Introduction If you’ve read Part 1 of this series, you already know that booking your first facial as a Black woman can feel exciting, intimidating, and—let’s be real—a little nerve-wracking. The spa industry hasn’t always prioritized the needs of melanin-rich skin. Too often, women of color walk away from professional treatments with irritation, hyperpigmentation, or the haunting thought: “Did they even know how to treat my skin?” That’s exactly why Velvet Melanin exists—to amplify skincare literacy for Black women and to make sure we step into these spaces with confidence and clarity. In Part 2, we’re diving into treatments that…