Marilyn is a true superstar. She is friendly and caring about what I wanted my hair to look like on my wedding day. She was meticulous and artistic. If I lived here she would be my go to stylist. read more

I LOVE the Modern Marilyn!!! I recently had the opportunity of getting a blowout from Marilyn! My hair looked STUNNING!!! She is so amazing with her customers. Very warm, inviting and outgoing.You can tell that she treats every client like they are family! She is the only person I will go back to for blowouts now!! read more

I love marilyn she is great, fun and talented and always has time for me. She does my hair often and I am a very happy customer. read more

Ladies, you need Marilyn in your life. My new cut and style literally makes my face look thinner. The salon is cute and the head massage is to DIE FOR. Can not recommend enough! read more

I love her! I enjoyed the coffee, the awesome massage (shampoo) with aromatherapy (so good and relaxing). Then a great conversation. She loves languages and I love her style! Thanks for the great service. read more

Very cute and clean salon! Aura was amazing and detailed oriented! The salon had a great environment and was easy to find

Ashley has been doing my hair for a few years, never disappoints me. Super love her and how amazing she makes my hair blonde. Now the salon was super nice when I first went there. Loved the simple and clean atmosphere. The plants made it pop. I came in recently and a couple months again, it's completely different the music isn't the best it's in a completely different language, which I'm not against but definitely not what you would want to listen to. The ceiling is half gone which seems dangerous and not really appropriate for a salon. Definitely would recommend having AC with these hot summer days. Also the decorations are all odd and seem like just a bunch of random stuff. Definitely wish is was the way it was before. Simple, clean and more of a modern look. But definitely will continue to go here Ashley is amazing I super recommend her!!! read more

Marilyn has been taking care of my short gray pixie for 2 years . She is a full service stylist and will make time to trim your bangs or "tighten up the back... I know she does color too and just waiting for that time in my life when she can add some pink or blue to add some flair to my look. She is great...if you are visiting and need a trim or full on restoration...come see Marilyn. read more

Marilyn epitomizes style and grace! Love coming to her for cut and color!

Just moved to Coronado. Needed to find a new stylist. I saw Marilyn on yelp. Decided to give her a try! I couldn't be happier. She did great color, cut and styled my hair perfectly. I will absolutely be calling her my new hair stylist! read more

Marilyn is an inventive hair stylist who finds a way to give her clients a great new look or dress up the style that they are comfortable with. It's a pleasure to chat with her while having hair cut/colored in the lovely calm, airy Stella Blue Salon on friendly Coronado Island. She knows her music, is involved with the San Diego art scene, and is a recently accredited real estate agent. Nothing is too inventive for Marilyn to tackle, and she is always available to work with her loyal clientele. read more

I'm in love with this girl and her hair artistry!! She does my highlights and roots and I'm super picky because I have a LOT of gray that's hard to cover and blend. She figured out a way to color it where it's not as noticeable when my roots are growing out. She also cuts my boyfriends hair now (he's super picky too) and he loves her. Not only is she amazing to work with but she's literally the nicest person ever. Oh and ask her about Nerium!!!! She sold me some and my skin is looking AMAZING!!! read more

Marilyn is an amazing hair stylist! She does such a great job every single time and my hair is not easy to handle. The best hair cuts ever, gorgeous long layers, fantastic color; lowlights and highlights!! Her delightful personality and beautiful appearance contributes to make the whole experience even better! read more

This woman is an amazing hair stylist. She has been doing my hair for a little over a year now and she always gets it right!!! I am someone who is very picky, I don't let many people touch my hair, but Marilyn makes me feel good about being in her chair. You tell her what you want and she nails it. She takes your suggestions and wants and makes sure she does exactly what you asked for. She will continuously make sure you are happy by asking you questions and you can be totally honest with her. Every time I am done getting my hair styled from her, I get multiple compliments!!! Go see the Modern Marilyn and you can feel good too!!!! Love her!! read more

I love love love Marilyn. She is so talented and I love going to her new boutique in Coronado where you feel like you are on holiday. Make sure you schedule an appointment on her super easy online site http://themodernmarilyn.youcanbook.me Love it! read more

So amazing! Marilyn is the first hair stylist I've ever been to who has cut and taught me how to style my hair to show its natural wave. I love that my hair looks just like the day she cut it, every day. With almost no effort! By far the most intelligently executed haircut I've ever gotten. Very reasonable prices. Highly recommend the Modern Marilyn. Thank you! read more

1/17/15 Marilyn did an amazing job with my beautiful highlights and fabulous layer cut. I have long naturally curly hair and it has never looked better. I loved the entire experience including the calming lavender scented eye pillow to relax my eyes me while she massaged my head with peppermint oils. She is a true artist, very professional, kind and smart. Hands down -The best hair color & cut I have EVER HAD! Thank you & see you soon. read more

Marilyn is amazing! I found her through Yelp reviews and I wasn't disappointed. I've been going to her for about a year. She takes her time with you and really listens. I get compliments on my hair every time she cuts and colors it. The cuts grow out really well too. I love the essential oils she uses to relax you while she washes your hair. And I love the new salon she's at, it's open air & gorgeous. read more

This review is LONG overdue, but my appreciation for Marilyn is just as strong as when she fit me in for a very last minute appointment! I came to Marilyn in May 2018 at the beginning of my bachelorette weekend looking for a haircut. I had toyed with the idea of dying or highlighting my hair for years, but after a terrible dye job when I was younger, I'd stayed away from color ever since. Since it was a big weekend for me, though, I decided that maybe I was ready for some highlights. Not only did Marilyn not turn me down immediately since that wasn't part of my appointment (and because she had other appointments lined up), she fit me in and actually HEARD my request for subtle, sun kissed highlights! I didn't want a drastic change before the wedding, and what she did for me was PERFECT! I still looked like me but with just a bit more depth and dimension to my hair. It looked great then and on my wedding day (added to the updo). Beyond the hair, though, Marilyn made me feel so special. She didn't have to at all, but she let me know that she was going to figure out a way to do everything I wanted done with my hair with next to no time. It kicked off my weekend perfectly. I wholeheartedly recommend going to her. She has the skills and the warm personality, and I know when I'm next in Coronado I'll be seeing her again! read more

I hated getting my hair done, mostly because it never came out the way I envisioned but Marilyn pays attention to what I want, gives her honest opinion and works hard to please her customers. You owe it to yourself to visit her. read more

I was in Coronado for a wedding a few weeks ago and I looked on Yelp and Marilyn had great reviews, so I emailed her and she got right back to me. She did an unbelievable job to my hair, she was creative and did everything and more and she was so fantastic, I got compliments all night, so great. I would highly recommend her. read more

Marilyn is an amazing stylist! Really, she's an artist ... she's the only person I found in San Diego who can make my fall brown hair a beautiful blue color! People actually stop me on the street to tell me how amazing it looks. She blends different blue colors, highlights and lowlights ... Not to mention the super- cute hair cut she gives me :-) She is also beautiful and sweet. I drive down from Poway to see her... read more

I ABSOLUTELY love my highlights that Marilyn gave me. She is professional and quick. My hair looks better than it has in years :)

I had the most wonderful experience today. For 6 months I feared getting my hair cut. Fearful my waves would be cut straight - but tonight Marilyn put my fears to rest. I had the most amazing hair cut and style. It was fresh and sassy. My hair is now versatile - just out of the ocean sassy or modern wavy! My hair feels silky, is shiny and the cut is pure perfection. And it's the first time my husband noticed I had a hair cut - I even got those googly eyes when he said 'wow check you out!' - Marilyn definitely gets 5 stars! read more

Marilyn did my full head of highlights and lowlights as well as my trial bridal hair and makeup and both on the big day as well. The coloring process was amazing she went above and beyond what I had requested to help correct my transition from black to blonde. I have never been happier with my color which was really great since she did it a week before my wedding. Deciding what to do with my hair was so fun and I felt like I was in the hands of someone who understood both my personal style as well as current trends. My makeup was amazing. I always feel nervous letting someone do my makeup because I wear so little in my daily life, but she was so professionally skilled it was truly beautiful work in the end. I could not have been happier and really truly enjoyed my experience with Marilyn, she is an amazing lady! read more

I had my hair cut and colored by Marilyn today, and she is an exceptional hair stylist. My appointment was for a cut only, but she was able to squeeze me in for color as well. It is the first time I walked out of a salon without racing home to re-style it. She has a real knack for asking the right questions, and she did an amazing job with the cut, color, and style. I am very happy. read more

I'm one of those who is very nervous about going to a new stylist. But I was spending two months away from home and needed to be bold! I found Marilyn on Yelp and am so grateful. Thank you to the previous reviewers! Everything they said is true, and more. Marilyn is a gifted stylist who knows how to LISTEN and help determine what works best for you. She added lovely highlights to my hair and gave me a slightly new cut (accentuating my natural curls) that's flattering, sexy (I'm 67!), and so easy to manage. Three weeks later, I'm thrilled every day. The entire experience with Marilyn was relaxing and enjoyable (she's a charming person), and I feel beautiful! Don't hesitate for a moment to make an appointment. read more