about good old-fashioned WATER! But here's something important to understand: Hydrating your body and moisturizing your hair are related aspects of self-care, but they are not quite the same thing. Let's explore both! Hydration B...