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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Always over and above

Mrs Linda Harvey
18th Feb 2024
Team Member: Becky
5.0
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As usual Becky provided a thorough and extremely professional service . Along with a charming manner .

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Revived hair

Ana
17th Feb 2024
4.5
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Michelle was my hero today!
After presenting to her my lifeless hair, I was desperate for a much needed makeover and Michelle just delivered!
I have asked her to please help me and bring my hair back to life with a natural blonde/caramel looking balayage and I was back 5 years ago when my hair used to shine.
She would always listen and take into consideration any of my comments or suggestions (I’m very opinionated!)…
Thanks to her amazing work, professionalism and personality the result was fantastic!
She offered refreshments and was always making l sure I was comfortable.
Plus had some amazing her massage!!
Thank you Michelle!

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Sharon Abumehdi
17th Feb 2024
Team Member: Becky
5.0
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Lovely friendly service , very pleased with my brows

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Great hair style!

Susan Mccaw
17th Feb 2024
5.0
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My hair stylist spent lots of time asking me about what I wanted and giving me suggestions
My hair turned out to be really lovely and I’m so happy with the results 🤗

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Julie Waghorn
17th Feb 2024
Team Member: Becky
5.0
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Excellent. Becky paid a lot of attention to detail, I was given a hand rub with nice hand cream after my nails were done

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Nails and EBW

Diane Hunter
16th Feb 2024
Team Member: Becky
5.0
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All good, Becky is a very nice young lady and my nails look lovely.

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Excellent

Linda Blackburn
16th Feb 2024
Team Member: Jess
5.0
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Excellent service as always, makes my day xx

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Nails at avant garde

Diane Hunter
15th Feb 2024
Team Member: Becky
5.0

Really nice lady and my nails look lovely

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Over the moon

Leanne
15th Feb 2024
Team Member: Alex
5.0

I cannot explain how much of an amazing job Alex has done on my hair she is truly the best!

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Nails at avant garde

Diane Hunter
15th Feb 2024
Team Member: Becky
5.0

Really nice lady and my nails look lovely

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Restyle

Kendle
10th Feb 2024
4.0

Excellent cut, very happy with final result

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Nails

Anonymous
10th Feb 2024
4.5

Perfect nails as always enjoy my appointment & chatting with Becky 😘

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Denise Morton
9th Feb 2024
Team Member: Lucy
5.0
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Lucy was professional and helpful as always

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Fabulous bouncy blow dry

Sue Coupland
9th Feb 2024
Team Member: Louise
5.0
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As always a fabulous bouncy blow dry …. Louise you’re a star

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Beautiful Colour

Lynda Murphy
9th Feb 2024
5.0
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From the beginning to the end of my treatment I felt pampered and relaxed topped with fantastic results

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Eye brows and eyelashes

Wendy Etherington
9th Feb 2024
Team Member: Becky
5.0
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Very good as always. Becky always does my eyebrows and eyelashes just the way I like them. She is always friendly and makes me feel comfortable. Excellent.

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Great experience

Chloe
9th Feb 2024
Team Member: Lucy
5.0
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All of the staff at Avant Garde are helpful and friendly, a very welcoming environment. Lucy is a great therapist, talks you through every step, answering any questions and provided a perfect treatment. Highly recommend Lucy!

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Expert advice

Kim Higgs
9th Feb 2024
Team Member: Becky
5.0
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Becky advised the best course of action for my eyebrows. Absolutely trust her advice

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Haircut and blow dry

Shirley Savill
8th Feb 2024
Team Member: Louise
5.0
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Louise is very friendly and helpful . Love my cut.

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Cut

Julie Witteridge
8th Feb 2024
5.0
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My stylist was Pasquale, and very happy with my cut

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Jamie Lee Curtis

Joan Buck
8th Feb 2024
Team Member: Claire
5.0

Claire was so helpful and seemed to know what I wanted by looking at a photo. Love the cut you gave me Claire 10 out of 10

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Louise
3rd Feb 2024
Team Member: Aimee
5.0

Love my colour and curls, thank you Aimee x

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Outstanding

Annie Michael
1st Feb 2024
Team Member: Sasha
5.0
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I was extremely impressed with Sasha's expertise in washing, cutting and drying my hair. I was 'blown away' by the finished result, it was so perfect, i didn't even know my hair could be that shiny and bouncy. Thank you so much and i will be seeing you again!

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First visit - cut

Melanie Wood
31st Jan 2024
Team Member: Lee
5.0
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My 1st visit today and Lee was my allocated stylist. Lee was pleasant and listened to what I was hoping for in terms of a re style. I felt so comfortable with Lee and loved the finished cut and styling.

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My first visit -colour

Melanie Wood
31st Jan 2024
Team Member: Sarah
5.0
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I saw Sarah today for my first colour. I am aiming to go lighter to blend more with grey. I showed Sarah what I am aiming to achieve and she was able to explain the process needed. From arriving to leaving sarah was professional and supportive. I am so pleased with the colouring progress and care and attention shown by Sarah. I was so nervous but need not have been my experience was fabulous. Thank you

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Eyebrows and eyelash tint

Karen Sinclaire
30th Jan 2024
Team Member: Eminae
5.0
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Always happy with eminae x

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Hair styled

Janette Sontag
27th Jan 2024
Team Member: Louise
5.0
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I am extremely impressed with the Salon, I was made welcome and I had a great hair stylist, Very Professional, it was my first time there I have booked again for February, I highly recommend this great Salon

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Lindsey Grafton
27th Jan 2024
Team Member: Connie
5.0

Lovely experience having full head highlights. Connie was great and really caring. Thank you.

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Claire Parry
25th Jan 2024
Team Member: Alex
5.0
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Alex was amazing, did exactly what I asked & perfectly placed. I love it thank you…

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Always good

Jodie Smith
23rd Jan 2024
Team Member: Hollie
5.0
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Hollie is a great hairdresser and I don’t feel one bit worried when she does my hair, she talks me through the process and explains everything, this is very much appreciated.

Also, my hair looks fab!’!!!

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Thank you

Caroline Ashton-Gough
19th Jan 2024
Team Member: Hollie
5.0
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Thanks so much Hollie
Very friendly , kind and attentive
Wonderful head massage while washing my hair
Hair looks great , thank you x

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Linda Blackburn
19th Jan 2024
Team Member: Jess
5.0
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Always excellent service x

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Superb

Donna Evans
18th Jan 2024
Team Member: Eminae
5.0
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Excellent as always

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An asset to the

Marianne Freshwater
18th Jan 2024
Team Member: Hollie
5.0
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Excellent stylist, friendly, thoughtful. It is a pleasure to know that she will take care of me each time!

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Thank you!

Tammy
18th Jan 2024
Team Member: Lee
5.0

His Amazing!!!
The whole experience is always amazing from the moment you walk through the door to the moment you leave Thank you all!

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Hair cut and blow dry.

Joanne Pedder
16th Jan 2024
Team Member: Stefanie
5.0
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Such a great cut with Stef. The wash was amazing too lovely head massage.

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Great Restyle!

Anonymous
16th Jan 2024
5.0

Once again, a fab cut! Thank you Sophie. Thanks to Alex as well for keeping my colour looking great. Xx

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Excellent

Lisav
14th Jan 2024
Team Member: Eminae
5.0

Always an amazing result, thank you

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Wash and blow dry

Kim Grove
13th Jan 2024
Team Member: Sarah
4.5
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Absolutely wonderful massage when washing my hair… just what the doctor order after my birthday drinks the night before. Sarah always listens to what I want and will always suggest other ideas which always produces great results - I’m looking forward to my next appointment.

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Cut and bouncy blow dry

Natasha Savage
13th Jan 2024
Team Member: Cristina
5.0

My 15 year old daughter was extremely pleased with her cut and blow dry. She had some new bangs cut in and loves them.

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D mccaty
13th Jan 2024
Team Member: Claire
5.0

Top service from Claire as always.

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Clare Hamilton-Gilbert
12th Jan 2024
Team Member: Jess
5.0
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Jess was lovely and took great care of doing my nail gels, thank you so much Jess

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Amazing lady

Ellie Symons
12th Jan 2024
Team Member: Hollie
5.0
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She was honestly so sweet and I enjoyed my hair being washed and cut and my hair feels healthier and smooth

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Happy wax

Sabrina kenrick
8th Jan 2024
Team Member: Becky
5.0

Becky is always pleasant and does a great job . Thank you 😀

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Happy wax

Sabrina kenrick
8th Jan 2024
Team Member: Becky
5.0

Becky is always pleasant and does a great job . Thank you 😀

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The best

Anonymous
8th Jan 2024
5.0

She is just the best. But then her name is the queen.always come out of the salon with a smile on my face.

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Great service

Amelia Desmaris
5th Jan 2024
Team Member: Jess
5.0
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I had a great experience with Jess getting my lashes and nails done . Very happy with the result and Jess was very friendly and welcoming so I will definitely be back for more treatments in the future .

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Colour correction

Emma Gaskin(Comments)
4th Jan 2024
5.0
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I am over the moon with my hair, it looks perfect xx

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New style

Ann Flint
4th Jan 2024
Team Member: Louise
5.0
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Excellent visit with good advice

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An excellent salon experience

Jayne Garde
26th Dec 2023
Team Member: Sarah
5.0
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From the very thorough hair wash through to the excellent blow dry, Sarah always does an excellent job and is always very warm and friendly! She also does a great job when colouring my hair.

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