Check Your Center Part™: Beyond Detection
Communicating, Advocating, and Collaborating in Hair Loss Care
By Susan L. Peterkin, Co-Founder of S.T.R.A.N.D.™
 
Recognizing the signs of hair loss is only the beginning.
 
In this second installment of the Check Your Center Part™ series, Master Hair Care & Hair Loss Specialist Susan L. Peterkin takes beauty professionals beyond detection and into advocacy. Designed for cosmetologists, natural hair specialists, barbers, and scalp-focused professionals already familiar with the Check Your Center Part™ (CYCP™) method, this educational guide explores what to do after concerns are identified.
 
Learn how to distinguish between common forms of scarring and non-scarring alopecia, recognize scalp conditions that require medical intervention, document meaningful client histories, and communicate effectively with board-certified dermatologists specializing in hair loss.
 
Grounded in the collaborative philosophy of S.T.R.A.N.D.™, this e-book empowers professionals to become informed partners in their clients' journeys—helping bridge the gap between the salon and the medical community while advocating for earlier intervention and culturally competent care.
 
Because when it comes to inflammatory hair loss, Time = Follicles™.
Whether you're supporting a client experiencing sudden shedding, navigating the complexities of scarring alopecia, or building stronger relationships with medical providers, this resource provides practical tools to help you deliver more informed, compassionate, and collaborative care.
 
What You'll Learn:
The differences between scarring and non-scarring alopecia
How to recognize common forms of hair loss, including CCCA, FFA, traction alopecia, androgenetic alopecia, alopecia areata, and telogen effluvium
When to refer clients to a board-certified dermatologist
How to document client history and identify potential triggers for hair loss
Strategies for communicating observations to medical professionals
How to prepare clients for dermatology appointments and advocate for culturally competent care
Common scalp conditions that may present in the salon, including psoriasis, seborrheic dermatitis, folliculitis, and tinea capitis
Product considerations and salon practices that can support clients experiencing hair loss
The role of the salon professional in monitoring progression and supporting treatment adherence