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 - 20:00
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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Happy hair day

Marion Burnett
3rd Dec 2025
Team Member: Louise
5.0
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Always a good experience at the salon with lou

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Happy hair day

Marion Burnett
3rd Dec 2025
Team Member: Louise
5.0
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Always a good experience at the salon with lou

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Deluxe pedicure

Denise Morton
27th Nov 2025
Team Member: Fran
4.5
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Fran is so helpful and professional and nothing is too much trouble for her. She is an asset to.the salon

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Very happy

Anonymous
27th Nov 2025
Team Member: Hollie
5.0

Massive thanks to hollie for the taking the time and patience in getting my hair just how I wanted it 10/10

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Highlights and cut and blowdry

Corin Sheridan
26th Nov 2025
Team Member: Hollie
5.0
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I've been to Holly a few times now, But she's amazing my hair doesn't take bleach well, But she's putting the right toner on it now, im so happy with my hair, I would recommend her to anyone she's so good

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Look like me again ☺️

Jane Ferguson
25th Nov 2025
Team Member: Lee
5.0
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I CHOSE TO GO A BIT TOO DARK ON MY LAST VISIT, BUT LEE HAS DONE A FABULOUS JOB AND RESCUED MY HAIR WITH GREAT HIGHLIGHTS.THANK YOU LEE.

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Excellent

Christine Saunders
24th Nov 2025
Team Member: Sarah
5.0
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Excellent, very happy

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Excellent service

Sam Ahmet
15th Nov 2025
Team Member: Sarah
5.0
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Very friendly and got amazing service. The extensions I’ve had done are excellent, can’t tell the difference between my hair & them. I had them done to achieve thicker hair and got exactly that

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Nails

Julie Waghorn
15th Nov 2025
Team Member: Ella
5.0
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Excellent as usual

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Consultation for restyle

Tracey Townsend
14th Nov 2025
Team Member: Michelle
4.5
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All the girls were nice and the coffee was an welcome addition

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Cut and Colour

Christine Charles
12th Nov 2025
Team Member: Michelle
5.0

Very happy with the cut and colour. Tried a slightly different style. So pleased with the result

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Wash cut and blow dry

Anonymous
12th Nov 2025
Team Member: Michelle
5.0

Excellent service and wonderful experience

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Highlights and blowdry

Kirsty Westbrook
11th Nov 2025
Team Member: Lois
5.0
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Absolutely amazing! Really love how well my hair looks. Will definitely be back xx

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Gel nails

Mandy Pearson
11th Nov 2025
Team Member: Zoe
5.0

Arrived at the appointment and Zoe was so lovely, I was very nervous to begin with but she’s made me feel really at ease and felt comfortable with her straight away.

My nails are lovely and I would definitely be returning back!

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Amazing Colourist

Julie Longman
7th Nov 2025
Team Member: Sarah
5.0
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Sarah has coloured my hair for years, and I can honestly say she is amazing. She is naturally talented, and l would thoroughly recommend her. You certainly won't be disappointed.

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Brilliant service

Karen Corona
6th Nov 2025
Team Member: Sasha
4.5
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Sasha was amazing today, so professional.
I had roots plus cut and blow dry and had decided to have my hair cut a lot shorter than I have had for a long time. Sasha was so supportive and kept checking in with me at different stages of the cut to ensure I was happy with the length.
She did a great job and I am so pleased with the result.

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Eyebrow wax/tint

Ruth Crowe
6th Nov 2025
Team Member: Carys
4.5
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Great as usual

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Eyebrow wax/tint

Ruth Crowe
6th Nov 2025
Team Member: Carys
4.5
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Great as usual

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Excellent

Linda Blackburn
6th Nov 2025
Team Member: Ella
5.0
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Always excellent, friendly service

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Always a pleasure

Hayley Taylor
2nd Nov 2025
Team Member: Sasha
5.0
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I’m a new customer and have always been reluctant to visit hair salons in the past but at Avant Gard I’m always treated so special it makes my day. Sasha always consults me every step of the way and will only let me go if I’m 100% happy with the result. The other staff are so lovely and accommodating having my hair cut has now become a regular pleasure.

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Balayage

Nikki Padley
1st Nov 2025
Team Member: Lee
5.0
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So happy with how my balayage came out, had a nice consultation with Lee first as it was the first time I’ve had my hair coloured, Lee was so professional from start to finish and made me feel so comfortable, would definitely recommend Lee to anyone thankyou so much x

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Hair extensions/wash & blowdry

Sam chandler
1st Nov 2025
Team Member: Sarah
5.0

Had extensions done by Sarah which were absolutely amazing 🤩, the colour match was perfect ( I have over 5 different colours) now I go back and have it blow dried as no one does it better
Thank you Sarah!x love love love my new hair 🫶💜🫶💜

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Hair care

Stephanie Smith
1st Nov 2025
Team Member: Hollie
5.0
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Always excellent service with Hollie and caring.....very pleasant atmosphere......

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Brilliant!

Catherine Howard
23rd Oct 2025
Team Member: Ella
5.0
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Great massage.

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Colour & cut

Sally Brannon
22nd Oct 2025
Team Member: Michelle
5.0
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Always a pleasure to visit the salon. My cut and colour is fantastic! Thank you Michelle.
Thank you also to Amy the apprentice.

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Ok

Nicole Smith
22nd Oct 2025
Team Member: Sarah
4.0
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Ive got hair dye all on my forehead and my hair looks a bit orangy

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Beautiful girlys

Carol Bull
21st Oct 2025
Team Member: Ella
5.0
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Lovely Ella so easy to talk to. Done exactly what we spoke about. Very pleased.

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Balayage by Sarah

Claire Dilello
21st Oct 2025
Team Member: Sarah
4.5

As always Sarah is fantastic, very professional, and so friendly makes you feel so relaxed. Wouldn't go to anyone else for balayage would highly recommend, perfect

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Hair hero’s to the rescue

Ms Sharleen Rees
18th Oct 2025
Team Member: Lee
5.0
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Went into the salon with my hair in a bit of a mess. It hadn’t been done in 5 months, so I was rocking long roots and a mash of different colours. Lee did a full professional consultation prior to the appointment. Listening carefully to what I wanted as the outcome with my hair.
He has a real eye for detail and I always feel my hair is in safe hands with him. I’ve followed him around over the years to different salons as there’s no one else who can colour or cut hair quite like Lee. Thank you again. I feel much more like me again. See you in December for my touch up appointment.

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Amazing Fran

Emma
18th Oct 2025
Team Member: Fran
5.0
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I came in this week for my first leg wax in years. I was super nervous and worried about the pain, but Fran couldn’t have made me feel more at ease and the pain was minimal to what I remember. Thank you.

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Enjoyable experience

Yvonne Bruce
18th Oct 2025
Team Member: Hollie
5.0

Excellent

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Amazing hairdresser!

Charlotte Shaw
16th Oct 2025
Team Member: Lee
5.0
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Lee is brilliant! He listens, he is meticulous and so professional. He highlights and cuts my hair and the results are always amazing. So happy. I would highly recommend Lee.

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Very happy

Sabrina Kenrick
16th Oct 2025
Team Member: Chloe
5.0
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Chloe did an amazing job. 😊

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Wash and blow dry

Anonymous
10th Oct 2025
5.0

Had my first wash and blow dry with new extensions, Hollie did an amazing job, we chatted the whole time, she is so cute ☺️

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Ballage

Anonymous
10th Oct 2025
5.0

Excellent stylist very professional he did a brilliant job

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Excellent friendly service

Linda Blackburn
10th Oct 2025
Team Member: Ella
5.0
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Lovely new colour for my nails by Ella and brilliant hair cut and blow dry by Pasquale

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Excellent

Janet Poulter
10th Oct 2025
Team Member: Louise
5.0
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Top notch service as always 10/10

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Eyebrows

Sharron
9th Oct 2025
Team Member: Chloe
5.0

Always a friendly professional service .

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Excellent

Geraldine Fitzgerald
8th Oct 2025
Team Member: Sarah
5.0
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Sarah is the master n hair extensions

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Hair cut

Sonia Campbell
8th Oct 2025
Team Member: Sarah
5.0
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Lovely young lady.
Had my hair cut today and very pleased with my cut. Excellent thank you 👍

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Fools and cut

Mrs Denise Gerrard
4th Oct 2025
Team Member: Hollie
4.5
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Hollie, is always a pleasure. Her work is amazing, love how she gives me advice/ideas on what to do with my hair.

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Amazing

Jordan Pisani
3rd Oct 2025
Team Member: Lee
5.0
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From not stepping foot in a salon for over a decade, Lee made me feel so comfortable and really looked after me and my hair. I couldn’t be more thrilled with the result, I absolutely love it. Super talented and would recommended to anyone!

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The best as always

Chelsie Ball
30th Sep 2025
Team Member: Lee
5.0
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Lee is amazing! Listens to exactly what I wanted and a plan for a low maintenance balayage that looks and feels amazing!

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Cut and blow dry

Lilian Barno
30th Sep 2025
Team Member: Michelle
5.0

She is very good stylist. I am very pleased🥰

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Hair cut

Jeannette Baldwin
29th Sep 2025
Team Member: Michelle
4.0
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I was very nervous as I usually have Cristina do my hair but she has left the salon. Again Paige advised me about Michelle. I couldn’t have been happier, she was lovely and listened to what I had to say as I had to explain what my plans were for my hair (Cristina knew). Can’t wait for my next appointment. Thank you

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Regular appointment

Marlene Secker
26th Sep 2025
Team Member: Louise
5.0
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Excellent as always. Colour, cut and styling as discussed.

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Avant Garde Hair

Kiera
25th Sep 2025
Team Member: Lee
5.0

Best hair appointment I’ve ever had!! All the staff I spoke to were so friendly and Lee was a great stylist. He really took the time to listen to what I was asking for and I’m over the moon with the end result. Already booked in again and can’t wait to come back! Thank you!

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Pedicure

Averil Carroll
25th Sep 2025
Team Member: Fran
5.0

Great experience you are treated like a Queen. Very friendly atmosphere. I would reckon mend to any one.

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Happy hair day

Marion Burnett
24th Sep 2025
Team Member: Louise
5.0
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Always a nice experience having my done by lou

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Amazing

Lauren Allen
20th Sep 2025
Team Member: Sasha
5.0
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I love my hair so much! I felt welcomed and listened too☺️

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