Phylicia Henry is a powerhouse in the beauty industry blending education, entrepreneurship, and community impact to uplift the next generation of licensed professionals. As the founder of StateBoardPrep.com, she has helped thousands of aspiring nail techs pass their state board exams, build profitable businesses, and reclaim confidence in their craft. Her signature resources including study guides, mobile nail tech tools, and digital prep courses have become trusted essentials for beauty professionals across the country.

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But her work extends beyond beauty. Through The Black PEARL Program, Phylicia mentors and mobilizes inner-city youth and women, offering access to career training, licensing pathways, and financial empowerment. Her approach is deeply personal because she knows what it means to build from the ground up, with passion and persistence.

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With over a decade in sales and education, Phylicia brings both strategy and heart to everything she does. Whether she’s teaching a course, developing a curriculum, or coaching a new entrepreneur, her mission is clear: to make success accessible, sustainable, and deeply rooted in purpose.

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​Let’s build something powerful together.