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YOUR SCALP, YOUR SKIN™
EVENING GALA @ A.A.D.
S.T.R.A.N.D.™ joins the 2026 American Academy of Dermatology Annual Meeting to offer complimentary styling sessions and scalp consultations. Powered by the dermatologists and licensed cosmetologists of S.T.R.A.N.D. (Stylists Training, Researching, and Networking with Dermatologists)
DATE
March 27th, 2026
LOCATION
The Museum for Black Girls
(500 16th St Mall #262, Denver, CO 80202)
TIME
6PM - 10PM
EVENING GALA
THE S.T.R.A.N.D. EFFECT | 6PM - 10PM
Join S.T.R.A.N.D. during the 2026 American Academy of Dermatology Annual Meeting to learn how the Your Scalp, Your Skin™ community health initiatives has served 516 community members in just six months, expanding access to dermatologists and cosmetologists who specialize in detecting and co-treating health concerns that manifest on the scalp.
This sit-down dinner reception will showcase how S.T.R.A.N.D.’s collaborative care model and cross-disciplinary education support clients’ health journeys by facilitating earlier detection of scalp concerns, improving treatment success rates, and advancing the level of care they receive throughout their healthcare experience.
6:00 PM | DOORS OPEN
6:30PM | "THE S.T.R.A.N.D. EFFECT™" PROGRAMMING BEGINS
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Venue Address
500 16th St Mall #262, Denver, CO 80202
Located inside the Denver Pavilions
A unique space dedicated to celebrating the rich art, culture, and heritage of Black women. The Museum for Black Girls features interactive exhibits that honor and uplift the contributions of Black female artists and cultural icons. Located in Denver, CO we invite you join us is in the salon to learn about scalp health and the history that shape the lives and legacy of Black women. All people and textured are welcomed to experience The S.T.R.A.N.D. Effect.
THE MUSEUM FOR BLACK GIRLS
THE VENUE
THE ROAD TO DENVER
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S.T.R.A.N.D. BREAKS THROUGH THE NOISE | AUGUST 2024
After hosting multiple independent workshops for professionals, S.T.R.A.N.D. was invited to the annual Bronner Brothers Beauty Show to discuss scalp care with both industry professionals and consumer audiences.
S.T.R.A.N.D.’s team of dermatologists and cosmetologists provided scalp screenings to help identify and discuss common concerns, while creating space for open conversations around proper product use and navigating access to healthcare systems.
On the main stage, the S.T.R.A.N.D. team debunked common scalp care misconceptions. The strong audience response sparked a new vision: to host community-centered conversations that bring science-based scalp and hair care education directly to the public.
COMMUNITY DAYS EXPAND ACCESS TO SCALP HEALTH EDUCATION | JULY 2025
Following the launch of the dermatologic salon, S.T.R.A.N.D. introduced smaller Community Day activations to help bridge the access gap to science-based, inclusive scalp health education. Designed as informative brunch gatherings, these events invite attendees into an intimate setting for panel discussions and Q&A sessions with board-certified dermatologists and cosmetologists specializing in scalp care.
Since the program’s inception in July 2025, Your Scalp, Your Skin™ Community Days have been hosted in Maryland and Alabama, as well as in partnership with the Magic City Expo community conference, collectively serving 249 community members.
S.T.R.A.N.D. LAUNCHES PROFESSIONAL WORKSHOP PROGRAM | DECEMBER 2023
The first S.T.R.A.N.D. Workshop was held on April of 2024, bringing cosmetologists and dermatologists together to learn the collaborative care model that inspired the co-founders’ dermatologic salon concept. Through these workshops, cosmetologists are trained in the science of scalp and hair health by dermatologists specializing in hair loss, while dermatologists gain insight into how to effectively partner with cosmetologists to increase monitoring between visits, reduce response time, and strengthen referral pathways.
Since launching, S.T.R.A.N.D. has hosted four workshops and certified more than 121 S.T.R.A.N.D. Certified Stylists.
THE FIRST POP-UP DERMATOLOGIC SALON DEBUTS | JULY 2025
The Your Scalp, Your Skin™ community health initiative debuted over the Fourth of July weekend in New Orleans with S.T.R.A.N.D.’s first pop-up dermatologic salon. Coinciding with Essence Festival, the salon offered festivalgoers complimentary styling sessions from licensed cosmetologists alongside scalp assessments from board-certified dermatologists.
Over the course of three days, the activation served 267 attendees, equipping them with knowledge, guidance, and referrals to continue their scalp care journey long after the pop-up ended.
S.T.R.A.N.D. TAKES THE DERMATOLOGIC SALON TO DENVER | MARCH 2026
Now, S.T.R.A.N.D. is excited to host our first pop-up dermatologic salon of 2026 in Denver, Colorado, bringing complimentary styling sessions and scalp care education to the community. For one day, The Museum for Black Girls will be transformed into a fully immersive dermatologic salon experience offering styling sessions, hair care treatments, and consultations with board-certified dermatologists.
Through this activation, attendees will gain personalized guidance on scalp health and learn how to find dermatologists and cosmetologists who are best aligned to support their specific scalp and hair concerns.
OUR COMMUNITY INITIATIVES
THE STYLING TEAM
SHAMPOO, BLOWDRY, & STYLE FOR ALL TEXTURES
Enjoy a complimentary styling session, including a shampoo, blow dry, and style, with a S.T.R.A.N.D. Certified Stylist who has been trained by dermatologists to recognize and care for scalp concern on a range of skin types and hair textures. We are experienced with, and welcome, all textures of hair.
APPOINTMENTS WILL BECOME
AVAILABLE ON 3/2/26
ANGELA FRENCH
Editorial Updo & Blowout Specialist
DARRIUS PEACE
Barber
Damalia Majeed
Editorial Curl Specialist
QUARITA FUTRELL
Curl & Glueless
Wig Specialist
SUSAN L. PETERKIN
Salon & Hair Care Director
DR. CHESAHNA KINDRED
Non-Diagnostic Scalp Screenings
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ANITA HILL MOSES
Ingredient Safety Consultations
YENE DAMTEW
Hair Health & Care Consultations
THE CONSULTING TEAM
COMPLIMENTARY SCALP, INGREDIENT, AND HAIR CONSULTATIONS
Don't need your hair styled but want to learn more about scalp health and which products to use? Consult with our team of board-certified dermatologists and licensed cosmetologist to:
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Receive a complimentary non-diagnostic scalp screening from a board-certified dermatologist
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Better understand safe ingredient use and ingredient misconceptions with our product and ingredient specialist
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Assess the health of your hair and gain clarity on your ideal hair care routine.
APPOINTMENTS WILL BECOME
AVAILABLE ON 3/2/26
MEET THE
FOUNDERS
A collaboration formed over a mutual love for hair and client care, Chesahna Kindred, MD, MBA, FAAD and Master Cosmetologist/Hair Loss Specialist Susan L. Peterkin and 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.
This event is part of our Your Scalp, Your Skin™ Health Initiative, powered by board-certified dermatologists and licensed master cosmetologists who share science-based scalp and skin health education through panels, Q&A's, and free public screening sessions. Learn more about how our Your Scalp, Your Skin™ program has serviced over 447 community members.
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