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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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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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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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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Kaye is a superstar

SARAH Stone
31st Jan 2024
5.0
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Having had my hair done for the last 10 years by the same stylist miles away, I decided to try Sands Hairdressers after looking at reviews online. Kaye did my hair. Super impressed. After a consultation to find out what style I was wanting, Kaye magically made it happen. She did it exactly as I wanted and more. Cant recommend enough. Friendly staff and a lovely relaxed atmosphere. Will definately be back. Give it a try you won’t be disappointed.

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cut and colour

Anna-marie Skinner
26th Jan 2024
5.0
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I haven't had my hair done for years I felt very comfortable Stuart was awesome thank you soo much

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Cut and dry

Ann Conway
24th Jan 2024
4.5
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Good standard of styling. Friendly and helpful advice. Very satisfied thank you.

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So relaxing

Amy Loughlin
18th Jan 2024
5.0
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Thanks as always for a great experience! I feel revived and love my roots colour as always. Carole & Stuart, you are the best!

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Hair colour and cut

Amanda Jenkins
5th Jan 2024
5.0
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Sarah was professional, friendly and made me feel at ease. A great finish, loved the colour and cut. Enjoyed the head massage during hair wash by Jasmine too.

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Daughters first hair cut

Tanith Lapit
5th Jan 2024
5.0
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A really lovely experience for my daughter- all the staff were very friendly. Alex in particularly was brilliant. The environment was lovely, just love the Aveda scent!! Highly recommend.

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Thank you

Monica Slowikowska
4th Jan 2024
5.0
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Lovely relaxed atmosphere, friendly staff, and Kaye is super-talented, and fun.

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The Sands experience

Jackie Creed
3rd Jan 2024
5.0
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Lovely salon, very welcoming. Hair done by Sarah, very pleased with the result & she was lovely.

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Excellent service and cut

taran
30th Dec 2023
5.0
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Had a gents cut - brilliant team, very efficient and friendly. Very happy with my cut. Would definitely recommend. Staff offered me a drink, the shop was very clean.

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Perfect cut

Helen Priddle
28th Dec 2023
5.0
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Always love having my hair cut by Stuart. Great cut, great company

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Christmas Beni.

Sian Williams
24th Dec 2023
5.0
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Excellent as always. Colour and cut are fantastic.

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Red hair

Sarah Bonett
22nd Dec 2023
5.0
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My 1st experience at the salon and will definitely return. Such a relaxed and friendly place with excellent service. Had a complete change of colour and love it. Thankyou to Sarah B and the rest of the staff for a great experience (especially the relaxing hair wash).

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Wouldn't go anywhere else

Anna G
21st Dec 2023
5.0
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Thanks Beni K, Stuart, and Jasmine. Excellent experience today.

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Excellent visit!

Michelle
16th Dec 2023
5.0
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Alex is fab, she knew exactly what I wanted. Perfect cut. Lovely salon, all very friendly. Will return!

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Haircut.

Jean goerge
12th Dec 2023
5.0

A great time in the salon today. All staff so nice and a lovely haircut with Beni. Have a Merry Christmas and see you in January.

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Haircut.

Jean goerge
12th Dec 2023
5.0

A great time in the salon today. All staff so nice and a lovely haircut with Beni. Have a Merry Christmas and see you in January.

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Sarah is a colourist dream

Tara Jenkins
8th Dec 2023
5.0
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Thankyou for giving my hair its life back!! Absolutely love the colour and the ambiance of the salon is like visiting a spa

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Brightens my day

Ruth Bradshaw
5th Dec 2023
5.0
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Great service from Beni as usual, - always brightens my day

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Excellent Sands experience as ever

Clare Gabriel
30th Nov 2023
5.0
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Love everything about my colour and cut by Ceri ably assisted by other Sands staff!

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Awesome Alex <3

Alice
30th Nov 2023
5.0
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I have been going to Sands for many years and always had a fab experience. Had a cut and highlights with Alex today for the first time and she has done a superb job - my hair feels so much healthier and I feel so much better after my visit. She particularly understood my fine hair problems and was great to chat to. She is awesome! All the other staff were lovely too. Can’t fault.

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Sands hair salon

Lesley Brown
24th Nov 2023
5.0
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A lovely friendly salon with excellent staff at all levels. Beni is a fabulous hairdresser and I am very pleased with the way she cuts and styles my hair.

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Sarah was amazing!

Emma G
16th Nov 2023
5.0

I booked in to have a cut and blow dry with Sarah after nearly a year of not going to a salon, she was so lovely and did such a stunning job. I am so happy with the results!

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Perfection

GERALDINE Evans
14th Nov 2023
5.0
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As Ever Beni K is surpurb with my cut, colour still looking good and staff friendly in this gem of a place

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Excellent

Claire Giles
11th Nov 2023
5.0
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Love my haircut and it was lovely to meet Alex!

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Hair colour cut

Helen Mills
8th Nov 2023
5.0
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Fab service, Kaye. Thank you for lovely colour and cut xx

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Blow dry

Susan Vernon
4th Nov 2023
5.0
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I was delighted with the blow dry

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Appt. with Stuart

Anonymous
2nd Nov 2023
5.0

Always enjoy my time at Sands and feel pampered.
Wonderful cut and colour from Stuart today and my daughter Megan had a cut and plaits, which she loves.
Such a lovely, friendly, welcoming place 🥰

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Great visit!

Jacqueline Sanders
1st Nov 2023
5.0
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Fabulous hairdressers!
Stuart has been my hairdresser for at least 15 years, he knows my hair so well, he has never misinterpreted what I want done with my hair and if he EVER RETIRES I would find it impossible for find anyone to take his place.!

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Beth Morgan
28th Oct 2023
4.0

Lovely staff and brilliant colour cut,would recommend.

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