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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My favorite pamper

Anonymous
25th Jul 2024
5.0
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Another brilliant visit my hair is fab!
I very much look forward to my visits at Sands. Kay and Laura are such great fun i’m always well looked after, enjoyed my hair wash and hand massage. Bliss.

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Charlotte
24th Jul 2024
5.0

Excellent

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Great salon!

Anon
20th Jul 2024
5.0
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I love Sands hair salon and have been going there for years. They’re friendly and helpful, and my hair always looks great when I leave! I also like that they are part of an initiative to recycle products that may not otherwise be recycled (E.g. hair), which is used to help the environment.
(The music they were playing today was good too!)

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Wonderful experience

Linda Jones
19th Jul 2024
5.0
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This was my first time at Sands and it was fantastic! I was getting a cut/style and purple ombre added to my natural silver hair. The staff were lovely and kind, and Stuart, my stylist, was absolutely brilliant! He was great to talk to and really knew his stuff! I was offered drinks, which were really lovely and the general setting was relaxing. The head massage I also received during my colour being washed out was sooo very good!

I highly recommend going to Sands and will be back again myself! X

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Fabulous!

Krissy Staig
19th Jul 2024
5.0
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Thanks to Ceri at Sands for the fab blow dry for my son’s wedding. The service, the care and consideration made the whole appointment very relaxing, and very enjoyable.
Thanks again!

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Another great cut!

JOHN Morgan
17th Jul 2024
5.0
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As ever, friendly, reliable, and a pleasant experience.

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Great colour and cut with Ceri once again

Clare Gabriel
14th Jul 2024
5.0
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I am heading towards my daughter’s wedding in Australia and Ceri is being marvellous in helping me restyle. I’m going blonder and bobbed! Thanks guys for a great morning at Sands!!

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Thank u Alex, the 2 young girls & the lady on the desk!

Anonymous
11th Jul 2024
5.0

So happy that I was influenced by a TikTok to come here! I was anxious to come to a new salon but the service was honestly amazing. The staff are so kind and approachable so I’ll 100% be back and recommending them to anyone that’s looking for a new salon.

Thanks everyone!

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Fabulous

Daisy
6th Jul 2024
5.0
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Fabulous service for Stuart for a colour and trim!

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The total salon experience

Judith Joshua
19th Jun 2024
5.0
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I always leave feeling rejuvenated and relaxed as i swish my new hair cut along the street

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Great haircut , love the new style

Anonymous
12th Jun 2024
5.0

First time at Sandy Hair salon, first impression, staff were very friendly, I felt very welcomed and relaxed. I loved my hair cut today, my stylist was Kaye. Definitely will recommend and will be returning in the future.

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Fabulous

Anonymous
12th Jun 2024
5.0

Always a lo ely experience at Sands
Friendly welcome form all the team and asper cut and finish, everything.

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Quality !

Anonymous
8th Jun 2024
5.0

Service is always Amazing from shampoo to cut and finish .
The actual location is beautiful overlooking Waterloo Gardens and bonus of easy parking x

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Look forward to each appointment.

Christine Badhan
7th Jun 2024
5.0
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So very grateful for your patience and kindness while I manage some difficulties with my health.
Always a warm welcome. Thank you

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Look forward to each appointment.

Christine Badhan
7th Jun 2024
5.0
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So very grateful for your patience and kindness while I manage some difficulties with my health.
Always a warm welcome. Thank you

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Ten out of ten

Susan Watt
7th Jun 2024
5.0
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I was so happy with what Stewat did and my husband was delighted.

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Ten out of ten

Susan Watt
7th Jun 2024
5.0
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I was so happy with what Stewat did and my husband was delighted.

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Cut and finish

Anonymous
2nd Jun 2024
5.0

Lovely cut with Alex. She was very helpful and thorough with tips on hair styling. Great to hear about the hair recycling by the salon too.

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Highlights and cut

Helen Mills
1st Jun 2024
5.0
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Kaye always does a fab job !

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Great haircut

Andy
19th May 2024
5.0

Another great hair cut with Carol. Always consistent. Very pleased.

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Good.

Janet Jefferson Clark
18th May 2024
4.5
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Very
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Color & Cut with Ceri

Anonymous
18th May 2024
5.0
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As always Ceri works wonders on my hair. I’m so pleased with it. Special thanks to Laura for sorting out my Aveda and making sure I have the correct offers and products she’s so knowledgeable. Looking forward to my next visit.

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The nicest morning’s

MARY JONES
15th May 2024
5.0
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Once again had a fantastic experience at sands , so relaxing and professional love having my hair coloured there can’t wait for my next appointment

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Amazing

Alex Richards
15th May 2024
5.0
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Beni knew I wanted to be as blonde as possible and she absolutely smashed it as always! I feel amazing and I’m so so so happy with the results xx

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Sands hairdressing

Joan Earley
15th May 2024
5.0
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Customer service is really good. Professional vibe around salon, I have been coming to sands for quite a while, and would recommend it. . Ceri is excellent at. Hair cutting .

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Hoped it would be better

Ceri
13th May 2024
3.5
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Lovely surroundings and staff seemed nice. Cut was basic and there was no styling offered. Stylist kept putting his finger in his ear which was off putting.

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Thank you

Lucia Cooke
3rd May 2024
5.0
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I am really pleased with my hair. Stuart is wonderful and everybody is the salon is very nice. Thank you

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Brilliant

Jane Moore
1st May 2024
4.5
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Sands is brilliant! Ceri is the best cutter and colour expert I have ever had. All the staff make you feel welcome and relaxed.
It's expensive but worth every penny!!

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Your friendly neighbourhood salon

Paul Johnson
18th Apr 2024
5.0
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Great place, friendly stylists and convenient location. Would highly recommend

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Spring time lift!!

SHARRON PAYNTER
16th Apr 2024
4.5
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It was fabulous to visit the salon again and to have my hair put back under control by lovely Ceri

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Fabulous cut and colour

Dionne Howell
13th Apr 2024
5.0
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Absolutely love my new hair cut and colour, thank you Kaye.

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Another great hair experience at Sands

Clare
11th Apr 2024
5.0

The salon made me feel comfortable and relaxed. Colour and cut by Ceri was superb as ever. An oasis in a sometimes mad world!

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Cut and blow dry

Ann Conway
10th Apr 2024
4.5
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Very satisfied

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Suzanne
3rd Apr 2024
5.0

Lovely experience, stuart made me feel comfortable

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Fantastic

Emrys Williams
29th Mar 2024
5.0
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My first visit to the salon.Stuart was brilliant in terms of advice and cut.Fantastic, the best experience I have had in a salon.Thank you.

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Cut and finish with Beni K

Angharad Evans
28th Mar 2024
5.0
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Had a lovely time at Sands and love my cut. I feel refreshed, lighter and have the funkiest of fringes. Thanks so much Beni K you are awsome.

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Very special

Samantha Bebb
28th Mar 2024
5.0
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Stuart was so very kind, he listened to me and produced something very special for me in my particular need. I would highly recommend and visit again for an experience that is genuine and worth it.

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Hair experience

Lindy Jones
16th Mar 2024
5.0
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A wonderful experience from the moment you enter the salon. Friendly staff, great ambience. My hair was cut and styled exactly as we discussed. I’m absolutely thrilled. I also had a complimentary hand and arm massage that enhanced the whole experience. It’s a quality salon, fantastic products and talented and Friendly staff. Highly recommend

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Curly hair cut

Rachel Morse
14th Mar 2024
5.0
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I enjoy my time at SANDS. The staff are friendly and know what they’re talking about. They make sure you feel happy with what they think.

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Brilliant new hair cut

Clare Gabriel
3rd Mar 2024
5.0
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Nothing is too much trouble for Ceri. I turned up wanting a restyle and she was very happy to help and do it. Brilliantly done !

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Consultation

Susan Watt
2nd Mar 2024
4.5

Lovely welcome and also good advice
And reassurance. Plus a Welsh Cake.

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Lovely experience

Lauren Carter
28th Feb 2024
5.0
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I have had some awful haircut experiences over the years and trying a new salon fills me with dread but Sands is what I've been looking for! Staff were welcoming and helpful when I arrived. The salon is clean and despite being busy felt relaxing. Beni was so friendly and gave me really useful advice. My cut looks great and I will definitely be back as promised!

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Root smudge, foils, cut

Samantha Wilkins
28th Feb 2024
5.0
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Sarah did my hair and I love it! I showed her a photo of what I'd like and she did exactly that. It was all very relaxing and yaz washed my hair and made sure I always had a warm cup of tea! Will definitely be going back

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Gorgeous haircuts

Ceri Williams
24th Feb 2024
5.0
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Both daughters' haircuts were superb - they loved them. Friendly and attentive staff.
Definitely be back.

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Frihairday

JULIA SIMS
23rd Feb 2024
5.0
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Great cut, lovely people, a real treat for head & hair!

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Full head highlights

Cynthia Lewis
20th Feb 2024
5.0
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Lovely relaxing experience as usual with the lovely Ceri! Many thanks

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Janet Owens
15th Feb 2024
5.0
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Ceri always delivers a great experience

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A treat!

Katja Krebs
10th Feb 2024
5.0
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I have little time for styling, straightening, drying even. When I get my hair cut at Sands it feels as if I’m catching up on a couple of months of having neglected it.. Lovely staff, lovely atmosphere all round nice way to spend an hour or so.

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Sharon Collins
7th Feb 2024
5.0

My stylist is Kay, I always have a good experience when I visit the salon as Kay listens to how you want your hair and delivers every time.
She’s lovely!

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Had to find a New Hairdressers.

Joanne Caruanaa
2nd Feb 2024
4.5
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First time at Sands Salon at Waterloo Gardens . Always stressful to find a new Hairdressers, but I needn't have worried, lovely stylist named Sarah did my hair . I'm glad I followed her advice for a new lighter colour and style .5 stars from me .

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