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

Reviews

4.89
1,665 verified reviews
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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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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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Hair Styling

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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Hi lights & blow dry by Carol

EIrian ROBERTS
29th May 2026
5.0
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Carol was excellent once again. Very pleased with my hair.

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Great

HEMALI Latif
29th May 2026
5.0
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A great service with a smile. I really enjoyed my hair wash by Ian. The head massage during the hair wash was very relaxing and the pressure was just right. Jasmine is very friendly approachable and understood the needs of my Hair and my preferences for hair cuts.

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Hi-lights by Kaye

Teresa Wainwright
28th May 2026
5.0
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Hi-lights cut & blow dry, by Kaye, @ Sands, in a relaxed professional, & friendly atmosphere.

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Gents cut and finish with Stuart

Matthew Veness
23rd May 2026
5.0
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Really love Sands. Stuart is great we always have a good chat and he always gives me suggestions for the cut and style. The place is super clean and accommodating and the staff are all lovely, friendly and professional.

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Lovely friendly salon

JILL RICE
22nd May 2026
5.0
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Good as always and friendly staff enhance the whole experience

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Supremacy

JANE Doyle
22nd May 2026
5.0
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Your time spent on me is an exhilarating experience.

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A Great Experience

Anna G
21st May 2026
5.0
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As always - I was very happy indeed with all aspects of my visit to Sands today (21 May). Reception are super, as are all the staff of every level who all individually help to make the experience so enjoyable. A special thank you to Beni K, who is so professional and exceeds my expectations every time. Thanks also to Ian for his warm manner with customers.

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Amazing staff

Ruth
19th May 2026
5.0
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Thank you Alex for a beautiful hairdo that’s boosted my mood! And for lifting my spirits.

Just want to say how friendly and nice all the staff are at Sands Hairdressing 🙏🏻💖

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An hour of joy

Katja Krebs
16th May 2026
5.0
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Sands Hairdressing team are fabulous. Everyone is really friendly, nothing ever feels rushed and Alex cuts a mean bob.

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Cut & Blow Dry

Rachel Evans
16th May 2026
5.0
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Lovely salon, Kaye who cut my hair did a great job exactly what I wanted.
Head massage after shampoo was a bonus!

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Positive

Georgina Townsend
11th May 2026
5.0
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Carol knows how to do my hair the way I like it. Been using Sands for a number of years now and I am always happy with the service.

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9th May 2026
3.5

To be honest I didn't leave the salon Happy with my hair. Alex was lovely. I know grey blending is a process but i have some dark grey area on my roots. My roots are sliver. I wanted the highlights to blend with my sliver roots. But I feel there is a lot of areas where it is just sliver and not covered. My hair is more of a bob length rather than touching my shoulders. £163.00 is a lot of money when you are not happy with the results.

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Excellent as ever

Jacqui Edwards
8th May 2026
5.0
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Great haircut by Carole - as always

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Highlighs

Helen Sowerby-clark
7th May 2026
5.0
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Sarah is amazing wouldn't go anywhere else trust her 100%

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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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