Expert Hair Services Tailored to You

    At IlonaR Style in Marina del Rey, every service on our menu is built around one idea: your hair should work for your life, not the other way around. Whether you are coming in for a fresh balayage, a precise color correction, or your first set of extensions, Ilona brings a master colorist's eye and a genuine desire to understand your goals before picking up a single tool.

    Our color services cover the full spectrum from soft baby lights and sun-kissed partial highlights to bold full highlight transformations and complex bleach-and-tone work. If your hair has seen a few too many DIY box colors or a previous salon didn't quite land the result you envisioned, color correction is something Ilona handles with both honesty and skill. Clients travel from Santa Monica, Culver City, Venice, and across the Westside to experience the level of personalized attention that is difficult to find in a larger salon environment.

    Beyond color, IlonaR Style offers hair extensions for anyone wanting more length, fullness, or volume, as well as precision cuts, blowouts, and special occasion updos. Every appointment is one-on-one, so you always have Ilona's full attention from the moment you sit down to the moment you walk out the door feeling like yourself at your best.

    Services We Offer at IlonaR Style

    Each service is customized to your hair type, texture, and goals. No two appointments are exactly alike.

    Balayage in Marina del Rey

    Balayage

    Hand-painted, seamlessly blended color that grows out beautifully and never looks overdone. Balayage is ideal for clients who want sun-kissed dimension with minimal maintenance between visits.

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    Hair Coloring in Marina del Rey

    Hair Coloring

    Single-process color, color touch-ups, and full-color services customized to complement your skin tone, lifestyle, and maintenance preferences while keeping your hair in healthy condition.

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    Highlighting in Marina del Rey

    Highlighting

    Partial highlights, full highlights, baby lights, and highlight-plus-color combinations expertly placed to add brightness, contrast, and dimension that feels natural and intentional.

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    Blonding Services Marina del Rey

    Blonding & Bleach and Tone

    Precision blonding services including bleach and tone treatments for a clean, glossy blonde result. Ilona's careful approach to lifting ensures your hair stays strong and your color lands exactly where it should.

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    Color Correction Marina del Rey

    Color Correction

    If a previous color service left your hair uneven, brassy, or far from what you asked for, color correction can bring you back to a place you feel confident in. Honest assessment and a clear plan are always the first step.

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    Hair Extensions Marina del Rey

    Hair Extensions

    Custom-matched extensions that blend seamlessly with your natural hair for added length, volume, and fullness. Each set is applied and maintained with care to protect the health of your existing hair.

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    Blowouts Marina del Rey

    Blowouts & Styling

    A polished blowout that holds, moves naturally, and adds the kind of volume and shine that is hard to replicate at home. Customized to your texture and your day ahead, whether that is a casual Saturday or an important meeting.

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    Updos Marina del Rey

    Updos & Special Occasions

    Whether you are attending a wedding, a gala, or any occasion worth dressing up for, our updo styling delivers an elegant, photo-ready finish that stays all day and moves the way your hair should.

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    Popular Services

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    What to Expect at Your Appointment

    Every IlonaR Style appointment follows a thoughtful, unhurried process designed to get you the best possible result.

    1

    The Consultation

    Before anything else, Ilona sits with you to talk through your goals, your lifestyle, your hair history, and any reference photos you have brought along. This is where the plan gets built, questions get answered, and realistic expectations are set. If something is not achievable in one visit, you will know that upfront, along with a clear path to get there.

    2

    The Service

    With a clear plan in place, Ilona gets to work using professional-grade products selected for your specific hair type and the result you are after. Whether that is a hand-painted balayage, a full highlight application, a bleach and tone, or an extension fitting, every step is executed with precision and care for the health of your hair. You are welcome to relax, chat, or sit quietly, whatever helps you enjoy the time.

    3

    The Result

    You leave with more than a great look. Ilona will walk you through exactly how to maintain your color or extensions at home, which products will keep your result looking fresh for longer, and when to plan your next visit. The goal is always for you to walk out confident and to stay that way well beyond your appointment day.

    Ilona, master colorist at IlonaR Style Marina del Rey

    Why Choose IlonaR Style

    One-on-One Attention, Every Time

    IlonaR Style is a boutique studio, not a high-volume salon. When you book an appointment, you get Ilona's full focus from start to finish. No hand-offs, no rushing to the next chair, no feeling like a number on a schedule.

    Master Colorist with Real Expertise

    Ilona has spent years mastering the technical skills that separate a good color result from a great one, including balayage, complex color corrections, blonding, and extension matching. Clients from across the Westside and South Bay keep coming back because the results speak for themselves.

    Honest Consultations, No Upselling

    You will never leave feeling pressured into services you did not ask for. If a simpler approach gets you to your goal, that is what Ilona will recommend. Transparency is part of every appointment.

    Professional Products That Protect Your Hair

    Every product used at IlonaR Style is chosen for both performance and hair health. Color services are formulated to minimize damage, and Ilona will recommend a take-home routine that keeps your hair in the best possible condition between appointments.

    A Space Where You Can Actually Relax

    The studio atmosphere is calm, warm, and welcoming. Many clients describe it as one of the few places they genuinely look forward to visiting. Good company, great coffee, and occasionally a cat or two make the experience something a little beyond a typical salon appointment.

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    What Our Clients Say

    Rated 5.0 stars by 40+ clients across Marina del Rey, Venice, Santa Monica, and the greater Los Angeles area.

    Happy IlonaR Style client

    "Ilona is the best!! I'm so pleased with my hair and the environment is amazing (includes the cutest cats ever) 10/10 recommend."

    — Megan T.

    From our Google reviews

    I’ve been seeing Ilona for haircuts for quite some time, and one of the things I appreciate most is how intuitive she is. She really listens to what I want and need, which is surprisingly hard to find in a hairstylist. She always takes the time to understand my vision while offering thoughtful professional guidance, and I consistently leave feeling happy with the results. Today, I came to Ilona for hair and makeup for a film shoot, and the entire experience was wonderful. Booking was easy and efficient, and her location was incredibly convenient for me since I live in Marina del Rey and was able to get there in just a few minutes. I also loved the private setting. It felt comfortable, relaxed, and personalized. My hair and makeup looked fantastic, and I received so many compliments and positive comments from people on set throughout the day. Ilona is talented, professional, and a pleasure to work with. If you’re looking for a hairstylist in Marina del Rey for haircuts, balayage highlights, hair color, special event styling, or professional makeup, I highly recommend her. I’m already planning to book my balayage highlights with her soon✨💛🙏😇😇
    Nadia Gillespie ★★★★★
    HIGHLY RECOMMEND! She is a total whiz with hair! I feel like a whole new woman after my haircut/styling with her. Not only is her spirit so beautiful but she truly makes you feel like a goddess. She is so great at what she does! My hair feels so much lighter, and has so much more volume after working with her. My curly hair is really tough to manage, but she gave me such great tips on how to manage it and knows exactly how to cut it. I even got this really beautiful glossing on my hair that made my hair filled with more color and shine! If you want a killer hair day, she’s your girl. Illona is the best!
    Negar Safari ★★★★★
    I highly recommend!!! I’m so happy that I finally found the best hair stylist in Los Angeles. First, I want to thank Ilona a thousand times for the amazing results and the beautiful hair I have now. The atmosphere in her salon is incredible—she designed it herself, and I felt so comfortable there. My hair was in a terrible state—previously bright pink, but faded to pale with white ends, completely broken and dry. I didn’t expect anything special, but I asked to return to blonde. It was so hard—past stylists always gave me a brassy yellow shade, which I hated. After the first session, I was in shock—my hair became the perfect white I wanted, and it was restored—so soft, silky, and shining. I even booked a second session for hair extensions—something I never did before. I always heard about extensions pulling and being uncomfortable, but she was so professional—she chose the perfect color, length, and fit. My hair feels amazing—no pressure, no discomfort—just stunning. And I want to add that she is a specialist with over 25 years of experience—she had her own beauty salon in San Francisco. Since moving to LA, she has fewer reviews here, so don’t underestimate her! Truly, she is the best of the best—better than I ever imagined. From the color, the extensions, and every detail—she truly listened to what I wanted and delivered, even though my hair was in such a bad state. She did an incredible job! Even had my friends book with her after seen my results—they are all absolutely thrilled and have also chosen her as their go-to stylist.
    milana babenko ★★★★★

    Frequently Asked Questions

    How long does a color or balayage appointment take?

    Service times vary depending on what you are having done, your hair's current condition, and the length and thickness of your hair. A partial highlight or color touch-up typically runs one and a half to two hours. A full balayage, full highlight, or bleach-and-tone service can take two to four hours. Color correction appointments are assessed individually and may require multiple sessions. During your consultation, Ilona will give you a realistic time estimate so you can plan your day accordingly.

    How much do services at IlonaR Style cost?

    Pricing depends on the service, the complexity of your color goal, and the current state of your hair. Because every client's needs are different, IlonaR Style provides personalized quotes during or after the consultation rather than a fixed price list. You will always know what to expect before any work begins. To get a sense of pricing for your specific goals, the best first step is to reach out and book a consultation.

    How long will my color or balayage result last?

    Most color services stay looking fresh for four to eight weeks, depending on how fast your hair grows, how often you wash, and which products you use at home. Balayage and highlights tend to grow out more gracefully than single-process color because there is no harsh line of demarcation. Ilona will recommend a maintenance schedule at the end of your appointment that keeps your color looking intentional rather than overgrown. Using color-safe shampoo and conditioner at home makes a significant difference in how long your result holds.

    How should I prepare for my appointment?

    Arrive with clean, dry hair unless you have been advised otherwise. Avoid heavy styling products the day before, as buildup can interfere with color processing. Bring any reference photos you have gathered, even several from different people if there are elements you like in each. Wear a top you do not mind getting a little color on, or plan to use the salon's color robe. Come ready to have an honest conversation about what you like, what has not worked in the past, and what your day-to-day styling routine actually looks like. That information helps Ilona design a result that fits your real life, not just your inspiration board.

    Can I book a color correction if I colored my hair at home?

    Yes. Color correction is one of the specialized services IlonaR Style offers for clients whose hair color is not where they want it to be, whether from a DIY attempt, a previous salon service, or simple color buildup over time. Ilona will assess the current state of your hair during the consultation and explain exactly what is achievable, what the process involves, and how many appointments may be needed to reach your goal safely. Honest expectations are always part of the conversation.

    Areas We Serve

    Clients travel to IlonaR Style from across the area. We proudly welcome guests from these nearby communities:

    • Santa Monica
    • Los Angeles
    • Inglewood
    • El Segundo
    • Culver City
    • Hawthorne
    • Manhattan Beach
    • Lawndale
    • Hermosa Beach
    • Redondo Beach
    • Beverly Hills
    • Gardena
    • Torrance
    • West Hollywood
    • Carson
    • Lomita
    • Compton
    • Bell
    • Huntington Park
    • South Gate
    • Venice

    Get in Touch

    Ready to book your appointment or have a question before you come in? Reach out directly or use the booking form and Ilona will get back to you promptly.

    Location

    7250 W Manchester Ave Bldg 3
    Los Angeles, CA 90045

    Hours

    Sun: 1–7 PM Mon: 10 AM–7 PM Tue: 10 AM–7 PM Wed: 1–7 PM Thu: 10 AM–7 PM Fri: 10 AM–7 PM Sat: 10 AM–7 PM

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    Whether you are coming in for your first balayage, a color correction, extensions, or just a beautifully polished blowout, IlonaR Style in Marina del Rey is ready to make it happen. Book a consultation and let's talk about your hair.