Nancy did such an amazing job on my color and cut before my upcoming trip! She really listened to exactly what I wanted and brought my vision to life perfectly. The color came out beautiful, the cut is so flattering, and I left feeling confident and refreshed. She's talented, professional, and makes the whole experience enjoyable. Highly recommend booking with the Portal Salon read more

I've been coming to this salon for the past two years, and I wouldn't trust my hair to anyone else. The stylists are exceptionally skilled, and they always make me feel confident trying new styles because I know I'm in great hands. Nancy is my stylist and she really knows how to use vibrant colors and cut short hair. She always explains what she's doing and has taught me a lot about my hair. The salon is clean, relaxing, and welcoming, and I'm always offered a drink, which makes every visit feel like a treat. They also carry excellent hair products that have helped keep my hair looking its best. I highly recommend this salon to anyone looking for talented stylists and a wonderful experience. read more

Aria is the best! My hair always comes out amazing! She's the only one I trust now with styling and color.Love her! read more

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Beyond her insane skills, Marinna is just cool. She's fun, easygoing, and makes you feel like you're catching up with a best friend--except by the time you leave, your hair looks better than it ever has. Now, let's talk about the salon itself. This place is a vibe. It's chic, stylish, and somehow both high-end and welcoming. You get the luxury experience without any pretentiousness--just an atmosphere filled with good energy, great music, and a team of experts who genuinely love what they do. If you're thinking about booking an appointment, DO IT. Your hair (and your social life) will thank you. I can't recommend Marinna and The Portal Salon enough--you'll walk in a client and leave feeling like a VIP. read more

MARINNA CAN DO IT ALL!!! First time she blessed my hair was back in 2021 and she was able to balance the blonde on my hair and eventually helped me reach platinum blonde. Later she helped me go baby pink and she added in some treatments that helped my hair look healthy. I love love love her work and she is also super nice and listens to what you're looking for and you leave the salon satisfied with the work done on your hair. I used to drive from San Diego to Fullerton when i used to stay in sd and now that Fullerton is the place I call home I am so totally going to drive back to SD for my next hair appointment with her! SD you're lucky to have Marinna!! read more

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I had the honor of watching Marinna work and demonstrate her skills! She's clearly extremely knowledgeable and is a badass at color! Run to her chair if you want incredible hair by an amazing human read more

My favorite hairstylist is Marinna! I promise anything you need she's the go to person. Her amazing customer service and care for all her clients is my absolute favorite thing about her. My sister loved her work and shortly after I was obsessed too. I follow her anywhere she goes! I love a good jet black fresh hair color! She always gets it right. #favoritestylist read more

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Marinna is the best! From classy and natural hairstyles to funky and edgy colors and cuts, she can do it all!! She's not just a truly talented hairstylist but also such a delight of a person. She has many years of experience under her belt which you can just tell from her work. Highly recommend!!! read more

Marinna has been doing my haircolor, Highlights and Cut for years and she's amazing!! I trust her with anything as she's so versatile and knows her stuff. If you are looking for a new Stylist I highly recommend read more

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Thank you Marinna for doing my Bellami extensions! Definitely feeling myself recommend her for all your extensions needs! I'm wearing volume weft in 20" read more

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If you're looking for a BOMB stylist, look no further. Marinna will definitely hook you up! I never leave the chair disappointed and she always exceeds my expectations! Besides her kind and welcoming personality, she always takes care of my hair and never steers me down the wrong direction, she's all around AWESOME!! read more

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Absolutely loved my experience with Daisy! I went in for a vivid color transformation, and she absolutely nailed it--my hair has never looked better! She's a true artist when it comes to rainbow hair and mermaid/unicorn vibes. Not only that, but the relaxing scalp massage and the overall vibe of the appointment were exactly what I needed. Daisy works out of a great location in the Hillcrest area, and you can really tell she's passionate about making her clients feel amazing. read more

The Portal Salon is a wonderful Latina owned salon tucked away in Hillcrest. The design is simple but well executed: the colors contrast delightfully again the creamy white of the walls. Foliage accents the room, though the most notable aspect of the salon are the seats: white swivel lounge chairs with rocking red faux leather upholstery that catch the eye nicely. I've know the owner, Nancy Fuchs since 2018. I met her while I working at a small market in Golden Hill. She gave me her information and then rest is past. Nancy is kind, efficient, intelligent, and a sought after teacher in the field of hairdressing. The salon offers a variety of services from coloring to fun modern haircuts. Based on my personal and observed experiences, I can assure potential customers that you will be well taken care of at Portal Salon. read more

If you're looking to try something new with your hair, Daisy is the stylist you want! I went to her for both a new cut and a bold color change, and she absolutely nailed it. She took the time to understand what I was looking for, offering expert advice and creative suggestions to help me achieve the look I had in mind. The cut was fresh and flattering, and the color turned out exactly as I hoped--vibrant, yet sophisticated. Daisy is a true professional who makes the experience fun and exciting. I left feeling like a brand-new person! Highly recommend if you're ready to step out of your comfort zone with your hair. read more

Marinna is a miracle worker ! I love my hair everytime !!!! It's been 4 years of her slaying my hair. She was able to taking me from a jet black to a soft brown that really blends with my natural hair for a low maintenance grow read more

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I had a wonderful experience with Daisy at Portal Salon. She attentively listened to my hair concerns and provided detailed explanations about the color and style process, making me feel at ease. The scalp massage was a fantastic touch, and I can't wait to book my next appointment with her! I love my hair!! She's San Diego's best kept secret! read more

Incredible service from Marinna. She is originally from Orange County & relocated to San Diego but she's so amazing I was willing to do the hour and a half drive to see her. we decided to go with something different and try my first Brazilian blowout, which was truly life-changing for me. Ever since Covid, the texture of my hair and my curl pattern became unmanageable. It became so tangled with split ends and breakage, which made me so self-conscious. Marinna was so compassionate and truly went above and beyond for me. She spent 5 1/2 hours on my hair with miraculous detail to ensure every strand was accounted for. Seeing the end results, literally brought me to tears. I could not believe this treatment will last me six months let alone that she was able to make my hair look like this without a flat iron. Truly grateful, I highly recommend booking her for any services. thank you for making me feel beautiful again Marinna. read more

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Marinna has always been consistent with the quality of work and I never fail to receive compliments on my hair after visiting the salon! After my haircut, my daughter loved it so much she asked for the same thing :) read more

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Marinna has been doing my hair since Pre-Covid. I can honestly say I feel comfortable in her chair, safe in her hands and the best part she listens to what I ask for every time. I can be a baby about my ends and wanting to keep them when they are completely over due but seriously I trust the process every time. She knows her craft, shes easy to talk too and has bad ass tattoos. read more

I have gone to Marinna a few time to do my hair for both color and cuts. She is great at what she does and I highly highly recommend her!

I've been with Marinna for a few years now, and I can confidently say she's more than just my hairstylist - she's become an essential part of my beauty routine and a trusted friend. From the very beginning, Marinna has consistently impressed me with her skill, creativity, and genuine passion for her craft. Her vibe is the best - she brings a warm, positive energy to every session that makes me feel relaxed and pampered. When I first came to her, my hair was regrowing and at a very awkward stage. Marinna worked with me, listened attentively, and tailor-made a color and cut that suited me perfectly during this transition. Marinna's professionalism and genuine care for her clients shine through in every interaction. I always leave the salon feeling rejuvenated and with hair that looks fantastic! read more

You guys now have Marinna! You're so lucky. She was my lady in Corona and that's allowed to touch my hair. I miss her so much. My plan is to go to San Diego and get my hair done because THATS HOW MUCH I TRUST HER!!!! read more

Marinna is your go to girl ! She's been cutting my hair for a few years now. When I first started seeing her, my hair was dry and brittle. I couldn't seem to get the length I wanted before having to cut so much of it off to make it look healthy. Marinna educated me on how to take care of it. Before I knew it my hair was healthy and down to my waist. She's the BEST at cutting hair !!! Do yourself a favor and book a your cut with her. read more

Marinna has been the only stylist I can trust with my hair for the past 10 years. I have medium fine hair but LOTS of it and Marinna has been the only stylist over the years that has cut and colored it so it does not look so choppy or not blended. Highly recommended her for all your hair care needs !! read more

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I cannot recommend Marinna enough!! She's an incredible hairstylist (cutting, coloring, extensions) and a super down to earth person who puts a smile on my face every time I get to see her. She's been my hairstylist for years, San Diego is lucky to have her and I can't wait to keep seeing her at Portal Salon read more

San Diego, you're all so lucky to have Marinna. I started seeing her a little over a year ago and my hair has never looked better. She's very responsive to questions and scheduling issues. If you're looking for a stylist, I highly recommend Marinna. read more

Marinna has been doing my hair for over a year now and I am so glad she was my first extensions stylist! I learned so much about extensions and she was able to help me learn to make them last longer and find the best type for me. She is beyond knowledgeable and skilled at what she does. I would always look forward to our appointments because she always knows what I want when it comes to toning and color as well! Not only that but you can really tell how passionate she is about her work and craft! read more

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Marinna has been doing my hair for years and I finally found someone who has the knowledge to cut my hair exactly how I like. Very friendly and all around a great stylist read more

Marinna is great! She's been doing my hair for the last 4 years, and NEVER disappoints. From giving me a subtle balayage to taking me to platinum blonde! I couldn't recommend her enough! read more

If you need a great cut, professional stylist, who treats you like family, MARINNA is your girl!! She's so friendly and her goal is to always have you leaving the salon feeling like a million bucks, and she delivers every time! Highly recommend her!!! read more

Marinna Griego has been my hairdresser for over 5 years. When we first met, she took a comprehensive look at my hair, really listened and made me feel completely comfortable right away. Marinna is very intuitive when it comes to my hair needs. Her hair coloring techniques are impeccable. Whether it's Balayage, Baby-lights, all-over hair color, you need look no further. I always walk out of her salon feeling (and looking) like a million dollars! Did I mention that Marinna also cuts my 18-year-old son's hair too? Marinna's men's cuts are FIERCE! If you're looking for an accomplished, very-cool (laid-back) stylist, book an appointment with Marinna, ASAP. You'll be GLAAD you did! read more

Finding a hairstylist that can work with fine hair has always been a challenge for me given I've moved so many times. I saw a great, hip, unusual haircut & color on a person while shopping at a local grocery store in North Park and gathered the courage to ask her for the name of her hairstylist. She recommended Nancy and a couple of weeks later I had my first haircut! She looked at photos I shared and then gave me a haircut that I adore. I could tell right away Nancy was my person as she seemed to create the haircut just for me! It's not easy to find someone really good with shag haircuts who has Nancy's talent and skill. I am thrilled to have found her. read more

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Marinna is the best! Highly recommend for any service, but especially color and cuts!

I have been going to see Marinna now for 5+ years. I have been to multiple barber shops for a men's cut and still prefer Marinna's cuts over everyone. If you're local and are looking for a good men's cut I'd definitely stop by. A great friend to all of her clients as well. Highly highly recommend read more

Marinna is a hair magician! Everything she's done to my hair I absolutely love every time!!! She's also just a great vibe to be around. Go get your hair done by her! read more

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Amazing service with daisy!!! I just moved to San Diego looking for a new salon when I stopped into portal, I got an appointment with daisy. I haven't got my hair done in a while(I had a lot of concerns and issues) daisy knew exactly my vision. We did a Bob haircut for me and color which turned out incredible. I've never been happier. I highly recommend going to her if needing somebody to trust with your hair inspiration and vision. read more

I've been going to Marinna for years when she was at Fullerton. She is amazing! She does an excellent job with my color and cut. I trust her and her judgment. And I'm now sad that she has relocated to San Diego. read more

Nancy, owner, is a hair genius in my book! She's has years of amazing experience. I'm originally from LA and it's awesome to see her caliber of talent in San Diego. She stays current with her techniques, tools, products. Nancy has my trust completely! Proven with the various styles I've had over the years (vibrants to neutral/blonde ombré). I highly recommend her for any and all areas of hair care (and spending time in her chair is a delight)! read more

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Marinna is seriously the best hair stylist out there!!! I have had many negative experiences with other hair stylists over the years where I have gone in with a plan and the hair stylist ends up doing whatever they think is best. Marinna has always been so accommodating, understanding, and respectful to my hair requests. She is also extremely funny and kind and will make your time in her chair go by so quickly. :) read more

Marinna is the best!! I'm always happy and satisfied with her services. I get my extensions and cuts with her and I've never had any issues! She is amazing at color and cuts! Highly recommend! read more