Originally published March 14, 2013 | Refreshed October 2026 By Lady Carolyn M. Summerset Crowning Glory — Coils & Kinks Greetings, my beautiful naturalistas! Have you ever spent time carefully twisting your natural hair, expecting beautiful, thick, plump twists, only to discover that your finished hairstyle looks much thinner than you imagined? Or perhaps you've attempted a gorgeous twist-out, only to find yourself rearranging your curls to cover areas where your scalp seems determined to make an appearance! Ladies, I raise my hand! As someone who has experienced the adventures of fine 3C/4A natural hair, I understand those moments when our curls seem to have a personality all their own. But over the years, I've discovered something worth celebrating: fine natural hair has its own beautiful advantages! Before we explore them, let's understand what makes fine hair special. Fine Hair Doesn't Mean Thin Hair One of the most common misunderstandings in natural hair ...
By Lady Carolyn M. Summerset Crowning Glory — Coils & Kinks Originally published April 2013 | Refreshed October 2026 Hello, my beautiful Curl Friends! 💕 If you have been on your natural hair journey for a while, you probably remember the excitement of discovering homemade hair-care recipes! Back in the early days of the natural hair movement, we were experimenting with everything from aloe vera juice and shea butter to jojoba oil, castor oil, and our favorite leave-in conditioners. And, ladies, we were determined to find that perfect combination to keep our curls and coils soft, moisturized, and manageable! One recipe that caught my attention was Kimmytube's Leave-In Conditioner Recipe . It was a popular DIY mixture that combined a few simple ingredients into a nourishing leave-in treatment. I originally shared it because I enjoyed exploring ways to care for my natural hair without purchasing another cabinet full of products. Let's revisit this natural hair favorite and ta...
By Lady Carolyn M. Summerset Crowning Glory — Coils & Kinks Originally published August 21, 2013 | Refreshed October 2026 When Hair Becomes a Church Controversy Hello, my beautiful Curl Friends! 💕 Today, we're revisiting a story from the Crowning Glory archives that certainly stirred up conversation in 2013. At the time, reports circulated that Pastor A. J. Aamir of Resurrecting Faith in Waco, Texas, had expressed strong opposition to women wearing hair weaves in his church. His reported remarks raised questions about beauty, financial responsibility, church leadership, and how much authority a pastor should exercise over a woman's personal appearance. When I first encountered this story, I had plenty to say! And more than a decade later, I believe the conversation still deserves our attention. A Pastor's Concerns About Hair Weaves According to the reports circulating in August 2013, Pastor Aamir was particularly concerned about women spending substantial amounts of ...
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