From Salon to Clinic: Women Innovating Hair & Scalp Health
The founders of S.T.R.A.N.D.™ (Stylists Training, Researching, and Networking with Dermatologists) are heading to Coppin State University on March 8th to discuss how their innovation in creating the country’s first dermatologic salon has transformed the way dermatologists and cosmetologists treat scalp and hair concerns.
During this session, S.T.R.A.N.D. co-founders Chesahna Kindred, MD, MBA, FAAD, and Master Licensed Cosmetologist and Hair Loss Specialist Susan L. Peterkin join Coppin State University for Women’s History Month to explore how S.T.R.A.N.D.’s collaborative model is improving client care and treatment outcomes. Join us to learn how their approach increases early intervention rates, facilitates advanced tracking, and bridges the communication gap between dermatologists and cosmetologists.
This event is FREE to attend with RSVP, includes light refreshments, and will be hosted at the Talon Center at Coppin State University.
COLLABORATIVE CONVERSATION
Discover the collaboration that created the dermatologic salon model and how The S.T.R.A.N.D. Network™ was founded to facilitate cross-industry partnerships. During this conversation, you’ll learn how this model has led to earlier detection and higher rates of treatment success, while also examining how cross-industry collaboration has impacted the professional practices of both dermatologists and cosmetologists.
ATTENDEE Q&A DISCUSSION
This interactive Q&A session gives attendees the opportunity to engage directly with the S.T.R.A.N.D. co-founders. Whether your questions focus on scalp health, cross-industry collaboration, or an innovation of your own, this conversation invites you to learn more about the women behind the work, their practices, their paths to building S.T.R.A.N.D., and how you can become an innovator within your own field.
A collaboration formed over a mutual love for hair and client care, Master Cosmetologist/Hair Loss Expert Susan L. Peterkin and Dr. Chesahna Kindred launched S.T.R.A.N.D. in 2024, expanding on their concept as the nation's first dermatologic salon. Learn more about their journey here.
MEET THE
FOUNDERS
S.T.R.A.N.D.™ is a stylist education organization that connects hair stylists and dermatologists. Stylists receive medical-based education directly from dermatologists to recognize early signs of potential health concerns that manifest in the hair and scalp, while learning when to refer clients to a dermatologist for diagnosis and medical treatment. At the same time, stylists learn how to care for clients on a physical and emotionally intelligent level in the salon.
Through its programs, S.T.R.A.N.D. fosters collaboration with dermatologists to help develop consistent, personalized treatment plans for clients.
CONSUMER EVENTS
Your Scalp, Your Skin™ Community Brunches unite dermatologists, stylists, and the public for honest, easy-to-understand conversations about hair loss, scalp health, and overall wellness. S.T.R.A.N.D. dermatologists and stylists host open panels for attendees to gain clarity on hair loss, cosmetic marketing, and how to access care.
These events make reliable information about hair and skin health accessible to everyone at no cost, especially in communities that need it most. Learn more about how you can join us for education, connection, and empowerment that helps you walk away with confidence, clarity, and a renewed approach to you hair and scalp care journey.
STYLIST EDUCATION
Hair loss is one of the most common, and misunderstood, concerns clients bring to the salon. Yet many stylists lack access to the medical knowledge and resources needed to identify and support these clients effectively.
That’s where S.T.R.A.N.D.™ comes in. Our programs bridge the gap between cosmetology and dermatology, giving stylists the tools, language, and confidence to recognize scalp and hair loss concerns, provide science-backed care, and collaborate with board-certified dermatologists.
Explore how you can elevate your services and become a trusted hair loss specialist through our stylist education programs.
UPCOMING EVENTS
MEET OUR S.T.R.A.N.D.
AMBASSADORS™
Comprised of S.T.R.A.N.D. Certified™ Hair Care Professionals, ambassadors join the S.T.R.A.N.D. team to provide education and aid in community outreach programs.
