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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High hopes but slightly disappointed

Fay Prevot
15th Nov 2021
3.0
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I took photos in on the consultation, but on the day something completely different was done. Instead of having something multi tonal it ended up almost one colour. No toner was used and my hair , although it didn't look terrible didn't last and has gone very brassy. Although there is a nice vibe here, I felt as though the main reason I was there was to spend £100 and be really happy , I left slightly upset but don't like to complain

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Highlights

Christine Loran
13th Nov 2021
5.0
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Very good

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LESLEY Murphy
8th Nov 2021
5.0
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Another successful visit to sands
Stuart has done it again thank you Stuart xxx

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Stuart

LESLEY Murphy
8th Nov 2021
5.0
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Another successful visit to sands
Stuart has done it again thank you Stuart xxx

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Today’s haircut

Alison Down
8th Nov 2021
5.0
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Very short and stylish. Very pleased with it. Tim likes it too he says it is a statement!

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Rehearsal wedding hair

Roxy Seymor
3rd Nov 2021
5.0
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Rehearsal wedding hair came into the salon all the staff were very friendly and warm they took my temperature on entry first time I’ve ever been at Sands salon and what a lovely salon it was . Kaye was my stylist and what a professional stylist Kay was she asked lots of questions e.g. about the veil my dress and my preference of hair up kay was on time and very professional I’d recommend Kaye and Sands to any of my friends and work colleagues very happy and definitely booking for the wedding. .

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Excellent experience

Seema Sindhakar
29th Oct 2021
5.0
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As always 5 star service

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Colour,wash and blow dry

Lynne Collins
29th Oct 2021
5.0
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Love going there,they are all very kind and helpful.

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Excellent cut and finish

Suzanne Lane Roberts
28th Oct 2021
5.0
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I've been attending Sands for close on 20yrs I always have Stuart cut my hair, and never been disappointed with the cut or the general care shown by the salon.

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Hooray haircut

Lona Evans
28th Oct 2021
5.0
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Thanks to John for a lovely cut

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Cut and blow dry

Ffion Williams
27th Oct 2021
5.0
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I was very pleased with the result. A professional friendly salon that feels very covid safe

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Anonymous
26th Oct 2021
5.0

As always excellent service and care with Stacey. Thank you.

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Hair Cut

Angela Robinson
25th Oct 2021
5.0
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Had a lovely hair cut at sands, always friendly - thank you

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Root colour/cut & blowdry

Lydia Davies
23rd Oct 2021
5.0
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Beni has done a fantastic job! I highly recommend her.Also a very relaxing hair wash. Always come away feeling relaxed and happy from the salon.

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Cut and colour

Cath Bickerton
23rd Oct 2021
5.0
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Lovely cut and colour from Carol today !!! It looks fabulous thank you x

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Loving this salon

Jackie Geoghegan
21st Oct 2021
5.0

Wonderful experience from start to finish with Beni cutting and colouring my hair. She listened to my wishes and transformed my dull looking hair into the beautiful choppy style I really love. As for my colour, so natural and the condition is beautiful.
So happy with the friendly service too and Beni is adorable.

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Great cut!

Sue Yeo
14th Oct 2021
4.0
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Ceri has used her magic again! Really pleased with my new style

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Rachel Robjohn
14th Oct 2021
5.0
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I love coming to the salon. Everyone is friendly & helpful & its always relaxing. Just wish I could stay longer!!

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Like family

Mari Vaughan-Owen
13th Oct 2021
5.0
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I always enjoy coming to Sands. Some of the staff are like family!! Always a warm welcome & a bit of banter too

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Margaret- Harri Owens
13th Oct 2021
5.0
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Debbie was friendly, understood just what my hair needed and she did a great job. Thank you.

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Superb

Ruth Jones
13th Oct 2021
5.0
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My first visit to Sands - a huge thank you to Debbie for rescuing my DIY hair dye job that had left me looking like Roy Orbison. Debbie was slick, professional, ultra efficient and friendly as were all the staff at the salon - thank you too to Kimmy for one of the best head massages Ive ever had.. I was thrilled with my full head of highlights and root colour, plus great cut from Debbie. Lovely salon atmosphere too. Many thanks!!

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First is it - very happy

Lisa Vaughan
7th Oct 2021
5.0
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Thanks Stuart - great colour and cut. Will be back soon.

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Never disappoints!

Eve Walker
4th Oct 2021
5.0
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Great colour and cut with John - always very pleased with the result!

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Relaxing experience!

Rhyssa Self
30th Sep 2021
5.0
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I came in feeling very anxious about having my hair cut after a poor experience at another hairdressers earlier this year. Debbie made me feel so at ease, she reassured me and talked me through what she was doing. The atmosphere is lovely and the products used were amazing with the lavender and bergamot aromas! I’m very pleased with my haircut and the overall experience, thank you!

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Another great cut!

JOHN Morgan
30th Sep 2021
5.0
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Welcoming, efficient friendly service,

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Another Highlight

Dionne Howell
29th Sep 2021
5.0
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Great salon, lovely atmosphere and so pleased as usual with my cut/colour and highlights byJohn.

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Amazing hair!

Lilith Gough
29th Sep 2021
5.0
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Amazing new colour from Kaye. Quick and efficient as always and she created beautiful combinations of colour through highlights and low lights. I feel great thanks so much.

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Helen Mills
25th Sep 2021
5.0

Great hair colour and style from super stylist Kaye

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Fabulous experience

Kalpana Tagore
24th Sep 2021
5.0
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I had a fabulous experience at the aveda salon. Lovely hair wash , amazing smelling products and my hairdresser Jasmine knew exactly what I wanted and turned my lockdown split end hair into bouncing shiny curls with beautiful layering. Lovely to be with people who really enjoy their work and want you to be happy. Thank you!

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Excellent and Professional Service

Margaret Kelly
23rd Sep 2021
5.0
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I have been going to this salon for 6 years and without fail they have provided a professional and excellent service. They have good customer care and train all their own staff to maintain this excellence. The staff make sure the customer feels really taken care of. The Avesta products are great and the hair cutting and colouring is top class. The salon is also a great space to relax. I can’t recommend highly enough.

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Annette Tanneta
21st Sep 2021
5.0
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It was great to go to Sands today and have my hair cut.
Fabulous salon! Everyone is extremely professional and friendly and the salon is spotless!!
I think Sands has to be one of the best hairdressers in Cardiff..
I have never been disappointed with my cut or colour by Phil and I have been going there quite a few years..
Highly recommend!!

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Amazing & Fabulous

Matthew Murphy Kitto
18th Sep 2021
5.0
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As I sat in the chair today for a quick trim and lash treatments my memory went back 19 years ago when I first entered the front door of SANDS! A saloon that was recommended by my cousin……….. There started my journey with Sheila who was cutting my hair for the first time in preparation for my 21st Birthday party! Fast forward to the start of my 40th celebrations I am looked after by the most amazing, beautiful, patient, brilliant and talented Beni K!

I have the best hair, the best lashes, the perfect eye brows and am ready to party! My sincere thanks to everyone at SANDS for one of the best birthday cards and kind gifts!!!! ❤️❤️

Keep being you SANDS as well as the brilliant and amazing talent that occupies this envelope of Waterloo gardens

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TLC

Annie
17th Sep 2021
5.0
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Exactly what I needed and with an added sprinkle of magic

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16th Sept

Sharon Strawson
16th Sep 2021
5.0
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Ceri recommended a new look today so went with it and absolutely love it as always. Thank you Ceri x

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Thank you

Emma Laing
15th Sep 2021
5.0
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Thank you to Jasmine and the team tonight for working so hard, being so professional and flexible and for making me look lovely for my ‘do’. Great service!!

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Fabulous colour

Consuelo Appanna
15th Sep 2021
5.0
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Thank you Beni- my hair looks so shiny and not a grey in site!

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Jane Hughes
15th Sep 2021
5.0
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Amazing service as always by Kay who is brilliant at what she does. Always 100% happy when I leave the salon. Great place all round.

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Salon visit for colour and cut

Julie Barratt
13th Sep 2021
5.0
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As always excellent cut and colour from my stylist Beni K. COVID precautions remain in place, feels very safe. Be nice if the coffee could be recommenced now restrictions eased. Just adds to the relaxing experience at the salon. All staff great professional and friendly as usual.

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John nailed it!

Katie Carlisle
11th Sep 2021
5.0
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Lovely salon and John got my colour bang on! I wanted a natural creamy blonde and he smashed it!

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Overhaul

Kate C
10th Sep 2021
5.0
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From my consultation through to my appointment I have experienced nothing but a totally professional, friendly service!
My over treated , broken hair has been transformed into a silky, shiny healthy style., which was discussed with me from start to finish.
Ceri was nothing but honest from the start with regards to how I need to nourish and maintain my hair to get back to what I was used to!
I would recommend Sands and Ceri for not just a cut/colour and expert experience but also a tranquil salon where you are throughly spoilt. Head massage was divine!

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Mair Wrigley
9th Sep 2021
5.0
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A lovely experience, Jasmine listened to my needs and made a fantastic job. I will be back.

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Great Salon

Sonia Liggett
7th Sep 2021
5.0
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I have been using Sands for many years and Phil has been my stylist for most of that time. The salon is bright and friendly and they cope and have coped well with Covid precautions. I can always rely on Phil to listen carefully to what I want (quite variable!) and helps me to experiment- always with a good view of what will suit me and my lifestyle in mind.

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KAY THE BEST HAIR STYLIST IN CARDIFF …COLOUR EXPERTISE

Marianne Gregory
3rd Sep 2021
4.5
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IOVER MANY YEARS OVE YROED SO
MANY TOP HAIRDRESSERS.
I have been coming to Sands Kay for many years so so pleased. Service even through the pandemic has been safe and fantastic.

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Catrin Sullivan
28th Aug 2021
5.0

Brilliant service from Carol and the team at Sands. I wouldn’t go anywhere else!

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First visit

Kay Howes
26th Aug 2021
5.0
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Fantastic job !!!! Had a restyle and love it will definitely be booking for my next appointment

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Excellent salon

Trix Pryce
16th Aug 2021
5.0
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Always a consistent high standard with attention to detail.

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Sands Hairdressers

Sally Manley
12th Aug 2021
4.5

I always have a great experience when I go to Sands hairdressers. All staff are very courteous and welcoming. I am always happy with all aspects from hair washing, colour and cut.

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Perfection Every Time

GERALDINE Evans
10th Aug 2021
5.0
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As ever a brilliant cut with beautiful attention to detail by Stacey, friendly staff, all in a safe and relaxing environment

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Brilliant Beni

Sian Williams
8th Aug 2021
5.0
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What's not to love about poppy and copper? Fab cut and colour - as usual

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Great hair Experience

Gill Headlend
6th Aug 2021
5.0
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Another wonderful visit to Sands my hair wash and protein treatment was amazing. My hair colour and cut perfect. A lovely friendly salon

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