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
1,170 verified reviews
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Avant Garde

Debbie Allaway
18th Mar 2026
Team Member: Sasha
5.0
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I had a wonderful relaxing time, and Sasha was a lovely stylist. She cut my hair beautifully, and made me feel at ease straight away x

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Root tint, cut & blow dru

Sally Brannon
18th Mar 2026
Team Member: Sasha
5.0
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Loving my new hair style!!

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Mary Mccabe
18th Mar 2026
Team Member: Sasha
5.0
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Very pleased with my hair cut , Sasha was so nice and very helpful . Definitely will be back.

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Helen Culpeck
12th Mar 2026
Team Member: Rachel
5.0
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I walked into the salon today to see if anyone was free to cut my hair as it was desperately in need of attention. Rachel was free and she was amazing, I love my cut, and blow dry & the finished look is stunning.

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Excellent hairdressers

Geraldine Fitzgerald
11th Mar 2026
Team Member: Hollie
5.0
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Hollie has been styling and colouring my hair for some time now and I am always pleased with the results

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Lovely Manicure and Pedicure

Connie Clarizio
10th Mar 2026
Team Member: Fran
5.0
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It was a relaxing and enjoyable afternoon being pampered by Fran. She was very accommodating and friendly and made sure I was comfortable. I wanted a natural manicure and pedicure and that’s what I got. Fran did a wonderful job and was lovely company too. I recommend Avant Garde as it is a pleasant environment with lovely staff who provide excellent service. Thank you!

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Gel nails buff and infill

Anita King
9th Mar 2026
Team Member: Ella
5.0
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Ella did a great job! Particularly with my cuticles, I don’t think they’ve ever looked this good 😊

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Blow dry

Sam
7th Mar 2026
Team Member: Hollie
5.0

Just had a blow dry today, always makes you feel better having a professional do your hair x
Thank you

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Soft feet

Claire Bishop
6th Mar 2026
Team Member: Ella
5.0
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Left feeling refreshed. Ella did a callous peel on my feet and they feel so different. Really happy with the treatment and my toes look great with a new set of gels

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Long hair - trim - with Louise

Kate Port
5th Mar 2026
Team Member: Louise
5.0
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My second time coming into the Salon, and again it’s a lovely hair cut.
Louise is super lovely and easy to talk to, and she has been doing hair a long time. She is a credit to the team!
I have only been popping in for a trim at the moment, but will be confidently booking with Louise for a restyle! Lovely salon as well, it’s very clean and tidy!

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Ruth Crowe
3rd Mar 2026
Team Member: Fran
5.0
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Great as usual

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Averil Carrol
27th Feb 2026
Team Member: Fran
5.0
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Great Service, very friendly atmosphere. My nails always look Fantastic.

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Wash cut and blow dry

Frances Gregory
27th Feb 2026
Team Member: Lee
5.0
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Good replacement stylist. My regular one is on maternity leave. Will continue to use him for the foreseeable future. Thank you.

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Stylist vibes!

Julie Blair
27th Feb 2026
Team Member: Louise
4.0
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Always a great appointment with Louise! Hairdressing skills are second to none - thank you!

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Hair cut apt

Melanie Wood
27th Feb 2026
Team Member: Michelle
5.0
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As always fantastic service, on time listened to me and fabulous cut and finish. Even the reception team are outstanding

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Amazing

Nezaket Okur
27th Feb 2026
Team Member: Hollie
5.0
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Hollie is just amazing, got a hair cut and she has just as asked. Giving advice and tips on how to maintain. Goes through what she's going to do and makes you feel at ease. Love love love. Thank you Hollie

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Sasha is great!

Chloe Fowler
22nd Feb 2026
Team Member: Sasha
5.0
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Excellent as always. Great expertise, friendly, approachable, efficient

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Extensions

Michelle Fordham
21st Feb 2026
Team Member: Hollie
5.0
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Hollie was Extremely lovely helpful stylist who stayed to finish my extensions well over her home time

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LVL

Anita King
21st Feb 2026
Team Member: Ella
5.0
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lovely gentle technique

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Monthly trim

Joanne Pedder
21st Feb 2026
Team Member: Louise
5.0
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Great cut as always with Louise.

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LVL and brow tint

Angela Jones
19th Feb 2026
Team Member: Chloe
5.0
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Chloe did a superb job on my lashes and brows. Exactly what I asked for and the result was perfect. Excellent service and advice. Will definitely be booking with Chloe again

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Child's hair trim

Angela Bates
18th Feb 2026
Team Member: Hollie
4.0
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Very neat haircut, Hollie was very attentive to my granddaughter, if I'm honest I thought the charge was a little steep for less than 1/2 hour spent cutting the hair which is dead straight and very fine..

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Nail manicure

Jane Green
18th Feb 2026
Team Member: Fran
5.0
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Fran was very kind and explained what was going to hapoen .i had a ver good customer experience and my nails look fantastic .

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Excellent

Linda Blackburn
17th Feb 2026
Team Member: Ella
5.0
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Always excellent service from everyone, especially Ella, Pasquale and Sam for my cup of tea!

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Happy hair day

Marion Burnett
11th Feb 2026
Team Member: Louise
5.0
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Always a good experience with lou

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Hair and nails

Sharon Webber
10th Feb 2026
Team Member: Hollie
5.0
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Hollie excellent stylist , as always , very friendly and professional. Fran did my nails , they look beautiful, booked with both again .

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Not what I asked for

Lilly Meadows
10th Feb 2026
3.0
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My mum and I came to the salon with a clear photo of what I wanted , my mum feels bad that she didn’t sit with me to Make sure this happened and Lee has but my hair so short it looks like a bowl haircut , with a tail ,I truly can’t do anything with it . This was my first time here . My mum was in shock when we came round the corner and couldn’t say anything in case she upset me . This haircut has not given me any confidence at all.

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Happy again :)

Miss Rebecca Long
7th Feb 2026
Team Member: Michelle
5.0
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Michelle is such a trooper as I am the most boring client as I get so relaxed I don’t speak lol. But Michelle never makes me feel awkward if I have a doze off :) very grateful for her and my hair always comes out amazing! She knows exactly how to work with my hair and what compliments me. 10/10

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Hair cut

Debbie Jackson
7th Feb 2026
Team Member: Sasha
5.0
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Great service, Lovely cut and blow dry,Sasha professional as always.

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Cut and colour

Chris Charles
4th Feb 2026
Team Member: Michelle
5.0
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I was very happy with my cut and colour. Michelle is an excellent stylist.

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Eyebrow waxing

Charlotte Bono
4th Feb 2026
Team Member: Fran
5.0
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Fran was very friendly and welcoming and did an amazing job on my eyebrows
Would highly recommend her

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Hair colour and cut/blowdry

Lisa Christofi
3rd Feb 2026
Team Member: Lee
5.0
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Wonderful salon, so friendly and welcoming. Lee is a brilliant colourist - I’m never disappointed. Wouldn’t go anywhere else (even though I travel from Cambridge!)

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Nancy Alvey
3rd Feb 2026
Team Member: Michelle
5.0
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Michelle always cuts my hair nice will miss her

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Ella’s lovely lashes

Geraldine Fitzgerald
28th Jan 2026
Team Member: Ella
5.0
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Had lashes done with Ella today Lovely lashes and a really nice experience

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Anonymous
27th Jan 2026
5.0

Very good , love my hair . Hollie had the right idea for my root regrowth , blending the colour.

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Perfect!

Miss Charlotte Hartnell
24th Jan 2026
Team Member: Lee
5.0
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Thank you Lee, I love my new hair! Very happy with the service.

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Friday23rd jan

Rosemary Payne
23rd Jan 2026
Team Member: Michelle
5.0
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Wonder lady, great haircut! Magic!

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Cut & blowdry

Emma
23rd Jan 2026
Team Member: Sarah
5.0

Sarah is brilliant.. love my hair thank you ..

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Cut wash ans finish

Sue Norvall
21st Jan 2026
Team Member: Michelle
5.0
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Wow wow wow what a hair cut. Michelle is an excellent hair stylist! Needs a bonus! Over the. Moon with my hair cut.

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Cut blow dry

Dawn Clark
21st Jan 2026
Team Member: Sarah
5.0
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My experience was great lovely friendly great service & lovely cut blow dry thank you Sarah

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Excellent experience

Louise Scantlebury
21st Jan 2026
Team Member: Michelle
5.0
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A super experience, excellent customer service. Lovely coffee. I was looked after very well and my haircut is fabulous.

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Always a pleasure

Hayley Taylor
17th Jan 2026
Team Member: Sasha
5.0
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I’m always treated so special from the moment I arrive. It’s a joy to come here.

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Eye brow/ lip

Sharon Abumehdi
14th Jan 2026
Team Member: Chloe
5.0
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Friendly efficient service as usual

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Satisfaction

Eleanor Levey
9th Jan 2026
5.0
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Staff was helpful and polite as usual always a good experience

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Thank you

Jane Nairn
9th Jan 2026
Team Member: Lee
5.0
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So pleased with highlights and cut - Lee was very professional and careful.

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Re-style

Barbara O Conner
7th Jan 2026
Team Member: Lee
5.0
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Lee did a very good job on my hair. I enjoyed the whole experience. Have made further appointment

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Wonderful colour and service

Marie Parsons
2nd Jan 2026
Team Member: Hollie
5.0
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I was lucky today to have Holly do my colour and cut today . She highlighted my part line and did my root colour followed by a toner All the way through she was friendly approachable and took real care about her work checking all the way through tha I was happy. It is clear she cares about the quality of her work and her customers. Thank you Holly and see you in March

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Great short hair stylist

Sarah Hughes
2nd Jan 2026
Team Member: Sasha
4.5
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I have been coming to have my hair cut and styled by Sasha for over a year now. I had been to 2 different hair salons before who said they could cut me a short hairstyle but instead gave me a very high bob cut which is not the short hair style I wanted. So I enquired at Avent Garde and they chose me Sasha who has a passion for women's short hair styles and I have been coming back ever since. She is fabulous at cutting and styling my hair.

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Great experience

Averil Carrol
2nd Jan 2026
Team Member: Fran
5.0
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I love going to Avant-garde it a great experience every time all the staff are friendly and treat you like family.

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Sasha is wonderful

Alina Dobos
23rd Dec 2025
Team Member: Sasha
5.0
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I had my hair cut and finished by Sasha last Wednesday. She is so professional. I will definitely choose her again.

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