Born and raised in New York,  Datra Martindale began her early career in the Entertainment industry. Holding various roles along the way, she worked with major record labels and magazines such as Atlantic Records, Arista Records, Cosmopolitan, People, Rolling Stone, Essence and Vibe magazines. After 20+ successful years, her passion for Wellness & Beauty called and she funneled her talents, creativity and leadership skills into the world of Esthetics.

Fresh out of beauty school, Datra hit the ground running in the ever evolving Esthetics industry.  As a dual-state licensed Esthetician and Esthetics Instructor in the states of California and New York; she has earned the title of Celebrity Esthetician working with many well known names and brands such as Paris Hilton, Princess Beatrice of York, Gwyneth Platrow's GOOP, and many more. She has also held titles of Esthetics Instructor, Trainer, General Manager and Co-Director for major beauty companies such as  European Wax Center, FaceGym, Amazing Lash, Christine Valmy International and Paul Mitchell the School.

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As creator of Facial Forensics Skincare, Datra believes ingredients that are healthy to eat, can be used topically on the skin and have many beneficial affects. Since the beginning of recorded history, the ingredients of nature have been included in beauty rituals. Keeping in line with those beauty traditions, Facial Forensics Skincare uses ingredients such as green tea, almond, apricot, licorice and many other superfoods that focus on maintaining healthy skin, body and spirit.