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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Anita Pilgrim
5th Nov 2018
5.0
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I did have a bad hair problem, and all the Sands staff were very kind and helpful about it. They sorted it out for me, and pampered me in the process - I feel so much better now.
The salon is well designed, airy and pleasant to sit in. Staff are all friendly. This was a such a nice experience. I will definitely go back - with normal hair!

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My first visit to Sands

Juliet Hales
4th Nov 2018
5.0
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Elisha did an amazing job of my pixie cut, exactly how I wanted it. Such a relief after previous disasters in other places. Yay! Thankyou so much, see you next month ????

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Perfect uplifting experience

Sian Jenkins
2nd Nov 2018
4.0
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Lovely atmosphere and skilled, professional stylists. Each appointment a treat!

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1.11.18

Jaci Evans
2nd Nov 2018
5.0

Excellent service- had a great cut from Ceri. Really happy with my hair.

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Helen Edwards
1st Nov 2018
5.0
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Excellant service . Very professional

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I’m still going here after 11 years

JOHN Morgan
25th Oct 2018
5.0
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Costs more than your run of the mill barbers, but well worth it.

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Eyelash/Eyebrows with Benny

Rachel Robjohn
23rd Oct 2018
5.0
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Always feel welcome at Sands. Always lovely to catch up with Benny & have some pampering ????xx

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Cut and blow dry with Debbie

Sioned Edwards
17th Oct 2018
4.5
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I had my hair cut with Debbie again and i’m extremely pleased. She always takes the time to listen and is careful to follow instructions so I get the cut I want. Always a pleasant experience coming to Sands. I do find it a bit pricey compared with other salons which would be my only criticism especially having short hair and needing to come so often.

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First visit

Matthew Harris
14th Oct 2018
5.0
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Everything was brilliant - it felt like a Balinese spa! Left feeling very relaxed, thanks folks!

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Today’s colour cut and blow dry with Jaz

Anonymous
13th Oct 2018
5.0

Enjoyable as always

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Hair cut & colour

Emma Thomas
13th Oct 2018
5.0
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Great service, everyone is friendly, always pleased with results

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Excellent service

Jacqueline Bettinson
13th Oct 2018
4.5
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Great salon and excellent service. Loved the cut I received from Jasmine today. Their online booking system is simple to use and makes booking easy.

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Never disappointed!

Eve
11th Oct 2018
5.0
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Another fabulous colour with Chantelle this week. And what a lovely lovely lady - highly recommend!

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Cut and Finish

Anonymous
9th Oct 2018
5.0

Was really pleased.

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Excellent experience as always

Seema Sindhakaar
8th Oct 2018
5.0
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Fantastic service

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A regular Sands attender

Anonymous
8th Oct 2018
5.0

I always enjoy visiting Sands

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Friendly Service

Angela Burke
7th Oct 2018
5.0
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Friendly and attentive staff.
Excellent haircut, attention to the detail.

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Caroline Dumont
5th Oct 2018
5.0

Always an enjoyable experience, Sands is the best hair salon I’ve ever visited

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Relaxed and feeling younger

Ann Bulley
3rd Oct 2018
5.0
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Always excellent service attentive and intuitive to the clients needs. I always leave with a lovely cut and colour and feeling younger and stylish. There is such good attention to detail making sure each client feels they have that personal touch.

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Great result and relaxing experience

Anna Goel
1st Oct 2018
5.0
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Super service, lovely staff and inticing products. Always a treat, I couldn't go anywhere else in Cardiff.

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Another lovely experience

Clare Masterman
27th Sep 2018
5.0
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A really relaxed salon where all the staff are so friendly. They chat if you want but leave you alone when you want too. A great haircut and head and and hand massage. What's not to like!

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Candid Feedback

Loraine Goss
24th Sep 2018
3.5

Stylist’s personality ebollient. Too much product on hair leaving it feeling sticky and straw like. Required washing on return home.

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Great hair

Sian Williams
20th Sep 2018
5.0
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Beni's always brilliant ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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The challenging hair

Marjorie King
20th Sep 2018
4.5
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Was quite pleased,with anticipation to see how long colour will last( I am sure I will be satisfied )

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Recent visit

Gary Tyre
20th Sep 2018
5.0
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Excellent value , great staff, always polite and friendly, especially Phil

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Brilliant salon

Mrs James
19th Sep 2018
5.0

I have visited the salon for years and I love the ambience an the elegant feel to the salon. Carol cuts my hair and I always leave the salon feeling great and pleased with the outcome of my hair cut .

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Fantastic!

Claire Giles
19th Sep 2018
5.0
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Love having my hair cut at sands, great salon, great drinks, great head and hand massages and great people, super happy with my haircut!!

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Another fab haircut........

Joanne Mitchell
13th Sep 2018
5.0
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Fantastic Salon,It was my love of Aveda that first brought me to Sands .I cannot fault any part of my visits and always look forward to my haircut . The staff are attentive ,listen and always putting the customer first ,never disappointed with my cut

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First time

Sarah Sharp
10th Sep 2018
5.0
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This was my first time at the salon today. Lovely friendly quiet atmosphere.
Benny cut my hair and she did a fantastic job, exactly how I asked for it.
She also threaded my eyebrows (which admittedly hurt quite a lot) however she was very kind and kept asking if I was ok, they look fab.
Had a lovely complimentary head and hand massage which was an added bonus.
Overall experience was excellent and left me feeling lovely and relaxed with gorgeous new hair - would highly recommend.

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Thoroughly spoilt!

Deborah De Lloyd
9th Sep 2018
5.0
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I loved the head & should & hand massage, the lack of rubbish music, the friendly staff, the lovely natural products and most importantly my haircut and the wonderful spiral curls! Thanks, I will be back!

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Matthew Rowley
8th Sep 2018
5.0

Excellent as usual.

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Sands hair salon

David bolwell
7th Sep 2018
5.0

Always accommodating and friendly
Excellent cut and style
Would never consider going anywhere else

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Helen Mills
6th Sep 2018
5.0
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Beautiful colour and great styling!!

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Impressed

Christine Borley
6th Sep 2018
5.0
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I have just recently found this gem of a salon and very impressed from the moment I walked through the door. The complimentary head and hand massage offered was a lovely treat. Lovely staff, quality service. Thank you

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My haven !

Dawn Brace
5th Sep 2018
5.0
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Jennie is my stylist, shrink and friend. I love chilling, hand massage, hot towel treatment and strong coffee!

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Michelle Pointon-Bell
4th Sep 2018
5.0
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A fantastic experience whenever we visit. My two young sons absolutely won't go anywhere else to have their hair cut. Stuart is fab. X

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SANDs Hairdressers

Lizzy Sharpe
4th Sep 2018
5.0
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Really friendly staff, listened to what I wanted and gave good advice. Really happy with my haircut!!

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Sands Hairdressers

Anonymous
2nd Sep 2018
5.0

I have been going to Sands for years and have always found the staff very attentive and make you feel special. A very relaxing atmosphere at Sands

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Excellent

Matthew Murphy Kitto
30th Aug 2018
5.0
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Fantastic eye brow thread from a Beni, quick neck trim and I was ready for the day! Thank you as always

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gill davies
29th Aug 2018
5.0

I really liked the warm and friendly atmosphere in the salon. It felt very luxurious with a head and hand massage!

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Always a good cut

SARAH Griffiths
29th Aug 2018
5.0
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Love the relaxing atmosphere in Sands. Always feels like my hairdresser listens and comes up with great styles. Can’t fault it!

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Top salon

Bennett Nia
28th Aug 2018
4.5

Excellent as always

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Excellent salon

Anonymous
22nd Aug 2018
5.0

Been going regularly to the Salon for 15 years!!!

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Always excellent

Rebecca Collins
19th Aug 2018
5.0
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Great colour and fantastic cut by the ever fabulous Phil. Been going to him for years and have never ever been anything other than delighted with the result.
Lovely service from everyone else you come into contact with. All the little extra touches make this a excellent salon experience!

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Worth the travel from Swansea!!

Ainsley Allister
17th Aug 2018
5.0
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Such a lovely experience coming here! Well worth the 50 mile hike to get here! Always delighted with cut, colour and coffee!!! Well done all of you!

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Liz Alldritt
16th Aug 2018
5.0
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Lovely as always. My daughter also came in to have her fringe cut. She thought the salon was lovely. A new client, I think !

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First appointment

Lisa Wood
16th Aug 2018
5.0
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I was very impressed by the salon . It looked calm and wasn’t excessively noisy. Made welcome. I was so pleased with the cut from Debbie who really understood my frustration with my frizzy hair. Aveda products lovely as always.

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Sian Jenkins
13th Aug 2018
5.0
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Excellent! Very pleased with result.

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Fabulous experience

Alyson
13th Aug 2018
5.0

My first visit to Sands was great! I hadn't had my hair cut in about a year, so was a little anxious. Ellisha was my hairdresser and she did a fantastic job, I felt confident that she knew exactly what she was doing. I'll definitely be going back. The complimentary head and hand massages were a fab addition to the cut!

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Sunday bliss!

Eve Walker
12th Aug 2018
5.0
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What a very civilised way to spend a Sunday afternoon! Great cut and colour as always with Chantelle, a lovely hand/arm massage and good coffee/biscuits. Tops cooking a Sunday roast anyday!

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