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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4.89
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Looked after always!

Matthew Murphy Kitto
11th Jan 2022
5.0
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Another throughly enjoyed experience at SANDS! Jodie always proving a warm welcome, Beni K and Kimi absolutely outstanding ❤️

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Just lovely

Gaynor Lewis
10th Jan 2022
5.0
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Thanks so much to Kaye and all the team that made my 6 monthly ‘do’ such a lovely experience. The grey is hidden once again! Thank you so much x

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Thanks Sanda !

Claz
6th Jan 2022
5.0
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In these difficult times you really look forward to having your hair cut and coloured. My experience at Sands and in particular - from Ceri - provided a beautiful moment of calm - thank you! And I love my new hair look?

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Perfect for little ones!

Jo Kelly
6th Jan 2022
5.0
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Had a lovely haircut with Debbie and the best head massage- hair wash I’ve ever had! So relaxing! Brilliant cut and lovely glossy hair.
My four year old daughter came in later for her trim and she loved every minute! They even had a special unicorn robe for the children! Stuart was great with her and did a wonderful job!
Thank you so much to all the team for a perfect Wednesday treat xxx

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Rescue

Janet Owens
5th Jan 2022
5.0
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Ceri had to work her magic on my hair and has come up trumps. Very happy

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Not happy

Julie Ann Wallis
29th Dec 2021
2.5
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I thought the blow dry looked frizzy and messy. I left feeling like my hair wasn’t finished properly

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Great Stylist, Service and Salon

Helen Snow
29th Dec 2021
5.0
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Really pleased with the result today, I will be back !!!

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Recomended

Arimas Fernandez
29th Dec 2021
5.0
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My visit was quick and nice. The technician was attentived to me all time. He was checking with me the style I want it.

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Fab colour and cut

Eve Walker
20th Dec 2021
5.0
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Always so pleased with my hair after John has worked his magic! Happy Christmas to you all xx

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Fab colour and cut

Eve Walker
20th Dec 2021
5.0
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Always so pleased with my hair after John has worked his magic! Happy Christmas to you all xx

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Anonymous
20th Dec 2021
5.0

Stuart did a great job. Im getting use to short hair already.

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Great

Anna G
17th Dec 2021
5.0
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Always very happy. Many thanks to John and Olivia yesterday.

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Love Sands

Mari Vaughan-Owen
15th Dec 2021
5.0
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Always love coming to Sands. Happy Christmas!!

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Colour, cut and blow dry

Sue Harding
14th Dec 2021
5.0
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I have been going to Sands since it opened and would not go anywhere else.
Ceri is my stylist, however, other stylists have very successfully managed my hair. Ceri is particularly accommodating and alway offers the most professional and caring advice.
The salon is welcoming and very covid safe. Refreshments are offered and I always feel relaxed and comfortable.
I would highly recommend sands hair salon.

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Cut and dry

Elaine Reed
8th Dec 2021
5.0
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Perfect as usual.

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Beautiful salon and perfect creamy highlights

Justine Pickering
5th Dec 2021
5.0
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Just a perfect hairdressing experience. A beautiful salon, animal cruelty free products that left my hair looking and feeling nourished and shiny. Debbie perfected a creamy beige colour for my highlights and was warm and friendly. Endless coffee, attentive service and a thoroughly excellent experience. It’s clear it’s a real team effort at sands with everyone taking the time and trouble to have a chat. Lovely friendly atmosphere. Thank you x

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Jayne Roberts
2nd Dec 2021
5.0
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Lovely time. Having hair done it’s been a while. Liked my new haircut by ceri. Will call again

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Hair@Sands by Kaye

Teresa Wainwright
25th Nov 2021
5.0
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Hassle free relaxing experience

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Hair @ Sands by Kaye

Teresa Wainwright
25th Nov 2021
5.0
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Hassle free relaxing experience, Professional Friendly staff.

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Always so happy with my hair styled at Sands

Deborah Baldwin
19th Nov 2021
5.0
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I have regularly attended Sands for over twenty years ... that is a recommendation in itself... I keep going back! I have always received a warm welcome - the salon has an incredibly friendly atmosphere - and, without exception, am terribly pleased with my Aveda hair colour and cut. I recommend Sands as I have yet to be disappointed, the customer service top notch , People working there are most professional, they have skilled stylists, nothing too much trouble to make the appointment a most enjoyable experience, The salon is immaculately clean, comfortable, stylish on decor, with a lovely outlook over Waterloo Gardens or Sands’ back garden of a myriad of potted plants, beautifully placed, very restful to look out onto. I consider myself a loyal customer to Sands and it’s staff members.

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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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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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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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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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Cut & blow dry

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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