Bespoke colour, extensions & beauty treatments, designed around you, not rushed through a system.
For nearly 50 years, Avant Garde has been trusted by generations of women who want polished results, expert guidance, and an experience that feels calm, considered and personal.
This is not a “busy salon” experience.
It’s where time is taken, plans are made, and results are refined.
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At Avant Garde, we believe great hair and beauty isn’t about trends, it’s about understanding you.
From your first consultation, we take time to listen, plan and guide you towards results that suit your lifestyle, your features and your expectations, not just what’s popular right now.
Our clients come to us because they want consistency, expertise and a salon experience that feels professional, calm and genuinely considered.
CUTS & STYLES
Considered haircuts designed around your features, lifestyle and how you actually wear your hair — guided by expert consultation, never guesswork.
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HAIR EXTENSIONS
Expertly applied hair extensions designed to look undetectable, feel comfortable and blend seamlessly, with careful guidance on what will (and won’t) work for your hair.
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HAIR COLOUR
Bespoke hair colour designed to suit your skin tone, lifestyle and long-term goals — with careful planning to ensure it looks beautiful now and grows out seamlessly.
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COLOUR CORRECTION
Expert colour correction carried out with care, honesty and a clear plan, restoring balance, condition and confidence step by step.
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HAIR SMOOTHING
Professional hair smoothing designed to reduce frizz and improve manageability, while respecting your natural texture and maintaining the integrity of your hair.
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HAIR TREATMENTS
Targeted hair treatments selected to strengthen, repair and protect your hair, recommended professionally to support long-term condition and colour longevity.
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MEN'S HAIR CUTS & STYLES
Precision men’s cutting tailored to suit your style, hair type and lifestyle — with expert options for subtle colour, grey blending and refined enhancements where needed.
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Occasion Hair
Special occasion hair created with care, preparation and attention to detail — so you feel confident, comfortable and beautifully put together for your event.
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If you’re unsure which service is right for you, we recommend beginning with a consultation. We’ll take time to understand your hair or beauty goals, assess suitability, and create a clear plan before anything begins.
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Our beauty team are experts in their field, offering professional, discreet and effective treatments including manicures, pedicures and nail services, lash & brow treatments, spray tanning, hair removal, facials and massages. We use the most effective products including Environ skincare, MoroccanTan, and Jessica and The Gel Bottle nails.
If you want to turn back the hands of time, it may be worth a visit to our Aesthetics Nurse who is skilled and trained in anti-wrinkle injections, dermal fillers, lip plumping, and PRP vampire facials. Permanent makeup for the eyes, brows and lips is one of our most popular services.
Our aim is to make you look and feel fantastic…. Your aim is simple: Relax and enjoy!
LASHES
We offer an excellent range of lash and brow services from our beauty salon in Harlow. These include the popular LVL Lash Lift to give the illusion of longer eyelashes, both Classic and Russian Lash Extensions, Party Lases HD Brows including Brow Lamination, and the more traditional lash and brow tinting and brow shaping.
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HANDS & FEET
Look your best from top to toe with our lovely range of manicures, pedicures and nail services in Harlow. We use the finest products to ensure we deliver perfect results for every client whether you want a luxury manicure or pedicure, some pretty nail art, nail extensions, or long-lasting gel nails.
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HD BROWS
Our HD Brows services include the ultimate brow shaping & shading or add lamination to fix your brows into place for long-lasting perfection. If your lashes are sparse or light in colour, we offer Microblading where we use a fine blade to embed pigment into the brows to create a brow effect.
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FACIALS
We offer comprehensive consultations where we will assess your skin and discuss your concerns before recommending the most appropriate treatment for you. We work with effective skincare products which combine powerful ingredients with the latest technology for best results.
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HAIR REMOVAL
Banish unwanted hair from the face and body with a hair removal service at your favourite Harlow beauty salon! Our hair removal experts offer a fast, efficient and discreet service using a variety of methods including hot waxing, strip waxing, threading and tweezing.
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MASSAGES
We offer some of the best massages at our hair & beauty salon in Harlow. Whether you want to relax, unwind or pamper yourself, our massage treatments will leave you feeling wonderfully refreshed and ready to face the world again!
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PERMANENT
MAKE UP
Imagine waking up each morning without the need to apply lipstick, mascara or brow pencil! Permanent make-up is one of our most popular beauty treatments at Avant Garde Salon in Harlow because it guarantees perfect results that last for ages!
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WRINKLE INJECTIONS
& FILLERS
If you are fed up with your fine lines and wrinkles and want to turn back the clock, it may be time to invest in an anti-wrinkle treatment at Avant Garde Beauty Salon in Harlow, Essex. Our highly experienced Aesthetics Nurse offers complimentary consultations.
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FAQs
Do you offer hair & beauty consultations?
«Yes, we offer free hair and beauty consultations. This enables us to help you find the perfect haircut, style or colour - or beauty treatment - for you. During a detailed hair consultation we will analyse your hair, discuss your daily hair routines and come up with some ideas of hairstyles and colours that will suit you. During your beauty consultation, your experienced therapist will chat to you about your needs and desires and recommend the most appropriate treatment for you, explaining the process and costs involved.
Do you offer barber haircuts for men?
«We are a unisex salon offering haircutting and styling for men and women. Find out more about our men's hair services here.
Which stylist or beauty therapist is right for me?
«All our stylists and beauty therapists are highly trained but some have more experience than others which is reflected in their job titles and our pricing structure. If you are unsure, please call the salon on Hair (01279 426111) Beauty (01279 451219) and we can help match the right stylist or therapist to your needs.
How much do you charge for hair & beauty services?
«Our hair prices vary depending on which level of stylist you choose and whether you are booking in for a trim or a restyle. You can check all of our hair prices here and our beauty prices here. Very often you will need to book in for a consultation for a beauty service when we can explain the procedure or service in more detail and give you a quote.
Are you the best hair & beauty salon in Harlow?
«Our clients tell us we are the best hair & beauty salon in Harlow because we offer such a great range of hair and beauty services as well as five star customer service.
Do you have lots of five star customer reviews?
«We are the top hairdressers and beauty salon in Harlow and have dozens of five star salon reviews from delighted guests. You can read some of our reviews here to find out why we are the number one salon in Harlow for cutting, styling and hair colour, lash & brow services, massages, facials and hair removal.
When does Avant Garde Hair & Beauty Salon open?
«We love welcoming clients old and new into Avant Garde Hair & Beauty Salon in Harlow. You can see our beauty opening times here and our hair opening times here.
How can I book a hair appointment at Avant Garde Hair & Beauty Salon?
«It's very easy to book a hair appointment at Avant Garde Hair & Beauty Salon. You can call us on Hair (01279 426111) Beauty (01279 451219), book online here.
Do you have late night opening at Avant Garde Hair & Beauty Salon?
«We open late on Thursday (8pm). Check out our opening times for hair services here and for beauty services here.
Do you offer cutting & styling at your Harlow salon?
«Our stylists are highly trained and experienced in cutting and styling hair. We can create a wide range of looks including short chic haircuts, mid-length styles, bobs and lobs, and long hairstyles for women. We also offer a haircutting and styling service for men.
Can I have balayage hair colour at Avant Garde Hair & Beauty Salon?
«Yes. Our highly trained hair colour technicians are experts in balayage and ombre hair colour. Find out more about balayage here.
How can I book a beauty service at Avant Garde Hair & Beauty Salon?
«You can book a beauty service online here or call our beauty team on 01279 451219. We look forward to welcoming you into Avant Garde Hair & Beauty Salon soon.
