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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Anonymous
10th Aug 2026
5.0

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

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Lovely cut

Lyn Davies
6th Aug 2026
5.0
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Lovely salon visit again today. Highly recommend Sands.

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Perfect

KATRINA Munro
5th Aug 2026
5.0
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Brilliant helpful staff and a wonderful cut from Ceri. Thank you all!

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Great experience

Alison Prichard
31st Jul 2026
5.0
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Really lovely salon. Great coffee, love my new hair cut! Thank you 😊

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Super experiencè

Anonymous
29th Jul 2026
5.0

Excellent and always a pleasure to be in the salon

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Roots colour and finish

Vera Richards
28th Jul 2026
5.0
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Once again another wonderful roots colour and curl finish by Stuart. I have very thick hair but nothing phases Stuart - always patient, chatty, skilful and nothing is too much trouble.

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Excellent haircut

Jacqueline Leighton
23rd Jul 2026
5.0
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I received a warm welcome from Sands Staff. My hair wash was very thorough using Aveda products. Best of all Ceri cutting my hair. A lovely lady. She cut my hair exactly how I wanted it. I came away from the Salon with a five star haircut. Rejuvenated!

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Wonderful Salon

SARAH BENCE
23rd Jul 2026
5.0
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Absolutely wonderful salon — gorgeous colour, top‑quality cuts, and a beautiful location. A real treat for me to relax and unwind.

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First Visit

Anonymous
22nd Jul 2026
5.0

Jasmine was excellent & my hair looks great! First time in a salon for about 20 years & all staff were very attentive & welcoming. I will definitely return.

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Cool Colour on a Hot Afternoon

GERALDINE Evans
21st Jul 2026
5.0
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Serene setting relaxing and friendly ..Beni K and her team are The Tops...

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Lovely Salon

Jayne Sharp
18th Jul 2026
5.0
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Brilliant Salon, friendly staff and nothing is too much trouble.
Carole listened to the problems I've been having with my hair and gave a great cut and finish.

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Lovely wash and blow dry

ALISON JONES
17th Jul 2026
5.0
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Had my hair done by Jasmine who
did a fab job - really pleased

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Spoilt again by beautiful Beni!

Sue Jones
15th Jul 2026
5.0
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Yet again a top class service, a relaxing visit, finishing with a super haircut.

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Highlights done today

May Bunni
14th Jul 2026
5.0
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Excellent service. Beni was great in doing the right things that pleases me with great outcome. I was as always very satisfied.

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Regular cut & finish

Christine Badham
14th Jul 2026
5.0
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As always a lovely welcome. 😊 and coffee 👍
Alex has “tamed” my hair and I’m more than pleased 👍
Thanks to all of you. X

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Great cut colour and culture

ANNA DAVITT
11th Jul 2026
5.0
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Great cut and colour from Alex and always a lovely welcome, lovely head and hand massages too and wonderful Aveda products!

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Beni

ROBERT GERAGHTY
11th Jul 2026
5.0
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Really nice. Lovely haircut.

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Hair cut and colour

Carys Hughes
10th Jul 2026
5.0

Brilliant service with Kaye thank you :)

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Lovely relaxing time

Patricia Patterson
10th Jul 2026
5.0
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Coffee and a cold drink on arrival followed by the best hair wash/head massage by Ian. Then on to Alex for a great haircut/blowdry, the haircut is exactly what I wanted. Lovely way to spend a bit of time on a very hot day.

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Helen Graffham
9th Jul 2026
5.0

Very nice

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Excellent salon

Pauline Ferns
8th Jul 2026
5.0
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A lovely welcoming Salon.
Beni and all staff absolutely amazing.

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1st visit to Sands

Carol Cooke
8th Jul 2026
5.0

Very good. I was listened to by Jasmine,[always important when visiting the hairdressers!] Have booked another appointment.

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1st visit to Sands

CAROL COOKE
8th Jul 2026
5.0

Very good. I was listened to by Jasmine,[always important when visiting the hairdressers!] Have booked another appointment.

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Terrific cut with Alex

Sue Rees
7th Jul 2026
5.0
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I haven’t been able to get in to the salon for some time, because of illness, but today’s visit did a great deal to aid my recovery. As usual, I had an excellent cut from Alex, who always takes great care and pays so much attention to detail, when she cuts my hair, but also a lovely welcome back from everyone. I came out smiling and feeling much better than when I went in. Thank you Alex, not only for your skill at cutting, but for the lovely warm welcome. A visit to this salon is so much more than having your hair cut.

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Excellent

Diane Grant
3rd Jul 2026
5.0
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Very good salon, all staff professional and friendly. Would recommend.

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2/7/26 cut and Finish

Lynda Bushell
2nd Jul 2026
5.0
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Sarah was really good, she listened to what I wanted and I was very pleased with the results. A lovely experience from start to finish. Everyone was very welcoming and friendly. I really enjoyed everything . Thank you and see you again !

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Another excellent cut!

JOHN Morgan
2nd Jul 2026
5.0
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Excellent as usual!

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Brilliant Beni

Sian Williams
30th Jun 2026
5.0
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Great colour. Great cut. Fabulous as always.

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Hair colour, cut and blow dry

Anonymous
30th Jun 2026
5.0

Ceri is very professional and service is great as always at Sands
Thank you

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CBD with Alex

Nic Morris
29th Jun 2026
5.0
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Alex was a very pleasant stylist who listened to what I wanted. I left feeling super with my bobbed style and bouncy blow dry! Aveda products used here immense. Also enjoyed a beautifully prepared elderflower mocktail as a bonus.

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Hair cut

Maria Tredget
26th Jun 2026
5.0
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Alex cut my hair this afternoon. Very happy with the result.
Thank you Alex

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Sue Harding
25th Jun 2026
5.0
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Ceri has been colouring and blow drying my hair for 15+ years. No matter how I look or feel when entering the salon I always walk out feeling like a million dollars! I appreciate the salon’s vibe, the gentle music, the friendly and helpful staff and the way I’m looked after regarding refreshments.
I would never go anywhere else and would highly recommend Sands Hair Salon for all hair types and products. Thank you Ceri x

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Thank you so much

Caroline Downs
23rd Jun 2026
5.0
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I always have a wonderful experience on my six weekly visits. The staff are so kind and thoughtful. I feel really spoiled. Ceri is a brilliant stylist.

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Fabulous treatment and haircut as always

Joy Grundstrom
17th Jun 2026
5.0
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I have always been received with courtesy at Sands and my haircut is always complimented on. Relaxed atmosphere and attentive staff.

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Cut and blow dry

Cynthia Lewis
17th Jun 2026
5.0
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My usual appointment with Ceri
and as always a lovely relaxing catch up after a stressful morning.
Thank you Ceri for letting me bend your ear. xx

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Lovely atmosphere

Sin
17th Jun 2026
5.0
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Called about 15 different salons on a very busy Saturday as I found out I had the time free. They worked around me and managed to fit me in. Super pleased with the cut itself- more power to Stu, who really eased my nerves as I didn't get my hair cut often. So friendly, kind but honest- look forward to going again.

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Brilliant as ever

Jane Moore
13th Jun 2026
5.0
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Ceri is amazingly talented as a hairdresser, aswell as being a very impressive woman

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Fabulous Results by Ian

Josh Johnson
12th Jun 2026
5.0
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Absolutely Fabulous Results By Ian, lovely skin fade just what I needed, highly recommend

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My hair experience with Beni

Deb Jones
10th Jun 2026
5.0
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Such a relaxing and friendly place. Beni was wonderful caring and listened to what I had to say. She was so professional in her approach and happy to give her views. I will definitely be back . Thank you

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Carole & all the staff are the best!!

Julie Gauci
10th Jun 2026
5.0
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I am always so happy with my hair whatever we decide to do with it and today was no exception. Been going for over 20 years and despite moving ~40 miles out of Cardiff 7 years ago, I still make the journey every 6 weeks to get my hair coloured and cut.

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Shan Parfitt
10th Jun 2026
5.0
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Stuart did a great job. Thank you.

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Excellent service

Lucy Morris
6th Jun 2026
5.0
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I always enjoy having my hair cut in Sands - Alex does a great job on cutting and colouring. This morning I just needed a fringe cut which was an easy, pleasant - and free! - service. Amazing - thank you Jasmine!

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Root colour and highlights

Kim Timothy
5th Jun 2026
5.0
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Lovely salon, staff couldn't be any nicer, on today's visit I had Jasmin to do my hair, lovely stylist, cheerful, friendly and accomodating
Everyone is welcoming, and want you to feel happy about every aspect of your visit.
Hair products they use are of beautiful quality and make your hair feel soft and silky, really pleased.

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Hair colour and finish

Ogwen Hopkins
4th Jun 2026
5.0

Had a relaxing experience in pleasant surroundings with very efficient staff

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Visit on Thursday

Mary Iafrate
4th Jun 2026
5.0
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All good...nice short cut to keep me going until Kaye returns fron the turtles!

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Wonderful

SOPHIE LEAKER
3rd Jun 2026
5.0
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I had such a lovely time at Sands. The salon is peaceful, smells great, is clean and the staff are very friendly. You are made to feel relaxed and welcomed. They don't leave you waiting and Alex listened to what I asked of her, I left with a great new hair cut that I love. I would also recommend the Aveda tea!

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CAROL HAMPTON
2nd Jun 2026
5.0
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Excellent hair styling and very friendly and helpful staff.

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Thank you!

VIDA Thomas
30th May 2026
5.0
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I am 94 and made to feel so welcome and well looked after by absolutely everyone in the salon. Fabulous haircut Ceri!

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Hair colour and cut

Raiea Yousif
30th May 2026
5.0
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Always very happy with the outcome
Ceri is very professional and all the staff at sands are very nice , and very welcoming
Thank you so much

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Highlights

EIrian ROBERTS
29th May 2026
4.5
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Carol was great shall be back.

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