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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Great service

Sarah Harding-Roberts
14th Dec 2019
5.0
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Great service, professional cut and styling. Highly recommended with very welcoming and friendly staff.

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Lovely hair

Abigail Harris
14th Dec 2019
5.0
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As ever, a lovely morning at Sands in the safe hands of Phil - I’ve come out with fabulous hair (though I say so myself).

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Consistently brilliant

JENNIFER Allan
13th Dec 2019
5.0
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Just a great overall experience - not just a haircut

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Lush

Rhianidd Dickson
12th Dec 2019
5.0
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Love this salon and the people who work there. I always feel pampered and refreshed when I leave

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Excellent

Janett Jefferson Clark
12th Dec 2019
5.0
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All great.

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Great haircut

SK
12th Dec 2019
4.5
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The stylist listened to what I need from a cut and gave me a great cut that looks sharp and stylish but is easy to manage

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Thank you :)

Emily
10th Dec 2019
5.0
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First time in Sands, really friendly staff, Hannah was brilliant and I love my hair! Thank you, have a great Christmas!

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Kids cut

Harri
9th Dec 2019
5.0

I love having my hair cut by Stuart, I’m only 9 but Stuart always goes out of his way to make me feel welcome and special! I also like my new hair cut! Harri

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Love Sands ❤️

Lynette
6th Dec 2019
5.0
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Nowhere else like it! Beautiful and relaxing atmosphere, friendly and kind staff, great coffee and always parking outside! They think of everything (thanks especially to Jenny, Stacey and Chantelle), even a dyson fan for those hot days at the salon!! #lifesaver xxx

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A great salon

Sonia Liggett
28th Nov 2019
5.0
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I have been going to Sands for many years and always have a great cut and style from Phil.

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Review of Sands Hairdressing

Juliet Hales
23rd Nov 2019
5.0

I always enjoy visiting Sands, staff are all so friendly, I have lovely coffee/wine and a fab haircut with Debbie. A very relaxing and positive experience.

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Great as always

Rusty Livock
20th Nov 2019
5.0
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In out quick and to the point

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Enjoyable

Joanne Adams
13th Nov 2019
5.0
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As always, lovely relaxed atmosphere and friendly helpful staff.

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Phil at his best?

Maureen Fallon
9th Nov 2019
5.0
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Thank you Sands. Fab service. Love the colour and cut.

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I ❤️ Sands

Cath K
6th Nov 2019
5.0
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As always great cut and colour with Ceri, super friendly and professional team. So glad I found this salon. Thank you Sands.

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Excellent - again

Bethan Ullah
6th Nov 2019
5.0
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Am delighted as always with the highlights Jasmin has done and the cut and finish from John. A salon with extremely high standards and a warm, friendly atmosphere. Thanks again guys! x

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Great salon

Debbie Evans
6th Nov 2019
5.0
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The staff are always friendly and extremely helpful. Nothing is too much trouble.

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The best

Alex Richards
4th Nov 2019
5.0
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I've been coming here for about 13 years and Ben has been doing my hair for 10 years! I wouldn't trust anyone else with my hair! All of the staff are great and can't do enough when I'm there! My favourite salon!

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Loyal client forever

Tara Evans
3rd Nov 2019
5.0
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I have been a client of Sands for many years. I would never go anywhere else.
Just had my roots done with Cari, who is amazing and so friendly. Thank you Cari x

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A happy loyal customer

Sian Jenkins
29th Oct 2019
5.0
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Magical, beautiful, caring professional, Brilliant. Every appointment a total treat from start to finish. Thank you Beni!

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Amazing Salon

Alanna Harmsworth
26th Oct 2019
5.0
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Great salon. Jasmin understood the exact colour I wanted. The outcome of my hair was outstanding. Thank you.

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Very pleased with my hair

Iryna Reed
24th Oct 2019
5.0
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Ceri had been me hairdresser for many years and she never disappoints me.
I am happy today with my colour and haircut.

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Hair

Jayne Roberts
21st Oct 2019
5.0
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Very good ..fav hairdressers

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Kamla Syal

Anonymous
21st Oct 2019
5.0

Very good service

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Excellent as usual

Anonymous
17th Oct 2019
5.0

Kaye is always very attentive and has done a good job on my hair. Staff always friendly and helpful

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Fabulous

Eve Walker
14th Oct 2019
5.0
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Another great experience at Sands. Chantelle is a brilliant colourist and stylist (please don’t book any more holidays!!). Also thank you Nicole for the lovely hand/arm massage and shampoo.

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Fab, as always!

Lucy Kirtley
12th Oct 2019
5.0
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Thank you Jon for another great cut on my son, we are always so well looked after. Huge thanks to Jayden for taking the time to French plait my daughter’s hair while we were waiting - such a kind gesture.

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John

Vera Richards
11th Oct 2019
5.0
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As always an excellent service provided by John

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Best of the crop

Jill Beddoes
10th Oct 2019
5.0
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From the moment you enter Sands Hair Salon you are greeted by warm, friendly staff. For the entire duration of your visit the service is 5 star. Hot and cold drinks are frequently offered - nothing is too much trouble. It is a very relaxed atmosphere which is ideal for those who may get anxious about going to a hairdresser.
The stylists are first class. I always leave feeling a million dollars and well groomed. Sands has been my hair salon of choice for many years and will continue to be in the future. They are a terrific, hardworking team.

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Beni's brill

Sian Williams
8th Oct 2019
5.0
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As always a terrific experience. Great colour and cut. Beni never diappoints.

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Beni's brill

Sian Williams
8th Oct 2019
4.5
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As always a terrific experience. Great colour and cut. Beni never diappoints.

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Stuart

Nick Barratt
5th Oct 2019
5.0
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Great stylist!!! , professional and friendly staff

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Colour and cut

Elaine Reed
5th Oct 2019
5.0
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As usual excellent service.

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Ceri

Nerys Thomas C
2nd Oct 2019
4.5
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Really pleased with cut and colour
Ceri excellent as ever.
Met a new apprentice who was lovely and did a great job.

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Hayley Mian
27th Sep 2019
5.0

I love coming to Sands. I have been coming to the salon now for about 6 years and I wouldn’t go anywhere else. The staff are amazingly friendly and my hair always looks like I’ve just stepped out of a salon!!

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Great, personal hairdressing service

Cherry Stewart
26th Sep 2019
5.0
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Sands is like an oasis - offering a relaxing, personal service. Ceri is a great hairdresser - also sensitive and accommodating - exactly what you need!

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Great experience

Jill Greenwell
23rd Sep 2019
5.0
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Lovely haircut with benni and overall nice experience in the salon

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The Classic Hair Salon with Modern Day Diversity

Linda Manley
19th Sep 2019
5.0
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It’s always such a treat to spend time at Sands having the experts pamper, style and create the most perfect hair finish.
Sands is friendly to all and is a salon with refreshing diversity. There are no age barriers, no culture differences and your own unique style is created to boost your confidence.
I will go nowhere else and have followed Sheila for more than ........ let’s just say lots of years ?

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More than a haircut!

Sarah S
16th Sep 2019
5.0
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I came to the salon for a trim, to pick myself up after a stressful few days moving house. All the staff were lovely and the unexpected complimentary head, arm and hand massage made my trip feel more like an afternoon at the spa! Debbie was lovely, cut my hair exactly as I requested and I have already booked a second appointment.

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Great Experience

Sarah
16th Sep 2019
5.0
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First visit to the salon, the atmosphere was relaxed and I was made to feel very welcome.
Was offered drinks and magazines on arrival and a lovely head massage whilst waiting for my stylist Ceri.
I didn't get the name of the girl who washed my hair but it was AMAZING and left me feeling very relaxed.
Ceri was friendly and did a great job with the cut. He advice on other services was honest and helpful.
Also had a lovely hand and arm massage
Will definitely be returning

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Lovely blow dry

Tracy Bird
14th Sep 2019
5.0

Really relaxing and fantastic blow dry

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Very satisfied client!

Siw Jones
11th Sep 2019
5.0
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As usual, very pleased with all aspects of the service from Sands Hairdressing. All staff display 100% commitment to maximising customer satisfaction. Once again- many thanks. Already looking forward to my next visit!

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First time

Rachel Spittle
10th Sep 2019
4.5
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I was fitted in same day, which was very accommodating and much appreciated as I had a function to attend that weekend. The service was attentive and I was pleased with the final look. Overall experience was great!

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Brilliant

Bridget O Regan
9th Sep 2019
5.0
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I was a limitless apprehensive as I have had the same hairdresser for many years but due to circumstances had to make a change. I need not have worried, Gary was understanding kind and brilliant.
My hair looks brilliant!

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My first experience In the UK

Raquel B
9th Sep 2019
4.5
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All the people has been a lot of patien and considered with me. Thanks

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Great experience all round

Kim Timothy
6th Sep 2019
5.0
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Lovely hair salon my hairdresser is Gary he’s a fabulous hair stylist and all round lovely person I feel totally happy when he’s doing my hair

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Above and beyond.

Anna Brown
6th Sep 2019
5.0
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Above and beyond any salon that i have been to.
Even walking me to my car as i had no umbrella and it was pouring down, so Debbie my hairdresser, walked me to my car holding an umbrella over my hair.
Nothing is too much trouble,

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Hair amazing with debbie as always!

Louise Leach
4th Sep 2019
5.0
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Debbie is a fantastic stylist, always so attentive, understands what I like and listens to your needs. Very hard to come by such a wonderful hairdresser. Love the holistic feeling I have when I come and it’s my little treat.

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A happy loyal customer

Sian Jenkins
3rd Sep 2019
5.0
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Left salon feeling confident and happy. Booked next three appointments!? Delighted with result.

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Relaxing perfect haircut

Ceri Walby
3rd Sep 2019
5.0
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Stuart cut and colored my hair today.
The salon is relaxed, friendly and comfortable.
Stuart listened and advised in coloring and cut and I was very happy with the result.
I would have no hesitation in recommending

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