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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Hi lights

Teresa Wainwright
29th Nov 2018
5.0
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Hi lights in a relaxed atmosphere well looked after by friendly professional staff.

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Hair colour

Liz Alldritt
29th Nov 2018
5.0
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Very pleased! Kaye got it right again! My perfectionist daughter commented on how nice the colour was this morning!

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Towel issue

Susan Lawford
24th Nov 2018
5.0
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I always love coming to Sands. But the last few times I've been left with a wet gown & neck after shampooing. I've got long hair so when I lift my head for the towel wrap, inevitably it drips down. Can the technique be revised for those with long hair? Extra towel? Or towel to reduce wetness before wrapping?

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Never had a bad haircut....

Ceri Walby
22nd Nov 2018
5.0
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I have been a customer with SANDS for over 15 years.
I have never had a bad haircut there.
The staff are professional, friendly and
excellent hairdressers.
The salon is relaxed and I always feel chilled on leaving however hectic my day has been.
I would highly recommend

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Colour and blow dry

Karren
21st Nov 2018
5.0

Carole dyed my hair the colour I wante and the blow dry was so lovely . The salons is so lovely too this is why I remain a returning customer

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Sands Penylan Cardiff

Karen Dell'Armi
21st Nov 2018
4.5
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Brilliant service as ever from Jennie and team.

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Rachel Jones
19th Nov 2018
5.0
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Always fab to visit this salon. They are all so lovely and go the extra mile. They pamper you whilst you are having your hair cut too. I would highly recommend.

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Beni my stylist.

Tracy Thomas
19th Nov 2018
5.0
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Excellent service, always made to feel welcome, Beni always colours my hair and styles it to an excellent standard, she is very attentive, always explains what is best for colouring my hair , what style of cut best suites me, the end product is always to a high standard, she is a very warm and friendly person, and could not imagine any other stylist to do my hair. The Salon is of a high standard, is always clean and the staff is always welcoming and very helpful.

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Great salon, great stylist!

Marie Boudier
15th Nov 2018
5.0
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Had a wash, blow dry and curl today by Gary.

Loved it and have re booked..

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Master

George Nicholas
14th Nov 2018
5.0
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Absolutely fabulous styling. Lovely staff, really attentive, great atmosphere. Stuart’s the bomb! Xx

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Cut with Debbie

Sian Edwards
14th Nov 2018
4.5
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Excellent! Debbie really listens and gives great advice. I would thoroughly recommend her.

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Creative

Janet Owens
13th Nov 2018
5.0

Ceri has done a very good job on m.y cut and color. She knows exactly how I want my hair. Extremely pleased

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Always such a wonderful experience

Deborah Baldwin
13th Nov 2018
5.0
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Ceri styles my hair and I trust her implicitly, with colour and cut. I am always so thrilled with the result. I have been a seeing Ceri at Sands for the best part of 20 years.

It is a lovely experience to have my hair cut at Sands. Everyone is friendly, helpful, warm and welcoming, Strictly professional, but not stand-offish. The ambience of the Aveda salon is one of great calmness and relaxation. I am aware it is a hive of activity but as a client never feel rushed.

I do relish my monthly treat of having my hair styled, the chat, the coffees and teas, hand massages and array of glossy magazines to read. I really feel the difference having my hair washed and coloured using Aveda hair products and buy my own now from the salon.

And though the customer care is exceptionally good, maybe more importantly, when I leave and am out and about, I am so pleased to have compliments made about my hair.

So, yes, I recommend this salon!

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Brilliant-as always!

HAYLEY Mian
12th Nov 2018
4.5
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The staff are friendly, they offer professional, tailored advice and answered all the questions I had before my treatment today. They also accommodated my requests. Which was fab

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Louisa Devonish
11th Nov 2018
4.0
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Really please with my cut and colour, will
Definitely come again.

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Fantastic

Rachel Addis
10th Nov 2018
5.0
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Great service, head and hand massage and a perfect coffee adds to the haircut!

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Lovely hair dressing experience

Alice James
9th Nov 2018
5.0
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I only go to sands in Cardiff because the staff are all lovely and really look after you, carol my hair dresser is always really welcoming and always knows best when it comes to my hair! Very happy!

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Awesome experience

Anonymous
7th Nov 2018
5.0

really good experience would come here again

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Great service

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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Sands appointment

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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Sands

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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Review 8th Sep 2018 John

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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