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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Jane Hart
26th Sep 2024
Team Member: Aimee
5.0
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Fabulous result and blow dry thanks

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My little Oasis

Anonymous
21st Sep 2024
Team Member: Joanne
5.0

Thanks to Jo for restoring my nails !! As always fantastic service at the Salon , warm friendly welcome by Sam in reception & you’re made to feel special . Thank you girls 💋

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Pat Cowell
20th Sep 2024
5.0
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Louse did my nails and I am very pleased with them . She was very professional and talked me through what she was doing. Would highly recommend.

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Amazing

Donna Evans
19th Sep 2024
Team Member: Chloe
5.0
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Chloe is absolutely amazing at nails. Her attention to detail is fantastic. Definitely recommend

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Danni Weaver
14th Sep 2024
Team Member: Becky
5.0
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Becky as always does a very good job each time and she's very nice too. Congratulations to new baby and wedding xxx

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Sarah Redman
14th Sep 2024
Team Member: Sasha
5.0
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So happy with my cut today with the lovely Sasha, slightly angled bob cut without a perfect straight edge, some layers and a rough blow dry without a brush, love it; thank you Sasha, see you in 2 months!

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Continued superb performance experience

Holly Nairn
13th Sep 2024
Team Member: Lucy
5.0
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Always the most professional, caring and enjoyable experience. Thank you so much for taking such good care of me every time I visit the salon! Would never go anywhere else xxx

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Sonia Campbell
13th Sep 2024
Team Member: Sophie
5.0
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Sophie amazing cut was very happy.
Always am when Sophie does my hair amazing hair dresser x

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Tammy Bassett
13th Sep 2024
Team Member: Connie
5.0
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Excellent as always

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Lovely lashes

Janet Poulter
13th Sep 2024
Team Member: Ella
5.0
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Absolutely love my lashes 💕

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Wonderful Visit

Faith Watson
12th Sep 2024
Team Member: Sasha
5.0
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Another wonderful hair experience & creation from Sasha..Thank you ❤️
Also thank you to the lovely lady who made me 2 cups of Tea xx

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Cheryl Janes
12th Sep 2024
Team Member: Fran
5.0
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I had a 60 minute appointment with Fran and it was so relaxing and I felt really refreshed afterwards

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Wash cut and blow dry

Frances Gregory
11th Sep 2024
Team Member: Michelle
5.0
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Excellent

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Bianca

Lucy
11th Sep 2024
Team Member: Bianca
5.0
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First time having my hair done by Bianca. Bianca is very professional, we spoke about what i was hoping to achieve, and Bianca made my hair look amazing with the cut and colour. Bianca made me feel comfortable and confident. The whole salon is friendly and professional.

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Confident

Jenny Challis
10th Sep 2024
5.0
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Had a consultation with Sally, I feel really confident and booked a cut

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Great hair cut.

Janet
7th Sep 2024
Team Member: Claire
5.0

As always a pleasure to have my hair cut and dried.

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Laura
4th Sep 2024
Team Member: Bianca
4.0
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I had a colour consultation with Bianca whom I found to be friendly, honest and knowledgeable. Bianca understood straight away what I wanted, and even made colour suggestions I wouldn't have thought of before. Happy with the service I received.

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cut

Tina James
3rd Sep 2024
Team Member: Callie
5.0
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was fantastic just what i wanted

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cut and blown dry

Katy Cheung
3rd Sep 2024
Team Member: Ruby
5.0
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very good, stylist very friendly make me feel very comfy and relax

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Ruth Crowe
3rd Sep 2024
Team Member: Fran
5.0
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All. Good

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Very Happy

Christine Saunders
2nd Sep 2024
Team Member: Sarah
5.0

Excellent fab colour

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My little girl loved it!

Nicola Havens
31st Aug 2024
Team Member: Michelle
5.0
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Michelle did a great job at cutting my little girls hair, she’s so pleased with it. Very friendly and welcoming first time visit to the salon. Can’t wait to come back for my own hair 😊

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Great!

Mrs Tina Mcdermott
31st Aug 2024
Team Member: Bianca
5.0
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As always a great experience. Very happy customer. Thank you Bianca xxx

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Connie is the best

Louise Krywoszej
30th Aug 2024
Team Member: Connie
5.0
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Connie is just the best, she does exactly what you ask for and never fails to disappoint, love what she’s done xxx thank you Connie x

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Toes cut and varnish

Helen Fessas
29th Aug 2024
Team Member: Ella
5.0
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Thank you, very nice.
Nice meeting you.

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Foot Fairy

Maureen Eve
29th Aug 2024
Team Member: Louise
5.0
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I’m not sure which Louise i saw but I’ve nicknamed her “ Foot Fairy 🧚‍♀️ “. If ever my feet needed a little T.L.C. it was today. Louise is such a warm, caring soul and made me smile 😊 as for my feet 👣 they say thank you so much and we’ll be back 😍

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Thankyou Bianca

Chloe Fowler
29th Aug 2024
Team Member: Bianca
5.0
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My new favourite person. Trust more than all of my exes combined. Better communication skills too.

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Colour and cut

Aileen Tabram
28th Aug 2024
Team Member: Sarah
4.5
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Perfection as usual, Sarah is a young dedicated hairdresser will always advice and give her expertise

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Fresh hair

Anonymous
28th Aug 2024
Team Member: Bianca
4.5

Bianca was very welcoming
Very professional
She knew her stuff
Loved my hair and cannot wait to go back next time
Bianca even offered to do my wedding hair at short notice
Lovely lady

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Cut and blow dry

Laura Farrow
28th Aug 2024
Team Member: Sasha
4.0
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Sasha was lovely I explained that I wasn’t happy with my previous cut from another shop and I needed my hair to be even because it was causing me anxiety and she did an amazing job on my hair, I’m so happy thank you Sasha xx

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Daughters first hair cut

Claire Smith
27th Aug 2024
Team Member: Sarah
4.5
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Very friendly staff, Nice atmosphere. Sarah made my little girl feel comfortable having her 1st hair cut. Would definitely recommend. Staff even helped me take my sons pushchair down the stairs, thank you.

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Root tint, cut and blow dry

Sally Brannon
24th Aug 2024
Team Member: Claire
5.0
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It is always a pleasure to visit the salon. Claires expertise, advise and knowledge leaves me with a great hair colour and style. Thank you Claire!!!

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Hair cut and colour

Gill Sullivan
24th Aug 2024
5.0
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Hair nicely coloured by Claire and good cut by Pascal.

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Penny Roberts
23rd Aug 2024
Team Member: Cristina
5.0
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Always great service, friendly, professional very pleased with cut and finish highly recommend

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Top Job

Janet Poulter
22nd Aug 2024
Team Member: Louise
5.0
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Always love my cuts by Louise

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Anonymous
21st Aug 2024
4.0

Hi I'm not sure which Louise cut my hair, but I am very happy with my haircut and will definitely come back

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Gel nails

Kay Kellow
21st Aug 2024
Team Member: Louise
5.0
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So pleased with my pedicure and manicure, gel nail virgin!!! Fantastic job thank you Louise

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Hair extensions re fit

Sonia Kennedy
17th Aug 2024
Team Member: Bianca
5.0
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Bianca always makes me feel so welcome and we have the best conversations, on top of the fact she always does an amazing job with my hair! Have recommend to my friends and family! Receptionist was also very friendly:)

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Waxing

Lea Ewing
16th Aug 2024
Team Member: Lucy
5.0
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I visit Lucy every 4/5 weeks and always have a great treatment, it’s like seeing a friend.

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Brilliant

Lisa Vose
15th Aug 2024
Team Member: Alex
4.5
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Fantastic service

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Very Good Pedicure

Carol Richardson
14th Aug 2024
Team Member: Louise
5.0
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I had a pedicure today for the first time with Louise who I believe is new. She was very thorough and her foot/leg massage was very good, better than some experienced therapist as she actually massaged my legs, well done Louise I’ll book with you again, thank you.

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Good hairday

Marion Burnett
14th Aug 2024
Team Member: Louise
5.0
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Always a good experience

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My fortnightly treat

Geraldine Fitzgerald
14th Aug 2024
Team Member: Ruby
5.0
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I have a wash & blowdry & somwtimes other treatments every fortnight & I am very happy everytime

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Wash & blowdry

Gerri
14th Aug 2024
Team Member: Ruby
5.0
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I have a regular fortnightly appointment which I look forward to as a treat. I am always very satisfied with whatever treatment I have done.

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Anita King
13th Aug 2024
Team Member: Fran
5.0
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Fran was lovely, very professional and easy to talk to. Fran has a very gentle technique and my lashes look great. I will definitely book again.

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Blow dry

Jackie Bui
11th Aug 2024
Team Member: Cristina
5.0
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Always very happy with Cristina her cut and blow dry are amazing, she is very friendly highly recommend her

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Colour

Lindsay Jordan
7th Aug 2024
5.0
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Colour with Bianca. A pleasure from start to finish.

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Currently with Louise

Betty Dufour
7th Aug 2024
Team Member: Louise
5.0
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Always a pleasure. Beautiful cut and blowdry as usual.

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Models night

Susie Keen
7th Aug 2024
Team Member: Sarah
5.0
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Sarah did a great job today with my short hair cut, if unsure of herself would ask advice from her mentor. Will definitely be going back again. Thank you 😊

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Hair colour,cut and blow dry and gel nails hands and feet

Karen Corona
6th Aug 2024
Team Member: Callie
5.0
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Callie coloured and cut my hair - I love the colour!
Louise did my nails and did an excellent job and was very gentle. A good days pampering thank you Callie and Louise x

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