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WATCH: This 12-Year-Old Cancer Patient’s Makeup Tutorials Are Amazing

by Samantha Randazzo | 2:07 pm, August 8th, 2012

Makeup tutorials might seem like a shallow thing, but sometimes inspiration can be found in the most unexpected of places. This is absolutely one of those times. First we saw Lauren Luke fight domestic abuse with a makeup how-to, and now a preteen is teaching us more about life than she is about eyeshadow.

Adorable, bubbly twelve-year-old Talia Joy Castellano has been making vlogging makeup tutorials on YouTube for a year now. This kid will school you on things like how to do smokey eyes and the basics of brush maintenance, but Talia’s age isn’t the only thing that sets her apart from other online beauty gurus — she’s been battling cancer since 2007. She has lost her hair from chemotherapy, but instead of wearing a wig, uses makeup to make herself feel confident and beautiful.

Talia is extremely talented, but she has a lot more to offer than her makeup techniques in terms of teaching people. She recently announced that doctors have found two types of cancer in her body, and the only treatment option would be a bone marrow transplant that would be extremely rough on her. She is consequently considering not seeking treatment, which would give her four months to a year to live. This is what she has to say about it:

“I’m going to decide whether or not I want to do the bone marrow transplant, or whether or not I just don’t do it and live the time I have remaining. This is not fair to me anymore. I’m only 13. I shouldn’t have to be doing this…it’s really not fair for kids to have cancer. It really frickin sucks. … I’ve gotten so many benefits from [cancer]. Having a YouTube channel, having to inspire people and having people look up to me…I adore, I love makeup, using it as my wig…it’s amazing…the journey of having cancer was amazing. But every journey has an end. I hope you guys understand what I’m saying, and understand where I’m coming from.”

Wow. Most adults we know could use some of Talia’s strength and perspective. She is truly incredible. Subscribe to Talia’s YouTube channel, listen to what she has to say about her journey, and then watch her doing what she does best. We wish her all the luck and happiness in the world.

[via Jezebel]



  • The Cure

    Hello Talia, i hope you will read the message for you, since this is the only way for me to bring this to your attention. You will be cured and it is not too late, if you follow Dr. Simoncini’s teachings and protocols … Cancer is a Fungus, and Fungus can only grow in Acidic environment, like the mushroom growing in the forest. If your body is Alkaline meaning PH of your urine/blood is 7.3, YOU CANNOT GET CANCER, so you can somehow blame yourself and your parents for feeding you wrongly.. no it is hard words but that is how i am…. Sodium Bicarbonate, food grade, will cure you.. stop any other treatments now, and change your diet, to be meat free (atleast until you get rid of the cancer which will take up to 1 month i will guess). No refined sugars or any other products which are refined. Egg yolk is good for you. Anyway, i am not a medical doctor (thanks god for that) but i do work with pharmaceuticals and know that ALL is poison. I have to be careful, as you can understand, so search and you will find.. search on Dr. Julio Simoncine… and may God guide you .. Stay strong, and do not have fear…. i have advised a friend of mine who had advanced state prostate cancer 4 month ago, and his latest biopsy is clean … jippiiiii.. He treated himself with Sodium Bicarbonate oral intake.. you should maybe search for a clinic who administers Sodium Bicarbonate through catheter or via i.v. which will have quicker results for you.   

  • http://www.facebook.com/kristina.jaffe Kristina Jaffe

    Thank you for sharing… you are beautiful!!!  Love this look!!!

  • Yav’e

    Dear Talia, First of all you are an amazing and wonderful person. I was diagnosed with breast cancer in August 2011. I went through chemo and a double mastectomy. I cant say that I know exactly how you feel, but I do have some idea. I don’t know what your religious beliefs are, but you have tried mans way. Now try Jesus Christ. When I was diagnosed I stood on the promises of GOD for healing. I read every day these healing scriptures. Isaiah 53:5, Psalm 103:2and3, Psalm 103:5 and Romans 8:11. On June 14, 2012 I was cancer free. The first step that you have to take is to give yourself to Christ if you have not already done so. It says in the Holy Bible in Matthew 6:33 that if you seek GOD’S kingdom and all its righteousness first, all things will be given you as well. In Proverbs 4:20 it says if you listen closely to GOD’S words and keep them within your heart. They are life and health to your whole body. Also in Philippians 4:19 It says that GOD will supply all your needs according to his riches in glory by CHRIST JESUS. And also in Jeremiah 29:11 GOD knows the plans to prosper you and plans to give you a future. These are just some of the promises of GOD.
    Trust the Lord with all your heart and soul and I believe that you will be healed. I decree and declare it! I will be praying for you.

  • Me

    You’re so a beautiful girl!

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