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2007

Afrobella Blog review of Valana Minerals

I was an Afrobella.com fan before I even started Valana Minerals

More sleep and less makeup?

According to the National Sleep Foundation (NSF) it's Sleep Awareness Month and they say we don't get enough (no argument here).

2008

False Eyelashes and False Ads

Do you believe what you see in an ad ?

Vegan Lipstick Review - Afrobella

Afrobella Patrice Yursik wrote a lovely review of our new Mineral Bliss Lipstick.

Sparkie Lips - Get Creative with Your Lips

One of the great things about natural mineral makeup is that it's versatile.

2009

First Valana Photo Shoot

I've been neglecting my blog and I shouldn't because I really do have a lot to say.

More photo shoot fun!

Well it looks like we aren't going to have to move the shoot again, yeah!

The Toronto Star & Valana Minerals

I just found out that the Toronto Star Newspaper published a great article about Valana Minerals

Photo Shoot Update

Update on our first company photo shoot

KUSI TV - Good Morning San Diego

Channel 9 and 51 KUSI beauty consultant and makeup artist Karol Young Moses will demonstrate Valana Minerals.

So, you think you have problem skin?

I am at times amazed and sometimes saddened when my beautiful sisters sit down for a makeover and immediately start telling me what 'feature' or 'flaw' they want to cover

Black Rapunzel - Raca Magazine

Fabulous photo essay on Afro Brazilian hair styles

Put an End to Hair Torture

A few days ago I saw a video that I honestly found disturbing.

Hair and Bonding (not glue, the emotional kind)

This was a great story with wonderful pictures.
Click here to read the story.

Sad news, Naomi Sims, 61, Pioneering Cover Girl, Is Dead

Here is a new link for the story.

Quick TIP: Eye color application for "Deep Set Eyes"

Apply light shade to eyelid and crease.

We're Headed to Sugar Land!

Whole Foods Markets in Sugar Land, Texas will carry Valana Minerals.

Whole Foods Product Launch Party Update

It's gonna be a makeup party at Whole Foods in Sugar Land on Sunday...yeah.

December Heroine Entrepreneur -- Valana Minerals

Cheris Courtney of the blog Chocolate Orchid interviews the owner of Valana Minerals

TSA Searched Valana Minerals

Getting through San Diego Airport with a suitcase full of makeup.

Our Sugar Land Arrival

Brief summary and pics of our arrival to Sugar Land, Texas.

Happy New Year!

Thanks to all of our customers, supporters and fans Valana Minerals has had a fantastic year.

2010

Quick Tip: Eye color application for "Close Set Eyes"

Quick eye color application tutorial

Ancient Makeup - Not just in your makeup bag

Blog post and articles regarding prehistoric and historic use of color cosmetics.

Check out our new photo gallery.

Announcement for the new and improved Valana Minerals photo gallery.

Mineral Misinformation

Response to recent concerns about the potential dangers of mineral makeup.

How strong is your love?

Happy Valentines Day!

Haute Africa Fashion Week - Dallas, Texas

Announcement for Haute Africa Fashion Week - Dallas, Texas

Get on Board - Love Train Flashback

Video clip from 1973 Soul Train Line

Cheek Contouring

Tutorial on how to contour the cheeks using Stardust Luxury Foundation

Dye your Easter Eggs Naturally

All natural alternatives and instruction for dying Easter eggs.

On the road again!

May 2010 event announcement

Washing Faux Collection synthetic cosmetic brushes.

Demonstration of how to wash synthetic cosmetic brushes.

The Colour of Beauty

Introduction to the short documentary "The Colour of Beauty"