Came back again for my boyfriend this time. He has longer hair and he has a hard time finding barbers/salons that keep his hair long without buzzing anything off. After my positive experience here, I recommended the same place and came out with another positive time! Passang cut his hair and did an amazing job! She was informative about his hair type and helped him figure out how to style/take care of his curly hair at home. Absolutely loved how it turned out and couldn't be more happier. read more

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I met Adel and wanted a fresh look and showed him some styles. I needed a dye touch up, hair cut style and let him do what he thought was a great look with length and color. I am totally excited about his ability to design what might look the best , a talent recommended and fun great personality ! Thank you Adel! read more

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Adel is a gentleman/hair styling genius. My hair was 3 different colors and had not been cut in a year! Stuck in pandemic habits. Had other consultations at other nearby premium salons and was met with judgy negative comments. Adel and the feeling of the salon was optimistic, light filled. Adel, really listened to what work best for my lifestyle and is so expert he had terrific new ideas as to what would maximize my face shape and thick wavy hair. He carefully accessed the way my hair grows, and what colors would look best with my complexion. He painted each strand like the true artist he is. The result absolutely exceeded my expectations! At a Christmas party that evening I was blown away by all the sincere compliments my hair received. It's difficult to find a person who is not only good with hair, but who genuinely listens to what would work best for you. Thank you, Adel! read more

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Adel is the BEST. Been seeing him for two years for cut and color and wouldn't go to anyone else. Also they use all organic products which is huge plus. Thank you ade read more

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I highly recommend booking with Passang! She was able to fix my haircut another salon did and she also gave me a really subtle balayage with no bleach. I was really nervous because my hair is permed but it came out exactly what I asked for! My hair felt great after the service. This salon is next door to an Arsicault location and Passang let me go get croissants while my hair was processing. Can't get any better than that! read more

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I'm so happy to found Passang!! My stylist for years moved away and I needed someone GOOD. I went to a few but either they only do color or cut and really was just ok. Passang is a super talented with color and I love my cut. Shes the only person I would trust with my hair now! Amazing stylist and definitely knows Asian hair. read more

TLDR: Book Adel for your next salon visit. It was a cold, rainy day when I first visited 389 Arguello Blvd. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Shortly after arriving, I was greeted by man with an interesting scarf. This was my first introduction to Adel.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] For context, I've been dealing with a form of Alopecia. [[HIGHLIGHT]]This individual's kindness and empathy did what my Doctors couldn't... he made me feel beautiful and serene.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]I shared pictures, concerns, stories... Adel listened contently to everything I had to say. He asked thoughtful questions at the end, before calmly explaining his perspective.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] It's rare when you trust a complete stranger. Adel's words, actions, and undeniable talent make him the consummate Stylist. I look forward to my next appointment with Adel, and I hope you do too. read more

Passang Tsamchoe is SOOOOOOOOO good! I am not very good at knowing what my hair needs, and I am very low maintenance in general. I just had my second appointment with Passang and asked her to please freshen up my color in any way she saw fit, and the results were actually jaw dropping. I showed my friends the picture of my balayage and they all were like "is that YOUR hair???" Truly a miracle worker, and in general so fun to hang out with. HIGHLY recommend ingenious salon and Passang! read more

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This is a long overdue review for Adel! He did a PHENOMENAL job balayaging and cutting my hair with such care and precision. The way my hair bounced and flowed after that appt was unreal. Love their organic and natural product concept/practice too! Super happy with the results and would definitely recommend. read more

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Passang did just what I wanted! Warm dirty blonde for the fall. Quick and beautifully done read more

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High End Salon and Service is Excellent! I've started using their organic hair products and it's amazing! Passang is freaking amazing! Love her! She took time to deep condition, wash blow dry and flat iron and gave my hair a nice trim! Highly recommend her and their Team! Highly experienced hair stylists, team has a great vibe. They are authentic and a genuine Team! read more

Adel is so talented! I found him on Yelp and took a chance and made an appointment. Adel really listens to his customers and made me feel like part of the process by discussing the best hair color choices. My hair color has never looked better and I love the strawberry blond highlights. Adel also gave me a perfect haircut that enhanced the natural wavy texture of my hair. His scalp massages are also simply the best and very relaxing. If you are looking for a talented artist to do you hair look no further than Adel. read more

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I was really looking forward to my hair cut and a bit of pampering today but I really was disappointed by my experience here! I had an appointment with Passang and I was really excited to try out a new salon with someone who has experience with Asian hair. Unfortunately, I was underwhelmed! She answered the phone while I was there for a personal call and spent the rest of the time talking about her friend's life... she didn't ask me one question about myself! I'm all for hearing about it, but I felt like it was a bit much for a time where I'm trying to relax. The shampoo and conditioner was super quick, way quicker than any other salon I've been to, and my entire appointment lasted 25 minutes (instead of the 45 minutes advertised). Genuinely the shortest hair cut experience I've ever had! It felt really rushed! Normally, stylist go through and explain what they are putting in your hair but I received no explanation and she didn't even put heat protectant or anything in my hair before blow drying! The blow dry on my hair was super quick as well and really underwhelming... normally I leave with salon quality hair but it looked like I just blow dried it myself. I attached pictures but like this was literally after a 5 minute drive home and it looked like this when I walked out... frizzy and stringy which is kind of sad. For the price, I was really disappointed and expected a lot more out of an $85 hair cut. read more

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I went to ingenious organic concept salon to get cut and color for my hair which was long and brassy so I really needed a fresh start and feel. I had my hair done by hair stylist, Passang who was absolutely everything I needed in my hair life. She did a awesome job with my hair as you can see from my picture attached. She toned down my hair to little darker as I previously had light balayage. She was the only hairdresser that said I only needed to tone down rather than starting all over which includes bleaching which I was praying not have to do again. And the result was amazing! It only took 15mins to leave the color on and I had the most amazing color after. The total time for my hair cut and color was 45mins and I came out feeling beautiful and fresher. read more

SO HAPPY and over the moon with my results!! Adel is amazing. Such a visionary and overall great and genuine human being and fun to work with! I had loose ideas about what I could do with my hair to make it edgy and fun again, that he interpreted and executed and made it truly come to life. Great service, great products.. Guilt-free since even the bleach is without the majorly damaging formaldehyde and parabens! So glad there's alternative more natural salons like this that exist. You won't regret coming here again and again ;) read more

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Absolutely thrilled to have my locks in the care of Adel, both cut and color. Adel was referred to me by a friend, for which I am very grateful. He's gentle, genuine and incredibly detailed. Nothing is rushed with him, while in his chair, you are the center of his attention. Great products as well! Thank you, Adel. read more

Passang is the absolute best at balayage. She's been doing cut and color for me for over 3 years and I won't go anywhere else. She consistently gives me the natural-looking balayage I want, which is hard to do on dark hair. 100% recommend Passang if you're looking for the best hair colorist in the city! read more

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I have been very happy with haircuts at Ingenious, so when Yelp asked me to write a review, I figured I ought to support their business with a positive review. Welp, they're at a 4.8 as of this writing, so clearly I'm not alone in loving Ingenious! Tatyana really listens to what I want and gives an excellent cut, I appreciate that they use organic products, and they have never pushed me to buy anything. Great local business, no negatives. :) read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Passang is amazing! I knew I would love her when she called me back and we spoke over the phone.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] She is detail oriented and makes sure you are with her on your hair journey every step of the way. read more

Passang is the queen of healthy hair coloring! I'm a low maintenance hair care gal & the way Passang colors and cuts my hair keeps it looking fresh several months out. She is never in a rush & I always leave feeling so amazing inside and out! Pricing and location are a big plus too. read more

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Passang did a great job getting me a chestnut / rich chocolate balayage! I felt super taken care of. Also really value that the products they use are ~98% non toxic (from Italy) and have no ammonium. My scalp didn't burn when some of the toner touched it and it didn't smell toxic compared to other places I've been to before where it does. Excited for this fall / winter look. read more

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I'm so happy I found this neighborhood gem. Adel has quickly become my new favorite stylist. Ive gone to him for color, cut and even a smoothing treatment and my hair has turned out better than I expected every time. He is never rushed and gives a great thorough consultation listening well and offering tips when I need them. Adel's cuts come out exactly how I ask and the color stays (I've had a problem with this at other salons). He's also really nice & genuine & easy to talk to. Added bonus that he knows so much about organic hair care that doesn't damage! read more

Obsessed with my cut and balayage :) Adel and Joey killed it as a team with me. Great vibes and amazing quality read more

Ingenious Organic Concept Salon - Obsessed with my cut and balayage :) Adel and Joey killed it as a team with me. Great vibes and amazing quality - Hair Salons Near Me - San Francisco, California

Passang is amazing!! I've had balayage at many salons including others in SF but she is by far the best! She is so quick and skillful and there is no chemical smell or wasteful foils. 10/10!!! read more

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Adel did an amazing job coloring and cutting my hair, had a great experience and would definitely go back again! read more

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I found Passang here on Yelp and had an appointment back in November 2000. It was a time with lower covid rates or some improvement, so I was able to catch the salon open. Thus, my review is severely delayed... On the other hand, I believe it's more reliable given the fact that I am still happy with my hair after several months! :) I included photos from the first day, as well as current time. Passang was very attentive to what I asked for in the texts/messages. She found the hair color tone that I wanted, and was the best color I have ever had. Passang is also very talented in choosing the balayage style that fit each unique person - from what I also in the other photos. She is very kind and professional, yet also friendly and generally shared her meaningful story of becoming a hair stylist :) It has been over 6 months and I still love my hair color. On the other hand, it unavoidably became a bit too lighter than I prefer with the sun (and me not taking good enough care of my color). Thus, I will ask Passang how I can better protect the tone or perhaps a bit darker tone next time. I look forward to going back to Passang soon to polish/refresh my color and try a new haircut style. read more

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Adel is the VERY BEST!! I have long hair, and he is very knowledgeable about protecting and nourishing my hair. He gave me this micro-trim and left my hair feeling so very silky smooth all the way to the ends. I am so glad I found him. Finally I have someone I can trust with cutting and coloring my hair. He is also very nice and pleasant to be around. I HIGHLY recommend Adel!! read more

With what's happening globally, we're all just tryin to get through these crazy times...guys can buzz or cut their own hair, for us women, not as easy...the coloring, the curls....etc. Many thanks to my good friend who recommended Passang @ Ingenious to help me resolve my hair crisis once salons were allowed to open again. Passang was amazing...she's super patient and knowledgeable to answer all my questions and reassured me that my hair will come out the way I wanted it to (showed her pics of what my desired hair color and style). I went to her 3 times for balayage and she perfected it all 3 times. Again, during these difficult times, all of our local businesses need our support. Not just restaurants but also our hairstylists and barbers....they need our support as well. read more

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Adel is amazing! His haircuts are exceptional! I can't wait to try highlights and other options with hair color options! He's knowledgeable, professional, kind, honest and extremely talented. He takes his time and focuses on the client. He really listens to his clients and their needs. You can tell he has many years of extensive training and experience! Thanks Adel! read more

Passang does a great job on my color & cut. I have thick Asian hair & my hair always turns out so much better than I expected.

Got my hair done here again with Passang today & my experience was nothing but fantastic!!! She's such an incredible hair stylist, and I'm so happy with my cut & balayage. She took my rats nest of long hair and gave me a cute short shaggy girl hair. The balayage adds so much texture to my hair! Second time I'm leaving the salon happy, thank you :) read more

I walked in looking for a correction cut from a different salon. Adel did an amazing job and was fun to work with! Also, I love that this salon uses natural products. I'm so happy I found a go-to stylist. Thank you Adel!!! read more

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Went back to Ingenious today and thought I'd share my review of Adel this time. Adel is fabulous and he made me feel like he genuinely cared about what I wanted and what would look good. He's a good listener and clearly cares about his art. He meticulously looked over my hair before the cut, during the cut, and after the cut. I really appreciate how much attention to detail he put while styling my hair. Also, he has a gentle touch at every stage: during the shampoo, the cutting, and styling. Adel also makes recommendations but doesn't sound pushy or arrogant. I would definitely go back to Adel without hesitation. Thanks, Adel! read more

I absolutely LOVE this place! I can't recommend Passang highly enough. I'd been meaning to get my hair dyed for awhile (quarantine had done a number on it and I definitely tried to box dye it myself) Passang listened to what I wanted, let me know what was possible, and did a beautiful job. I'm so happy with how it came out and have my new go-to salon in SF! read more

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My hair looks amazing Passang did such a great job. Passang cares about customers and recommends what's best for their hair. She is fun to talk to and clearly very talented at her job. read more

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Adel is incredible! He is so patient and diligent while working! He completed transformed my hair color/cut and I could not be more happy with the results! read more

Ingenious Organic Concept Salon - Hair Salons Near Me - San Francisco, California

[[HIGHLIGHT]]I had Adel as my hairstylist and he was mind blowingly amazing.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]I came in with no self esteem and left feeling great about myself.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] he made me look better than i ever have my whole life. He gave a really long good scalp massage, [[HIGHLIGHT]]let me use his charger, and gave really valuable input on the best way to do my hair.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] it was not only the best salon experience ive ever had but the best service experience. 10/10 would reccomend. read more

Wonderful experience here working with Adel for a color appointment! Thoughtful, diligent and a joy to work with read more

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Shoutout to Passang!! She gets my hair right every time I see her! I got a full balayage + haircut and I couldn't be happier with the results, she does an amazing job at making it look natural. I got a partial balayage last time and it grew out beautifully. If you're looking for a beautiful balayage, go visit Passang! read more

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Loved my experience at Ingenious! Passang did my hair, and she did a fantastic job! She was so attentive and careful with my hair. I came in asking for a brown partial balayage, and a haircut, and Passang gave me everything I ever wanted. Also, the price was super reasonable compared to other salons in the city, which was very appreciated. She's also super nice and an amazing conversationalist. She told the best stories. Definitely coming back here for my next hair appointment! read more

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