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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Highly recommend

Sophie Leeds
29th Aug 2019
5.0
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Great haircut with Gary , listened to what i wanted and advised accordingly. Highly recommend

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Relaxed Sunday experience

Kate
25th Aug 2019
5.0
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Beni highlighted my hair to perfection, no need for toner. I explained my hair has a lot of hidden red in it and she obviously adjusted the colour mix to make it ideal. Then after showing Beni pictures in a magazine she went on the cut my hair exactly like the images. Hannah then blow dried my hair beautifully creating natural looking waves. One very contented customer! The overall vibe was relaxed and happy.

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Ellen Lewis
23rd Aug 2019
5.0
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Great cut and colour!

Susan
23rd Aug 2019
5.0

Ceri always gives an excellent service, she listens and asks lots of questions to achieve exactly what you are looking for. She is warm and friendly and a passionate and very talented hairdresser who really delivers 100% on every visit.

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Relaxation

Alison Down
22nd Aug 2019
5.0
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I love my morning at Sands. Everyone is so welcoming and helpful and Carole really understands my hair

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Appointment with Debbie

Sioned Edwards
21st Aug 2019
4.5
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Fantastic as always but it is a little pricey.

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Cut and colour with John

Lisa Wood
18th Aug 2019
5.0
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Always a pleasure to go to Sands. My hair is looking better than it has for some time thanks to Johns skills and the Aveda products.A lovely salon.

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Sandra Edmunds
16th Aug 2019
5.0
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Fantastic salon, friendly staff and excellent coffee. Super pleased with my new look .

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Feeling brighter!

Eve Walker
13th Aug 2019
5.0
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Felt like a bit of a lift and Chantelle did a great job as always - adding some lighter blonde! Not quite Marilyn Monroe yet but on my way! Fabulous service and a real tonic! Thank you x

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Relaxing and enjoyable

SHEILA LEWIS
11th Aug 2019
5.0
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Had cut and colour with Bridie today and thoroughly enjoyed the experience.

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Blonde Bombshell ?

Sam Lloyd
10th Aug 2019
5.0
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Another fabulous result by my incredible stylist, Stuart. Stuart has to use all of his creative prowess to completely change my hair colour to a very cool blonde. I’m so thrilled with my new look.
As always, a genuine welcome from all of the team in this friendly, wonderful salon.
The special treats which are complimentary are always geared up to leave the clients feeling spoiled, pampered and uplifted. Nothing is ever too much trouble. The skill set of the stylists is incredible. Thanks to all ❤️

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Wedding day hair

Ffion Price
10th Aug 2019
5.0
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Absolutely loved my hair. Beautifully done by Carrie. Would highly recommend her! Very friendly staff and so welcoming! Would return for sure. Even greeted with my coat being taken off me and a choice of hot and cold drinks. Perfect!

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Excellent experience as always

Susan Roberts
9th Aug 2019
5.0
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High quality hair cutting and finish from very accomplished stylists

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Bye bye oldilocks hello goldilocks!

Andrea Parr
8th Aug 2019
5.0
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I was recommended Gary when new to Cardiff and wanting to free my 52 year old self of a thinniing, sun dried, neglected, lack lustre, withered head nest.

The team was fabulous Turned it into a shining, vibrant, healthy, thicker looking crown in no time.

Gary's cut was spot on, he knew what to do with little prompting to give me an easy care flattering and versatile style. Everyone who has seen it so far has commented on the cut and asked where I had it done.

Best of all he didn't spend an hour spraying and tooling it into a style, the cut did it all with minimal intervention from product and heat tools meaning my hair just feels natural but still 'done'. I know I can make it look like this again after I wash it and I won't be two hours faffing before work and yet I know with a few potions (you can pick some up in the salon) and some teasing I could have a different look if I fancied stepping it up a bit. The fab products including a recommended protein treatment really brought the blonde out in my hair. Just love it.

Freebie head massage, hand and arm massage, lovely cuppa, modern bright environment with a beautiful outdoor waiting space, happy smiley super helpful staff, gorgeous products...what more could we need?

Not the cheapest salon I've been in, not the most expensive either but definitely the best. Can't wait to go back.

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My first experience

Eileen knight
7th Aug 2019
5.0

Had my first experience At sands today . I found all the staff friendly and felt a million dollars when I came out. I love my new hair cut. I forgot the name of the gentleman who cut my hair, sorry! he was very charming and did an excellent job. Thank you. I will be coming back.

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Great hair salon

Nima Yaseri
3rd Aug 2019
5.0
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I had nice hair cut with Good customer service,

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Feeling relaxed and special

Sue Jones
1st Aug 2019
4.5
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I always feel spoilt and well looked after by Benni and of course my hair always looks beautiful.

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Very satisfied customer

Yvonne Ingram
30th Jul 2019
5.0
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Hi I had my hair cut and coloured by Beni today
I had highlights and a professional cut
I was extremely pleased with my treatments
I have rebooked again with Beni
I can highly recommend
Yvonne Ingram
Caerphilly

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lush experience

Kirstin Roberts
28th Jul 2019
5.0
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I visited Sands looking for a relaxing experience and an expert stylist to freshen up my ‘do. Debbie is fantastic! Her head massages melt stress away, and the cut she gave me is perfect! I didn’t properly describe what I was looking for, but lo and behold she figured it out and now I’m so happy with my cut. (it’s a shag, not a long bob) The Aveda experience, products, and expert stylists at Sands are amazing and worth a try!

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Kym Roberts
21st Jul 2019
5.0
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I had my hair re-shaped yesterday.
As ever, the service was excellent even though the salon was very busy on a Saturday.
This is best salon I have ever been to.

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Claire Turner
20th Jul 2019
5.0
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Once again fab colour great blow dry by Beni !

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Thanks to Bennie

Lynn Glaister
20th Jul 2019
5.0
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Bennie is wonderful. Friendly and the extras such as head massage are great

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Wonderful

Rhiannon Jones
20th Jul 2019
5.0

Another fabulous haircut and experience!

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Great morning

Amy Loughlin
18th Jul 2019
4.5
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Very happy with my hair - little extras like hand massage make it a real treat. Staff all very helpful.

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Colour and cut

Julie Phillips
17th Jul 2019
5.0
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Always a lovely experience at sands. Beni does my hair and always knows what to do- my hair always looks amazing!

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First Visit

Victoria Morley-Jones
13th Jul 2019
5.0
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My first trip, absolutely won’t be my last. What a lovely business!

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12July 2019

Olivia Jones
12th Jul 2019
5.0
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Excellent, as usual!

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First visit

Molly Comper
5th Jul 2019
5.0
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Really impressed with everything! Hannah was excellent and I have already booked in a second appointment :) thank you again!

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Anonymous
5th Jul 2019
5.0

Lovely hair cut. Thank you

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BETH Tram
3rd Jul 2019
4.0
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Lovely staff and good hair cut. Enjoyed the complementary massage also.

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Hair colour & cut - Kaye

Helen Mills
3rd Jul 2019
5.0
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Great service and atmosphere ????

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Another great visit!

Anonymous
3rd Jul 2019
5.0

Thanks Kaye and Olivia!

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Highlights

Anonymous
30th Jun 2019
5.0

Fab- u -Lou’s!! As always.... shouldn’t have to say much as I’ve been coming to the salon a long time... John... you’ve done a great job!!

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Great service from Stuart

S Jones
29th Jun 2019
5.0
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I had a perm consultation with Stuart. Instead of just trying to get the custom & money in, Stuart carried out a test to see if my hair would take a perm. I was called after the test & informed that unfortunately it was not currently able to take a perm. Stuart gave me tips on how to improve the condition of my hair so it will eventually take a perm. Instead of cancelling my perm appointment next week I have just changed the appointment so I can have a hair conditioning treatment instead. Thank you for the advice & for caring, instead of just being considered about the money :)

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Perfection!

Tanya Saxby
28th Jun 2019
5.0
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Absolutely love Sands hairdressers. Lovely laid back, yet professional environment. Debbie is top class! Loving my new colour and cut! Thank you Deb and everyone at Sands :)

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Sands

Gary T
27th Jun 2019
5.0
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I’ve have been going to Sands for years , the staff are always polite , helpful and professional, Phil is an excellent hairdresser and I would highly recommend Phil and the rest of his colleagues

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Early morning appointment

Jayne Morgan
27th Jun 2019
5.0
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Jasmine was lovely. Very pleased with my haircut.
Online booking was easy and the early appointment was really convenient.

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Bethan Hopkins
26th Jun 2019
5.0
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Had a lovely experience with Ben, he was so thorough and was so friendly.

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Excellent as always!

Harri
23rd Jun 2019
5.0
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First choice for all hairdressing appointments for many years now and has become an appointment I am excited to make every time im due a haircut due to the brilliant staff and relaxing experience. I trust I am always in good hands and reccomend SANDS to anyone I can!

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Anonymous
23rd Jun 2019
5.0

I am very happy with the manicure

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Great

Clare Coates
22nd Jun 2019
5.0
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Jasmin was lovely. She listened and asked lots of questions and did a great cut and finish.

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First Class Salon

Rachel Thomas
21st Jun 2019
5.0
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Everytime I visit Sands Hairdressers I am made to feel special. They always go above and beyond. Carol is a very professional, caring and friendly hairdresser. Thank you for making my day.

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Very happy client

Sally Jones-evans
21st Jun 2019
5.0
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Great haircut. Great head massage. Great service. Great ambiance.

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Hair with Beni

Mary Young
19th Jun 2019
5.0

Amazing as usual

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Nick Bennett
19th Jun 2019
5.0

Great cut from debs - beard trim from john and a head massage - brilliant

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Saturday at Sands ????‍♀️

Sam Lloyd
15th Jun 2019
5.0
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Another completely first class experience at this incredibly dedicated to professionalism salon.
I left looking (for me) and feeling (more so) a million dollars.
Thanks to my utterly zany, fun, switched on and brilliant, ‘scientist’ of a stylist Stuart. He never lets a thing slip and knows intrinsically what I crave for my hair, my look and my experience.
From the moment I walked through the door I felt totally welcomed in.
All of the stylists and colleagues are so friendly and happy together that the vibe is there is alive and almost ‘family ‘ like. I ladire that about Sands.
Each and every person In that salon was on their ‘A’ game today despite a very busy Saturday.
I enjoyed a beautiful tray or two of coffee ☕️, iced, lemon water, an extraordinary hand and arm massage from a world class gymnast and boxer (who gets completely how to massage that deep tissue) and gave some very motivational advice as she released all of my stress!
I wish I could recall everyone’s names as each deserve to be recognised!
It’s a huge financial treat to myself to have my hair and ‘soul’ perfected at Sands each month, but it is worth every single penny!
Thank you to my adored best friend Matt Murphy Kitto for having introduced me to my personal Nirvana ❤️ Sands Rocks! ????

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Lovely start to my day

Linda Quinlan
15th Jun 2019
5.0
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Everything about my experience was great. Beni always listens to what I want for my hair.

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Best hair salon in cardiff

Kirsty Sullivan
8th Jun 2019
5.0
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Having returned today after a long absence I realised what an amazing hair salon Sands is.. John coloured my hair and cut after years of box dyes .. I was very apprehensive but he did an amazing job.. colour is beautiful. Will be back never again using a box dye! Thank you

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Excellent

Janett Jefferson Clark
6th Jun 2019
5.0
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Excellent as usual.

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Every visit is a wonderful experience

Jacqui S
5th Jun 2019
5.0
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I’ve been coming to Sands for 8 years, since I moved to Cardiff - first with Stacy and now with Debbie. It’s such a friendly salon, all the staff are lovely. I always leave feeling a million dollars

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