Avant Garde Hair & Beauty Harlow, Essex

16-18 , The Rows, Harlow, Essex, CM20 1BZ

About us

Avant Garde Hair & Beauty Salon in Harlow is a progressive, innovative and luxury salon which has become a firm favourite with locals and visitors from far afield since opening nearly 40 years ago.

Guests tell us we are the best hair & beauty salon in Essex because we have a team of exceptional experts offering the very latest hair, beauty and aesthetics treatments for men and women, plus five-star customer service and professional advice.

We understand everyday life can be busy, so we offer our guests everything in one place but without losing that personal touch. Our aim is to provide each and every guest with an enjoyable and relaxing experience in luxury surroundings. Of course, it's always important that we understand your needs so we offer complimentary hair, beauty and aesthetics consultations to help us provide you with the most appropriate and effective treatment or service for you.

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Opening hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday 09:00 - 17:00
Wednesday 09:00 - 18:00
Thursday 09:00 - 20:00
Friday 09:00 - 18:00
Saturday 08:00 - 16:00
Sunday Closed

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Best family treat

Fatma Yorganci
21st Dec 2024
Team Member: Callie
5.0
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Today myself and 3 of my family busted the salon for Christmas treats. We had a lovely morning at the salon, great vibes, friendly team and a lovely experience as always. Thank you!

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Brilliant

Linda Blackburn
20th Dec 2024
Team Member: Ella
5.0
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Always a brilliant service from Pasquale, Ella, Paige and all the staff, Happy Christmas to you all xx

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Gel Nails

Pauline King
20th Dec 2024
Team Member: Louise
5.0
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I can’t recommend Louise enough very professional very friendly I am really pleased with my manicure & gel nails put me completely at ease

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Would recommend this salon

Anonymous
19th Dec 2024
5.0

Excellent service

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Sophie the superstar

Sue Coupland
19th Dec 2024
Team Member: Sophie
5.0
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As always delighted Sophie always makes me feel fabulous

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Hair Coloured

Gill Sullivan
19th Dec 2024
Team Member: Claire
5.0
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A very good visit to Claire again.
Pleased.

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Lash tint , brow wax

Sharon Abumehdi
19th Dec 2024
Team Member: Fran
5.0
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Love my brows and lashes , always a professional and friendly service from Fran 😊

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Beauty Treatments

Lisa Hicks
18th Dec 2024
Team Member: Lucy
5.0
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Excellent service and always to see everyone.

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Good hairday

Marion Burnett
18th Dec 2024
Team Member: Louise
5.0
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Always a good experience

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Waxing

Sarah Redman
18th Dec 2024
Team Member: Lucy
5.0
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Lucy was lovely.

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Amazing colour!!

Toni Watson
17th Dec 2024
Team Member: Bianca
5.0
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Decided on a change up with my colour foils, Bianca worked her magic and the new colour looks fantastic!

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Thank you

Janet Kitson
15th Dec 2024
Team Member: Claire
5.0
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A very enjoyable and relaxing visit.

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Haircut

Shirley Savill
14th Dec 2024
Team Member: Louise
5.0
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Was very pleased with my hair cut

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Brows

Cheryl Herrett
13th Dec 2024
Team Member: Mel
5.0
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Very pleasant day, put me at ease from the start no rush to do anything, and the results brilliant

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Great Job

Jacqueline Jones
12th Dec 2024
Team Member: Sasha
5.0
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Sacha is a great stylest and is friendly and listens to what you want done. This is the 2nd time I have booked in with her and I will definitely be back! Thank you so much.

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Colour,cut & style

Sally Brannon
11th Dec 2024
Team Member: Claire
5.0

Thank you Claire as always a perfect colour, cut and blow dry. Love my hair !!!

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Always a great experience

Sonia Kennedy
11th Dec 2024
Team Member: Bianca
5.0
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I have an appointment every 8 weeks for a nanobond refit with Bianca and I always look forward too my appointment! Wouldn’t go anywhere else!

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Best experience

Sharon Webber
10th Dec 2024
Team Member: Hollie
5.0
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Hollie was very professional and I was very pleased with my cut and blow dry .

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Great as always

Jordan Mooney
10th Dec 2024
Team Member: Sarah
5.0
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Lovely blowdry as always thank you

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New style

Mrs Jennifer Batt
10th Dec 2024
Team Member: Claire
5.0
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Clair is very professional in what she does and is not happy until the last hair is perfect.
Everyone comments how good it looks.

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Great colour and Cut

Mrs Tina Mcdermott
7th Dec 2024
Team Member: Bianca
5.0
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Always a pleasure to see Bianca. Very happy with my hair and I was looked after.

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Hair care

Stephanie Smith
7th Dec 2024
Team Member: Hollie
4.0
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Well, we usual Holly very caring...with colour etc....but a shame she was not with me all the way through...
Another lady, Ruby, washed my hair etc.....but I found her to be quite rough on my elderly scalp! Water in my ears (and I have sensitive ears) and water running down my neck and shoulders etc....not as much care...🤨. Then I had Michelle to cut and blow dry, but I usually have Christina, who is an excellent cutter...
But she was away again....
So, have to have a think.....sorry...but you did ask.......

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Hair cut

Sonia Campbell
6th Dec 2024
Team Member: Sophie
5.0
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Well amazing sophie been cutting my hair and colouring it for 25. Years that says it all . Such a lovely person always so nice to speak to caring kind. And a amazing hairdresser she is a credit to advert guard
Every one comments on my hair colour and cut

I say Sophie from advent guard harlow 🤣👍

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Tanning session

Kat Wozniak
5th Dec 2024
Team Member: Carys
5.0
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Beautiful tan colour, long lasting, clean and professional, highly recommend! Thank you Carys, you are lovely! And lovely atmosphere at the reception, always welcoming with a big smile 😃

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Waxing

Jeannette Baldwin
4th Dec 2024
Team Member: Lucy
5.0
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Excellent as always. Lovely me time, being pampered and chatting.

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New style

Debbie Suchley
4th Dec 2024
Team Member: Sasha
5.0
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Sasha was absolutely fantastic. I can't tell you how happy I am with my new hairstyle. She was so knowledgeable and gave me some really great tips on how to manage my fluffy fine hair. I am so grateful.

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Lash and brow tint

Mrs Denise Gerrard
3rd Dec 2024
Team Member: Louise
5.0
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Friendly and professional service. Love the outcome

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Blow dry

Kim Grove
2nd Dec 2024
Team Member: Sarah
5.0
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My hair always looks healthy and the blow dry that I get from Sarah is exactly what I ask for.

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Beautifully done

Marie Patient
30th Nov 2024
Team Member: Sasha
5.0
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Very satisfied with my hair. Sasha is lovely and has given me so many advice about how to manage my hair. Really appreciate her.

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Pin curls

EmmaGaskin
30th Nov 2024
Team Member: Aimee
5.0
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Aimee was brilliant I’m over the moon with my hair xxx

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Daughter’s haircut

Sarah A
30th Nov 2024
Team Member: Michelle
5.0
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Went in for my daughters second haircut ever yesterday (she’s 3 years old). Michelle was brilliant, so so good with her and made her feel at ease. She ended up loving it and her hair looks lovely :) thank you! Xx

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Restyle

Jackie Watkins
27th Nov 2024
Team Member: Claire
5.0
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Went in feeling very unsure of what I wanted today , wasn’t happy with my hair but Claire totally changed that.
She advised on a few styles and lengths .
The end product was fantastic absolutely love my new style. Claire always makes me feel comfortable and involved.and yuh always get a very warm welcome when you enter the salon wouldn’t go anywhere else now x

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Hair cut

Justine Williams
26th Nov 2024
Team Member: Hollie
5.0
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Hollie is wonderful,we discussed hair styles & the fact I’m losing a lot of hair definitely actively losing hair,discussed products & pointers for GP to look into,
Very happy with my hair cut & already booked for 12 weeks times

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Luscious Lashes

Janet Poulter
21st Nov 2024
Team Member: Carys
5.0
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I really look forward to my lash infill sessions with Carys. She makes my lashes look amazing, and we always have a lovely chat too.

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Nails

Mrs Linda Harvey
21st Nov 2024
Team Member: Chloe
5.0
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As ever wonderful technique and attention to detail.

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Massage

Jack Day
16th Nov 2024
Team Member: Mel
5.0
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Had a really relaxing time after having a massage by Mel, she really did a great job and made me feel so comfortable with her bubbly and friendly personality that put me at ease. Looking forward to coming again next month and having her having booked with her again. She’s a new member to the team so a great addition to an already talented team at Avant Garde Xx

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Hair

Rhia Mcdonald
15th Nov 2024
Team Member: Sarah
5.0
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Perfect from start to finish. Sarah took her time on my hair, offered copious amounts of tea and coffee which I love. Styled my hair wavy which looked fabulous and beautiful colour x

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Hair styling

Angie
15th Nov 2024
Team Member: Claire
5.0

First class service as always, Claire listen to how I wanted my hair cut and styled, attentive throughout my appointment and such a lovely person so happy with my new hairstyle just perfect, she made me feel like a million dollars with her compliments and how lovely my new style suited me, thank you Claire will see you soon .

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Cut and blowdry restyle

Jackie Hickey
14th Nov 2024
Team Member: Louise
5.0
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Really pleased with the way Louise cuts my hair always looks great afterwards

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Would recommend this salon

Marion
12th Nov 2024
Team Member: Hollie
5.0

Excellent service. Many thanks

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Wonderful place to go

Emma Lawrence
12th Nov 2024
Team Member: Michelle
5.0
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I don’t get to go to a nice salon and be pampered very often as I’m a carer for my son but wow what a lovely experience. Felt relaxed and Michelle was amazing. Beautiful hair wash including massage and then the perfect cut. Very happy and I have rebooked for January.

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William’s consultation with Bianca

Wendy Etherington
9th Nov 2024
Team Member: Bianca
5.0
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Very good. Bianca was very sensitive. Really happy with everything.

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Lush Lashes

Janet Poulter
8th Nov 2024
Team Member: Carys
5.0

I am so pleased with how Carys does my lashes. I thoroughly recommend her, and look forward to my appointments.

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Brilliant

Linda Blackburn
8th Nov 2024
Team Member: Ella
5.0
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Always good service x

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Root tap & foils

Claire
7th Nov 2024
Team Member: Aimee
5.0
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My first time having Aimee do my colour & i absolutely love it. She’s so lovely & I got exactly what I asked for. Thank you

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Groovy haircut

Louise Scantlebury
6th Nov 2024
Team Member: Michelle
5.0
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Everyone was work hard at Avant Garde today.
I had a lovely coffee and my haircut was excellent. There is always a pleasant atmosphere and everyone is very professional. Excellent work.

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Cut and colour

Chris Charles
5th Nov 2024
Team Member: Bianca
5.0
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Today I had a wonderful Salon experience. Very happy with my cut and colour.

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Hair appointment

Ivana Nestorova
1st Nov 2024
Team Member: Michelle
4.5
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Michelle was fantastic as always. Paid very detailed attention to what I wanted even though she was running late due to previous client. She was caring and personable as always.
Honestly speaking I felt sorry for her that she couldn’t take even a minute break as she was scheduled for another client in between.
She did a fantastic job as always and I look forward to seeing her again

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Fantastic cut and colour!

Caroline Lloyd
1st Nov 2024
Team Member: Sasha
5.0
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Wonderful cut and full head bleach by Sasha. And we tried a new toner at her suggestion - I love it! Thank you!!!

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Electrolysis

Pat Cowell
1st Nov 2024
Team Member: Lucy
5.0
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Not as painful as I thought. Lucy very reassuring and considerate to my needs

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