B.A.R.E. - Coming July 4th!

AfroVeda's complete line of professional fragrance-free hair care products designed for scent-sensitive people, or those who would prefer not to have an excessive amount of product fragrances. And they're all natural, too!

Botanical.

Ayurvedic.

Replenishing.

Essential.

http://www.afroveda.com/

AfroVeda's Final "Monday Mania" Sale Happens Today! (05.31.10)

Hello, hair beauties!

AfroVeda is back in the lab and almost ready to introduce a few new products in response to your requests. We would like to offer, as our final "Monday Mania" sales event, this fabulous 15% coupon so that you can stock up on all your favorites. Just enter code MDAY2010 at checkout.

Know someone who is transitioning or are in need of natural, Ayurvedic products? Share this email and spread the love!!

In perfect peace,
The folks at AfroVeda

Monday Mania: Stylish Savings on AfroVeda faves!

Hello, hair beauties! It's time for another "Monday Mania" sale!!

We at AfroVeda know how much you love our healthy hair products, and thought you would like to save a little cash on your next order. Enjoy a 20% discount on many of your favorites, including hair butters, conditioners and styling aids. Just type in the code SPRING at checkout and enjoy the savings.

Be sure to check back next Monday for another of our "Monday Mania" specials. Know someone who is transitioning or are in need of natural, Ayurvedic products? Share this message and spread the love!!

In perfect peace,
The folks at AfroVeda

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A Note From AfroVeda (Order Status Update)

A HUGE "Thank You" goes out to everyone who ordered during the Black Friday weekend sale. I know you are anxiously awaiting your products, and I am literally working around the clock to get them to you. I have added a temporary assistant to help with shipping the 350+ orders that came through our doors. However, we are still experiencing delays in shipping by several days. All of the orders from Nov. 26 and about half of those from Nov. 27 are now shipped. The remaining orders will have the following schedule:

All of Nov. 27th orders shipped no later than Dec. 14
Nov. 28th orders = Dec. 15
Nov. 29th orders = Dec. 16
Nov. 30-Dec. 3 orders = Dec. 17
Dec. 4-6 orders = Dec. 18
Dec. 7-9 orders = Dec. 22

All orders received after Dec. 9 may experience a 1-day delay in shipping times, which is currently 7-10 days.

Beginning January 2010, AfroVeda will have three permanent staff members to assist with shipping, email inquiries, sales & promotions, events and other customer service duties that will make your shopping experience much better. We will also add a "Local Pick-Up" option for those in the Dallas/Ft. Worth metroplex (distribution center renovation is almost complete!).

I personally appreciate all of you for your generous display of patience and support. AfroVeda has experienced some growing pains during 2009, and you have been there with open arms and words of encouragement to help me get through those tough moments. As the only employee at AfroVeda, there were many rough moments when working 18-21 hour days weren't even enough to keep up. But because of customers like you, I am encouraged and look forward to all of the wonderful things that are in store for the new year.

I wish each of you a very happy, safe and wonderful holiday season!

In perfect peace,
Mala Rhodes

Happy Holidays!

To all of you beautiful ladies out there, I want to wish each of you a healthy, happy, and wonderful Holiday season! So many of you have inspired and encouraged me to do what I do, and for that I am forever grateful.

I am making a few changes at AfroVeda at the beginning of the year that you will definately benefit from. A few of which are (1) a new "local pick-up" option for those in the area, (2) two additional employees (yay!!! no longer working alone means faster order processing!), and (3) more give-aways, contests and promotions!

Thank you for all your love and support!

In perfect peace,
Mala Rhodes

Napptural Beauty Expo - November 8 in Desoto, TX

Nappiology in DFW presents a "Napptural Beauty Expo & Conversation"! This event, in honor of Nappiology, Inc.'s second anniversary, is FREE to the public and will be an intoxicating napptural experience for both men and women.

Event details:

When: Sunday, November 8, 2009 from 1:30pm-5:30pm

Where: Desoto Civic Center (211 E. Pleasant Run, Desoto, Texas 75115)

One of the featured vendors.....AfroVeda, of course!!

First or Last? Clearing Up Label Confusion

I recently posted a response to someone's inquiry regarding the order in which ingredients appear in AfroVeda products. Although I know and understand the importance of listing ingredients in the order that they appear in the product (heck, I look at labels, too!), I had to admit that I had not taken the time to ensure that they were listed that way on the website or on the individual product labels.

My exact comment "I have not yet mastered the skill of listing products in the order of decreasing amount" may have been misunderstood to mean that AfroVeda did not provide full disclosure of all ingredients in its products. That is not the case. The ingredients listed are exactly what is in the product, and now will be listed (along with their Latin names) in decreasing order on both the website and labels. Amazingly enough, the way that I had them listed really wasn't too far off the mark (its great to have a chemist handy!). INCI compliance takes a bit more time and research, but I feel it is worth it to have AfroVeda's customers fully aware of what they are purchasing.

I just wanted to post a quick note for those concerned. As the sole employee at AfroVeda, sometimes things get past me, and researching Latin names for ingredients was one of those things. There is a silver lining in all things, though, if you take the time to look. I want to say "THANK YOU!" to all of you for your comments because it ultimately translates to the betterment of AfroVeda and allows me to align this growing company with a higher standard of information. And as AfroVeda grows in knowledge, understanding and wisdom, the full benefit of that growth will be felt by it's customers.

Thank you, again, for all your support!

In perfect peace,
Mala