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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Colour & Cut with Kaye

Anonymous
7th May 2026
5.0
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As usual very pleased with my colour and style today with Kaye she is the best hairdresser I’ve ever had. Warm welcome from the glamorous laura who always makes sure I never leave without having my next appointment as Kaye is always booked up. I always feel like I’m visiting friends at Sands such lovely staff. Highly recommend

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Excellent

KATRINA Munro
6th May 2026
5.0
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Another great cut and very enjoyable visit to the salon. Thanks Ceri ❤️

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Amazing!!

KATIE SHEPSTONE
6th May 2026
5.0
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Exactly what I asked for, will definitely be back :) thank you

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Lovely cut and finish

Lyn Davies
1st May 2026
5.0
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My 2nd visit to Sands since moving to Roath Park. Alex and the team were v welcoming and efficient. Lovely cut and finish. Ty

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Jayne Roberts
30th Apr 2026
5.0
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Best salon I’ve been too. Over the years been to a few. Remain with Sands. Excellent service. Lovely hair wash today and coffee. Happy with haircut. Win win.

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Amazing

Danielle Humpries
25th Apr 2026
5.0
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First time at the salon. Will definitely be returning. Beni was amazing and did exactly what I asked for, she was also absolutely lovely. Looking forward to my next visit. Highly recommend, fantastic experience.

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Partial highlights and cut

Elizabeth Hansen
25th Apr 2026
5.0
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Really pleased with my colour and cut with Beni. All the staff are very friendly and attentive. Nothing is too much trouble.

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Great salon experience

JACKIE Jeakins
21st Apr 2026
5.0
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Great haircut, relaxing surroundings, lovely staff

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Great job!

F Nicholls
18th Apr 2026
5.0
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Jasmine did a brilliant job! Very happy with the result and will be back :)

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Fab as always

Lauren
17th Apr 2026
5.0
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I always enjoy getting my haircut by the lovely Alex!

She’s such a talented hairdresser, I’m not exactly the best a describing what I’m after and I always leave loving my fresh hair

Thank you!! X

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Great cut and style.

Maggie Simpson
16th Apr 2026
5.0
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Fab cut and style by Ceri. I’m very pleased.

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Another great cut!

JOHN Morgan
16th Apr 2026
5.0
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As usual, everyone friendly attentive and a great cut from Kaye. Wouldn’t go anywhere else, even though cheaper places nearby. Thanks Sands folks !

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Mili Suarez-al-nashy
15th Apr 2026
5.0
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Carol did an amazing job as usual

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Always great service

KATRINA Munro
10th Apr 2026
5.0
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Had my highlights and restyle yesterday and as usual the service was super friendly (but not over the top) and I’m very happy with the results.
Highly recommend Ceri - if you’re lucky enough to find a space!

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Excellent

Alyson
10th Apr 2026
5.0

Really looked after as always

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My cut and finish

Anne Ross
7th Apr 2026
5.0
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I have always had excellent service from Sands and in particular from my stylist Ceri.

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Faultless

GERALDINE Evans
5th Apr 2026
5.0
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Thanks as ever to Beni K and the Team

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New haircut

PAULA SANDERS
5th Apr 2026
5.0
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Thank you very much Alex, I am delighted with my new haircut and my family have all been very complementary.

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Great

Sharron John
3rd Apr 2026
5.0
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Attended salon.Great cutters Carol and Ceri.My favourite hairdressers.Always pleased with the results.Felt a million dollars.Thanks

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Visit on Wednesday

Mary Iafrate
1st Apr 2026
5.0
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Good cit from kaye as usual. Also enjoyed complimentary Easter Egg!

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Best Hair Salon

Margaret Breen
27th Mar 2026
5.0
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I’ve been attending Sands for sometime now and I’m always happy with my hair. Best for colour, highlights, cutting and blow drying. Jasmine does my hair on a weekly basis and I’m really happy with her styling. The Staff are so friendly polite helpful. Tea, coffee, iced water even wine is offered as refreshment. It’s spotlessly clean. All this and it’s inexpensive as well. Over the years I’ve tried different Salons but Sands really comes up 6** Many thanks to all at Sands.

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Good

Janet Jefferson Clark
26th Mar 2026
5.0
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More expensive but great value.

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Foils and toner re-do

Lisa Williams
25th Mar 2026
5.0
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Hi, thank you so much to the three ladies who did my hair. I wanted to leave a £30 tip but in the process of changing a £20 for two £10 notes I think I may have given another £20. Please would you mind checking.

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Cut & blow dry

Jasmin Chowdhury
25th Mar 2026
4.5

Great service

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Great job

Susan Watt
24th Mar 2026
5.0
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Great cut. Great colour. Great People

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Care for your hair and your soul

Katja Krebs
21st Mar 2026
5.0
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Going to Sands to have my hair cut by Alex is always a treat. Everyone in the salon is so nice and attentive and Alex is a gifted hairdresser. Thank you!

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Root colour and partial foils

Clare Parkes
19th Mar 2026
5.0
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I love Aveda colour and travel to the salon for this reason.
Always happy with the outcome

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Fabulous salon

Carol Gwillian
19th Mar 2026
5.0
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Beautiful salon - a window full of plants - what’s not to love?! Everyone is so welcoming and helpful - do everything they can to make it a lovely experience. Another great haircut from Sarah too.

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Cut and Blow Dry

Angela James
17th Mar 2026
5.0
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As always, it was a pleasure to be given a haircut by Beni. It’s been almost two years since my last cut and I decided that I'd had enough of trying to grow my hair. Beni knew exactly what I wanted and gave me the haircut I was hoping for. Thank you, Beni. (I won’t be leaving it so long before I’m back.) 😊

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Lovely experience

Meg Pugh
14th Mar 2026
5.0
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A really lovely salon, amazing service, will be back and would absolutely recommend! Alex and Ian were fab. Thank you :)

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Would recommend

Jenny
13th Mar 2026
5.0
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First time at the salon today and would definitely recommend! Everyone was very friendly and there was a lovely relaxed atmosphere when I walked in with my daughter in her pram. Hair cut was perfect and just what I needed. Thank you Alex!

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Excellent cut and finish

Lyn Davies
11th Mar 2026
5.0
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V welcoming and comfortable experience. My first time at Sands as I’m new to area and I shall be going back. Thank you Sarah and team

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Wonderful Treat

Samantha Yates
3rd Mar 2026
5.0
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I always loved Sands when living in Cardiff
As we’ve moved away ,My husband gave me a surprise treat at Christmas
A Sands Gift Card to treat myself to my complete Sands experience that I’ve missed

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Great place

Suzanne Gregson
27th Feb 2026
5.0
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Such a lovely salon - relaxing and friendly. Shout out to Kaye and Stu for the great cuts, and to Josh for always looking after us. X

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Holiday hair cut!

JILL RICE
26th Feb 2026
5.0
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Sarah did her usual good job .

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Jacqueline Sanders
25th Feb 2026
5.0
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Stuart has been my hair stylist for over 25 years and I would never consider, unless there was no option, having any one else to cut my hair! 🤗

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Mili Suarez-al-nashy
25th Feb 2026
4.5
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Carol was amazing as usual a great hair experience and Jesica was great washing my hair and their famous head massage was relaxing as usual.

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Excellent

Caroline Downs
24th Feb 2026
4.0
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I love coming to Sands. The staff are so welcoming and capable. Ceri is an excellent stylist. I wouldn’t go anywhere else.

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Great

AZZA
22nd Feb 2026
4.5
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Lovely salon, super professional and Kaye my hairdresser was so lovely and did exactly what I wanted. I’d highly recommend

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Hair colour and blow dry

Raiea Yousif
21st Feb 2026
5.0
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As always the best service and care from very professional Ceri and all the staff
Thank you so much

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Resent Visit

Sharon Stone
18th Feb 2026
4.5
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Great and friendly staff as always. Carole worked her magic again with my New hair style. One very happy customer

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Fabulous

Lynne Collins
17th Feb 2026
5.0
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Always brilliant, love having my hair done, lovely people,

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Amazing service and perfect hair

Anna Britton
17th Feb 2026
5.0
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lovely people, lovely atmosphere and left with a perfect result exactly what i wanted
would highly recommend

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Janet Jefferson Clark

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14th Feb 2026
5.0

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Fabulous cut and finish 🙏

Anonymous
13th Feb 2026
4.0

First time to visit the salon after many years and I was very pleased with the experience.

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Restyle and colour - fab—lous !!

Clare Gabriel
12th Feb 2026
4.5
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Ceri restyled my hair - a big ask as I have extra thick hair - and took it to a beautiful honey blonde. Thank you so much👏👏👏

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Cut and blowdry

Janet Bircham
11th Feb 2026
5.0
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Always nice to visit the friendly salon where they look after their clients very well. Always a pleasure to see Kaye love the way she cuts my hair.

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Helen Edwards
11th Feb 2026
5.0
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Always a warm welcome. Very professional service. Kaye is amazing

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Helen Edwards
11th Feb 2026
4.0
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Always a warm welcome. Very professional service.

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Wonderful Salon

Carol Gwillian
5th Feb 2026
5.0
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I have just had my third visit to Sands. The salon is beautiful and the team members are so helpful. The Aveda products smell divine and the hair cutting is perfect. Thank you Sarah for another great cut.

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