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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Cut & blowdry

Jackie Hickey
27th Sep 2023
Team Member: Louise
5.0
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As usual perfect always happy with Louise

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Correction

Lvena Porter
26th Sep 2023
Team Member: Claire
5.0
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I had my bad, choppy hair cut, from elsewhere, fixed by the amazing Claire! She was so lovely and really took the time to listen to what I wanted and fix my hair, I have really thick hair so she made sure all my layers were blended properly and styled it beautifully, Claire even ran out of time due to an error on the booking not giving her enough time to correct, but she got her other client sorted by someone else and spent the time to finish my hair and then even asked if I would like it curly, when I said no you’ve gone over time already she told me if I wanted it curly she was happy to do it as she wanted me to leave loving my hair again, which I absolutely did, I feel she gave me soul back as I hadn’t wore it down since it was first cut! I had a few compliments that day of how lovely it looked! Now I’ve found her I don’t think I’d let anyone else go near my hair again! Thank you Claire!! X

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NEW COLOUR NAIL VARNISH

Julie Waghorn
23rd Sep 2023
Team Member: Eminae
5.0
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She showed me the new colours, I absolutely love the shiny ones!

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Colour

Anita Whitbread
23rd Sep 2023
Team Member: Callie
5.0
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The colour is absolutly fantastic. I am very pleased with it. Callie took great care and pride in her work and was professional as usual

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Linda Blackburn
22nd Sep 2023
Team Member: Jess
5.0
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Been going to Avant Garde for as long as I can remember and the service is always good

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Cut and colour

K-J Dalley
22nd Sep 2023
Team Member: Hollie
5.0
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Excellent colour and cut…thanks Hollie

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Great experience

Jane Moore
22nd Sep 2023
Team Member: Hollie
5.0
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Hollie was a great example of how a hairdresser should be. Yea she is at the beginning of her career but I’m very glad that I have found her

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Happy wax

Sabrina kenrick
22nd Sep 2023
Team Member: Lindsay
5.0

Very happy with Lindsay ,great job ! Thank you !

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Amazing hair cut for my daughter

Ashita Patil
21st Sep 2023
Team Member: Louise
5.0
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Louise has immense experience and knows her stuff! We love coming back to Avant Gard for our hair cuts and treatments!

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The Best

Janet Poulter
21st Sep 2023
5.0

5 star every time

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Good hairday

Marion
20th Sep 2023
Team Member: Louise
5.0

Always a lovely experience having my hair done by louise

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Amazing as per isual

Claire Eels
20th Sep 2023
Team Member: Chiara
5.0
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Just amazing. Absolute expert

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Marion Boylett
20th Sep 2023
Team Member: Alex
5.0
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Could not be happier, Alex was amazing she got my colour perfect and I’m so pleased with it
Aimee blow dried my hair which finished it of.

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Shirley Savill
19th Sep 2023
Team Member: Louise
5.0
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Louise cut hair lovely and blow dried it nice and styled it nice

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My Daughter’s First Haircut

Luvena Porter
17th Sep 2023
Team Member: Sasha
5.0
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I took my daughter to Avent Guard yesterday for her very first hair cut and she wanted a fringe too! Hadlee had Sasha who was so lovely and friendly and gave her a wonderful first experience, and cut her hair beautifully, even her toy puppy got a bit of a blow dry, Hadlee loved the whole experience and now apparently wants weekly blowdrys, haha! She’s very happy with her new fringe and loved having her hair done, I’ll definitely bring her back and I booked my hair in for Wednesday, too! Thank you Sasha, Hadlee was so happy! X

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Amazing staffs!

Anonymous
16th Sep 2023
5.0

Jess and Sasha was superb! I was having second thought of having my brows tint as I have never done it before, my experience with Jess was amazing and very professional. Sasha was incredibly nice my expectations has been exceeded.

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Toes reshape and varnish

Helen Fessas
14th Sep 2023
Team Member: Becky
5.0

Thank you Becky you my toes look great and also for sending a receipt.

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Janet Lenihan
14th Sep 2023
Team Member: Stefanie
5.0
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Lovely hair cut by Steph as always, friendly and good advice about my hair

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Pat sanmartin
14th Sep 2023
Team Member: Lindsay
5.0
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Very nice friendly person who did a lovely job very happy

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Brilliant

Chris Argent
13th Sep 2023
Team Member: Chiara
5.0
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Chiara is a true artist and professional. Cannot recommend her more highly.

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Excellence at Avant -Garde

Marianne Freshwater
12th Sep 2023
5.0
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Excellent service!

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Great service, as always!

Joanna Brock
9th Sep 2023
Team Member: Hollie
5.0
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Once again Hollie worked her magic on my hair which can be hard to do as my hair is somewhat of a pain! She is friendly and excellent at what she does.

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Hair Cut by Hollie

Georgia Prior
9th Sep 2023
Team Member: Hollie
5.0
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I had my hair cut by Hollie today, she was amazing! She was telling me lots of information about my hair and different products! Made me feel 10/10

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Consultation

Anonymous
9th Sep 2023
5.0

Alex showed me the different colours and procedures to get my hair in good condition. Had a patch test and waiting for results so I can book a colour and cut.

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Cut and blowdry

Zoe
9th Sep 2023
Team Member: Connie
5.0
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My daughter had her hair cut by Connie. Lovely style finished off with beautiful waves. She’s very happy

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Glyssa
8th Sep 2023
Team Member: Connie
5.0

Great service and lovely stylist thank you

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Great Service

Nichola SHIMMEN
8th Sep 2023
Team Member: Sasha
4.5
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Sasha was really friendly and I felt completely confident in her right from the start.

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Childs trim

Anonymous
7th Sep 2023
5.0

Great service

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Eye brows and eyelashes with Becky

Wendy Etherington
7th Sep 2023
Team Member: Becky
5.0
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Lovely experience. Becky is friendly. And I am confident she always does my treatment exactly how I like it. Very good experience all round.

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Great cut and style

Pat Johnston
7th Sep 2023
Team Member: Stefanie
5.0
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Great cut,style and colour. Relaxing atmosphere. Professionally performed as usual by Stefanie.

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Deluxe pedicure

Denise Morton
7th Sep 2023
Team Member: Lindsay
5.0
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I never have a bad experience with Lyndsay looking after me. Always polite, professional and friendly

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Highlights

Aileen Tabram
6th Sep 2023
Team Member: Sarah
4.5
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As always amazing colours ,highly recommend to anyone great person and gives good advise .

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Cut a blow

Jaki
6th Sep 2023
Team Member: Stefanie
5.0
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Fabulous cut and dry. Lovely chat too

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Fab cut

Lorraine Bayliss
5th Sep 2023
Team Member: Sophie
5.0
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As usual, a really great cut! Thanks Sophie. And thanks to Alex for Toning - the colour is perfect.

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SMPU

Laura
4th Sep 2023
Team Member: Chiara
5.0
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Chiara is so lovely. Her work is brilliant. She is a perfectionist!

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Anonymous
3rd Sep 2023
5.0

Was my first time ever going to a salon and getting my hair done professionally and I was terrified as I’m so picky. But I got my hair done by Sarah and wow I’m amazed. It came out exactly how I wanted it which I thought was not possible and better then I imagined. Thank you so much I’ll definitely be going back to her again

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Lovely experience and service

Amy Wilson
2nd Sep 2023
Team Member: Alex
5.0
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Alex was lovely, she took the time to understand what I wanted, made me feel comfortable and did a beautiful job. Will definitely be going back!

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Keratin treatment

Mihaela Mihaloiu
2nd Sep 2023
Team Member: Hollie
5.0

Hollie is a very nice girl, very patient and kind.She did a great job!Thank you!

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Great service as always!

Sorin
2nd Sep 2023
Team Member: Sasha
5.0
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Same excellent service! The salon looks great and everyone is smiling and very welcoming. Sasha is my stylist for a while and she is just brilliant and I am happy that she joined a professional hair and beauty salon. See you soon!

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Blow dry

Jane hart
1st Sep 2023
Team Member: Connie
5.0
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Fabulous as always thank you

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Micro blading

Leah Ireland
31st Aug 2023
Team Member: Chiara
5.0
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What an absolutely amazing experience. From start to finish, I was looked after and made to feel so comfortable. Chiara is brilliant, and so professional. She listened to what I wanted and delivered perfectly.

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First Haircut & Finish

Tammy
31st Aug 2023
Team Member: Lee
5.0
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From walking in the doorI was made welcome On meeting Lee he was extremely professional & friendly. His advice was just what I needed. Simply perfect!
~ Relaxing & gentle hair wash
~ Amazing cut & finish
I look forward to my next visit in 6wks
Thank you

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Colour refresh

Linda
31st Aug 2023
Team Member: Alex
5.0
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Having had balayage for the first time earlier this year, my hair was due a refresh. As expected Alex did an amazing job on my hair, the colour is beautiful and it blends seamlessly with my natural colour. I’m so happy with it ?

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Great haircut

Annette
31st Aug 2023
Team Member: Stefanie
5.0
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Steph was great yet again, lovely haircut, am always really happy with the results.

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Hair colour and cut.

Margaret Wheeler
31st Aug 2023
Team Member: Claire
5.0
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First class as always from Claire.Very friendly.

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Thank you

Julie Carr
31st Aug 2023
Team Member: Stefanie
5.0
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Thanks so much .. perfect ?

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Brows Consultation

Carole
30th Aug 2023
Team Member: Chiara
5.0
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Customer friendly staff, lovely salon. Chiara was very welcoming, knowlegeable and professional, I learnt a lot during consultation and was very pleased with eyebrow design recommendations

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Amazing as always

Chloe Smith
30th Aug 2023
Team Member: Chiara
5.0
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As always Chiara has topped my brows up to absolute perfection! She’s the best around in her field and I would highly recommend. Thank you xx

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Great haircut with Lee

Kyan
30th Aug 2023
Team Member: Lee
5.0
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Lee cut my hair today and I am super pleased with the result!

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Facial treatment

Cheryl Janes
30th Aug 2023
Team Member: Lucy
5.0
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I had a very relaxing time and feel very chilled
Lucy made me feel welcome and loved everything about my treatment,

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