My Crown AI™ — $179/year (just $14.92/mo, save $49) · or $19/month

My Crown AI & 1:1 Consultations

Get an instant My Crown AI read on your fine natural hair — or work 1:1 with Valerie for deeper guidance.

Start here — no appointment needed

Most women get answers without a 1:1 call.

My Crown AI, the workbook, and the free guide were built so you can move at your own pace, on your own time — no waiting on a calendar.

Prefer 1:1 with Val? Limited slots are below — most clients are served best by the digital tools above.

Local & mobile styling

Charlotte-area clients — hands-on with Val

Prefer to be in the chair? Val offers in-person and mobile styling for a limited number of private clients in the Charlotte metro area. Silk press, protective styles, wash-day coaching, and fine-hair-first care — all done at your home or Val's studio.

Service area

Charlotte · Fort Mill · Lancaster · Concord · Matthews (and surrounding neighborhoods)

Availability is limited and by request only. Val will reply within 1–2 business days to confirm date, service, and rate.

What in-person clients get

  • A full in-person strand & scalp read
  • Silk press, twists, braid-outs, or protective installs
  • A take-home routine card for the next 4 weeks
  • Priority rebooking for returning clients

Not in the Charlotte area? The digital tiers above are built for you — same eye, worldwide via Zoom.

Valerie Duplan, founder of Natural Beauty by Val, in front of the salon

Work 1:1 with Val

The VIP Crown Recovery Plan — $250–$450

Strictly limited, exclusive 1:1 monthly slots via Zoom with Valerie Duplan. For deeper analysis, custom strategy, and full recovery plans — nothing replaces Val's eye. Every session is built around your strands, your scalp, and your real life.

  • Worldwide via Zoom — fits your timezone
  • Photo & video review of your crown
  • Written plan you can come back to

VIP Crown Review

$250

Async photo audit with a 48-hour written recovery plan from Valerie. No call required.

  • Upload up to 3 photos
  • Written clinical audit from Val
  • 48-hour turnaround

VIP Foundation Session

$300

60-minute private Zoom with Valerie and a personalized fine-strand protocol.

  • 60-min live Zoom with Val
  • Personalized care protocol
  • Product & routine guidance

VIP Deep Analysis

$375

90-minute Zoom — full Duplan Method™ assessment with a written plan you keep.

  • 90-min live Zoom
  • Full Duplan Method™ assessment
  • Written plan delivered after

VIP Crown Recovery Plan — Full

$450

Comprehensive intensive session + 30-day follow-up support to keep you on track.

  • Everything in Deep Analysis
  • Custom recovery routine
  • 30-day follow-up support
Protective braid installation in progress for a salon client

What every session includes

Real eyes on your real hair.

Val looks at your strand density, porosity cues, edge condition, and the way your styling habits are actually treating your crown — then hands you a routine you can keep up with.