Workshop: Be-You-tiful

Empowering Teens with Tools for Skin, Hair & Self-Care

Presented by: Faatemah Ampey

Format: Hands-on Workshop

Duration: 3 hours

Target Audience: Pre-teens & teens ages 12–17 (all genders)

Capacity: 15-20 participants ( must have guardian accompanying)

Supplies Provided: gift bags, combs, brushes

Workshop Overview:

Adolescence is a critical time for self-image, identity, and confidence. Be-You-tiful is an inclusive, affirming workshop designed to empower teens—especially those with textured hair—with foundational skills in skincare, hygiene, and hair care.

Led by award-winning beauty expert and educator Faatemah, this session offers more than just beauty tips—it provides life tools. With a warm, relatable approach, this class combines education, hands-on practice, and real talk to help young people feel good in their skin and proud of their natural features.

Learning Objectives:

By the end of the workshop, participants will:

• Understand basic skincare and hygiene practices for teen bodies
• Learn how to build a consistent skincare routine (cleansing, moisturizing, breakouts, etc.)
• Explore hair care techniques for curls, coils, braids, fades, and protective styles
• Practice detangling, moisturizing, and simple styles
• Develop a deeper sense of confidence, agency, and pride in their natural appearance
• Receive a take-home guide to support continued care at home

Why This Workshop Matters:

Teenagers—especially Black and brown youth—often lack access to culturally relevant, expert-led guidance around their skin and hair. Misinformation, media pressure, and harmful beauty standards can lead to confusion, low self-esteem, and neglect of self-care.

Be-You-tiful fills that gap with affirming, age-appropriate instruction rooted in self-respect and cultural pride. This class equips teens with the knowledge and tools to care for themselves with intention and joy.

Workshop Flow:

1. Welcome & Self-Affirmation (15 min)

• Icebreaker + setting the tone
• “What makes you feel most like you?”

2. Skincare & Hygiene Talk (45 min)

• Skin basics (types, breakouts, products, myths)
• Daily/weekly skincare routines
• Clean habits: face towels, pillowcases, deodorant, period hygiene, etc.
• Hands-on routine practice with kits provided

3. Hair Care for Curls, Coils & Fades (60–75 min)

• Scalp health, moisture, detangling
• Protective styles, curl care, product breakdown
• Practice session: twist-outs, styling, curl refreshing (mannequins or peer models)

4. Confidence Circle + Q&A (30 min)

• Open space for questions and honest dialogue
• Journaling prompt: “One thing I love about myself is…”
• Tips for keeping a self-care rhythm at home

What Teens Will Receive

• Hair care samples for textured hair
• Printed “Be-You-tiful” Self-Care Guide
• Confidence and community
• Optional access to a digital follow-up toolkit

About the Facilitator:

Faatemah is a nationally recognized hairstylist, beauty expert, and former TV personality with a gift for helping people of all ages see their beauty more clearly. With decades of experience in textured hair and youth mentorship, Faatemah combines fun, honesty, and expert knowledge to create workshops that are as empowering as they are educational.