Crowning Glory Coils and Kinks

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By Lady Carolyn M. Summerset Crowning Glory — Coils & Kinks From the Crowning Glory Archives | Originally Published March 4, 2019 | Refreshed October 2026 Hello, My Beautiful Naturalistas! Ladies, let's talk about something that many of us with natural hair have experienced. The winter hair blues! You know what I'm talking about! One minute, our curls are looking beautiful, soft, and full of life. Then the temperature drops, the wind starts blowing, and suddenly those gorgeous curls seem to have a mind of their own! LOL! What happened? Well, ladies, winter can certainly present some challenges for our natural hair, particularly when we're trying to maintain moisture, reduce tangling, and protect those delicate ends. And if you're anything like me, you want your hair to look beautiful without spending hours styling it every morning. Let's talk about keeping our crowns healthy and manageable when the weather turns cold. Why Does Natural Hair Feel Drier During Wint...

By Lady Carolyn M. Summerset | Crowning Glory — Coils & Kinks Hello, beautiful curl friends! You know how it goes! You walk into your favorite beauty supply store with every intention of purchasing your usual hair products, and suddenly something new catches your eye. Well, that is exactly what happened to me! During one of my visits to the beauty supply store, I spotted a gold container of Eco Style gel. Now, I was already familiar with the Olive Oil and Black Castor Oil & Flaxseed versions, but this particular gold jar caught my attention. It was the Eco Style Gold Gel featuring Olive Oil, Shea Butter, and Black Castor Oil. Naturally, I had questions! Could this be another great styling gel for my natural curls? Would it provide definition without leaving my hair stiff? And most importantly, would it work well for my wash-and-go routine? I decided there was only one way to find out! First Impressions: That Golden Jar! One of the first things that caught my attention was th...

By Lady Carolyn M. Summerset | Crowning Glory — Coils & Kinks There is just something about purple hair that makes me stop and stare. I have been wanting to dye my natural tresses purple for a while now. Why, you may ask? Because I absolutely love the color purple! Every time I see a beautiful naturalista rocking shades of violet, plum, or lavender, I am instantly drawn in. Purple hair is bold, fun, feminine, and full of personality. But there is one major issue standing in my way: Bleaching. To achieve that rich, royal purple color on dark natural hair, bleaching is often necessary. And honestly, that is the part that gives me pause. I love the fact that my natural hair is healthy, bouncy, and full of life. So now I find myself weighing the odds: Do I go for the color I love and take the risk? Or do I happily admire all the purple-haired naturals from the sidelines? The Pros of Going Purple There are definitely some appealing reasons to say “yes” to purple tresses. Purple hair ...

It's Summer and I thought I would peruse the cyber world to see how are our naturals styling their naturals in the warm weather.  Here are a few styling options! By Lady Carolyn M. Summerset | Crowning Glory — Coils & Kinks Hello, my beautiful naturalistas! What's up with your hair, ladies? No, seriously! What's going on with those beautiful curls, coils, kinks, and twists? Are you rocking a wash-and-go, pulling your curls into a fabulous puff, experimenting with braids, or simply trying to figure out what to do with your hair next? Well, you're certainly not alone! One of the things I absolutely love about natural hair is its versatility. Our beautiful crowns can be twisted, braided, pinned, stretched, sculpted, and styled in so many creative ways. And isn't that part of the joy of embracing our natural hair? Today, I thought we would have a little fun exploring some hairstyles that are not only beautiful but also practical for everyday living. Whether you...

From the Crowning Glory Archives — March 2017 This review reflects my personal experience with TRUE by Made Beautiful hair products in 2017. Product formulas, prices, packaging, and availability may have changed since this article was originally published. I’m preserving this review as part of my natural hair journey and the lessons I’ve learned along the way. Hello Chicas! I’m back with another product review! As many of you know, I enjoy trying products that promise to nourish natural hair while helping us maintain softness, moisture, and manageability. On this particular hair journey, I had the opportunity to explore TRUE by Made Beautiful , a line that immediately caught my attention with its clean, attractive packaging and its focus on healthy, beautiful hair. One of the things I appreciated right away was the overall presentation of the product line. The collection looked fresh, modern, and inviting. But of course, pretty packaging alone is never enough for me. I always want t...

From the Crowning Glory Archives — March 9, 2017 Updated October 2026 By Lady Carolyn M. Summerset Hello, Chicas! Ladies, do you remember when a new natural hair product would hit the market and everybody in the natural hair community would go absolutely crazy trying to get their hands on it? Well, that's exactly what happened when Eco Styler introduced its Black Castor Oil & Flaxseed Gel! The natural hair community was buzzing! Bloggers were talking, YouTubers were reviewing, and naturalistas everywhere were wondering whether this new addition to the Eco Styler family would live up to all the excitement. And naturally, I wanted to know what all the fuss was about! The Gel That Had Everybody Talking! Let me take you back to March 2017. I first learned about the arrival of Eco Styler Black Castor Oil & Flaxseed Gel through a friend on Facebook. Before long, it seemed everyone was searching for this highly anticipated product. One YouTuber reportedly ordered hers from Can...