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

Reviews

4.94
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Hair cut by Hollie

Demi
14th Jul 2023
Team Member: Hollie
5.0
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Hollie went above and beyond my expectations, Thank you

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Susan
14th Jul 2023
Team Member: Sasha
5.0
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So happy with the outcome of my hair appointment of full head of highlights. Sasha was polite, informative and friendly. Would definitely recommend.

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Experience

Charlotte Roberts
14th Jul 2023
Team Member: Lee
4.0
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Service was good, got a child cut and finish as wasn’t able to make the curling style slots as was going to a prom. I asked nicely and he kindly said he would curl them but would be an extra £10 which was fine. By time I left town after an hour all my curls had dropped and were barely visible. So it was a good experience but sadly the curls didn’t last for my prom and paid £48.

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Rosie
13th Jul 2023
Team Member: Callie
5.0
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Another lovely appointment with Callie. So friendly & welcoming x

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Colour and Cut

Linda Blackburn
13th Jul 2023
Team Member: Sarah
5.0
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Fantastic service as always, fab colour from Sarah and my usual brilliant cut from Pasquale, thank you xx

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Jenny Harris
13th Jul 2023
Team Member: Jodie
5.0
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Had my nails re done, perfect service by Jodie as always , she was happy to book my other treatment ready for my holiday. Can’t wait to have all my treatment in September,

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Cristina
13th Jul 2023
Team Member: Callie
5.0
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Callie did an amazing job to my hair today. I was just thinking a simple trim, but she styled my hair just how I wanted it to be. I will definitely come back.

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Roy Johnston
13th Jul 2023
Team Member: Cristina
5.0
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Excellent service. Hair styled quickly in a relaxed atmosphere.

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Simply the Best

Janet Poulter
13th Jul 2023
Team Member: Louise
5.0
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I love the way Louise cuts and styles my hair 10/10

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Delighted with my colour and finish

MelG
12th Jul 2023
Team Member: Alex
5.0
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I am delighted with my colour treatment; the end result is just what I wanted and looks great. As always, Alex was welcoming, friendly and professional. I am also thrilled with the cut and blow dry by Louise and very pleased with the outcome.

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Amazing!

Rachel
11th Jul 2023
Team Member: Sophie
5.0
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Sophie listened to exactly what I wanted done to my hair and she did and amazing job as always.

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First hair cut

claire shingler
9th Jul 2023
Team Member: Sasha
5.0
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Lillie-Rose had her first ever hair cut . Sasha made her feel comfortable and grown up . A lovely experience for a first time .

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First hair cut

claire shingler
9th Jul 2023
Team Member: Sasha
5.0
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Lillie-Rose had her first ever hair cut . Sasha made her feel comfortable and grown up . A lovely experience for a first time .

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Great Salon

Emma Brown
8th Jul 2023
Team Member: Eminae
5.0
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Had my nails done with Eminae today, really pleased with them and she was so lovely!
Thank you so much x

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Happy

Cara
7th Jul 2023
Team Member: Hollie
4.5
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Very pleased, great cut and streightend nicely ?

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Halina Bartlett
7th Jul 2023
Team Member: Eminae
5.0
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A great service form her as always very happy with my nails

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Margaret
7th Jul 2023
5.0
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A very pleasant experience and another great haircut by Pasqual.

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Hair cut and colour

Sonia
7th Jul 2023
Team Member: Sophie
5.0
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Well im lost for words excellent hairdresser. Way and above i had highlights and cut is amazing. And such a lovely young lady
Know her many years always done my hair excellent hairdresser

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Great Service

A Hemmings
7th Jul 2023
Team Member: Lindsay
5.0
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Lindsay always deliver an excellent service and always with a smile. The girls at the front are also lovely.

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Great experience

Michelle
6th Jul 2023
Team Member: Lee
5.0
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Brilliant service. Lee cut my daughter's hair first. He was really good with her, she can be a fidget but he managed to keep her still and entertained. I wasn't fully sure on how to have my hair cut, he advised me on what he felt would be a good cut to suit my type of hair. I trusted his judgement and let him work his magic. He made sure I was happy with the cut we had agreed on. He also gave me advice on how I could style my hair at home.

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Amanda
6th Jul 2023
Team Member: Hollie
5.0
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Very enthusiastic young lady, very caring and knows her stuff.

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Amazing as always

Sue Coupland
6th Jul 2023
Team Member: Sophie
5.0
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Sophia never fails on delivering
An amazing haircut ?‍♀️ and always a pleasant experience with a good chat !

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Charlie parete
6th Jul 2023
Team Member: Eminae
5.0
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Best nails EVERRR

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Cut and colour

Chris Charles
6th Jul 2023
Team Member: Stefanie
5.0
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Very happy with my cut and colour. Stef always does a fantastic job with my hair. She is an amazing stylist

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Great hair colour and cut

Noreen
6th Jul 2023
Team Member: Sasha
5.0
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I am very pleased with my hair colour , Sasha advised me, and the cut, the colour is perfect and precision cut

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Amazing treatment

Ellis sontag
4th Jul 2023
Team Member: Becky
5.0
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Becky was lovely and done an amazing job on my brows I was over the moon with them!

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Miss

Anonymous
1st Jul 2023
5.0

Had hair extensions by the hairdresser with Red hair sorry didn’t even ask her name we were chatting the whole time. My hair looks amazing so please with it and such a pleasurable time. She even kindly showed me how to style it, the way she done it. Thank you!

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Kaylean Neeve
1st Jul 2023
Team Member: Chiara
5.0
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Brilliant as always very kind and professional great at what she does

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Wash, cut and blow dry

Deborah Suchley
30th Jun 2023
Team Member: Connie
5.0

Connie always does such a fantastic job. She's an excellent hairdresser, always friendly and professional. I would recommend her to anyone.

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Excellent

Katherine Green
30th Jun 2023
Team Member: Becky
5.0
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Excellence service, very professional- will definitely request Becky the next time. Thank you

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Tint roots, cut & blo dry

Barbara M
30th Jun 2023
Team Member: Sasha
5.0
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Thoroughly pleased with the results! Enjoyed the salon atmosphere.

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So welcoming and lovely!

Sophie Reeves
30th Jun 2023
Team Member: Lindsay
5.0
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Thank you so much! we are grateful and will definitely be back ?

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Roots

Aileen Tabram
29th Jun 2023
Team Member: Sarah
5.0
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As always 100% satisfied with the result. , Sarah is a great asset for the company.

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Hair colour

Jane hart
29th Jun 2023
Team Member: Sarah
5.0
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Always a great service and so happy with the results I get from Sarah and Connie. All ladies in salon so friendly and complimentary.

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Gel nails

Anonymous
29th Jun 2023
5.0

Once again warm welcome to the salon & first class service with Lindsay!
Booked to have nails done ready for summer holidays all done beautifully thank you.
Felt pampered & made to feel special .
I love coming to the salon !!

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Helen Hind
29th Jun 2023
Team Member: Lindsay
5.0
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Lovely visit today, Lindsay was both friendly and professional, had a great experience. Thank you Lindsay

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Great haircut as always

Katherine
28th Jun 2023
Team Member: Louise
5.0
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A lovely hour out of work to be pampered and have my hair transformed by Louise- thank you! I’m looking forward to my next appointment already.

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Great cut

Janet Ardley
28th Jun 2023
Team Member: Louise
5.0
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As always I was very happy when leaving the salon. Since Louis has been styling my hair I have felt so much more confident as my thin hair now appears to have body and style.

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Jane
24th Jun 2023
Team Member: Louise
4.5
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Cracking

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Hair service

Sandra Norwood
24th Jun 2023
Team Member: Sasha
5.0
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Very pleased with colour and service very nice treatment from Sasha

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Beauty

Anonymous
24th Jun 2023
Team Member: Becky
5.0

Excellent as always

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Blow dry

Chloe stanbridge
23rd Jun 2023
Team Member: Aimee
5.0
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I’m really fussy when it comes to a blow dry and I never leave reviews she done an amazing job so I had to make sure I told you one of the best blow drys I’ve had. Thank you

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Make up

Kerry Boland
23rd Jun 2023
Team Member: Chiara
5.0
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Amazing loved my make up and felt so relaxed whilst having it done xx

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Rebecca
23rd Jun 2023
Team Member: Hollie
5.0
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She very nice thank you :)

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Excellent experience

Chloe mordecai
23rd Jun 2023
Team Member: Hollie
5.0
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I had an amazing experience, being 8 months pregnant I felt faint during the appointment and was made to feel completely relaxed and helped.
My hair cut is beautiful and was explained thoroughly and how to maintain the style.

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Fantastic pedicure.

Emma Davies
22nd Jun 2023
Team Member: Eminae
5.0
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Such a lovely pedicure, best foot massage I’ve had. It was really nice to meet you, Thank you Eminae x

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Amazing

Brooke Fryer
22nd Jun 2023
Team Member: Sasha
5.0
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I booked very last minute after being let down by my usual hairdresser. I was quite anxious and tearful but I was greeted with warmth and I was made to feel comfortable. From the off Sasha reassured me she would do everything she could to get my close to the results I wanted as she knew this weekend was important for me, and she delivered. I am so so happy and I can’t thank the team enough. From start to finish.

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Balayage Hair color

Amanda Harvey
21st Jun 2023
Team Member: Sarah
5.0
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Had a very positive experience today, Sarah was very through and attentive with myself bringing along coffees and biscuits, very professional with my hair

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Brow wax and tint

Loraine Willbourn
21st Jun 2023
Team Member: Eminae
5.0
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Eminae was lovely, she took her time to discuss what colour tint would suit my colouring best, she was chatty and made sure I was satisfied with the end result.

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Eyebrow threading

Sharron Abumehdi
21st Jun 2023
Team Member: Lindsay
5.0
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Lindsay is aways very friendly, welcoming and professional. Always come away pleased with the results

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