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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Blow dry

Betty Dufour
16th Nov 2023
Team Member: Alex
5.0
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As usual love Alex doing my hair. Always a joy

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Linda Blackburn
16th Nov 2023
Team Member: Callie
5.0

Brilliant colour and cut, thank you Callie and Pasquale xx

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Very Happy

Christine Saunders
15th Nov 2023
Team Member: Sarah
5.0
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Wonderful colour, cut and blowdry finish.

I'm very happy.

Thank you so much Sarah

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AMAZING!

Samantha Eagles
11th Nov 2023
Team Member: Sophie
5.0
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Fantastic as always! Professional & an amazing cut & finish, always a joy & pleasure from start to finish 5 ⭐️

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Anonymous
11th Nov 2023
5.0

As always Sarah was lovely. I'm so happy with my colour

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very happy

Josie Treacher
11th Nov 2023
Team Member: Eminae
5.0
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V. Nice welcome at Salon this morning. Invited to have my coat stored & to have a drink. Not long before Eminae was ready for me. Pleased with my treatment.. Would recommend.

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Healthy hair, happy customer

Vanessa Fernandez
10th Nov 2023
Team Member: Louise
5.0
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Louise was recommended to me for my type of hair and she did not disappoint! Found a great stylist in my new home. I’m also glad I wasn’t advised about dying my hair considering I have a ton of grey hairs. Appreciated the fact that my haircut was the sole focus :) thanks Louise and see you soon for a hair trim!

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Salon Harlow

Camelia
9th Nov 2023
Team Member: Sasha
5.0

Very nice experience, Sasha was doing her job properly.
Thank you 😊

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AMAZING 💗

Samantha Wing
8th Nov 2023
Team Member: Alex
5.0
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Came for a consultation with Alex & Sarah absolutely amazing both these girls - I had a really bad experience with another hairdresser and both put me at ease with re getting my hair done both done a fantastic job couldn’t thank them enough - I had a colour change that I have been wanting for forever and Sarah made my hair feel great again

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Exceptional service!

Emily Connor
7th Nov 2023
Team Member: Callie
5.0
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I see Callie once a week for a blowdry and she never disappoints! From the way she greets me, to washing, drying and styling my hair, to her friendly , bubbly personality…. I cannot fault her. Hence why I never miss a weekly blowdry! Highly recommended.

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Thankyou

Jacqui Eills
7th Nov 2023
Team Member: Sophie
5.0
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Amazing salon, staff so friendly and helpful, and very professional,, always so happy with my hair cut, thankyou Sophie for another amazing cut x

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Amazing!

Jessie Brown
4th Nov 2023
Team Member: Callie
5.0
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Callie is a gem, she always does my hair perfect and exactly how I ask. She goes through pictures and ideas with me beforehand. Makes me feel comfortable and at ease. We always have a nice little chat too!

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Hair colour

Rose Gregory
4th Nov 2023
Team Member: Hollie
5.0
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I absolutely love the colour and left the salon feeling like a new person

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100% satisfied

Linda Cramphorn
2nd Nov 2023
Team Member: Connie
5.0
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Connie always has a smile and a happy welcome. She always understands just what I want from my cut. Thanks Connie

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Lois
1st Nov 2023
Team Member: Lindsay
5.0

Very. Good as usual

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My experience

Natalie Ross
28th Oct 2023
Team Member: Lindsay
5.0
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Really pleased Lindsay was able to do my nails & eyebrows this afternoon, I have a wedding to attend tomorrow & I left it so late to get an appointment... staff were very warm, welcoming, most polite, friendly, & very efficient.

Lindsay did such a lovely job of both beauty treatments... very pleased with my nails, and eyebrows are perfect too... exactly how I wanted them to be.. I will definitely be going back for more beauty treatments. Thank you lovely ladies.

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My experience

Natalie Ross
28th Oct 2023
Team Member: Lindsay
5.0
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Really pleased Lindsay was able to do my nails & eyebrows this afternoon, I have a wedding to attend tomorrow & I left it so late to get an appointment... staff were very warm, welcoming, most polite, friendly, & very efficient.

Lindsay did such a lovely job of both beauty treatments... very pleased with my nails, and eyebrows are perfect too... exactly how I wanted them to be.. I will definitely be going back for more beauty treatments. Thank you lovely ladies.

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Nails gels french

Caroline Seale
28th Oct 2023
Team Member: Jess
5.0
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Absolutely thoroughly enjoyed my visit , felt at ease with jess ,we chatted and laughed a lot,and jess was so professional, my nails turned out fabulous, I'm definitely returning and will hopefully be accepted as a regular client under jess thank you jess and paige

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Nail repair

Julie Waghorn
28th Oct 2023
Team Member: Lindsay
5.0
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Excellent as always

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Barbara Boylan
28th Oct 2023
Team Member: Jess
5.0
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Jess was very professional and did a lovely job on removing gels on my fingers.

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Colour

Kim Grove
27th Oct 2023
Team Member: Sarah
4.5
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I’m SO happy with my colour. Sarah always ensures that it suits my complexion… which is very professional . I’ve booked my next appointment to ensure I’m booked for Christmas, as Sarah is simply the best at ensuring I have the colour that makes me look my best.

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Smashes it every time

Eleanor Brown
27th Oct 2023
Team Member: Connie
5.0
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Connie is a miracle worker. She always does an amazing job with making my hair nice and light. This time I’ve gone for a change of style and I love it. She always talks me through everything she’s doing and always gives me options and what she thinks would work best. The result is so nice. I love my hair!

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Great as Always

Carly Redgrave
26th Oct 2023
Team Member: Callie
5.0
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Lovely blow dry today always does exactly what I want and always a lovely chat.

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Great as Always

Carly Redgrave
26th Oct 2023
Team Member: Lindsay
5.0
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Fantastic tanning experience in salon today always professional and delivers a great tan everytime.

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Hair Colour

Lindsay Jordan
26th Oct 2023
Team Member: Alex
5.0
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Can't fault Alexandra. Every time I see her she is friendly, professional and curtious. A joy.

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Cut blow dry

Dawn Clark
26th Oct 2023
Team Member: Sarah
5.0
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My experience was lovely as normal staff very friendly & Sarah who does my hair always does an amazing cut. Very happy customer .

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Halina Bartlett
24th Oct 2023
Team Member: Eminae
5.0

I always love the the way my nails look when I get them done every time Eminae does my nails they seem to last until my next appointment

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Brilliant experience :)

Jessica Robins
21st Oct 2023
Team Member: Hollie
5.0
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I had a really great experience at my appointment yesterday!

Hollie was lovely, very accommodating and extremely informative when it came to explaining what she was doing and why.
She explained how to look after my hair and how to style it.

I have lots of anxiety about going to appointments but I fell completely at ease due to Hollie's friendly nature.
She let me know I can email or call with questions I have regarding my hair which was nice to hear.

My hair also turnt out lovely.
I will definitely be booking Hollie for any future appointments I have :)

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Model for Ella

Janet Smith
21st Oct 2023
5.0
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Lovely salon
Nice staff
Trainee lovely girl

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wash, cut and blow dry

Anonymous
21st Oct 2023
5.0

first time there and sarah was unreal, made me feel so pretty and gave me advice on my hair while working with me!

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Amazing as always

Amy Berry
20th Oct 2023
Team Member: Sasha
5.0
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Just absolutely love Sasha, she gets it perfect every time .

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Happy customer

Anonymous
18th Oct 2023
Team Member: Louise
5.0

Good to see Louise. I always feel comfortable and confident when Louise is styling my hair

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First class service

Nikkie Prentice
18th Oct 2023
Team Member: Callie
5.0

After a previous cut with this stylist i decided to go even shorter with a graduated bob - i couldn’t be happier with the result , really very happy with my new cut - looking forward to a rebook 🙂

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Highlights of Dreams

Samantha Eagles
18th Oct 2023
Team Member: Hollie
5.0
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Fantastic service, went above & beyond & Hollie gave me the colour of dreamsxxx

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Great bouncy blow dry

Sue Coupland
18th Oct 2023
Team Member: Louise
5.0
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Fabulous bouncy blow dry delighted thanks Louise

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Gel nails and feet

Rachel Martin
14th Oct 2023
5.0
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Very pleased with my gel nails and toes, by Ella, she did a fantastic job.

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Very happy with my new style

Sue Coupland
14th Oct 2023
Team Member: Sophie
5.0
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As always a great cut Sophie always pulls it out of the bag … a slight restyle and delighted … amazing hairdresser !!

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Colour,cut and blow dry

Sally Brannon
13th Oct 2023
Team Member: Claire
5.0
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It's always a pleasure to come to the salon. Claire always selects the colour which suits me best. Everyone is very professional and makes you feel very welcome.

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Mrs

Amanda Blackburn
13th Oct 2023
Team Member: Eminae
5.0
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Such a lovely friendly young lady ,lots of conversation going ,polite and happy going
Always asking if I was happy with what she was doing

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Linda Blackburn
13th Oct 2023
Team Member: Jess
5.0
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Lovely new colour x

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Anonymous
11th Oct 2023
Team Member: Stefanie
5.0

As great an experience as always

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Haircstyle

Marie Hooper
10th Oct 2023
Team Member: Stefanie
4.5
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Lovely to see Steph again ..she is so kind
and is a fab stylist

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Hair cut and colour

Angela Bates
10th Oct 2023
Team Member: Stefanie
5.0
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Thanks Stef, love my cut and colour ❤️

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My recent hair appointment

Jean Rhodes
10th Oct 2023
Team Member: Claire
5.0
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Once again I recently had a cut and blow dry by the lovely Claire. I was very well looked after as she assisted me and made me a lovely cup of coffee and biscuits. My very favourite hairdresser of all time! Thank you Claire xx

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Always a great experience visiting Avant-garde

Averil Carroll
10th Oct 2023
Team Member: Jodie
5.0
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Excellent service they make you feel very welcome. I love going there. Regards Averil Carroll.

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Awesome

Anonymous
10th Oct 2023
Team Member: Claire
5.0

Went in hating my hair came out loving it. Claire was a wealth of knowledge, friendly and I felt at ease and comfortable within minutes of meeting. She was reassuring and really helped me feel better about my hair. Claire gave great advice and I Loved finding someone I can give free rein to and she didn’t disappoint. My hair feels like new (and looks it) will never go anywhere else. All staff were friendly and welcoming and the tea was amazing. I felt totally pampered. So thank you to all staff but especially claire. ?

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Colour and cut

Gill Sullivan
8th Oct 2023
5.0
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Another great cut and colour by Pascal and Alex

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Superb cut and finish

Jima Fotopoulou
7th Oct 2023
Team Member: Lee
5.0
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Lee has done a great job cutting my hair! He is the only one who understands what I want and he delivers a fabulous cut each time! Thank you very much Lee!! You are exceptional!!

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Most amazing experience

Harriet Buckland
6th Oct 2023
Team Member: Callie
5.0

So professional, knew exactly what I wanted and gave me great advice with style and hair care. Can’t wait for my next appointment

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Relaxed

Sue Webb
6th Oct 2023
5.0
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A perfect relaxing atmosphere this morning with Ella for a pedicure, made to feel welcome and as Ella's first client as a model she was very professional I enjoyed my visit my feet and toes look lovely and I wish Ella all the best in her career.

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