Susan L. Peterkin

A figurehead in the natural hair industry, Susan is a Master Natural Hair Care Specialist with over 40 years in the natural hair industry. Susan has deep ties within the natural hair industry, having owned and operated Brooklyn’s first natural hair salon, advocated for the passing of the CROWN Act, and is dedicated to teaching cosmetologists hair-loss-safe styling techniques. Now, Susan is leading the industry in science-backed hair loss education for cosmetologists in collaboration with dermatologists through The S.T.R.A.N.D. Network.

Quarita Futrell

Quarita Futrell, founder of On the RUNNN Salon is a hair stylist and educator dedicated to all things hair. She is Deva Curl Certified, Slayology Certified, Platinum Seamless Certified, Trichology Practitioner, former network educator for Bumble and Bumble, Vidal Sasson- London Trained Pro, Oribe Backstage Stylist, Slayology Pro, and Master Cosmetologist. She has collaborated on industry and celebrity photoshoots and campaigns from Black Film Feast, BET, Donna Karen, Backstage Pat McGrath, Sephora, Coach, Netflix, Amazon, Dell, and Disney.

Quarita is a S.T.R.A.N.D. (Stylists training, researching, and networking with dermatologists) Certified Stylists, and is trained in monitoring and treating hair loss in collaboration with dermatologists. We are proud to have Quarita join us at PeterKINdred to offer curly hair and hair design services to our clients.

Angela French

Meet Phrenchie (Angela French), a Clinical Cosmetologist & Wellness Advocate specializing in all textures, locs, bridal, and editorial artistry. She's also the owner of PHRENCHmade Hair Services, located in Bowie, MD. While maintaining her salon studio, she continues to dedicate her time as a freelance artist in the DMV area, along with national and international locations. While working as a platform artist for one of L'Oréal's major brands and collaborating with like-minded artists, she has established herself as a Master Artistry behind the scenes of photoshoots, magazines, fashion show runways, and even movies. Some of her work has been featured in national and international hair magazines, or you may have seen her work grace the latest runways or films. 

Her latest journey in hair wellness has opened the doorway to a new educational platform for stylists who have always been passionate about maintaining hair care. Her recent education and experience in maintaining healthy hair, as well as product knowledge, have led her to network in spaces with like-minded cosmetologists and dermatologists. Graduating with a certification in Integrative Health & Wellness from the University of Maryland Baltimore helped her recognize the connections between mind, body, and wellness coaching, which can potentially help clients navigate hair transitioning phases related to hair disorders or conditions. Since becoming a STRAND Ambassador, she dedicates herself to helping new and existing clients, as well as cosmetologists and barbers, understand their hair concerns by providing them with the right resources from professionals and medical experts.