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The Case for Community: Overcoming Health & Hair Loss Barriers

We often hear that beauty practices are synonymous with self-care, and S.T.R.A.N.D. co-founders Susan L. Peterkin and Dr. Chesahna Kindred took that concept to the community to provide dermatologic and hair care consultations to underserviced individuals. Over the past four months, S.T.R.A.N.D. (Stylists Training, Researching, and Networking with Dermatologists) hosted four community events where a team of stylists and dermatologists hosted panels, discussions, styling sessio

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NOLA Pop-Up Salon Dermatologic for Health, Style, and Community

Hair loss and scalp health are often marketed as cosmetic issues, yet for many people they signal deeper medical concerns. In underrepresented communities, the problem is compounded: not only is there widespread confusion about what cosmetic products can and cannot do, but also a lack of access to medical professionals who are culturally competent. The S.T.R.A.N.D. Community Event in Marriottsville, Maryland, set out to address this gap by offering education, consultations,

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S.T.R.A.N.D. Community Event — Bridging Health and Hair Care in Underrepresented Communities

Hair loss and scalp health are often marketed as cosmetic issues, yet for many people they signal deeper medical concerns. In underrepresented communities, the problem is compounded: not only is there widespread confusion about what cosmetic products can and cannot do, but also a lack of access to medical professionals who are culturally competent. The S.T.R.A.N.D. Community Event in Marriottsville, Maryland, set out to address this gap by offering education, consultations,

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STYLIST EDUCATION

Despite hair loss being a growing concern amoung consumers and hair care professionals, access to medical care and stylists knoweldable in the science behind hair loss remains a challenge. S.T.R.A.N.D. (Stylists Training, Researching, and Networking with Dermatlogists) aims to address this gap by providing science-backed hair loss education to hair care professionals, encouraging cross-industry collaboration to treat dermatologic conditions, and education consumers on the truth behind hair loss with our team of board-certified dermatologists and hair care professionals.

HAIR LOSS WORKSHOP

HANDS-ON EDUCATION

DIGITAL EDUCATION

CONSUMER EVENTS

Your Scalp, Your Skin Community Brunches bring dermatologists, stylists, and the public together for open conversations about hair loss, scalp health, and wellness. These events feature panel discussions, live demonstrations, and free consultations that blend medical insight with in-salon expertise. By creating inclusive, culturally competent spaces, we make vital hair and skin health information accessible to underserved communities while showcasing how collaboration between beauty and medical professionals can change lives. Each brunch fosters education, connection, and empowerment, ensuring attendees leave with practical knowledge and a clear path to healthier hair and scalp care.

YOUR SCALP, YOUR SKIN EVENTS