The Business

Our Talented Stylists

Panduh Kat

Owner & Master Stylist
She/They – Cancer, INFJ

Panduh studied at the Hair Styling Institute of Charlotte NC, 2009. She specializes in “vivids” and gender affirming haircuts. She enjoys Entomology and Taxidermy in her free time, and her clients often bring her their finds. She is a life long vocalist, lover of art and animals. Ask her about her jumping spiders.

Guppy

Stylist
They/Them – Libra

Guppy is a 2024 graduate of Durham Tech Cosmetology School. They enjoy dancing, making music, makeup and fashion. They are a local draglesque personality! Their goal is to specialize in fantasy color and gender affirming haircuts.

Meike

Stylist
She/They – Gemini, INFP

Meike is originally from Florida, Graduated from the Sarasota Technical College Cosmetology Program in 2023. They enjoy exploring nature, swimming, and hiking. Meike also has a love for music, and plays guitar and sings. She is excited and grateful to be in a field that fosters connection with others and encourages radical self-expression.

Our Support Staff

Rachel

Administrative Assistant
She/Her – Cancer

Rachel was born & raised in North Carolina. She adores music, makeup & fashion, DIY crafts, as well as everything horror and Halloween. She delights in any occasion to dress up in costume, especially for a Renaissance Faire.
One of her favorite things about coming to work is making people smile & uplifting their spirit!

Cassie

Supervisor
She/They

Full time snuggle bug. Professional greeter and knee sniffer. Hardest working employee at Safe Space Salon. Loves ball. No take, only throw. Will do tricks for food. Much wiggle butt.