And models, fashion insiders, and other skin-care enthused New Yorkers, too. So what is it about Michelle Henry that draws in her high-profile clients? For one, her bedside manner is unmatched. “They would say, ‘You seem like a really good friend who just happens to be really smart.’ And so I always leaned into that,” she tells Bustle. But in recent years, Henry has also gained attention for research aimed at optimizing dermatological procedures for dark skin tones. “A lot of lasers and injectables go on the market without being used on Black patients,” she says. And while the FDA is now trying to course correct, given the history of medicine, a lot of people are skeptical about participating in studies. They don’t trust it, which, fair! But they do trust her. Read More | 
