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 - 17:00
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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Pleased

Ann Waggitt
9th Jun 2023
Team Member: Connie
5.0
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Really good, put me at ease and helped me decide what to habe

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Lovely

Jane Ferguson
9th Jun 2023
Team Member: Alex
5.0
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Had an enjoyable visit once again to Avant Garde to see Alex & Cristina. Was given good advice on a bit of a colour change and a great cut and finish. Thank you lovely ladies x

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best eyebrows in the uk

Emma owers
8th Jun 2023
Team Member: Chiara
5.0
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been coming for years even after I moved house worth every penny and they last so much better then my friends at other places !

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Hair Colour Cut & Blow Dry

Nicole de H
7th Jun 2023
4.5

Wonderful! Best hair colour cut and blow dry to date! Love it! Very happy!

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Brilliant as always

Lucy
7th Jun 2023
Team Member: Chiara
5.0
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As someone that struggles with social anxiety, Chiara made me feel very comfortable and we had great chats. Not to mention my eyebrows look STUNNING. All of the staff at AG are friendly and welcoming. Happy birthday for monday Chiara! ❤️?

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Darker and healthier

Lisa Carson
7th Jun 2023
Team Member: Alex
5.0
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Alex did a great job to tone my ultra blonde hair into a healthier darker shade with warmer tones. I absolutely love the result

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Lovely facial treatment

Anonymous
7th Jun 2023
5.0

Such a relaxing facial service! Lovely music and atmosphere!Love it so much! Thank you Lucy! X

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What a Transformation

Anne
7th Jun 2023
Team Member: Stefanie
5.0

My daughter will say ‘I can see my Mum again..

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Eyeliner

Julie whitelaw
4th Jun 2023
Team Member: Chiara
5.0
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Ah how lovely is Chiara x very professional talks you through the procedure and very reassuring… I would happily recommend Chiara…. Great job thank you very much x

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Hair colour and cut.

Margaret Wheeler
3rd Jun 2023
Team Member: Cristina
5.0
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Excelent sevice from Cristina as always.

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Gent’s Hair Cut

William Porter
3rd Jun 2023
Team Member: Sophie
5.0
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Thanks for doing a great job with my hair cut Sophie have a great weekend ?

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Amazing

Charlene
3rd Jun 2023
Team Member: Claire
5.0
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Always love coming to get my hair done by Claire! Great hair stylist and always makes me feel so comfortable! Wouldn’t go anywhere else!

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Nails

Halina Bartlett
1st Jun 2023
Team Member: Lucy
5.0
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I absolutely loved my nails really happy with them

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Amazing brows as always !!

Anonymous
1st Jun 2023
5.0

Always a pleasure seeing chiara and she always absolutely smashes my brows. Love them !!

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Gel nails

Denise Pemberton
1st Jun 2023
Team Member: Jodie
5.0
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Lovey catch up and lovely nails as usual

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Sasha

Anonymous
1st Jun 2023
5.0

Sascha worked miracles on my hair today and I left the salon feeling fresh and renewed. She washed and cut my hair into a perfectly neat bob. Very happy with how much love and effort Sascha put into me today. Thank you. We will definitely be back.

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Hair cut

Holly
1st Jun 2023
Team Member: Cristina
5.0

Brilliant such a treat. Always leave happy.

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Love my French Bob

Maureen Macey
1st Jun 2023
Team Member: Claire
5.0
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We have fun deciding which cut, at the moment it's French Bob every time - love it!

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Brow top up

Jayne Robinson
31st May 2023
Team Member: Chiara
5.0

Always look forward to my appointments with Chiara, making me feel at ease & talks me through every step of the procedure, also a pleasure to catch up with things over the last year. Loving my top up as always Chiara & thank you again. Looking forward to next years appointment already just in time for The Big Day xxx

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Top Class Treatment

Gail Nicholls
31st May 2023
Team Member: Chiara
5.0
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Can’t recommend AG highly enough always perfect treatment in a lovely atmosphere and beautiful surroundings setting in the salon thank u

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Another lovely perm

Anita
31st May 2023
Team Member: Louise
5.0
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I’m a senior lady with fine and thinning hair. How lucky I am to have Louise as my stylist, she works wonders.

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Richelle
30th May 2023
Team Member: Sarah
5.0

Amazing professional service as always x

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Great haircut

Annette
30th May 2023
Team Member: Stefanie
5.0
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Wasn't sure what I wanted but Stef helped me through the process to end up with a hair cut I really love.

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5 Star

Anonymous
28th May 2023
Team Member: Lee
5.0

Absolutely cannot recommend Lee enough, every time I go I get consistent, quality service. and the best haircut

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Thrilled

chloe
27th May 2023
Team Member: Claire
5.0
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Absolutely thrilled with my hair. Claire was so kind & lovely too

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Re style

Heather Hampton
26th May 2023
Team Member: Claire
5.0
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I was so nervous to have my hair cut as had so many bad experiences, but Claire was amazing made me feel relaxed talked me through everything she did, best hair cut ever love my hair thank you Claire

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First time visit

Helen
26th May 2023
5.0

Had my first visit today and Lucy was my sever. . She was brilliant, professional and just generally seemed a lovely person. Having struggled after my long term beautician stopped - it’s nice to have found someone good again!

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Connie

Jane hart
26th May 2023
Team Member: Connie
5.0
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Fabulous as always thank you

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Great Service

Holly-Mae Pipe
26th May 2023
Team Member: Eminae
5.0
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Lovely lady, made me completely comfortable, service was great well worth the money! Would recommend to anyone.

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Great experience

Shabnam
26th May 2023
Team Member: Hollie
5.0
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I do regular cut and styling with Hollie. She’s professional, precise, and makes sure I have a great experience each time.

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Another Masterpiece

Sharon
25th May 2023
Team Member: Cristina
5.0
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thank you Cristina for a lovely few hours being pampered and the hair masterpiece you created for me - gorgeous colour and cut as always :)

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Brenda Gore
25th May 2023
5.0
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My eye wax was expertly done - very pleased with the results. Thank you ? ps can’t remember the name of the lady who done the waxing - sorry.

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Lovely

Dawn Jackson
24th May 2023
Team Member: Chiara
5.0
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Chiara is a brilliant beautician so friendly and makes you feel at ease, I absolutely love my eye brows.

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Very pleased with the end result

MelG
24th May 2023
Team Member: Alex
5.0
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I am very pleased with the colour treatment executed by Alex today - as always. It's exactly what I wanted. Also very pleased with the cut and blow dry from Lee. My hair looks, and feels, great! Visiting Avant Garde is always a pleasure thanks to the welcoming, professional staff.

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Claire is amazing!

Charlie
24th May 2023
Team Member: Claire
5.0
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Love my hair once again! Wouldn’t trust anyone else. You’re amazing Claire, thank you!

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Eyebrows/eyeliner

Roz
23rd May 2023
Team Member: Chiara
5.0
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Excellent service, my eyebrows and eyeliner have turned out exactly as I wanted, Chiara is lovely, very friendly and a perfectionist, I wouldn’t go anywhere else.

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Great restyle

Nicola Lowles
23rd May 2023
Team Member: Sophie
5.0
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I had a lovely time at AG to day, Sophie cut my hair exactly how I wanted it, the products used were high quality and left feeling extremely pleased with my hairstyle

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Wow - French Bob

Maureen Macey
23rd May 2023
Team Member: Claire
5.0
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Chat about style - decided on French Bob. Love it! Same again next time please...

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Wow French Bob

Maureen Macey
23rd May 2023
Team Member: Claire
5.0
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Chat about hair- and decided to go for a French Bob. Love it! Same again next time please...

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Amazing as always!

Amy Bucknell
22nd May 2023
Team Member: Connie
5.0
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Always the best service with Connie. Have been to see her about 4 times now and she never fails to impress! She also gave great advice on keeping my hair in good condition. Thanks Connie :)

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Love, love, love my nails ?

Donna Kilroy
20th May 2023
Team Member: Jodie
5.0
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Jodie always knows exactly what I want and will go the extra mile to do it.

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Hair cut

Laura bennett
20th May 2023
Team Member: Callie
5.0

Very polite young lady very good and my hair is lovely will be definitely returning ?

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Eyes & brows

Tracy
20th May 2023
Team Member: Chiara
5.0
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Fantastic as always

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Amazing as always

Emma
19th May 2023
Team Member: Lee
5.0
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Lee always does an incredible job!
I have never been disappointed with his work!

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My Hairdresser’s Appointment

Jean Rhodes
19th May 2023
Team Member: Claire
5.0
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Claire always makes me feel special. She gave me a lovely cut and styling and she always wants to know how I am and treats me with so much respect.
Claire is my ‘Very Special Hairdresser’. xx

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Colour

K-J
19th May 2023
Team Member: Alex
5.0
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Alex sorted my colour perfectly and Holli fitted in a 10/10 fringe cut. great visit to AG’s as always.

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Highlights

Lesa
18th May 2023
Team Member: Sarah
5.0
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Had a great visit today, very relaxing, Sarah is very friendly and professional.

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Microblading

Cherryl
18th May 2023
Team Member: Chiara
5.0
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Chaira is a gorgeous girl - very talented and professional- I love my eyebrows- thank you x

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Becky

Ivana
18th May 2023
Team Member: Becky
5.0
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Excellent work as always, friendly and welcoming

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Great hair style and colour

Pat Johnston
18th May 2023
Team Member: Stefanie
5.0
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Stefanie gave my hair a fresh colour and style for summer. Looks great! Salon creates a relaxing atmosphere with decor and friendly staff.

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