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Do you have direct access to a Dermatologist that you trust? Comment below, we want to hear from you!!

Some of the most important work happening in scalp and hair health is happening quietly behind the scenes.

Recently, at the American Academy of Dermatology, Susan L. Peterkin joined collaborative conversations where salon professionals and medical professionals came together to discuss partnership education and the future of scalp and hair health care.
For years Susan has advocated for cosmetologists to have a seat at the table in conversations involving hair loss scalp disorders client trust and referral relationships. Not for recognition, but because the beauty industry often sees the first signs before anyone else does.

These panels and meetings are part of the work that continues to push collaboration forward between cosmetologists and board-certified dermatologists through education communication and community.
Healthy Scalp Healthy Hair™️

Do you have direct access to a Dermatologist that you trust? Let us know below ⬇️

What’s really going on in the beauty industry when it comes to scalp care, hair loss, and education? Tonight we’re having the conversation LIVE.

Join S.T.R.A.N.D. and Salon Noa tonight at 7PM EST on Instagram Live as we talk about the real challenges happening behind the chair, the gaps between stylists and dermatologists, misinformation in scalp care, and why these conversations matter now more than ever.

If you’ve ever wondered what S.T.R.A.N.D. activations are, what the Town Hall is about, or why scalp health education is becoming such an important part of the industry, this LIVE is for you.

Share this post to your story and invite a stylist, barber, cosmetologist, student, or beauty professional to join the conversation tonight!!

Everybody talks about the hardest part of doing hair.
Not enough people talk about the pressure that comes AFTER you become licensed.
Now clients trust you.
Now people expect answers.
Now you’re responsible!
The S.T.R.A.N.D. x Salon Noa “STATE OF SCALP CARE” Town Hall was created for those real conversations.
No gatekeeping.
No pretending.
No shaming stylists for what they weren’t taught in school.
Just honest conversations about the beauty industry, misinformation, scalp health, referrals, client trust, and what the future of healthy hair care should actually look like.

May 24, 2026
Norfolk, VA
2PM–5PM

Comment “TOWNHALL” for registration details and come be part of the conversation.

MAY is packed at S.T.R.A.N.D. and every event is focused on one thing, better education for the beauty industry.
From IG Lives with certified ambassadors to our upcoming Town Hall conversation in Norfolk, we are bringing cosmetologists, beauty professionals, and hair loss education into the same room.

Tuesday, 05/12 S.T.R.A.N.D. IG LIVE with S.T.R.A.N.D. CoFounder and some of our Ambassadors!!!

Wednesday, 05/13 S.T.R.A.N.D. IG LIVE with

05/24 | STATE OF SCALP CARE TOWN HALL
📍Norfolk, VA

If you’ve been frustrated with misinformation, struggling to find real resources, or trying to better support clients dealing with hair loss, this month is for you.

Comment TOWNHALL for the Norfolk RSVP details.