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

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Haircut

Shirley Savill is
11th Oct 2024
Team Member: Louise
5.0
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She was very helpful when I asked questions about my hair

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Fantastic colour

Diana Andrews
11th Oct 2024
Team Member: Sasha
5.0
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Fantastic new colour very pleased with the superb advise and end result

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Excellent

Jenny Wing
10th Oct 2024
Team Member: Joanne
5.0
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Joanne is extremely caring and excellent in all her skills. She treats my feet and finger nails and has done so for years. Always giving excellent results.

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Cut and blow dry

Debra Dileva
10th Oct 2024
Team Member: Claire
5.0
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Love my hair and Claire made me so relaxed with the condition I have fantastic service will definitely be back 😊

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Haircut and highlights

Corinne Sheridan
10th Oct 2024
Team Member: Hollie
5.0
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Shes really nice and friendly, I love my hair, it's abit darker this time, But its winter now and the roots won't look as bad when they grow out, I also love the haircut she's done for me, overall happy with the results

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Lush lashes

Janet Poulter
10th Oct 2024
Team Member: Ella
5.0
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Very happy with my lashes, a lovely relaxing experience

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Excellent

Linda Blackburn
10th Oct 2024
Team Member: Ella
5.0
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Always excellent friendly service, Ella yesterday, Pasquale today

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Electrolysis

Pat Cowell
10th Oct 2024
Team Member: Chloe
5.0
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Wasn’t as painful as I thought it would be. Chloe was very reassuring

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Deluxe pedicure

Denise Morton
9th Oct 2024
Team Member: Becky
4.0
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Becky was very helpful and professional

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Hair colour

Stephanie Smith
8th Oct 2024
Team Member: Hollie
5.0
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Hollie is very caring.....for my older hair!! Does an excellent job...and very pleasant to talk to....
Thankyou.......

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Colour hair

Yvonne Squires
5th Oct 2024
Team Member: Sophie
5.0
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I'm very pleased with my colour Sophie done a excellent job

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Colour hair

Yvonne Squires
5th Oct 2024
Team Member: Sophie
5.0
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I'm very pleased with my colour Sophie done a excellent job

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Colour hair

Yvonne Squires
5th Oct 2024
Team Member: Sophie
5.0
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I'm very pleased with my colour Sophie has done very good job

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Colour hair

Yvonne Squires
5th Oct 2024
Team Member: Sophie
5.0
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I'm very pleased with my colour Sophie has done very good job

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Colour hair

Yvonne Squires
5th Oct 2024
Team Member: Sophie
5.0
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I'm very pleased with my colour Sophie has done very good job

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Gel Manicure & Gel Pedicure

Angie Goodman (Bell)
5th Oct 2024
Team Member: Louise
5.0
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I had a Gel Manicure & Gel Pedicure today with Louise Wood. I love the rainbow colours. The Gels look fantastic.

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Nails

Julie Waghorn
5th Oct 2024
Team Member: Louise
5.0
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Louise has done my nails beautifully(as all the girls do).
She was very thorough and precise.
A very pleasant young lady

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Cristina The Magicial Hairstylist

Sharon Burton
4th Oct 2024
Team Member: Cristina
5.0
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as always a wonderful couple of hours relaxing whilst Cristina worked her magic :) Hair is now salon fresh as am I !!!!

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Currently and blow dry

Betty Dufour
2nd Oct 2024
Team Member: Louise
5.0
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Always a lovely experience ans always very happy with my cut and blow dry

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Short hair model

Sue Vanlint-Hooper
2nd Oct 2024
Team Member: Hollie
5.0
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Pleased with my hair . Supervised every step of the way but just needs to trust herself 😀

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Excellent service

Melanie Wood
29th Sep 2024
Team Member: Michelle
5.0
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My regular hairdresser was not available, so I booked with Imichelle. I had a total restyle and michelle did a fabulous cut. I’m so happy and will be returning to michelle for my next trim. She listened to me and understood what I was aiming for. It’s perfect!

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Ms

Lily Flintham
27th Sep 2024
Team Member: Sophie
5.0

I was very nervous about coming today as I have had bad experiences in the past with going to salons. Sophie really made me feel comfortable and talked me through everything she was doing or going to do. Am in love with my hair. Thank you so much Sophie.

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Refresh

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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Nails

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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Colour and cut

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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Face massage

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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Colour Consult

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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Eyebrow wax tint

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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