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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Amazing service as always!

Lili Adams-Jones
11th Jul 2025
5.0
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Had my hair cut by the lovely Sarah! Will definitely book with her again ! She did exactly what I asked for after seeing pictures. Reception staff lovely as well, always have a chat with one of the ladies (not sure of her name!) and the lady that washed my hair also did a fantastic job , water was cool , exactly what was needed in this heat! My only complaint is that I got a reminder text and a phone call about my appointment and I'm not sure if the phone call was necessary needed ?

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Fab haircut

Gill GOULD
10th Jul 2025
5.0
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I really wanted a change so armed with pics I showed Sarah who completely understood what I wanted the end result was perfect.

Sarah is a brilliant and talented hairdresser

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A great hair cut.

JILL
10th Jul 2025
5.0
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Sarah understood exactly what I wanted and am very pleased with my hair cut . Will definitely book Sarah again. A lovely friendly hair salon.

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Lovely Hair Salon

Lyn
9th Jul 2025
5.0
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First time at Sands absulutly lovely experience from start to finish. Alex was lovely and listen to me in what i wanted and kept checking with me all the way through my hair cut lovely hair wash really comfortable and really lovely head massage would highly recommend

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Another great hair cut from Alex

Sue Rees
9th Jul 2025
5.0
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Another visit to this very friendly and welcoming salon. I had a cut and finish with Alex on Tuesday, after Josh went out of his way to fit me in - thank you Josh. As usual, I was very pleased with my cut. Alex is a very accomplished hairdresser and takes great care to get the cut just right. Each visit is a very pleasant and relaxing experience and I always enjoy these visits. Highly recommended.

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Fabulous

Rhiannon Jones
8th Jul 2025
4.5
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Great experience, as always!

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Quality Hair Spa Experience

Deborah Barford
28th Jun 2025
5.0
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Always enjoy having my hair coloured and cut at Sands
The ambiance is so relaxing and rejuvenating
Special thanks to hairdresser Kaye and for giving me the hot towel treat today !

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Semi colour and finish

Ogwen Hopkins
26th Jun 2025
5.0
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Excellent . Wonderful experience

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Highlight and cut with Beni

Janet Morgan
26th Jun 2025
5.0
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I am thrilled with both cut and highlights. Thanks so much to Beni and everyone I saw today.

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Great hair wash.

Janet Jefferson-clark
20th Jun 2025
5.0

Great service and lovely staff.

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Monthly visit.

Helen Edwards
18th Jun 2025
5.0
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Very professional service. Staff are very friendly. I wouldn't go anywhere else. Shout out to Kaye, who always does a great job.

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A wonderful salong

Anna Podesta
15th Jun 2025
5.0
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Always given a warm welcome. Staff work well together and go over and beyond to make their customers feel well looked after.
The hair cut, highlights and styling were perfect as always.
A big thank you to Alex and the two girls that also helped (sorry I didn’t catch your nomes) ❤️

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Hair colour , highlights , cut & blow dry

Raiea Yousif
6th Jun 2025
5.0
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Ceri is amazing and great in her job and very experienced
Staff all lovely at sands
Highly recommended

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Brilliant as always

Anonymous
4th Jun 2025
5.0
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Love my appointments at Sands, my hair always looks and feels brilliant after Kaye works her magic. I always looks forward to my visits as I feel like I’m catching up with friends Kaye and Laura are so fun yet professional making sure my hair and products are correct for me. 10/10 ⭐️

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Amazing salon

Carol
4th Jun 2025
5.0

Sarah and Ceri were amazing best Salon, I've ever been so friendly clean and everyone so professional definitely Will return Jasmine Finish my blow dry with lovely beach wave curls and had a wonderful hand and arm massage

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BENI K

Maureen Plummer
3rd Jun 2025
5.0
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Well and truly pampered

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Carol

CHRISTINE Brooks
31st May 2025
5.0
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Best hairdresser I’ve had

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Lovely!

Laura Potter
27th May 2025
5.0
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All staff are always v friendly and welcoming and Alex always takes such care and time doing my hair, it’s always a no-stress enjoyable experience and never feels rushed!

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Beyond Beautiful

Nikki Christopher
23rd May 2025
5.0
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Stuart is a master of his craft, he has cut the most beautiful bob, my hair also had a stunning blow dry by young trainee Ian, definitely one to keep an eye on! Worth every penny and a generous tip! 🥰

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Lovely salon

Kym Roberts
22nd May 2025
5.0
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Sands is a nice hairdressers to visit. Great cuts, friendly staff, and nice extras, like hand massages.

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Fabulous

Lynne Collins
22nd May 2025
5.0
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Love my hair after they work there magic, everyone is amazing, leave very happy,

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Another excellent cut from the lovely Alex

Sue Rees
20th May 2025
5.0
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Going to Sands is always an enjoyable experience which starts with the lovely warm welcome from Alex and Josh. As usual, Alex took great care with every aspect of cutting my hair and the result was excellent. Thank you Alex, you are such a skilled hairdresser and it’s always a pleasure to chat along with you when you work your magic. As usual, I’m a very happy customer!

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Hair colour cut

Anonymous
24th Apr 2025
5.0

Great colour - thanks Kaye

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Trim and fringe

Maynaz Khanum
17th Apr 2025
5.0
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My 11 year old daughter got her hair cut. Excellent service and the stylist did a perfect job with her hair. Will definitely use again for her and myself

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Friendly salon

Rose Rees
17th Apr 2025
5.0
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I have been using the Waterloo Gardens salon for years. Kaye always does a great job on my hair. All the staff there are lovely, friendly and make you feel welcome. Prices have gone up a lot but my hair always looks and feels great after a visit.

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Shampoo, cut and finish

Sue Harding
17th Apr 2025
5.0
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Super happy about my shampoo, blow dry and trim.
Ceri knows my hair so well and never fails to give me the exact style and finish I want.
The friendly service is second to none. It’s my ‘me time’ to switch off and enjoy a coffee and a chat.
I would recommend Sands Hair Salon for a professional service.

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Velindre Fundraiser - Raffle Winner

Rachel Land
15th Apr 2025
5.0
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Firstly, thank you to SANDS for giving such a generous gift for this amazing fundraising event. Luckily for me, I won and enjoyed the experience from first walking in the door, to leaving. A very warm welcome and the hair wash was amazing and I felt extremely relaxed. My stylist was Alex and she was fantastic. She listened to what I’d like and I felt happy for her to work her magic. She definitely didn’t disappoint. I love it. I would highly recommend and I will be booking as a paying customer next time. Thanks again Sands for supporting such a worthy cause.

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Fabulous

Justine Jones,
28th Mar 2025
5.0
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Always love a trip to Sands. Never ever disappointed.

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Amazing as always ❤️

VICKI Crean
27th Mar 2025
5.0
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Kay has been doing my hair for years and I would never use anyone else!
They also give the best hand and arm massage!

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Always a positive treat

Ruth Bradshaw
27th Mar 2025
5.0
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Thanks once again to Beni , you always cheer my hair up! you 🌟

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Superb hair dresser

Raiea Yousif
26th Mar 2025
5.0
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I am very pleased with my hair colour and cut I had today by the brilliant and professional Ceri
And thanks to all the staff at Sands for being very welcoming and helpful

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Hair treatment

Mason Najmi
25th Mar 2025
5.0
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Really friendly staff, great atmosphere. Such a warm and welcoming place. See you all soon especially Stuart.

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Enjoy

Maria
25th Mar 2025
5.0
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Thoroughly enjoyed my visit today and very happy with the result

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Friendly

Leanne Razie
22nd Mar 2025
4.0
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A relaxed atmosphere and Stuart was very knowledgeable discussing colour shades and options.

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Stuart

Pat
20th Mar 2025
5.0
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I had my first visit to Sands today and the wonderful Stuart transformed my hair. The salon is friendly and super clean. Looking forward to my next visit xx

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Cut and finish

Samantha Clark
19th Mar 2025
5.0
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Sarah was great she cut my hair and did it perfectly I am very happy with it. It was my first time visiting the salon.

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Perfect cut and blow dry

Abbie Rees
15th Mar 2025
5.0
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All the staff are very professional and made me feel extremely welcome and comfortable. The shop itself is beautiful, with a separate atmospheric area for getting your hair washed which was blissful. Beni especially made my experience wonderful, an extremely talented and lovely person. Thank you so much, I look forwards to my next appointment.

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Great

Janet Jefferson Clark
15th Mar 2025
5.0
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As above. Carole always
Lovely and hair great.

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Wonderful Sands

Juliet Hales
14th Mar 2025
5.0
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As usual, really enjoyed my visit today. Stuart has worked his wonders, feel so much better.
Loved being pampered and chatting to everyone ❤️

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Lovely stuff.

HANNAH LOACH
2nd Mar 2025
5.0
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Stuart was very kind and patient with me even though I was late. He did a fab job on my hair and it looks lovely. Salon was fab and the little massage that Ian gave me whilst he was washing my hair was amazing! Can’t wait to come back :)

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Wash and finish

Mary Thomas
27th Feb 2025
5.0
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Excellent service, very friendly.
Loved my hair

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New style and white with black under colour!

Linda Jones
27th Feb 2025
5.0
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I had a fantastic time at Sands Waterloo Gardens Cardiff! I had a full style change, going with the new wolfcut! I also had my already silver hair brightened so it looked whiter on top and the black colour put in underneath. The contrast looks amazing and the cut is so fun and much lighter to manage. I an very happy! Sarah did a great job!! All the staff were all very kind and good to talk to and I was offered lovely drinks with a nice little biscuit, as well as if I needed anything like a magazine while I waited for the colour to develop. I had a wonderful relaxed time and will be going back! I would highly recommend them!

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Stunning cut and colour by Ceri

Clare Gabriel
22nd Feb 2025
5.0
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Ceri excelled as usual and my request for the colour to be toned down was executed brilliantly. Thanks also to Ian!

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Stuart highlights

Anna Sainsbury-Thomas
22nd Feb 2025
5.0
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Always an amazing experience

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Another lovely appointment at Sands

Bethan Jones
20th Feb 2025
5.0
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I recently had one of my regular appointments with Carole at Sands. Lovely hair wash, cut and blow dry and hand and arm massage. All the team are unfailingly welcoming. Looking forward to next appointment!

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Great Service with a Smile!

Chris M
20th Feb 2025
5.0
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Early morning men’s haircut with the wonderful and happy Beni - great service as always, a fantastic start to the day!!

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Wash/Blow dry styling

Kim Jones
20th Feb 2025
5.0
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Had a really relaxing hair experience today, lovely shampoo/conditioning and head massage by Beni. Lovely hand massage too, thank you it was wonderful

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Great cut

gwennan leah williams
13th Feb 2025
5.0
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Felt listened to and got exactly what I wanted. Lovely relaxing hair wash too!

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Another pleasant experience

Linda Jones
7th Feb 2025
5.0
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As always a pleasant experience, friendly staff and always aim to please the customer, never been disappointed with any of the service provided

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Brilliant

Sian Williams
31st Jan 2025
5.0
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As ever Beni worked her magic.
Everyone at Sands is so friendly and goes out of their way to be helpful to ensure you get the best experience.

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