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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Excellent Service!

Kerry
5th Jul 2025
Team Member: Carys
5.0
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The customer service was excellent from booking the appointment, leading up to the appointment , the services and the care from staff. The quality of the service was great, I will be booking again!

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Daughters haircut

Rebekah Camfield
2nd Jul 2025
Team Member: Michelle
5.0
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I've been coming to Avant Garde for years so it felt special getting my daughters first hair cut there.
Michelle was very patient and her hair looks lovely

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Beauty treatment - waxing

Jayda Yanet Luis
27th Jun 2025
Team Member: Lucy
5.0
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As always Lucy was superb . Professional and lovely .
Lovely establishment . I travel far as only trust this establishment.

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Total satisfaction

Eleanor Levey
27th Jun 2025
5.0
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Fantastic as usual polite and helpful staff

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Julie Presland
26th Jun 2025
Team Member: Louise
5.0
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A lovely cut and blow dry by Louise she really listens to what you want thanks Louise

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The very best salon experience!

Jayne Gard
26th Jun 2025
Team Member: Sarah
5.0
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As always, a very enjoyable experience! As well as being so warm and friendly, Sarah is a wonderful stylist who goes above and beyond to make sure I’m always happy with my hair!

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Angela
26th Jun 2025
Team Member: Claire
5.0

Claire is very friendly, always listens to what you want, makes you feel special and checks that you are happy with your hair style, very easy to talk to and always offers advice if needed. Another lovely visit today love my hair thank you Claire.

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Half leg waxing

Claire Dawson
26th Jun 2025
Team Member: Louise
4.0
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I'm not sure what Louise surname was. Louise is a really lovely lady and she made me feel at ease as I was growing my hair in the hope that I would not have to shave my legs again before my holiday in July.

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Jane
25th Jun 2025
Team Member: Sasha
4.0
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Sasha is amazing perfectionist. Love her and her work. Sad the price has gone up to £44 without being told.

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Cut and colour

Chris Charles
25th Jun 2025
Team Member: Michelle
5.0
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Very happy with my cut and colour. Michelle cut my hair in a slightly different style. So pleased with my Salon experience

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Wonderful facial & manicure

Mrs Linda Harvey
25th Jun 2025
Team Member: Lucy
5.0
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Relaxed , thorough and well executed

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Outstanding

Victoria Fletcher
25th Jun 2025
Team Member: Ella
5.0
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Ella is very professional . I have been going to have my waxing done with Ella for a long time now . Thankyou Ella .

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Very happy

Grenchen Wild
25th Jun 2025
Team Member: Aimee
5.0
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First time I’ve seen Aimee and was very impressed with her professionalism and great customer service

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Very happy

Grenchen Wild
25th Jun 2025
Team Member: Aimee
5.0
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First time I’ve seen Aimee and was very impressed with her professionalism and great customer service

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Pat Edwards
20th Jun 2025
Team Member: Sasha
5.0
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Sacha as always was polite and professional and executed a good cut

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Fantastic cit

Kate Spillane
20th Jun 2025
Team Member: Sophie
5.0
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I have been having my haircut by the fantastic Sophie for too many years now to remember! She never fails to give me the most beautiful haircut. The precision, and attention to detail is second to none! The best!! Thank you Sophie, you’ve done it again! Forever grateful.

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Excellent service.

Carol Bull
18th Jun 2025
Team Member: Sophie
5.0
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Always welcomed when going into the salon. Girls very friendly. Love the fact that when I leave the salon i feel so pleased with what I have had done.. I also look forward to my next appointment. 10 out of 10.

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Fab experience

Zoe Olive
17th Jun 2025
Team Member: Michelle
5.0
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Michelle was super helpful and knowledgeable and put me at ease when I asked opinions on a new style I was hoping for. She then did me proud! I love my new style and have already booked for a retouch in a few weeks. Now has my full confidence. Thank you Michelle x

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Wet cut

Sonia Campbell
14th Jun 2025
Team Member: Sophie
5.0
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Well excellent been going to Sophie for years..
Just got in and im sooo pleased with the cut. Feels great and Sophie done such a good job on my hair would give her away above 10. As such a good hairdresser xxxx a credid to Advert Guard 😘👍❤️👏👏👏

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Perfect

Linda Blackburn
13th Jun 2025
Team Member: Hollie
5.0
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Brilliant colour, cut and service!
A big thank you to Hollie and Pasquale
Thank you also to the lovely Paige for sorting out my appointments

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Roots redone and cut

Karen Jewell
12th Jun 2025
Team Member: Hollie
5.0

Very happy with attention given and outcome

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Extremely Professional

Sue Meathrel
11th Jun 2025
Team Member: Lucy
5.0
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I found Lucy to be very informative with regard to my continuing use of gels with builder and choices of colours available e.g Chrome. Super oval pointed shape and offered a complementary hand massage which was a real treat. .

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Good day

Marion Burnett
11th Jun 2025
Team Member: Louise
5.0
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Always a good experience with lou

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Amazing as always

Miss Emma Cornforth
11th Jun 2025
Team Member: Claire
5.0
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I always love going coming to the salon; everyone is so kind and friendly. Claire does my hair beautifully each time, and she always makes me feel important and cared for.

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Cut and blow dry

Marie Hooper
10th Jun 2025
Team Member: Sophie
5.0
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A lovely relaxing session .. Sophie took her time and made me look good !!

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Cut and blow dry

Marie Hooper
10th Jun 2025
Team Member: Sophie
4.5
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A lovely relaxing session .. Sophie took her time and made me look good !!

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Wow

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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Lash tint

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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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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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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