FTC & Affiliate Disclosure

Natural Beauty by Val is a brand operated by Duplan Enterprise LLC (Charlotte, North Carolina, USA). We believe in being honest and transparent about how this site is monetized and how we share product recommendations. This disclosure complies with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) guidelines and applies to our website, emails, social media, and any content we publish.

1. Affiliate Links

Some of the links on this website are affiliate links. If you click an affiliate link and make a purchase, we may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you. We only recommend products, tools, and services we genuinely believe can help fine natural hair.

Affiliate relationships may include (but are not limited to) Amazon Associates, Ulta Beauty, Sephora, and other hair-care retailers. Each retailer’s terms and privacy practices apply to your purchase.

2. Sponsored or Gifted Products

From time to time we may receive complimentary products, sponsorships, or compensation to create content. When that happens, we will clearly disclose the relationship in the content itself. Our opinions remain our own, and we do not guarantee positive reviews in exchange for free products.

3. Product Recommendations Are Personal-Use Based

Product suggestions on this site are based on our own research, professional experience with fine natural hair, and feedback from clients. What works for one head of hair may not work for another. Always read ingredient labels, perform a patch test, and discontinue use if irritation occurs.

4. My Crown AI™ — AI-Generated Results

My Crown AI™, virtual try-ons, scan reports, and style recommendations are generated using artificial intelligence (Google Gemini / OpenAI). These outputs are educational and cosmetic in nature. They are not medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. AI-generated images are simulations, not guarantees of how a style will look on your real hair.

5. Testimonials and Results

Client testimonials, reviews, and before/after photos shared on this site represent real experiences of individual customers. Results vary based on hair type, condition, consistency, and other factors. Testimonials are not guarantees that you will achieve the same outcome.

6. How This Site Is Monetized

• Digital products (eBook, guides, courses)
• My Crown AI™ subscriptions
• One-on-one consultations
• Affiliate commissions on recommended products
• Occasional sponsored content (clearly labeled)

7. Your Responsibility

Please use the information on this site as a starting point, not a substitute for professional advice. For medical concerns such as hair loss, scalp infections, allergic reactions, or anything causing pain or rapid change, consult a licensed dermatologist, trichologist, or physician.

8. Changes to This Disclosure

We may update this disclosure as our business or partnerships change. The “Last Updated” date will reflect the most recent revision.

9. Contact Us

Natural Beauty by Val — a brand operated by Duplan Enterprise LLC
[Mailing address — PO Box coming soon], Charlotte, North Carolina, USA
naturalbeautybyval@ymail.com