✦   Cleveland, Tennessee   ✦

Seraph &
Stardust Salon

Celestial beauty & earthly confidence
for every identity.

A queer-owned salon where independent artists share one welcoming roof — and where everyone walks in safe, seen, and genuinely cared for.

LGBTQIA+ Affirming Queer & Trans Owned Sensory Friendly Pay What You Can
Salon client with soft pastel pink and lavender colored hair, smiling gently
Vivid color · by our artists
Bright, modern salon interior with styling chairs, round mirrors and a brick accent wall
Est. 2019 Built as a safe space
from the first day
Our Space

Where You Can
Simply Exist

Seraph & Stardust is a community-rooted, queer-owned salon in Cleveland, Tennessee — built deliberately, from the very first day, to be a genuine safe space. Not as a tagline. As a promise.

In our chairs you’ll find care without pressure, without judgment, and without a single raised eyebrow. Whether you’re here for a fresh cut, a bold color transformation, or a set of nails that feels like wearable art — this room was made for you to breathe.

We’re a home for independent artists, too. Each stylist runs their own chair and their own books, united by one shared promise: that every person who walks in feels safe, seen, and truly welcome.

LGBTQIA+ Affirming A genuinely inclusive space for every identity and expression. No exceptions, no asterisks.
Sensory Friendly A calm, unhurried environment built with neurodivergent kids and adults in mind. Patience is part of the practice.
All Ages & Families We love the little ones. Bring the whole crew — nobody gets left at the door.
Service Animals Welcome Your support animals are family. They’re welcome in our space, no questions asked.

Feeling good shouldn’t depend on what’s in your wallet.

Our owner Asher offers pay-what-you-can haircuts — because everyone deserves to leave the chair feeling like themselves, no matter their financial situation. No pricing pressure, no awkward conversations. Just show up.

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Our Stylists

The People
Behind the Magic

Independent artists, one welcoming roof. Each stylist keeps their own chair, their own style, and their own booking — so you can find your person and book directly with them.

Headshot — drop-in Stylist sectioning and cutting a client's hair with precision

Owner · Hairstylist

Asher Rivera

@queer_clips_by_asher

Licensed since 2019, Asher founded Seraph & Stardust on a single conviction: everyone deserves to feel safe and valued in the chair. Specializing in cuts and trims for all ages, with a calm, sensory-friendly touch for kiddos.

✦ Pay What You Can Book with Asher
Headshot — drop-in Profile of a client with silvery lavender colored hair against a soft background

Vivid Color Specialist

Gray

@vividly_gray

Your hairy godmother. Gray treats every head as a canvas — moody jewel tones, electric brights, custom color stories with real artistry. Hair health leads every decision, so your color stays vibrant long after you leave.

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Headshot — drop-in Nail technician carefully applying a gel manicure to a client's hand

Nail Tech · The Empress Nail Studio

Victoria

@theempressnailstn

Licensed in 2024, Victoria handcrafts every set — from soft pastel dreams to bold dimensional nail art — with nail health and structure at the forefront. Her chair is a calm, focused retreat. You’ll leave feeling like royalty.

Book with Victoria

Booth rental at Seraph & Stardust? We’re always making room for affirming, talented artists. Reach out below — your card goes right here.

What We Offer

Services

A spread of services across our artists. Exact pricing and availability live on each stylist’s booking page — find your person above.

01 Haircuts & Trims

All ages, all textures, all lengths. Pay-what-you-can available with Asher — no tipping required, no pricing pressure.

02 Vivid & Fashion Color

Bold transformations, custom color stories, jewel tones and electric brights — artistry and hair health in equal measure.

03 Sensory-Friendly Kids’ Cuts

Patient, low-pressure cuts designed with neurodivergent children in mind. We move at your kiddo’s pace, always.

04 Gel Manicures & Nail Art

Builder gel, hard gel, and custom art — every set handcrafted with structure, health, and a little everyday magic.

05 Alternative & Creative Styling

Edgy cuts, unconventional shapes, and creative styling that lets your truest self walk into the room.

06 Curly & Textured Hair

Curly, coily, wavy. Techniques that celebrate your natural texture rather than fight it.

Kind Words

Loved by
Our People

★★★★★

First salon I’ve ever walked into where I didn’t have to brace myself. They got my pronouns right, the cut was perfect, and I cried a little in the car. The good kind.

Riley M. · Cleveland, TN

★★★★★

My son is autistic and haircuts used to be a nightmare. Asher took it slow, let him hold the clippers, and never rushed. He actually asks to come back now.

Dana K. · Parent

★★★★★

Gray gave me the exact lavender I’d been showing stylists for years and finally someone got it — and my hair still feels healthy. Worth every minute of the drive.

Sam V. · Chattanooga

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Find Us

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the Salon

Location
Cleveland, Tennessee
Exact studio address — drop-in
Booking

Each artist keeps their own schedule. Book directly through their links — or send us a note and we’ll point you to the right chair.

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Have a Question?
Reach Out

We typically reply within a day. Prefer to text? Reach Asher directly — details on request. This space is judgment-free, always.