Your Essential Guide to National Black Estheticians’ Week 2026
Everything you need for NBEW 2026 in one place. Download official logos, explore this year’s theme, view the schedule, learn how to enter the contest, and access gifts created to support visibility, connection, and professional growth for Estheticians across the industry.
Logos for NBEW 2026- How to Choose Your Download
You’ll see several graphic options available.
• Vertical posts (1080×1350) work best for Instagram feeds and offer strong visibility while scrolling. • Square posts (1080×1080) are safe for all platforms and won’t crop on profile grids. • Story graphics (1080×1920) are designed for Instagram Stories.
If you’re unsure where to start, choose a Vertical post — that’s our recommended option.
You’re welcome to download more than one version.
Some graphics are minimal. Others include the date or full event name. Some feature a larger or smaller number 7. Layouts may vary (NBEW on top vs. 7 on top).
Yes, there are a lot of 7 options; we’re working on adding more variety for the week.
Choose what fits your voice.
Click any image below to open and download.
Official NBEW 2026 Profile Frame
Celebrate National Black Estheticians’ Week 2026 by adding the official NBEW frame to your Facebook or Instagram profile photo. Click here to get your frame.
2026 THEME
National Black Estheticians’ Week 2026 marks Year Seven of NBEW.
With this milestone comes our official theme:
The Power of Seven: The Legacy Year.
Year Seven represents completion, refinement, and maturity. After six years of celebration, recognition, connection, education, and community-building, NBEW now enters its Legacy Year.
This is where effort turns into imprint, and community turns into institution.
Year 7 is our activation year, a moment of reset, reflection, and realignment. It marks NBEW’s transition from building to becoming.
The Power of Seven is not just a theme for this week. It establishes the framework for everything NBEW becomes next.
In 2026, National Black Estheticians’ Week centers on:
• Professional connection
• Education with purpose
• Community visibility
• Wisdom-sharing
• Intentional growth
• Collective advancement
• Long-term legacy
Everything during NBEW 2026 — including the schedule, educational sessions, and the Power of Seven Connection Challenge — is rooted in this framework.
The Copper Seven
Copper is traditionally associated with seventh anniversaries and symbolizes strength through time, beauty after pressure, endurance, and maturity.
In professional skincare, copper supports skin repair, collagen production, elasticity, barrier recovery, and wound healing, directly reflecting the restorative work Estheticians do every day.
Copper also conducts energy. Symbolically, it represents connection, transmission, and activation.
That mirrors what NBEW exists to do: circulate knowledge, opportunity, visibility, and economic power throughout the esthetics community.
Seven completes the cycle.
Copper moves it.
Together, they represent legacy in motion.
Copper also honors craft. Gold was for royalty. Silver for commerce. Copper was for builders, healers, and artisans — hands-on professionals shaping beauty and restoration through skill and service.
That’s us. And, that’s why copper is used throughout this year’s visual elements, such as the copper 7.
From Movement to Institution
Year Seven marks NBEW’s transition from emerging initiative to institutional legacy.
This year gives language to what has already been happening.
We create so we can rest.
We build so others inherit.
We show up so our imprint remains.
The Power of Seven formalizes that philosophy.
This is how we move from moment to movement.
From participation to permanence.
From recognition to legacy.
And with Year Seven comes a shift.
This is our Legacy Year.
The Power of Seven is not just a theme.
It is the framework for what NBEW becomes next.
As NBEW enters its Legacy Year, this next chapter is anchored by collective leadership through the NBEW Advisory Board.
NBEW Advisory Board
Introducing the NBEW Advisory Board
As NBEW enters its Legacy Year, we are honored to introduce a dynamic, curated suite of professional voices forming the NBEW Advisory Board.
This Advisory Board was created to bring fresh perspectives, clinical wisdom, business insight, and lived experience into NBEW’s next chapter.
The Advisory Board exists to:
• Strengthen professional connections among Estheticians
• Share practical education and guidance
• Support skin of color visibility
• Help shape NBEW’s long-term vision
• Build collaborative pathways across the esthetics community
This about collective wisdom and building together.
Advisory Board Members
Pamela Springer
Master Aesthetician and Founder of Global Skin Solutions
Pamela Springer is a Master Aesthetician with more than 25 years in advanced aesthetics education. She is a nationally recognized speaker for medical conferences and aesthetic tradeshows and has appeared on Oprah as well as Fox, NBC, ABC, and QVC.
Pamela founded Global Skin Solutions, a corrective professional skincare line formulated in an FDA-certified medical lab. She is also a Continuing Education Provider for the California Board of Registered Nurses and is launching an Ethno-Dermatology certification for licensed professionals focused on pigmentation disorders and diverse skin biology.
Her work centers on educating professionals about the genetic and cultural nuances of pigmented skin.
Katina M. Gilmore
Registered Nurse, Licensed Esthetician, Educator, Founder of The B.E.S.T. Association
Katina Gilmore is a triple-licensed professional in Texas as a Registered Nurse, Esthetician, and Esthetics Instructor. She specializes in Afro-ethnic skincare and aesthetic dermatology services including laser hair removal, body contouring, injectables, and electrolysis.
She founded The Black Estheticians & Skin Therapists Association in 2016 as a safe space for professional connection and growth. Katina also leads The Skin Health Coach and COCO Pod Skincare. She is known for challenging professionals to level up clinically and personally.
Janel “Jah” Crystal Profit (Namwezi)
Founder, NAMWEZI
Jah Crystal Profit is a holistic wellness practitioner and founder of NAMWEZI. Her work focuses on hormone balance and non-toxic approaches to skin and whole-body health. Jah supports Estheticians through education centered on prevention, balance, and alternative healing pathways. She brings a wellness-forward lens to skin health while advocating for positive exposure of beauty and wellness professionals.
Website: https://namwezi.com
Erica Fulcher, LPN, LE
Owner, Roux Skin Care Studio | Los Angeles, CA
Erica Fulcher is the owner of Roux Skin Care Studio, Los Angeles’ first Black-owned open-spaced facial studio specializing in skin of color. She is a practicing Esthetician, Licensed Practical Nurse, and educator with experience across leading brands including Bliss, Kate Somerville, Xtetic, VI Peel, and Rezenerate.
In 2019, Erica was a finalist in The Skin Games and received The Esthetics Council Seal of Approval recognizing her clinical skill and education. As an entrepreneur, Erica is committed to helping clients and professionals grow through trust, confidence, education, and meaningful connection.
Instagram: @rouxskincarestudio
Nichelle Foster Mosley
Founder, The Skin Barrier Academy | WHOLE Beauty Impact™
Nichelle Foster Mosley is an advanced skin educator, business strategist, and founder of The Skin Barrier Academy and WHOLE Beauty Impact™. Her work centers on barrier-first corneotherapy, cultural competence, trauma-informed care, and practitioner sustainability.
Nichelle trains Estheticians globally, supports solopreneur CEOs, and addresses long-standing gaps in esthetics education related to Black skin and lived experience. Her leadership focuses on ethical education, clinical excellence, and positioning Estheticians as industry leaders.
Website: www.wholebeautyimpact.org
Toshiana Baker
Founder, SpaWorx & Network of Multicultural Spa and Wellness Professionals (NMSWP)
Toshiana Baker is a licensed Esthetician with over 16 years of experience and an international educator who has led spa programs worldwide. She previously directed over 250 Estheticians nationally as Director of Esthetics for Elizabeth Arden Red Door Spas and held executive roles with Saks Fifth Avenue salons and Anastasia Beverly Hills.
In 2016, Toshiana became a full-time entrepreneur, founding SpaWorx to help spa owners and practitioners grow through training, operations, and development. She also founded the Network of Multicultural Spa and Wellness Professionals to provide education, resources, and support for underrepresented spa professionals.
Stacy Best-Nervis
Owner, Brownstone Spa
Stacy Best-Nervis is the owner and lead Esthetician at Brownstone Spa. A graduate of Southwest Institute of Natural Aesthetics, Stacy opened her spa in 2018 after recognizing the lack of education surrounding melanin-rich skin during her training.
Brownstone Spa was created to provide a welcoming space where clients of color can receive knowledgeable, intentional skincare. Stacy is passionate about community building, education, and helping Estheticians connect and grow together.
Website: www.brownstone-spa.com
Dawn Ahearn, LE
Educator, PCA SKIN® Advanced | Precision Artistry Medspa
Dawn Ahearn is a licensed Esthetician and educator with PCA SKIN® Advanced, specializing in advanced skin conditions, acne care, and professional education. She brings clinical insight and real-world treatment experience through her work at Precision Artistry Medspa.
Dawn is passionate about strengthening Estheticians through accessible education and practical guidance.
Instagram: @agelessskinbydawn
Power of Seven Connection Challenge
We have created a simple, community-centered challenge designed to help Estheticians build new professional relationships/connections during National Black Estheticians’ Week.
During NBEW 2026, Estheticians are invited to participate in the Power of Seven Connection Challenge.
To Enter
Step 1 — Connect
Connect with at least 7 Estheticians you have never communicated with before.
Introduce yourself. Build community.
Connections are made via Instagram (DMs, follows, comments, or story replies during National Black Estheticians’ Week).
Step 2 — Share
Post one story or post and:
• Tag @NBEWorg
• Use #NBEWPowerOf7
Step 3 — Submit the Entry Form
Complete the official NBEW Challenge Form:
*ENTRY FORM*
That’s it.
7 connections + 1 form = entry.
How Winners Are Selected, Gifts & Recognition
Winners are chosen in two simple ways:
Community Winners (Random Draw)
All eligible entries are placed into a random drawing, with up to six participants selected to receive gifts.
Legacy Builder Award (Most Connections)
The participant who submits the highest number of Esthetician connections will be recognized as the NBEW 2026 Legacy Builder.
No ranking.
No prize selection.
No extra steps.
Just: 7 connections + 1 form = entry.
Gifts & Recognition
In honor of NBEW’s seventh year, participating Estheticians are eligible for the following:
• Seven signed books from Master Aesthetician Pamela Springer
• Three complimentary one-year SpaSphere Professional subscriptions (full annual value $1,788 each)
• Ongoing 20% discount on SpaSphere’s annual Professional plan for Estheticians connected to NBEW
• PCA Skin Vitamin B3 Brightening Serum and HydraBright Moisturizer sets for seven selected participants
Among the selected participants, one Esthetician will be named the 2026 Legacy Builder.
Legacy Builder Award
In addition to receiving the above gifts, the Legacy Builder will also receive:
• A featured spotlight on NBEW.org
• Recognition across NBEW social platforms
• Featured placement on the NBEW Wall — a curated showcase highlighting the content and contributions created during NBEW
The NBEW Wall will spotlight participating Estheticians and the social posts they create for NBEW.
This distinction celebrates initiative, professional excellence, and commitment to building legacy together.
2026 Schedule (Virtual)
Follow NBEW all week on Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest, and YouTube.
Daily highlights, Advisory Board insights, and reflections are shared across @NBEWorg and @NBEWTV.
Watch, engage, and participate in real time.
NBEW 2026 SCHEDULE
February 22–28, 2026
The Power of the Seven: The Legacy Year
Micro Legacy Actions for Estheticians
(Seven Days. Seven Moves. Seven Seeds.)
Esthetician Legacy Creation
Micro Legacy Actions
5–10 minutes each. Low emotional lift. Real financial + business impact
Day 1 — SUNDAY — CLARITY DAY (Light + Identity)
Theme: Legacy starts with clarity.
Your 7-Minute Legacy Reset
- Write your esthetician identity:
“I am an esthetician who specializes in ______.”
- Write your WHY:
“My work exists to help ______.”
- Write ONE value your business stands on (healing, education, confidence, access, beauty, etc).
- Write ONE 7-year vision:
Studio, teaching, products, financial freedom, or family support. - Screenshot or save this page.
- Follow NBEW on one platform.
- Introduce yourself to ONE esthetician.
This becomes your legacy declaration.
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DAY 2 — MONDAY — SPACE DAY (Atmosphere + Clearing)
Theme: Make room for wealth.
The 7-Item Clear Out
Delete or remove:
- One outdated flyer or price list
- One unused Canva design
- One old photo
- One expired service idea
- One unused subscription
- One cluttered phone folder
- One energy-draining client thought
Then create ONE new folder called:
My Legacy
This is where your future lives.
Space creates capacity and room to bring in wealth.
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DAY 3 —TUESDAY — FOUNDATION DAY (Ground + Assets)
Theme: Build something small that lasts.
The 7-Seed Builder
Write down:
- One mini service idea
- One package name
- One referral offer
- One class or workshop title
- One product concept
- One collaboration idea
- One pricing thought
No perfection. Just planted.
You just practiced asset creation.
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DAY 4 — WEDNESDAY — RHYTHM DAY (Money + Systems)
Theme: Put money on a schedule.
The $7 Legacy Money Move
Do ONE:
- Save $7
• Deposit $7
• Set aside $7
Name it:
Esthetician Legacy Fund
Then complete 6 more micro actions:
- Turn on auto-pay for one bill
- Schedule a weekly money check-in on your phone
- Rename one account “Business Growth”
- Bookmark a high-yield savings account
- Look up Roth IRA or index fund (no signup required today)
- Add “increase savings 1% yearly” to your calendar
That’s seven.
Wealth starts with automation.
And, Put Wealth on the Menu
Theme: Design access that brings income back to you.
Choose ONE group and create a simple special rate or dedicated service window.
You do not need to publish it yet. Just decide.
This is how you intentionally connect with new clients.
Examples you can use to create special rates or designated days:
- Teachers, educators, professors
• First responders (EMTs, firefighters, police)
• Nurses and healthcare workers
• Military and veterans
• Moms (monthly Mom Care Facial or Mom Mondays)
• College students
• Union workers (postal, transit, electrical, construction unions)
• Salon professionals (hair stylists, nail techs, massage therapists)
• Faith based communities
• Local women business owners
• Daycare providers and nannies
• Seniors (60+)
• Service industry (servers, bartenders)
Optional idea:
You may also assign a specific weekday to your chosen group, such as Teacher Tuesdays or First Responder Fridays.
This builds rhythm and repeat bookings.
Then comes this:
Write One Sentence in Notes
Fill in:
“I offer ______ for ______ because ______.”
Example:
“I offer Teacher Reset Facials for educators because they experience high stress and consistent skin barrier disruption from long workdays.”
Another example:
“I offer Mom Care Mondays for mothers because consistent self-care improves retention and referrals.”
This clarifies who you serve and why.
That is revenue alignment.
Then this:
Your 7 Minute Menu Wealth Builder
- Pick ONE group
- Decide the benefit (percentage off, bundled facial, or monthly rate)
- Name the offering (Teacher Reset, First Responder Recovery Facial, Mom Care Mondays)
- Write your one sentence explanation
- Screenshot your Notes so you do not forget
- Save it in your Legacy folder
- Share with one esthetician for accountability
Screenshotting simply preserves your decision. Ideas disappear. Systems stay.
You just created a micro revenue channel.
That is legacy economics.
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DAY 5 — THURSDAY — FLOW DAY (Vision + Future)
Theme: What is your flow?
Answer these 7 questions in Notes:
- What do I want money to do for me?
- How many days per week do I want to work?
- What would a rich client experience feel like?
- What does freedom look like?
- Who do I serve best?
- What would I stop doing?
- What would I do more of?
This is conscious business design.
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DAY 6 — FRIDAY — COMMUNITY DAY (Humans + Opportunity)
Theme: Wealth flows through people.
Seven Touchpoints
Connect with 7 estheticians today:
- Comment
• Reply
• Introduce yourself
• Ask location
• Ask specialty
• Save one contact
• Tag one peer
Simple message:
“Happy NBEW! Where are you located and what do you specialize in?”
This builds your professional web.
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DAY 7 — SATURDAY — INSTALLATION DAY (Rest + Receive)
Theme: Let it land.
No building today.
7 Gentle Reflections
Write:
- What surprised you
- Who you met
- One money action you took
- One idea you’re keeping
- One boundary you’re setting
- One system you’ll repeat weekly
- One word for your future
Legacy integrates in rest.
NBEW . . .
Year 7 is when building becomes becoming.
This is not a theme.
This is NBEW’s foundation:
- Identity
• Assets
• Systems
• Rhythm
• Community
• Stewardship
• Rest
Seven seeds.
Seven days.
A lifetime of inheritance.
Let’s continue building together . . . this isn’t just a week, we’re establishing something more.
Stay tuned.
How to Participate
National Black Estheticians’ Week is designed to be simple, supportive, and community-centered.
Ways to participate:
- Support fellow Estheticians
• Engage with Advisory Board insights
• Join the Power of Seven Connection Challenge
• Share your reflections
• Celebrate one another
Stay connected all week:
- Follow @NBEWorg on Instagram, Facebook, and Pinterest
• Subscribe to @NBEWTV on YouTube
• Tag @NBEWorg
• Share using #NBEW #NBEW2026 #NBEWPowerOf7
Most importantly: show up for yourself and others.
Legacy is built through presence and connections.
Learn with NBEW on YouTube
Throughout NBEW, we are sharing professional education, expert insights, and practical guidance from licensed Estheticians and skin professionals.
These sessions cover:
• Treatment protocols
• Skin of color education
• Practice-building strategies
• Clinical perspectives
• Real-world esthetics experience
This content is available on @NBEWTV and is designed to support learning anytime.