507 Pressler Suite 800
Austin,
TX
78703
(512) 472-6357
Mon: By appointment only
Tue: 9:00AM - 6:00PM
Wed - Sat: 9:00AM - 7:00PM
Sun: Closed
About
Roy A Fredericks and Connie Strang founded Avant Garde in 1983 in Austin, Texas. Their vision was to have the ultimate hair salon in Austin--a company where excellence and impeccable service were the standards. A relaxed atmosphere with an energy level that can only be associated with progressive work in action. Avant was positioned to be the salon at the cutting edge of fashion. Since then both Austin and Avant have had phenomenal growth. Avant has grown from one salon to three salons and one spa as well as a photography studio. In 20 years, Avant has: been voted "Best Salon in Austin" sixteen times selected as one of the "Top 200 Salons" by Salon Today Magazine five times featured in Harpers Bazaar and Elle as one of the Best salons in the Southwest featured and published in American Salon, Modern Salon Magazine, and Salon Today Avant's clients have included Nastassja Kinski, Jon Voight, Don Henley, David Byrne, Kelly Willis, Lucinda Williams, Rosie Flores, Shawn Colvin, Charlie and Will Sexton, Ann Richards, Max Frost, Brad Womack, Paul Qui, David Cross, Fran Lebowitz, Bob Balaban, Martin O'Malley, Sonia Sotomajor and Terri Gruca to name just a few. Avant's educators train all around the globe and have been featured at USA top Educational events including American Excellence, Serious Business, Midwest Beauty Show and Aveda Congress.
Services
- Aveda LifeStyles Salon
- Facials
- Facials
- Facials - Aveda
- Haircut - Children's Cut
- Haircut - Children's Cut
- Haircut - Women's Cut
- Haircut - Women's Cut
- Highlights
- Highlights
- Makeup
- Makeup
- Pure Privilege
- Styling - Updos
- Styling - Updos
Languages
- English
Payments
- American Express
- Cash
- Check
- Discover
- Mastercard
- Visa
Staff
Russell Roots
Roy Fredericks
Roy Fredericks
Certifications & Memberships
5 stars Stephen M Featured review
iSo glad Aaron is back at Avant. Great guy and haircut.
Thanks, Stephen! We're happy he's back, as well!
5 stars Gail R Customer since 2016
I love everything about AVANT! Celeste colored my hair and did exactly what I wanted! Joe styled and cut it beautifully! ... Read More
5 stars Jodie F Customer since 2014
John is the best. Always does exactly what I ask for, makes me laugh, and gives a stellar head massage.
5 stars Christina B Customer since 2015
Ron is amazing! He listens and he really considers his design and the client's needs. I love getting my hair designed/c ... Read More
5 stars Patrice B Customer since 2018
John was professional and courteous. His skills for shampooing were outstanding. My haircut is done the way I asked a ... Read More
5 stars Anonymous Verified customer
John is always on time, great personality and skills.
5 stars Lenore S Customer since 2017
Connie was great. She listened to what my daughter wanted and my daughter was pleased with her experience.
5 stars Lindsay H Customer since 2010
Robert is the absolute best. He always does a great job.
5 stars Ana C Customer since 2015
John Kolar is a pleasant professional; extremely detailed and sensible artist.
The Salon has a good vibe.
I love!
5 stars Ranee T Customer since 2018
I have been using Aveda Salons 20 yrs, this was my first visit to Avant and I was greeted with the same Great Service I ... Read More
5 stars Jody K Customer since 2000
I always enjoy the atmosphere at Avant Downtown! My stylist, John, is awesome. I've got a ridiculously tender scalp, a ... Read More
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