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

4.95
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Sheila Gregory
6th Jun 2025
5.0
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Very happy with the result

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Really accommodating

Chloe Fowler
5th Jun 2025
Team Member: Sasha
5.0
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Turned up 30mins late but was still able to get a good cut, quick and efficient

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Deluxe pedicure

Denise Morton
4th Jun 2025
Team Member: Fran
4.5
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Very happy with my deluxe pedicure . Fran as are all your ladies helpful and professional

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Excellence

Anne Essex
4th Jun 2025
Team Member: Michelle
5.0
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Gets better and better. Thank you.

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Amazing!

Courtney
3rd Jun 2025
Team Member: Louise
5.0
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I’m a frequent customer and see Louise regularly for my nails. She is always so welcoming and polite. I am always over the moon with my nails, Louise is attentive to detail and always makes sure I’m pleased with them. I always feel at ease/relaxed when I walk in the salon and enjoy having a good catch up with Louise :)

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Leopard

Jenny Cameron
3rd Jun 2025
Team Member: Sophie
5.0
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First class as always

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Highly recommend

Samantha Wood
31st May 2025
Team Member: Aimee
5.0
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Always a great service! Thank you 😊

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Sharon Abumehdi
31st May 2025
Team Member: Lucy
5.0
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Very pleased with my lash tint.

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Enjoyable visit

Jan Roberts
31st May 2025
Team Member: Claire
5.0
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Always such an enjoyable visit. Friendly team and atmosphere. Always so pleased with cut and style.

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Gemma Cross
30th May 2025
Team Member: Hollie
5.0
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Friendly, knowledgeable on my type of hair and understanding of my hair journey. Easy to talk to. Would recommend Hollie to anyone.

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Excellent service

Sophie
29th May 2025
5.0
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It was my daughters first haircut and the hairdresser was fantastic. My daughter suddenly started feeling unwell due to the heat. The hairdresser and other staff were so helpful and patient with us. The haircut was amazing. Will defo go again. Thanks

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Cut and colour

Chris Charles
28th May 2025
Team Member: Michelle
5.0
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Very pleased with how Michelle cut and coloured my hair
I came away very happy with my Salon experience

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Brow/ lip wax

Sharon Abumehdi
28th May 2025
Team Member: Lucy
5.0
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First time meeting Lucy, lovey friendly service , pleased with my brows

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Very pleased with my hair after today's visit.

Mel Gunn
28th May 2025
Team Member: Hollie
5.0
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I am very pleased with the colour, trim and blow dry by Hollie today. She is a very personable young woman and she did a great job.

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Anonymous
28th May 2025
Team Member: Aimee
5.0

Brilliant haircut and the best head massage

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Smiling

Annette Hogan
28th May 2025
Team Member: Claire
5.0
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Always come out smiling 😁 brilliant haircut as always x

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Very pleased

Eunice Smith
28th May 2025
Team Member: Claire
5.0
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Always very friendly and very good at her job

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A welcoming haven

Tanya Lowe
28th May 2025
Team Member: Hollie
5.0
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A welcoming place of calm. From the staff at the desk who are warm, friendly and attentive to Hollie who does my hair. I feel like no-one is 'judging' you or looking down on you despite the somewhat 'lux' environment. It truly feels like the staff there just want to help you look as good as possible! Aside from that, i have a few sensory issues and they have been dealt with nothing but empathy and kindness. When i'm old and retired i'll be there weekly!! Thankyou to all that work there and again for your kindness, advice and inclusivity.

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Always Amazing!

Mrs Kirsty Burling
27th May 2025
Team Member: Fran
5.0
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Absolutely love my nails yet again! Always a great service from Fran, she takes the time to make sure I'm happy & ensures a plesent experience at each appointment ❤️

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Haircut

Jeannette Baldwin
25th May 2025
Team Member: Cristina
5.0
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Excellent! Always has the best advice and guidance when I tell her what I want and she delivers every time!

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Pedicure

Averil Carrol
22nd May 2025
Team Member: Fran
5.0
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Great service very friendly staff. I always feel like Royalty when I leave. I would never go any where else. Thankyou Avant-garde. Xx

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My review

Anonymous
20th May 2025
Team Member: Sarah
5.0

I have had the best colour and hair cut ever.
I love it x x x
A big thank you to Sarah and Hollie x x x

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Averil Carroll
20th May 2025
Team Member: Fran
5.0

Great experience all the staff are very friendly and they treat you like your one of the family.

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Pedicure

Averil Carrol
20th May 2025
Team Member: Fran
5.0
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Great experience every time I visit. All the staff are great and makes you feel welcome. They treat you like your family.

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Amazing

Anne Clarke
16th May 2025
Team Member: Lucy
5.0
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I was very happy from stat to finish
Lucy was so lovely and went through everything with me about products
Lovely smile

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Hair improvement

Stephanie Smith
14th May 2025
Team Member: Hollie
5.0
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Thankyou Hollie.......for your care, advice and info re my fine older hair!!
and thankyou Sam.....always a welcome and a smile on reception.....

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Happy Customer

Faith Watsonfaith
14th May 2025
Team Member: Sasha
5.0
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Thank you yet again for making my hair look lovely Sasha.
Whenever I visit the salon, it is like meeting up with a good friend,

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Bliss

Stephanie Smith
14th May 2025
Team Member: Hollie
5.0
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I absolutely love Holly, for us older ladies especially....so caring and thoughtful.....takes it slower.. .very thoughtful....not all rush rush rush!
Will always book her.....even if it is evey right weeks.....
These girls are hard to come by, with their dedication and advice....
Thank you holly!!

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Cứ& blowdry

Anonymous
11th May 2025
4.0

Beautiful blow dry and cut

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Super hair cut

Lorraine
8th May 2025
Team Member: Sophie
5.0

As always Sophie did a fab job today. So very pleased with my cut - Sophie knows my hair so well. Thanks Sophie, you never disappoint xxx

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Cut and tint

Dawn Parish
8th May 2025
Team Member: Louise
5.0
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As ever a great cut. Friendly and welcoming atmosphere. Would highly recommend

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Lashes

Lyn Campbell
7th May 2025
Team Member: Ella
5.0
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Ella is a really nice friendly therapist, I am really pleased with my lashes, she does an excellent job

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Good experience

Marion Burnett
7th May 2025
Team Member: Louise
5.0
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Always look forward to having my hair done with louise

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Avante Garde such a lovely salon.

Carol Bull
6th May 2025
Team Member: Sophie
5.0
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Girlys on reception lovely greeting. Sophie well what can say "Simply the ,best"

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Eyebrows

Ruth Crowe
6th May 2025
Team Member: Fran
5.0
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Very good as usual

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Pat Cowell
3rd May 2025
Team Member: Louise
5.0
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So happy with my nails . Love the colour. Louise always does a great job and she is so lovely.

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Amazing salon

Elena Gherciu
2nd May 2025
Team Member: Ella
5.0
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I’m very grateful with the services I received and highly recommend Ella. Thanks a lot!

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Spray tan

Susan Wallis
2nd May 2025
Team Member: Carys
5.0
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What a beautiful girl. So friendly and made me feel so comfortable

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Brilliant

Carla Hockley
26th Apr 2025
5.0
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Thank you so much for my blow dry today. It looks lovely. Favourite blow dry ever.
Wish I found out stylist name, she was great

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Cut and Polish toes

Helen Fessas
24th Apr 2025
Team Member: Ella
5.0
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Thank you. Look very nice.
Lovely to see you all.

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Anne’s Review

Anne Essex
23rd Apr 2025
Team Member: Michelle
5.0
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The visit gets better every time!

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Highlights

Corinne Sheridan
22nd Apr 2025
Team Member: Hollie
5.0
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She always listens to what I want, the colour is great the front bit is still abit yellow, But I had it thicker than normal im gonna wait to see what happens in the next few days, But overall very happy with it

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Amazing - as usual!

Miss Rebecca Long
22nd Apr 2025
Team Member: Michelle
5.0
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Michelle is very professional and polite, my hair always looks amazing after she has worked her magic!

I always leave in a good mood :) x

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Amazing - as usual!

Miss Rebecca Long
22nd Apr 2025
Team Member: Michelle
5.0
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Michelle is very professional and polite, my hair always looks amazing after she has worked her magic!

I always leave in a good mood :) x

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Trust the Process

Mrs Kirsty Burling
20th Apr 2025
Team Member: Hollie
5.0
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Absolutely loving my new style, Hollie has helped me to manage my hair better & I love how it now makes me feel ❤️

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Perfection as always

Janet Poulter
17th Apr 2025
Team Member: Louise
5.0
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I always look forward to visiting Avant Garde. Louise is brilliant at cutting and styling my hair. All the staff are friendly and welcoming.

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Very Happy

Christine Saunders
17th Apr 2025
Team Member: Sarah
5.0
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Excellent as always.

Love it bit shorter. Big thank you Sarah. XXX

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Treatment hair mask cut and finish

Sharon Webber
15th Apr 2025
Team Member: Hollie
5.0
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Excellent service and very pleased with my hair , as always . Hollie is very professional and makes sure I’m well looked after .

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Cut and blow dry

Frances Gregory
11th Apr 2025
Team Member: Michelle
5.0
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Great cut

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Colour by Sarah Grove

Kim Grove
11th Apr 2025
Team Member: Sarah
5.0
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Another great colour by Sarah. I love the relaxing vibe that Sarah provides when having my hair coloured or cut. I like to use my time in the hairdressers relaxing and taking time for myself.

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