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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Great hair

Sian Williams
27th Aug 2017
5.0
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Beni is fab. Always cuts and colours my hair brilliantly. Everyone is always friendly and helpful. Two hours of relaxing decadence!

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Anonymous
25th Aug 2017
4.5

Lovely salon, great service, nothing felt like too much trouble

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Superb

Jan Caddy
24th Aug 2017
5.0
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As always a wonderful salon experience. There is a reason I have been a customer for so long I always come away loving my hair.

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Hair with Beni

Mary Young
23rd Aug 2017
5.0

Great as always

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Nicola Jones
22nd Aug 2017
5.0
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I had a full head of foils with Benni! She was amazing, i love her and my hair look lush! I've never been allowed so many cups of tea in a salon before ? Will definitely be coming back ?

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Girls cuts

Rebecca Newis
17th Aug 2017
4.0
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Beautiful haircuts for both girls - 6 and 10 years old. Much care for both cuts, stunning hsircuts, can value 'proper cuts'.

Downside 6year old waited 25 minutes before wash, but seemed plenty staff available. One finished as other started dedpite appointmebts same time.

also not offered coffee / drink ad usually and paid £68 for 2 children's cuts a coffee would seem standard for a higher end salon.

But both cuts AMAZING!

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Excellent haircut and service!

Lucy French
17th Aug 2017
5.0
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Thank you so much to Beni and the team for a lovely experience. Very relaxed and friendly team. Love the head and arm massages! Haircut was fab. My favourite hairdressers! Thanks again Beni!

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Always a treat!

Susan Lawford
17th Aug 2017
5.0
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I love going to Sands. Friendly staff, great coffee, wonderful head, hand and arm massage - feel really pampered. And of course, brilliant stylists.

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Trix Pryce
16th Aug 2017
5.0
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Always excellent service
There is a most pleasant ambience and all staff helpful no matter who is attending you
I love going there

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Another great experience - as usual!

Anonymous
16th Aug 2017
5.0
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I've been coming here for 10 years. Friendly helpful staff, and rather good coffee!

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Fab salon

Anonymous
15th Aug 2017
5.0
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Lovely experience. Jenny made me feel really relaxed and gave me some good advice on colour. It's always hard to find someone who can do the right blonde, so really pleased. Love my colour and hair feels nice a sleek.

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Bridal hair trial

Cathryn Davies
15th Aug 2017
5.0

I had a great morning having my bridal hair trial.
Carrie was fabulous and really helpful.

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Love it!

Bethan Ullah
14th Aug 2017
5.0
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Today, Carrie cut my hair short as I had finally decided to take the plunge. She was amazing - checking everything with me, listening to my input and making sure all was as I wanted. I always expect great results from Carrie, but today exceeded expectations- I'm delighted with my new look, plus had a thorough pampering while at the salon. Thanks and see you soon! Xxx

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Aisha Arif
13th Aug 2017
4.5
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Excellent service and products! Friendly staff.

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Hairdressing experience

Tracy Skyrme
11th Aug 2017
5.0
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Cut and blow dry so much more than a usual salon experience. Head and neck massage, arm and hand massage. Totally relaxed. Haircut as I had asked and styled to meet my requirements. Can't praise their first class professional service enough. Well done all .

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Love it

Simon Jones
9th Aug 2017
5.0
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My 4 weekly treat, head massage and haircut at Sands. Thanks Stacey!

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happy with my hair cut , £51 is expensive fir a hair cut

Roza
9th Aug 2017
3.5

As they charge quite expensive at least it is nice to have student discounts

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Worth the trip

Kat Runnalls
6th Aug 2017
5.0
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Visited today all the way from Cornwall and I have to say I'd make the journey again. My hair has been cut beautifully. Stylist took time to give me options and talk through what would suit. Had a lovely had and neck massage and opted for a manicure whilst my hair was being done. Thank you ladies x

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MY fantastic color

Leanne White
5th Aug 2017
5.0
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Natalie is a great hairdresser and color technician she's got my hair to the color I wanted she had her work cut out as I messed it up myself THANKYOU Natalie great job

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Blow dry and make up

Anonymous
5th Aug 2017
4.0

Great salon, v friendly

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Brilliant cut & colour with Stuart

Anna Morelle-Grey
3rd Aug 2017
5.0
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I always get my hair cut by Stuart and I'm always happy. He just knows what I'll like. I decided to have a colour this time too. Usually I colour it myself at home, but I wanted a drastic change (bleached ash blonde with violet tones) so entrusted Stuart with it. I am SO happy!!! I have never had so many people compliment me on my hair before - friends, family, and even my clients and complete strangers! Stuart and all the team at Sands are fab and I'll never go anywhere else.

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My new hair

Leanne White
2nd Aug 2017
5.0

Absolutely great Jenny is an amazing hairdresser and done a fantastic job with my hair

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Great hairdresser

Liz Ferrand
2nd Aug 2017
5.0
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Warm friendly experience and an excellent cut and blow dry. Thank you so much Bridie!

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Cut and blow dry

Sue
31st Jul 2017
5.0
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Excellent cut and blowdry by Bridie.

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Wonderful treatment

Consuelo Appanna
28th Jul 2017
5.0
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I had a lovely experience today. Not only does my hair look great but I had my makeup done as well. Thank you I'm all set for a rare night out!

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Want excellence AND friendly? Try Sands.

Cheryl
26th Jul 2017
4.5

I love the combination of professionalism and friendliness the salon offers.
I'm always happy with the way Bridie cuts and colours my hair because we talk about what I want (as well as new ideas), before any work begins.
I'll be honest - I hate having to visit ANY salon because of the 101 things I could be doing during that time, but the environment and the staff make it as enjoyable an experience as possible.
Wouldn't consider going anywhere else!

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Michelle Thomas
25th Jul 2017
5.0

This is a really clean, lovely, inviting hair salon. The staff are friendly, welcoming and approachable and always on hand to answer any questions or queries you may have.

I am always pleased with the professional service at Sands. They do and always have done a fabulous job with the cuts and colours I've had over the years and genuinely care about their clients. Highly recommended!

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Always fantastic

Anonymous
24th Jul 2017
5.0

Brilliant service and great result as always

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Anonymous
22nd Jul 2017
5.0

Always an excellent service.

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Good hair day

Teresa Wainwright
20th Jul 2017
5.0
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Fantastic professional service in a friendly relaxing atmosphere

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Colour with Stuart

Mandy Harries
18th Jul 2017
5.0
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Had my root colour and tint with Stuart today . Very pleased with the result as always !

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A treat at Sands

Cadi Enoch
17th Jul 2017
5.0
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A lovely experience today at Sands. Pampered, looked after and a fab haircut too! Thank you x

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Disappointed

J Brown
15th Jul 2017
3.0
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Felt really rushed appeared to be short staffed

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Sands experience

Anonymous
14th Jul 2017
5.0

As always a relaxing experience, coffee, head message and excellent cut by my regular stylist Stacey.

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Hair App 13/07/17

Anonymous
13th Jul 2017
5.0

Fabulous experience at Sands! 5 star experience! They make me feel very welcome each visit. Carrie is lovely and really listens to me and my colour and cut is exactly what I want!!

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A little slice of being sppilt

Wendy Griffiths
13th Jul 2017
5.0
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Lovely head massage
Relaxing hand massage
Reviving mint tea
Delightful staff
And I look when years younger!
Well 4 out of 5isnt bad
Is it!!

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Beautiful place ?

Alexandra Taylor
11th Jul 2017
5.0
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I absolutely love the salon the whole feel of it you always have an amazing greeting with all the Staff so lovely and friendly , it's like one big family in there , the service is excellent from start to finish , to my millions cups of teas and drinks they serve me , to my head and hand massages all complementary! The juniors are all really lovely aswell , nothing is a problem i couldn't ask for anymore from any of any of them , I take all my family there , they are all fantastic at blow drying colours and cuts I would recommend anyone to give it a visit ?

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Lovely lovely lovely

Anonymous
8th Jul 2017
5.0
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I've been coming to Sands for years and love the friendly staff and calm atmosphere. Stacey is a genius who always makes my unruly mop look fantastic.

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Friendly service, pleased with results

Emma Thomas
6th Jul 2017
5.0

I've been going to Sands for a couple of years and think it's probably a bit more expensive than some other hairdressers but all the staff I speak to are lovely, there's never a feeling of being rushed and most importantly I'm always happy with my hair afterwards

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customer service

Anonymous
5th Jul 2017
5.0

Called the salon to make an appointment with my regular stylist. On this on occasion my stylist was not available I spoke with carol who was extremely helpful and assisted me with my appointment. I was offered Alicia who has come from vidal sassoon I am really excited, Thank you carol for your recommendation it is appreciated

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5 stars and lots of smiley faces for Sands. Great hair day .

Anonymous
3rd Jul 2017
5.0

Lovely pixie style cut from Carrie today. Couldn't be more pleased. Thank you Sands.

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great haircut

Anonymous
28th Jun 2017
5.0

Cari cut hair today. She did a Fantastic job! Listened to what I wanted, made good suggestions and involved me during the cut.

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Great salon

Anonymous
20th Jun 2017
5.0

I've been going to SANDS since they started and the experience always leaves me happy and relaxed. The atmosphere is calm and with just the right amount of background music. Nothing is too much trouble and they offer a lovely hand/arm massage too. I have Aveda highlights which are really natural and the styling and finishing is always first class - a little gem of a place! Love it!

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Cut and blow dry with Phil

Anonymous
17th Jun 2017
5.0

As always, a very relaxing and enjoyable experience!

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Cut and blow dry

Anonymous
17th Jun 2017
4.5

Had a lovely hour or so with free head and hand massage from lovely, attentive staff along with a a great hair cut from Beni

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cut and blowdry

Anonymous
13th Jun 2017
5.0

Excellent, attentive staff and pleased w care and outcome.
Pampered with hand and head massages

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Great visit to Sands

Anonymous
11th Jun 2017
5.0

Fantastic service and attentive staff at this great salon.

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Anonymous
9th Jun 2017
5.0

Fabulous haircut & colour by Carole, as always!
Well Pampered with hand & arm massage & coffee.
Relaxing atmosphere and lovely staff!

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Magical

Anonymous
7th Jun 2017
5.0

First visit to a hairdressers in 30 years ... Lovely magical experience.. so pampered and well looked after.. haircut marvellous!! Will definitely return ????????

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Always such a treat!

Anonymous
6th Jun 2017
5.0

Great experience at Sands as always - brilliant colour, trim and blow dry with Chantelle (lovely to have her back!), excellent shampoo and plenty of peppermint tea along with a heavenly arm and hand massage. Excellent and highly recommend.

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