The Founders Facial is the heart and soul of Melanated Beauty Spa. It's not just a facial — it's a statement. Named in honor of the spa's founding mission, this treatment was built around the indispensable need for expertly tailored skincare services for people of color addressing the skin concerns that mainstream spas have historically overlooked.

Founder Maghan Morin created this experience from personal understanding, having firsthand dealt with the challenges of acne and skin sensitivities that are all too common for melanin-rich skin. This facial is her answer to a gap in the industry a treatment that finally feels like it was made for you.

Why It's Unique

Most facials are designed with a one-size-fits-all approach that often leaves deeper skin tones dealing with post-treatment inflammation, hyperpigmentation, or irritation. The Founders Facial is different:

Melanin-first formulations — products and techniques are chosen specifically for melanin skin, taking into account skin sensitivities, hyperpigmentation, scarring, and dark spots that are often overlooked by mainstream spa offerings.
Culturally competent estheticians — services are facilitated by estheticians who are identifiable and sensitive to the pigmentation needs of all skin types.
Melanated products — exclusively designed for your skin.

Benefits for First-Time Clients

For someone visiting Melanated Beauty Spa for the first time, the Founders Facial is the ideal starting point because:

It's a full skin assessment — Your esthetician evaluates your skin's unique needs, tone, texture, and concerns before customizing the treatment.
It addresses the big three — hyperpigmentation, uneven skin tone, and dullness the most common concerns for melanated skin that other spas often mishandle.
It sets the baseline — First-timers leave with a clear picture of their skin's current state and a roadmap for ongoing care.
Zero guesswork — You're not getting a generic facial adapted on the fly. This treatment was built for your skin from the ground up.
A safe space experience — Melanated Beauty Spa is a wellness restoration haven where men and women of color can be confident in the care they receive many clients describe it as the first time they've truly felt seen at a spa.

The Founders Facial isn't just a skincare service — it's the experience the spa was created to deliver. If you're a first-time client and unsure where to start, this is the treatment. It's personal, intentional, and rooted in a real understanding of what melanated skin needs to truly glow.

Plans change — cancel at least 24 hours before your appointment and your deposit is refunded in full (a membership point is returned); reschedule at least 24 hours before and your deposit or point carries forward to the new appointment instead. Inside that window, a deposit-backed booking is charged the remaining balance up to the full booking amount, and a membership-point booking keeps its point but is charged a flat $50 late fee.