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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Julie Waghorn
22nd Jul 2023
Team Member: Jess
5.0
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Haven't had my nails done with Jess before. Very pleased with them.

A lovely young lady, we had a nice chat and a laugh!

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Facial & Gels

Angie Goodman
21st Jul 2023
Team Member: Eminae
4.5
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Today I had a facial and new set of gels. The facial was nice. However I found it hard to get up on the couch. The couch wasn't wide enough for me. I could not get comfortable because my arms were falling down at the sides. I had to hold my hands. I did not feel fully relaxed. This would have been better if I could have had my arms at the side. Eminae was good but the equipment needs to be better.

Eminae did a fantastic job of my gels. I would highly recommend her.

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Fab hair cut

Susan French
21st Jul 2023
Team Member: Sophie
5.0
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As always a fabulous cut

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Super haircut by Lee!

Megan Lovell
21st Jul 2023
Team Member: Lee
5.0

Lee made me feel so welcome and was very professional. Advised me when I wasn't sure on what haircut to get, made me feel confident and positive. Super happy with my hair cut. Thanks Lee! :)

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Sarah is an amazing hairstylist!

Shqiponja
20th Jul 2023
Team Member: Sarah
5.0
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I love my new hair colour!! Sarah is the best at what she does. She’s professional, kind and pays attention to what the client wants. You could tell straight away that she loves what she does. Thank you ?

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Very happy!

Emily Gurneviciute
20th Jul 2023
Team Member: Lee
5.0
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This is the second time I’ve come to see Lee for my hair appointment and both times I’ve been super happy with my results and my appointment altogether. My entire time at the salon was very pleasant and the staff are kind. Super happy with my hair!

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Maggie Creagh
20th Jul 2023
Team Member: Eminae
5.0
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Excellent eyebrow queen, no red marks or itching, perfect, thanks Emine

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Excellent Colour and Cut

Sally
20th Jul 2023
Team Member: Sarah
5.0
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Love my hair by Sarah again...you are sooo good xx

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Perfect!!!!

summer richards
20th Jul 2023
Team Member: Cristina
5.0
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Cristina did my highlights which look absolutely incredible, exactly what i wanted which is perfect because i got my hair done for my 18th birthday! and Connie did my cut and blow dry and she did an incredible job, she did exactly what i wanted but so much better. they are both extremely talented and have clearly took the time to perfect there craft. Amazing job!!

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Debbie Jackson
19th Jul 2023
Team Member: Chiara
5.0
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Very pleased thank you ?

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Excellent

Jane Moore
19th Jul 2023
Team Member: Hollie
5.0
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Exactly how I love my hair to look, holly was a very nice girl who was very friendly and I got a great cut and blow dry

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Great service

Helen
19th Jul 2023
Team Member: Lucy
5.0
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I was with my old beauty therapist for years before she stopped in the profession. It has taken me a long time to find someone like her. Lucy is brilliant and I finally feel like I’ve found “my” therapist again. ?

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Very pleased

Carol Richardson
19th Jul 2023
Team Member: Sarah
5.0
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My first time with Sarah and she was very very good, very professional well done Sarah and thank you

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Colour and cut

Dawn
19th Jul 2023
Team Member: Louise
5.0
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As ever brilliant cut and colour. Thank you

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Sabrina
19th Jul 2023
Team Member: Callie
5.0
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Very happy with my hair cut and style. Callie makes me feel relaxed and at ease. Thanks so much ?

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The lovely Connie

Linda Cramphorn
18th Jul 2023
Team Member: Connie
5.0
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Always a pleasure to have my hair cut by Connie. She not only does a brilliant job, but she listens to what is like. And she also listens to me rambling on lol

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Nice Gents Haircut.

William Porter
15th Jul 2023
Team Member: Sophie
5.0
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Sophie always makes you feel comfortable and always does her best to give you a great Hair Cut.

Really pleased with mine.

Thanks Sophie x

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Excellent

Louise
15th Jul 2023
Team Member: Eminae
5.0
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Love my nails, thank you Eminae x

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The loveliest facial

Gemma B
14th Jul 2023
Team Member: Chiara
5.0
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Had an excellent Dermaplanning facial with Chiara tonight

Lovely atmosphere, treatment relaxing but effective and Chiara really looked after me - I’ll be booking again soon!

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Roots, toner and cut and blow dry

Anonymous
14th Jul 2023
4.0

Thankyou Callie - really loved my hair! Thanks for advising about the new repair treatment and products too.

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Dana
14th Jul 2023
Team Member: Sasha
5.0

Lovely service and assistance on every question, I love my haircut that Sasha has done for me as well as the professional advice.

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Cut and blow dry

Karla
14th Jul 2023
Team Member: Connie
4.5
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I didn’t have to wait and Connie did an excellent job as always. Bit disappointed that the cost has gone up (like everything else)

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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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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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Hulme

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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Blow dry

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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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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