Happy Black History Month, OBU Family The year is already off to an exciting start, and we’re only a few weeks in. I’m proud to share that I am now a Certified Laser Hair Removal Technician, Licensed Esthetician, and Esthetics Instructor —continuing to expand the level of care and results we offer at Oh Be You Facial Bar. If there’s one thing this month reminds me of, it’s the responsibility and purpose I carry as a Black esthetician: to create skincare spaces, treatments, and...

My experience at the largest-ever small business summit in the U.S. Two weeks ago, I had the honor of joining 2,200 small business owners in Washington, D.C. for the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Summit—the largest gathering of its kind in U.S. history. The goal? Advocacy. Action. Access. As a licensed esthetician, founder of Oh Be You Facial Bar , and creator of UDODI Skincare , my work may start with skin—but it doesn’t stop there. I’m building an ecosystem where beauty is...

When life gets overwhelming, sometimes it can show on your skin. When you’re stressed, your body releases cortisol, which triggers excessive oil production, causes inflammation, reduce blood flow to your skin, leaving it dull with breakouts We all know facials can work wonders for your skin, especially in stressful times, but what’s usually overlooked is how they also calm your mind and help your whole body reset. The combination of touch, aromatherapy, and gentle massage helps calm...