Marylle Koken
Celebrity Stylist
Sebastian Ambassador
Owner - The Harlot Salon
Born and raised in Holland and then schooled in France, Marylle Koken was only 19 when she came to Los Angeles. As the daughter of a hairdresser, Koken’s passion drove her to be the best. Koken quickly rose to prominence within the industry and grew an enviable roster of devoted celebrity clientele, including Jack Osbourne, Kimberly Stewart, Paris Hilton, Morrissey from The Smiths, Nine Inch Nails lead guitarist Robin Finck, as well as reality TV stars-turned-fashion forces Kendall and Kylie Jenner.
Recently, she was named Sebastian Professional’s Los Angeles Creative Ambassador and continues to build an impressive client list, including content creator Robert Gigliotti, influencer Ethan Gaskill, and musicians Ruth Radelet, and Gabbriette.
Known for her indelible eye for trends and artistic creativity, Koken opened her first salon in 2011 and another in 2018. The perfect blend of rebellious chic, The Harlot Salon is located on Melrose Avenue, one of Los Angeles’s most famous destinations, The Harlot has been featured by The Daily News, Voyage LA, LA Uncovered, and InStyle Magazine.
Outside of the salon, Koken’s talent has been tapped to lead multiple projects, including platform education, product launches, editorial collections, red carpet styling, runway shows at LA & NY Fashion Week, advertising campaigns for Sebastian Professional, and make-up lines such as MAC Cosmetics.
A three-time NAHA (North American Hairdresser Awards) finalist and a five-time WNA (What’s Next Awards) winner, Koken has been featured in NYLON Magazine, Style Caster, and Refinery 29.
Whether she is behind the chair, backstage at Fashion Week, or shooting campaigns on-set, Marylle Koken is dedicated to her craft, the value of artistic expression, and working with talented artists.