310 E. Basse Street
Suite 109
San Antonio,
TX
78209
(210) 824-3015
Mon - Wed: 9:00AM - 6:00PM
Thu - Sat: 9:00AM - 8:00PM
Sun: By appointment only
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
- Balayage
- Balayage
- Blow dry - styling
- Blow dry - styling
- Brazilian Bikini Waxing
- Eyebrow Tinting
- Eyebrow Waxing
- Facial Waxing
- Facials
- Facials
- Facials - Aveda
- Hair Color
- Hair Color
- Hair Treatment
- Hair Treatment
- Haircut - Children's Cut
- Haircut - Children's Cut
- Haircut - Men's Cut
- Haircut - Men's Cut
- Haircut - Women's Cut
- Haircut - Women's Cut
- Highlights
- Highlights
- Invati
- Invati
- Makeup
- Makeup
- Men's Services
- Men's Services
- Ombre
- Pure Privilege
- Reflexology
- Skin Care
- Skin Care
- Smooth Infusion
- Smooth Infusion Retexturizing
- Styling - Updos
- Styling - Updos
- Waxing
Languages
- English
- Spanish
Payments
- American Express
- Cash
- Check
- Debit
- Discover
- Mastercard
- Visa
Staff
Roy Fredericks
Desiree Plyler
Certifications & Memberships
5 stars Anonymous Featured review
Beautiful salon, all the stylists were stylish ( very important to me ), reception was prompt and courteous. My stylist Rafael did an amazing job particularly since I had asked him to work miracles with another salon's bad cut.
4 stars Adrienne G Customer since 2018
Daniel and Tiffany were fantastic. A bit of sticker shock though!
5 stars Jeanne B Customer since 2018
Although pricey, the services, amount of time spent with stylist and colorist, and attention to detail were such that I ... Read More
5 stars Joline R Customer since 2015
Natalie is always friendly and always does a great job!
5 stars Elizabeth C Customer since 2016
I love my haircut!
5 stars Roger M Customer since 2018
Upon entering the Salon I was warmly and graciously greeted by the front desk hostess, April. I did not have a reservat ... Read More
5 stars Rachel G Customer since 2014
My hair looks amazing. And it’s worth every penny.
5 stars Lisa N Customer since 2018
Positively, without question, the BEST professional experience I have encountered in a salon.
5 stars Gricelda R Customer since 2017
Vanessa is the best I don't know what I would do if you didn't have her cutting my hair
5 stars Cindy L Customer since 2017
Amazing, friendly service
5 stars Sheila R Customer since 2018
Irene is a truly gifted Hair-Stylist. She combines skill and artistry. I'm thrilled with the haircut she gave me last we ... Read More
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