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

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4.95
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Julie Witteridge
8th Feb 2024
5.0
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My stylist was Pasquale, and very happy with my cut

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Jamie Lee Curtis

Joan Buck
8th Feb 2024
Stylist: Claire
5.0

Claire was so helpful and seemed to know what I wanted by looking at a photo. Love the cut you gave me Claire 10 out of 10

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Louise
3rd Feb 2024
Stylist: Aimee
5.0

Love my colour and curls, thank you Aimee x

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Outstanding

Annie Michael
1st Feb 2024
Stylist: Sasha
5.0
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I was extremely impressed with Sasha's expertise in washing, cutting and drying my hair. I was 'blown away' by the finished result, it was so perfect, i didn't even know my hair could be that shiny and bouncy. Thank you so much and i will be seeing you again!

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First visit - cut

Melanie Wood
31st Jan 2024
Stylist: Lee
5.0
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My 1st visit today and Lee was my allocated stylist. Lee was pleasant and listened to what I was hoping for in terms of a re style. I felt so comfortable with Lee and loved the finished cut and styling.

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My first visit -colour

Melanie Wood
31st Jan 2024
Stylist: Sarah
5.0
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I saw Sarah today for my first colour. I am aiming to go lighter to blend more with grey. I showed Sarah what I am aiming to achieve and she was able to explain the process needed. From arriving to leaving sarah was professional and supportive. I am so pleased with the colouring progress and care and attention shown by Sarah. I was so nervous but need not have been my experience was fabulous. Thank you

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Eyebrows and eyelash tint

Karen Sinclaire
30th Jan 2024
Stylist: Eminae
5.0
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Always happy with eminae x

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Janette Sontag
27th Jan 2024
Stylist: Louise
5.0
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I am extremely impressed with the Salon, I was made welcome and I had a great hair stylist, Very Professional, it was my first time there I have booked again for February, I highly recommend this great Salon

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Lindsey Grafton
27th Jan 2024
Stylist: Connie
5.0

Lovely experience having full head highlights. Connie was great and really caring. Thank you.

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Claire Parry
25th Jan 2024
Stylist: Alex
5.0
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Alex was amazing, did exactly what I asked & perfectly placed. I love it thank you…

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Always good

Jodie Smith
23rd Jan 2024
Stylist: Hollie
5.0
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Hollie is a great hairdresser and I don’t feel one bit worried when she does my hair, she talks me through the process and explains everything, this is very much appreciated.

Also, my hair looks fab!’!!!

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Thank you

Caroline Ashton-Gough
19th Jan 2024
Stylist: Hollie
5.0
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Thanks so much Hollie
Very friendly , kind and attentive
Wonderful head massage while washing my hair
Hair looks great , thank you x

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Linda Blackburn
19th Jan 2024
Stylist: Jess
5.0
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Always excellent service x

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Superb

Donna Evans
18th Jan 2024
Stylist: Eminae
5.0
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Excellent as always

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An asset to the

Marianne Freshwater
18th Jan 2024
Stylist: Hollie
5.0
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Excellent stylist, friendly, thoughtful. It is a pleasure to know that she will take care of me each time!

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Thank you!

Tammy
18th Jan 2024
Stylist: Lee
5.0

His Amazing!!!
The whole experience is always amazing from the moment you walk through the door to the moment you leave Thank you all!

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Hair cut and blow dry.

Joanne Pedder
16th Jan 2024
Stylist: Stefanie
5.0
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Such a great cut with Stef. The wash was amazing too lovely head massage.

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Great Restyle!

Anonymous
16th Jan 2024
5.0

Once again, a fab cut! Thank you Sophie. Thanks to Alex as well for keeping my colour looking great. Xx

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Excellent

Lisav
14th Jan 2024
Stylist: Eminae
5.0

Always an amazing result, thank you

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Wash and blow dry

Kim Grove
13th Jan 2024
Stylist: Sarah
4.5
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Absolutely wonderful massage when washing my hair… just what the doctor order after my birthday drinks the night before. Sarah always listens to what I want and will always suggest other ideas which always produces great results - I’m looking forward to my next appointment.

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Cut and bouncy blow dry

Natasha Savage
13th Jan 2024
Stylist: Cristina
5.0

My 15 year old daughter was extremely pleased with her cut and blow dry. She had some new bangs cut in and loves them.

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D mccaty
13th Jan 2024
Stylist: Claire
5.0

Top service from Claire as always.

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Clare Hamilton-Gilbert
12th Jan 2024
Stylist: Jess
5.0
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Jess was lovely and took great care of doing my nail gels, thank you so much Jess

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Amazing lady

Ellie Symons
12th Jan 2024
Stylist: Hollie
5.0
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She was honestly so sweet and I enjoyed my hair being washed and cut and my hair feels healthier and smooth

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Happy wax

Sabrina kenrick
8th Jan 2024
Stylist: Becky
5.0

Becky is always pleasant and does a great job . Thank you 😀

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Happy wax

Sabrina kenrick
8th Jan 2024
Stylist: Becky
5.0

Becky is always pleasant and does a great job . Thank you 😀

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The best

Anonymous
8th Jan 2024
5.0

She is just the best. But then her name is the queen.always come out of the salon with a smile on my face.

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Great service

Amelia Desmaris
5th Jan 2024
Stylist: Jess
5.0
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I had a great experience with Jess getting my lashes and nails done . Very happy with the result and Jess was very friendly and welcoming so I will definitely be back for more treatments in the future .

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Emma Gaskin(Comments)
4th Jan 2024
5.0
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I am over the moon with my hair, it looks perfect xx

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New style

Ann Flint
4th Jan 2024
Stylist: Louise
5.0
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Excellent visit with good advice

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An excellent salon experience

Jayne Garde
26th Dec 2023
Stylist: Sarah
5.0
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From the very thorough hair wash through to the excellent blow dry, Sarah always does an excellent job and is always very warm and friendly! She also does a great job when colouring my hair.

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Anita Whitbread
23rd Dec 2023
Stylist: Callie
5.0
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Love the new colour Callie.
Thank you

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Fabulous as always

Sue Coupland
22nd Dec 2023
Stylist: Sophie
5.0
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As always Sophie always delivers … a great restyle I’m delighted and it’s just what I wanted thanks so much and merry Christmas

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Amazing

Anonymous
21st Dec 2023
5.0

Always a brilliant experience

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Always a superstar

Sue Coupland
21st Dec 2023
Stylist: Sophie
5.0
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As always Sophie always creates exactly what I’m looking for and makes for such a lovely experience …. Thankyou so much Sophie you are a star 🌟

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So glad I found this salon!

Jemma Gyoury
21st Dec 2023
Stylist: Sarah
5.0
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I am so glad that I found this Salon. All of the staff are lovely, and are very good at what they do. I always leave loving my hair. My highlights are always the exact shade that I ask for and my hair feels healthy and smells amazing. The salon has a lovely atmosphere and you are always offered a drink and biscuits throughout your time here. Sarah does my highlights and I am so happy with them every time. Connie has cut my hair previously and has done my layers perfectly. Callie gave me a curly blow dry today and it’s so beautiful. Such a talented team here, I would not go anywhere else!

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Lovely Experience

Sarah Conroy
20th Dec 2023
Stylist: Hollie
5.0
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Went to the salon today as a walk in for a cut for my 5yo daughter and a fringe trim for me. We were told they could fit us in in under half an hour and we were made very comfortable while we waited. Hollie was actually ready in about 15 minutes and was wonderful with my daughter. Her communication was great and her manner very professional. The price was very reasonable too! Happy with this experience :)

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Excellence

Anne Essex
20th Dec 2023
Stylist: Stefanie
5.0
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As enjoyable and professional as always.

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Halina Bartlett
20th Dec 2023
Stylist: Jess
5.0
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Great service jess did a lovely job on my nails very happy

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Hair cut and colour

Angela Bates
19th Dec 2023
Stylist: Stefanie
5.0
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Love the new look created by Stef today, and the colour by Sara.

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Amazing as Always

Carly Redgrave
16th Dec 2023
Stylist: Sarah
5.0
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Great professional service as always…

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Magic as always

Jo Swainsbury
16th Dec 2023
5.0
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As always great haircut with versatility for change of style to fit my mood
Thank you

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Lovely job with my Christmas nails

Liz Baker
15th Dec 2023
5.0
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Lovely gel manicure by a trainee technician. She did a great job

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Jayda Yanet Luis
13th Dec 2023
Stylist: Lucy
5.0
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Always superb . Positive and helpful . Thank you lucy

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Simply the Best

Janet Poulter
13th Dec 2023
Stylist: Louise
5.0
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Always feel welcome and valued. Love the way Louise cuts and styles my hair, wish I could take her home.

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Anonymous
12th Dec 2023
Stylist: Eminae
5.0

My nails are amazing as always, thank you xx

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Louise
12th Dec 2023
Stylist: Eminae
5.0

Love my nails, thank you Eminae x

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Very pleased with colour and cut

Norma Shaves
11th Dec 2023
Stylist: Alex
5.0
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Also Sascha cut my hair. V good

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Hair colour and cut

Ananya Mandal
10th Dec 2023
Stylist: Sarah
5.0
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Amazing job by Sarah who coloured my hair and Sasha who gave me a wonderful hair cut. Professional and friendly. Extremely happy with the outcome!

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Anonymous
9th Dec 2023
5.0

Amazing very happy with the results of both of my daughters hair, and it was very quick.

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