Jared Oldre

Jared Oldre

OWNER

Jared is a native to the Asheville area and has grown up similarly to this city.
His skill set with hair has grown in diversity and elegance as well as his love for the trade. He has continued to seek out education and training to hone and improve his mastery of hair and to be able to keep his clients looking their best.
His energy is only surpassed by his desire to give his clients an enjoyable experience and a beautiful style.
Jared loves spending his time outside the salon with his wife and 5 children, riding BMX bikes, or plowing down a snowy mountain on a snowboard.
Christie Fortado

Christie Fortado

Christie is from San Diego, CA and brings over 25 years of experience and expertise to work everyday. Obtaining her training in Boston and San Francisco, she enjoys doing color transformations; using her knowledge to create exactly what her clients are envisioning when they sit in her chair. Christie continues to further her education behind the chair, keeping up with the latest trends in the art of hair. When she’s not working you can be sure she’s fishing her favorite honey hole or enjoying a BBQ and bonfire with friends.

Cheryl Chamberlain

Cheryl moved to this area from South Florida 16 years ago. She has been licensed and actively in the hair industry for over 35 years. In those years, she has attended dozens of hair shows and educational classes to always stay highly skilled and ready for current trends. Her preferred and most attended hair show is the Beauty Premier Show in Orlando which she has attended most years. With this extensive knowledge, she will help you understand which hair color and color-placement will look best with your eyes and complexion throughout the seasons and which haircut styles will most flatter you. She knows it is all about you as an individual.
Cheryl has spent many hours studying Nick Arrojo’s razor cutting talents at hair shows and classes and has continued to hone those skills to the highest level. Many of her clients searched long and hard for a razor cutting specialist before finding her. She is especially proud of this skill because it lends limitless capabilities to her world of creativity! So, whether your style requires razoring, slicing, tipping, or no texturing at all – for a more precision cut, she is excited to work with you to give you your best look! When Cheryl is not working, she enjoys her home in Mills River with her husband. Cheryl is also the proud mother of two grown sons!

Liz Pignato

Originally from Palm Beach – with nearly 20 years of experience – Liz specializes in color correction, extensions, and haircuts for all.

She is Bellami & Donna Bella certified.

Liz owned a salon in South Florida for 3 years until relocating to Asheville a few years ago. She has a fierce passion for the beauty industry and makes it her mission to ensure that each client not only enjoys the time in her chair, but also leaves it feeling like the best and most beautiful version of themselves. She prides herself on forming strong relationships with her clients and providing them a style, cut and color that is as unique as they are. When not at the salon, Liz enjoys traveling, cooking, and spending time with family, friends and her adorable Aussie Doodle, Chloe.

Melissa Cheveux Salon Asheville NC

Melissa Crooms

Melissa apprenticed intensely with our master stylists and we are so lucky to have her on board! She has wonderful talent and eye for perfection. Melissa excelled in cosmetology school and graduated in 2012 at a school in Southern California. She is an Asheville native and was excited to return home. She has been working in the hair industry the past four years. Hair care is her passion, and she finds satisfaction in making each client feel great when they leave her chair. Melissa served in the U.S. Air Force for four years and was able to travel all over the world. She carries that same work ethic and drive now. In her downtime, she enjoys walking at local parks and live music with her husband, Chris.
Megan Brow

Megan Nesbitt

As a true Asheville native, Megan is a bit of an anomaly around here – her family has been in the area over 80 years! Megan attended Cosmetology School, locally, at AB Tech. After graduating, she began her career here at Cheveux and has been loving it for nearly a decade! Megan is very meticulous and skilled at her craft – she is experienced with all hair types and textures. She is deeply passionate about developing genuine relationships with her clients and listens closely to their desires in order to provide the best color, cut and styles to everyone that sits in her chair. When she’s not at the salon, Megan enjoys spending time with her husband and their baby boy – attending sporting events, traveling and hanging with the fam!

Lizette Green

Originally from St. Croix, Virgin Islands, Lizette built her career and family in southeast Florida. With over 25 years and previous salon owner experience, she is highly skilled, detailed, creative, and deeply passionate about her profession; making sure to keep up with the latest color techniques,

styles and fashion. When she’s not at work, Lizette loves to travel, have new experiences and on off days she spends time with her pup, family and friends.

Kristi Allen

With many years of experience, Kristi is a passionate and dedicated hair stylist deeply rooted in our local community. As a long-standing local, she values the relationships she’s cultivated with her loyal clients. Blending refined techniques with creative, elevated looks, she works to elevate and complement your natural look and lifestyle. Kristi’s approach is thoughtful and detail-driven, ensuring every guest enjoys a thoughtful, luxurious experience and leaves feeling confident and cared for.

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