Sands Hairdressing

7, Waterloo Gardens, Penylan, Cardiff / Caerdydd, South Glamorgan, CF23 5AA

About us

Sands Hairdressing, located in the tranquil setting of Pen-y-lan Cardiff, provides a relaxed and welcoming environment. Using the finest Aveda products the stylist offer exceptional cutting and colouring techniques. Inspired by the Ayurvedic Philosophy guests enjoy complimentary consultations, stress relieving massages and make up touch ups.

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Opening hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday 08:00 - 17:30
Wednesday 08:00 - 17:30
Thursday 08:00 - 17:30
Friday 09:00 - 17:30
Saturday 09:00 - 17:00
Sunday Closed

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4.90
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Another brilliant visit

Anonymous
2nd Nov 2026
5.0
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Great visit today as always. Carole is a fantastic at doing my hair such a great service aswell as result. Hand and arm massage and I love the big rollers Carole uses in my hair. Laura is always sweet and keeps me organized with my appointments treated myself to Aveda product too. See you ready for Christmas

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Brilliant service

Anonymous
31st Oct 2026
5.0

Great

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Amazing salon!

Emily
29th Oct 2026
5.0
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Such a great experience. Lovely salon with great staff who are really talented and efficient. Kaye did my hair exactly as I wanted. So happy with my hair! Xx

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Great salon

Freya Berry
27th Oct 2026
5.0
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Great salon; I had Beni for a complete restyle; going from long hair to a bob with a fringe. She was super friendly and met the brief with ease. Also Ian who washed my hair was really nice and relaxing.

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Raiea Yousif
27th Oct 2026
5.0
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Great experience as always
Very professional Ceri and lovely staff at Sands
Big thank you to Ceri and all the staff

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Amazing

Craig Hyde
27th Oct 2026
5.0
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Had a lovely experience getting my hair cut with Beni, she was very welcoming and thoughtful and I’ll definitely see her again

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Fantastic

Anonymous
26th Oct 2026
5.0

Writing following a really lovely experience at Sands . Made to feel really welcome Sarah listened to how I wanted my hair and I am so pleased with the cut . From the coffee to having my hair washed and scalp massage the experience was fab

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Always a great experience.

Sue Rees
24th Oct 2026
5.0
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I enjoyed another visit to this great salon today. Always a warm welcome from everyone involved and as usual, a terrific cut from Alex. A little oasis of calm and a chance to chat, drink coffee and be pampered. Always a great experience. Thank you all.

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Excellent

Lou Rush
22nd Oct 2026
5.0
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Highlights / cut and style with Phil / Carol. Abs great service, so friendly and accommodating. Not forgetting Ian - best hair wash and head massage. Also, complimentary hand and arm massage. Consistently excellent.

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Roma
20th Oct 2026
5.0

Very happy with the cut and the hair wash experience. Very skilful stylist

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SANDS

Anonymous
20th Oct 2026
5.0

Excellent on every count.

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Great cut and finish with Benny K

S.N.
20th Oct 2026
5.0
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I am very delighted with my new hair. Benny is a very skilled haidresser and additionally so lovely and fiendly. It was very relaxing and cosy today at Sands. I will certainly come again. Thank you!

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My opinion

Anonymous
17th Oct 2026
4.5

Beni is a great hairdresser and I consider her a friend

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Great experience

Freya
13th Oct 2026
5.0

Lovely staff, great atmosphere and really helpful when it comes to rescheduling appointments when need!

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Children haircut

ELIN HARGRAVE
9th Oct 2026
5.0
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Staff were so friendly and welcoming, wonderful welcome, drinks etc. thank you so much for treating us amazingly

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Children haircut

ELIN HARGRAVE
9th Oct 2026
5.0
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Staff were so friendly and welcoming, wonderful welcome, drinks etc. thank you so much for treating us amazingly

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Cut and finish with Beni

Lesley Brown
7th Oct 2026
5.0
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Fab haircut from Beni, I'm really pleased with the cut and, as always, Beni was lovely. Excellent service with very friendly staff.

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My first visit.

Natalie S
1st Oct 2026
5.0

My first time at Sands. Beni K was brilliant. I'm very happy with my hair cut.

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Sharon
1st Oct 2026
4.0

Great visit today. Staff really friendly and helpful as always. Carol did my hair and very happy with the end result 🤩🤩

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Perfect

Anonymous
1st Oct 2026
5.0

Ceri thank you ,I have hair loss and Ceri does a great job with my colour,gives me a bit more confidence with how she does the colour and the advice she gives .

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Anne Ross
1st Oct 2026
5.0
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Very happy with my hair cut by Ceri

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Lynn al-nashee
29th Sep 2026
5.0
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A very relaxing visit, i got exactly the haircut that i asked for

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Blow dry

Helen Jones
24th Sep 2026
5.0
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Had a fabulous blow dry with Ceri.
All staff so friendly, lovely cup of tea and head massage. 5* . Booked again for next week

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Carol

Mili Suarez/al/nashy
24th Sep 2026
5.0
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Beautiful haircut as usual, attentive service.

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Hair cut and styled

KATHY Fox
24th Sep 2026
5.0
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As usual- a great experience

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First time having my hair done at this salon

Caroline Carre
23rd Sep 2026
5.0
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I’m very pleased with the service I received today at Sands hairdressers, Sarah done my hair for me and I’m very pleased with how it looks and she was lovely , also I’d like to mention Josh he was a great host and extremely polite and helpful ! Many thanks see you all again soon ☺️

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Raiea Yousif
22nd Sep 2026
5.0
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Excellent service as always at Sands
Ceri is great and very professional.
Jess is wonderful and very nice.
All staff at Sands are very nice and very welcoming
Thank you so much

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Wonderful help great stylist

Meryl Moremon
22nd Sep 2026
5.0
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Sandra was amazing great cut and style
She listened to my concerns about my hair was really helpful and reassuring
I left feeling 100% better and with great looking hair Thank you so much xx

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Alex is fabulous

Kerryann Ford
19th Sep 2026
5.0
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My 3rd time having my hair done by Alex & I love it
Great atmosphere at the salon all the staff are friendly & welcoming
Love coming to the salon

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Super staff

Pauline Ferns
15th Sep 2026
5.0
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Love this salon - lovely staff and always made comfortable.

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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Anonymous
10th Sep 2026
5.0
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This was my second visit to Sands Salon, and once again Sarah styled my hair beautifully — I’m always so pleased with the result!
What really stood out to me this time was seeing the exceptional care the whole team showed towards a wheelchair user in the salon. The blonde-haired lady on reception was particularly thoughtful. When taking her payment, she sat down so they were at the same eye level — such a simple but respectful touch, avoiding the need to lean over her. She also helped with the door when leaving.
It was genuinely lovely to see such thoughtful, inclusive service. The team really went the extra mile, showing that accessibility, dignity and kindness matter.

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Cut and blow dry

Tracey Pallant
9th Sep 2026
4.5
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I felt really comfortable with Sarah - I’d never met her before- I’m not a regular visitor to the hairdressers and she took great care, it was a lovely experience

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Highlights & Blow Dry

Anonymous
8th Sep 2026
5.0

Very happy with Jasmine she was very efficient.

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Gents Cut with Stuart

Brian Mac Entee
4th Sep 2026
5.0
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Really great haircut again, could not be happier.

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Gents Cut today

Joshua
4th Sep 2026
5.0
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Had my last hair done on 20th August by the lovely Ian and had another one done today, have to say Ian took into account what i wanted and did exactly what I had planned, 5 stars all around and staff are very lovely will be returning

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Anonymous
3rd Sep 2026
5.0

Love coming to sands Sarah is amazing and very professional 5 stars

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Granddaughter Haircut.

Lynne Davies
3rd Sep 2026
5.0
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Once again a big thank you for excellent service and ( her first with you) haircut for my slightly distracted Granddaughter! This is becoming a family affair with all three members being clients .

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Best hair cut ever

Brian Fettah
2nd Sep 2026
5.0
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I had my hair cut by Ian today , and i must say it was one of the best haircut ive had Ian took his time and paid incredible attention to detail , the salon had a lovely vibe and all the staff were super friendly i’m definitely going back again

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Perfect

KATRINA Munro
1st Sep 2026
5.0
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The whole team work so well at Sands, making every visit a pleasure. My highlights were done by Ceri ably assisted by Jazz and the result was perfect; really well judged and blended in.

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Friendly salon staff

Helen Staffer
29th Aug 2026
5.0
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I’ve been visiting Sands for over a decade and have found staff to be caring, friendly and helpful. Beni has always helped me to find the shade and styles that suit me. I trust her knowledge and expertise 100%. I look forward to my appointments as a time to relax and enjoy being spoilt for a few hours whilst my hair is transformed.

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Amazing gents cut

Josh
29th Aug 2026
5.0
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Had a wonderful gents cut by the lovely Ian, amazing cut would highly recommend

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Another lovely cut from Alex.

Sue Rees
28th Aug 2026
5.0
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As usual, another skilled and precise cut from Alex, but it’s more than that. From the point of opening the door, you have such a warm and friendly welcome from both Alex and the lovely Josh on the desk. Such a lovely salon, all the staff are really pleasant and you feel welcome and valued. Thank you all for making my visits such a pleasure.

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Fabulous visit

Carole
28th Aug 2026
5.0
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Had a wonderful experience today at sands. The graduate stylist called liv was wonderful and professional at all times Was offered refreshments and also hand and arm massage which was delightful As I was leaving was asked if I like to rebook which was excellent for me as I booked up to Christmas can’t wait to come back And enjoy the hole experience again 👍

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Always a Pleasure!

Shelby Salerno
27th Aug 2026
5.0
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I'm quite a nervous person, but as soon as I walk into Sands Hairdressing I feel welcome by all staff and am pleasantly greeted with smiles and a complementary drink that just adds a little touch of love.

Kayse in particular is always warm and genuine and she helps me sort out my thin hair even after I have tried to cut my fringe myself (whoops!).

Even though it is a hint of a financial splurge for me to get a hair cut here, the fact that I can come in for free fringe adjustments whenever I feel I need one makes the splurge extra worth it.

Thanks Team!

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Lucy
27th Aug 2026
5.0
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From the hair washing ( gentle & comfortable) to the cut itself, it was a relaxing experience and I am happy with the results.

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Hair colour and blow dry

Raiea Yousif
20th Aug 2026
5.0
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Always great to be at sands hair dresser
Ceri is very professional and all the staff are lovely and very welcoming

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Awesome salon

Gill Bailey
15th Aug 2026
5.0
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Extremely friendly and professional salon. Benni is amazing

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Fantastic salon, fantastic team!

Anna T
15th Aug 2026
5.0
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Sands is fantastic! From the moment you walk through the door, you’re welcomed into such a calm, friendly and relaxing atmosphere. All the staff are lovely and so welcoming.

I’ve been going to Sands for over 13 years, and Beni has been cutting and colouring my hair for many of those years. She is brilliant and I always leave feeling fantastic.

I also love the Aveda products and the ethos behind the salon. It really is the perfect place to switch off, relax and enjoy a couple of hours of being looked after.

I honestly can’t recommend Sands highly enough!

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Lynne Davies
12th Aug 2026
5.0
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A strange review as I have yet to visit salon ! Each time I book an appointment for my son they are friendly, efficient and professional. My son is always very happy with the cut and service .

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Anonymous
10th Aug 2026
5.0

Ceri is a very professional and skilled hairdresser.
Always a great experience

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