The Head Harlot: Introducing Our Trend Blogger, Marylle Koken
Marylle Koken, owner of The Harlot hair salon in Venice, CA is an accomplished professional and celebrity stylist. As an industry trendsetter, Koken takes her skills around the world with Wella Company and Sebastian Professional Educating across Europe, Asia, and the United States.
by Marylle Koken
August 28, 2014
1 min to read
When you walk into my salon, we welcome you with open-tatted arms and perhaps a pinch on the butt. Okay, but really, The Harlot in Venice Beach is not your average salon. We’re not your average artists and I’m not your average salon owner. What sets us apart is our innate ability to uncover and translate trends…and that’s the insight I plan on sharing with all of you, my fellow stylists!
From a lazy fringe, fusion looks, man buns and SO much more, I’ll uncover the hottest trends as we see them, including styling, cutting and color. Hold on tight because I can assure you, this won’t be your average trend blog – and if you’ve ever met me, or attended one of my education classes with Sebastian Professional, you know what I’m talking about. It’s my mission to push you to explore the limits of your creativity (with your guests’ approval bien sur)!
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So come along for the ride loves…and be sure to stop by The Harlot for a glass of bubbly the next time you’re in Venice Beach.
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