Smiling woman with a glossy brown bob in a teal-blue private salon suite

Chapter 01 — Bayfront, Corpus Christi, TX

Private salon suite · Bayfront, Corpus Christi

One chair, a whole ocean of attention.

Cuts and color by Marina Caldwell in a private suite two blocks from the bay. One guest at a time, every time.

Chapter one · Leaving the big salon

I traded twelve chairs for one window.

For eleven years I worked in a busy salon with twelve chairs, two receptionists and a blow-dryer roar you could hear from the parking lot. I loved my clients. I didn’t love shouting over the noise to talk to them.

In 2020 I opened Bluewater: one chair, one window facing the bay, and all of my attention on whoever is sitting in it.

— Marina Caldwell, owner & only stylist

A senior woman sitting in a salon uses her smartphone, reflected in the mirror.
A senior woman receives styling at a modern hair salon by a masked hairstylist.

Our story

A suite, chapter by chapter

Eleven years, twelve chairs, two receptionists and a lot of shouting over blow-dryers.

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Signature services

What we're known for

A senior woman receives styling at a modern hair salon by a masked hairstylist.
01

Bayfront cut

Long consultation, precision cut, finish and a styling lesson.

$85
An elderly woman enjoying a stylish hair treatment by a professional hairstylist in a salon.
02

Sea-glass blonde

Cool, bright, beachy — designed to survive salt and sun.

$240+
Two senior women enjoying a salon experience, focusing on hairstyles and friendship.
03

Saltwater repair treatment

Deep repair for sun- and salt-stressed hair.

$45
  • 1chair, one guest
  • 11years behind the chair before
  • 2blocks from the bay
  • 90minutes, typical visit

Sample client reviews

Sample notes from the chair

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No noise, no rushing, a view of the water and the best blonde I’ve ever had. I’m never going back to a big salon.
Allison G.Sea-glass blonde
Marina remembered my kids’ names from a year ago. It’s a haircut and a catch-up with a friend.
Rosa V.Bayfront cut
My hair survived an entire summer of boating thanks to that saltwater treatment.
Kara M.Saltwater repair
She styled my bridal party in the suite and on the dock. The photos look like a magazine.
Leah T.Wedding-day styling
One-on-one the whole time. I didn’t know a salon visit could feel this calm.
Hannah W.Blowout
Marina explained exactly how my grey blending would grow out. It did exactly that.
Pam R.Grey blending

The team

Friends of the suite

Marina Caldwell, Owner · Stylist

Marina Caldwell

Owner · Stylist

Tess Okafor, Guest Colorist (Saturdays)

Tess Okafor

Guest Colorist (Saturdays)

Lucas Pereira, Guest Barber

Lucas Pereira

Guest Barber

Rae Lindqvist, Bridal Partner

Rae Lindqvist

Bridal Partner

Meet the team

Recognition · sample

  • Corpus Christi Caller-Times · Readers’ Choice
  • Coastal Bend Living · Small Business to Watch
  • Texas Coast Weddings · Preferred Stylist
  • Bayfront Merchants · Member
  • Salon Suite Association · Featured Independent
  • South Texas Style · Best Blonde

The shop

From the suite shelf

Online store teaser — products shown are samples.

Saltwater Texture Spray

$28

Bluewater Repair Mask

$40

Tide Pool Gloss

$36

Harbor Heat Shield

$29

Sea Glass Scalp Serum

$42

Shop in the studio

Visit

Find the suite

Hours

  • Tue – Fri9a – 6p
  • Sat8a – 2p
  • Sun – MonClosed

Suite 6 is on the ground floor, facing the water. Knock — I’ll be expecting you.

Come sit by the window.

Call, text or book online — we'll take it from there.