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

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4.94
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Lovely experience

Anonymous
4th Sep 2025
Team Member: Fran
5.0

Fran is very friendly yet professional. She does a relaxing manicure and a great pedicure

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Sasha is cool

Chloe Fowler
3rd Sep 2025
Team Member: Sasha
5.0
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Sasha is cool. Helpful, knowledgeable, makes the trip to hairdressers a pleasant experience.

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Hair cut and colour

Sonia Campbell
3rd Sep 2025
Team Member: Sarah
5.0
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Well what a lovely young lady.
Did a highlights full head and cut
I am so pleased very experienced young lady will go far a credit to Advert Guard i am so pleased with the colour and cut. And such a pleasant young lady to talk to 😘👍👏👏👏

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stylist

Linda Barr
29th Aug 2025
5.0
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sophie cut my hair lovely as always

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Cristina

Penny Roberts
29th Aug 2025
4.5
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It would be nice if Cristina was even on stylist list. Always found her excellent and definitely recommend without a doubt

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Hair tint

Jane Hart
29th Aug 2025
5.0
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Sarah did a fantastic job 💯

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Hollie

Emma
29th Aug 2025
Team Member: Hollie
5.0

Hollie's an absolute star. Only book an express cut but always does a fantastic job. Thank you !

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Nails

Diane Hunter
28th Aug 2025
Team Member: Ella
5.0
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Very good as usual,Ella is a very good nail therapist and a nice young lady

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Superb

Kim Higgs
28th Aug 2025
Team Member: Lucy
5.0
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Absolutely wonderful visit yesterday, Lucy done my nails beautifully, also she had such a lovely personality, that made my visit really special and gave me some top tips about my nails and a lovely hand massage. Thank you Lucy x

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Deluxe pedicure

Denise Morton
27th Aug 2025
Team Member: Ella
4.0
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Ella was very helpful and professional throughout .

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Super hair

Mrs Jennifer Batt
23rd Aug 2025
Team Member: Lee
5.0
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Lee is absolutely brilliant he is very particular in making shore every hair is perfect before you leave.
This was the first time.
I had him have already booked to go back to him .
I highly recommend him to everyone

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Hair Slay

Halle-Brooke Lawson
22nd Aug 2025
Team Member: Hollie
5.0
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Hollies been my friend since we were 12 so was bound to be an enjoyable experience anyway. It’s visible that she visualises what I’ve got in mind with my hair, and asks prompting questions to ensure she gets it right. And she does get it right 🔥

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Diane H
15th Aug 2025
Team Member: Ella
4.5

All good

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The best hairdresser and service x

Faith Morgan
15th Aug 2025
Team Member: Michelle
5.0
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i have been having my haircut by michelle for a few years now and am always so happy with my service and the result😊 she’s so friendly and knows exactly how to cut my hair and makes me feel extra pretty with the style and curls. Thank you michelle and always 1000/10 x

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Great service

Linda Blackburn
13th Aug 2025
Team Member: Ella
5.0
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Good service as usual and excellent nails

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Relaxing Massage

Jack Day
10th Aug 2025
Team Member: Ella
5.0
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Came back to Avant Garde after not visiting for a while due to being so busy, My first time with Ella and she was very calming and relaxing I felt at ease in her presence! I have booked her again in October, as a Newly Qualified Therapist she’s made a great start to her career and will only get better with a bright future ahead Xx

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Happy!

Julie Pope
7th Aug 2025
Team Member: Sasha
5.0
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First time at AG, but won't be my last. I needed a restyle and Sasha delivered 100%! I cannot fault the service and friendliness of everyone there and Sasha is an absolute star! Thank you AG

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Brilliant salon.

Jan Dellow
6th Aug 2025
Team Member: Sasha
5.0
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This was my first visit to Avant Garde and it certainly won't be my last..,Thank you Sasha for best ever cut and blow dry...have already booked for my next appointment.

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Treatment, Cut/ Blow dry

Sharon Webber
5th Aug 2025
Team Member: Hollie
5.0
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Excellent, very pleased with my hair , very professional service, as always.

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Excellent

Christine Saunders
28th Jul 2025
Team Member: Sarah
5.0
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Brilliant treatment.
Bleach bath, new colour, cut and finish

Excellent result.

Thank you Sarah.

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Cut and colour

Chris Charles
26th Jul 2025
Team Member: Michelle
5.0
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Very happy with how Michelle cuts and colours my hair. It's perfect every time

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Colour/ Cut& Blowdry

Cindy Ahmed
25th Jul 2025
Team Member: Sasha
5.0
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Sasha did amazing job on my hair !
She advised on my colour which turned out beautiful ! !Hair cut was done in detail and overall finish was beautiful , really pleased .
Sasha made me feel welcome , relaxed , and asked and explained everything she did !
Lovely lady , thank you Sasha

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Haircut by Sasha 23.7.25

Bernedette Clarke
23rd Jul 2025
Team Member: Sasha
5.0
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Very happy with my restyle haircut bu Sasha today. Very professional stylist.
Thank you Sasha.

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Cut blow dry

Dawn Clark
23rd Jul 2025
Team Member: Sarah
5.0
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Great service as always, & hair feels much better since having it cut by Sarah. Happy customer.

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hair cut

Kelly Sharpe
22nd Jul 2025
Team Member: Aimee
5.0
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Perfect service as always

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Excellent

Linda Blackburn
18th Jul 2025
5.0
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Being going to Avant Garde for more years than I can remember, always an excellent service and never disappoints!

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Happy hair day

Marion Burnett
16th Jul 2025
Team Member: Louise
5.0
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Always a good experience with lou

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Par Excellence

Anne Essex
16th Jul 2025
Team Member: Michelle
5.0
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What a pleasure it is to be with you.

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Sue

Sue Jones
12th Jul 2025
Team Member: Sophie
5.0
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Been going to Sophie for years she is the best

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Thank you

Faith Watson
12th Jul 2025
Team Member: Michelle
5.0
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My hair looked lovely & everyone commented how nice you had done it .Thank you

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Amazing

Nezaket Okur
11th Jul 2025
Team Member: Hollie
5.0
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First time at Avante Garde for my daughters hair cut and she is in love with it. Thank you so much Hollie

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Gel nails

Claire Parry
9th Jul 2025
Team Member: Fran
5.0
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Fran is like alittle fresh breath of irish air 💜💜she always does my nails perfectly & im terrible at looking after them but she works her magic every time.

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Eye brows and eyelash tint with Fran

Wendy Etherington
8th Jul 2025
Team Member: Fran
5.0
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Lovely and friendly. Lovely results. Made me feel relaxed. Great job all round.

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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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Experience

Katie O'hara
4th Jul 2025
3.0
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Michelle did my colour she was lovley. Then I had someone do my toner and shampoo, which was not lively. Pulled my hair, was rushing all the way through the process and used the tap to bang on my head the whole time she was rinsing. 10 second massage. Was not impressed at all. Christina did my cut and it was great as usual.

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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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Ms

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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Miss

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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Price

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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