Let’s Talk About Hair Royalty: My Crown, My Rules

Okay, let’s get this out of the way—natural hair is magic. It twists, it coils, it bounces, it stretches, it drinks water like it’s been in the desert for 40 years, and yes, sometimes it gives us the silent treatment for no reason. But we love it, right? Because our hair doesn’t just sit there and behave—it thrives, protects, and tells a story.

So, when it comes to caring for it, it deserves nothing less than royal treatment. Enter the game-changer: Royalties of Essence—a brand that’s doing what a lot of big-name haircare companies should’ve been doing all along. Real products, made for real textured hair, by someone who gets it. You know—no fluff, no chemicals we can’t pronounce, and absolutely no products that feel like they were made with just water and hope.

Today we’re diving deep (and I mean deep) into two of their signature products:

Golden Greatness Hair Oil and the Growth Encouraging Conditioner. These two are like the Beyoncé and Solange of hair care—both amazing, both powerful and honestly a dream duo.

Let me paint you a picture.

The Struggle (AKA: My Wash Day Chronicles)

Sunday. Wash Day. A sacred ritual and a six-hour event rolled into one. I’m talking pre-poo, shampoo, condition, deep condition, detangle, twist, moisturize, oil… it’s a full-time job, okay?

But the thing is—my hair wasn’t always loving the effort I was putting in. I’d go through the motions, but my curls still felt dry by Wednesday, my ends looked like they’d survived the apocalypse, and my scalp was out here flaking like croissant layers. My products? Meh. They smelled good, sure, but the results? Minimal. I needed something that worked.

Introducing Golden Greatness Hair Oil and Growth Encouraging Conditioner by Royalties of Essence.

A Quick Love Note to the CEO: Ciera, You Did That

Before I tell you about my transformation, can we talk about the woman behind the brand? Ciera isn’t just someone who jumped on the natural hair bandwagon—she’s been riding that thing since 2007. As a licensed cosmetologist, she saw the damage, the thinning edges, the bald spots, the postpartum shedding—all of it. Instead of watching folks suffer, she did something radical: she made her solution.

In 2009, she started experimenting with blends to help her daughter’s hair grow, and what started in her kitchen turned into Royalties of Essence—a company rooted in care, science, tradition, and plant-based magic.

She gets it. She gets it.

Product One: Golden Greatness Hair Oil — A Royal Treatment in a Bottle

Let me just say: this oil isn’t just golden in color—it’s golden in performance. As the name says, this is greatness.

So, what does it do? Short answer: everything. Longer answer: it hydrates, softens, strengthens, detangles, controls frizz, and makes your hair feel like it just walked out of a five-star spa. The ingredients? A blend of avocado, argan, and jojoba oils that smell luxurious and feel even better. It’s like your scalp just got a warm hug.

Let me break down why I’m obsessed:

1. Deep Nourishment for Dry Hair

Textured hair is thirsty, okay? Not a light sip of water-thirsty—parched. This oil quenches that thirst like it’s been to the Fountain of Youth. I started applying it right after my leave-in, and my hair just drank it up. Soft, juicy curls? Yes, please.

2. Hydration Meets Frizz Control

If humidity even looks my way, my hair used to triple in size. But this oil changed the game. It created a moisture-locking barrier that helped keep the frizz at bay without making my hair feel greasy or heavy. My curls stayed shiny and bouncy without disappearing into the  stratosphere.

3. Strength in a Drop

After a few weeks, I noticed something: less breakage. I wasn’t pulling out handfuls of hair during detangling. My ends felt stronger. This oil helps fortify those strands so they don’t just look good—they are good.

4. Detangling Dream

You know those knots that feel like they’re laughing at you while you try to untangle them? This oil makes them submit. No more crying over wash day. Just me, a wide-tooth comb, and a whole lot of satisfied sighs.

5. Holistic Hair Love

It’s not just about aesthetics—it’s about scalp wellness, hair health, and long-term results. And because it’s all-natural, I don’t feel like I’m layering my hair with chemicals I’ll regret later.

Product Two: Growth Encouraging Conditioner — The Glow-Up Begins Here

You know how some conditioners say they’re good for growth, but all they do is make your hair smell like tropical candy and still leave you with a matted mess? Yeah, no. Not this one.

The Growth Encouraging Conditioner is like that supportive best friend who brings you soup when you’re sick and hypes you up when you’re glowing. It works.

Here’s What Makes It So Special:

1. Scalp First

This conditioner doesn’t just sit on your hair and vibe—it goes in. It promotes scalp health, which, let’s be honest, is where all growth begins. A happy scalp = growing hair.

2. Nature-Powered

No sulfates, no silicones, no mystery goo. Just clean, plant-based, natural ingredients that have been tried, tested, and trusted. Think of it like farm-to-table but for your hair.

3. Tangles, Who?

My 4B curls are no joke. They love each other way too much and tangle at the drop of a hat. This conditioner? Slipped through like a dream. Even those little fairy knots couldn’t hold on.

4. Softness You Can Feel

It left my hair feeling soft-soft. Not that weird “coated” soft that fades in 20 minutes. The kind of softness where you touch your hair three days later and still smile.

5. Stronger Strands, Less Breakage

I noticed less shedding in the shower. Fewer strands in my comb. My ends felt smooth and whole. There’s something about the formula that just builds your hair up.

My Routine, Now Featuring Royalties of Essence

Here’s how I use both products in my updated routine:

1. Shampoo and rinse. I use a gentle, sulfate-free shampoo to cleanse my scalp and get rid of product buildup.

2. Conditioner time! I apply the Growth Encouraging Conditioner section by section, detangle it with my fingers or a wide-tooth comb, and let it sit for 5-10 minutes. Then I rinse with cool water to seal the cuticle.

3. On damp hair, I add a leave-in and then apply the Golden Greatness Hair Oil—focusing on my scalp and ends.

4. I twist, braid, or bun, and let it dry naturally.

And just like that, my hair looks, feels, and is healthier.

The Bigger Picture: It’s More Than Hair

One of the reasons I love Royalties of Essence is because it’s not just about “having long hair.” It’s about reclaiming your crown, embracing your journey, and knowing that your hair is worthy of love and care as it is. Whether you’re transitioning, recovering from heat damage, dealing with postpartum shedding, or just trying to understand what your curls want—you’re not alone.

This brand was built for us. For people who’ve stood in the hair care aisle for 30 minutes, reading ingredients we can’t pronounce. For the ones who’ve tried everything and still felt overlooked. For the naturals who want real nourishment, not just promises.

Final Thoughts: Should You Try These Products?

Yes. A thousand times, yes. If you have textured hair and you’ve been waiting for products that do what they say, this is your sign.

The Golden Greatness Hair Oil is your everyday, don’t-leave-home-without-it essential.

The Growth Encouraging Conditioner is your best friend on wash day.

Together? They’re unstoppable.

And don’t worry—this isn’t a one-hit wonder brand. Royalties of Essence has a whole lineup of products that follow the same philosophy: clean, plant-based, effective.

So here’s my challenge to you: stop settling for “meh” and start treating your hair like the crown it is. Royal treatment, every time.

Because of your curls? Your coils? Your crown?

They deserve the royal treatment. Every. Single. Day.