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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Always a good haircut in a relaxing atmos

SARAH Griffiths
13th Mar 2018
5.0
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Always a great haircut and attentive service here...not to mention the divine smelling Aveda products!

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Can’t imagine having my hair cut anywhere else!

JOHN Morgan
8th Mar 2018
5.0
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After nearly 11 years, still love this place. Wonderful coffee, friendly caring staff, great experience., and of course, a great cut!

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Jacqui Moyle
7th Mar 2018
5.0

It’s been a while since I visited Sands and I was delighted they could fit me in as I didn’t have an appointment and was desperately in need of a haircut. I thoroughly enjoyed the experience including the complimentary hand massage and I’m really happy with my hai I’ll Be back next week for highlights.

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Definitely one of the Best!

Gaynor
28th Feb 2018
5.0

5* hairdressering at a 5* establishment and right here in leafy Penylan.

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Calm & relaxed. Brilliant salon

Anna Turley
24th Feb 2018
5.0
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Fantastic salon with a calm & relaxing atmosphere. Excellent team of staff.
Wouldn’t go anywhere else!

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Relax and enjoy

Susan Lawford
23rd Feb 2018
5.0
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Sands is a joy. Starting with the complimentary head massage, friendly attentive staff, quality coffee/tea, hand and arm massage during styling ... Can't fault it. Yes, it is quite expensive, but worth every penny. A real treat.

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Excellent “stand out” salon

Nick James
23rd Feb 2018
5.0
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Sands is an excellent salon with friendly welcoming personal service. Particular praise must go to Debbie who can’t be recommended highly enough. I wouldn’t want my haircut anywhere else.

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Brilliant

Anonymous
21st Feb 2018
5.0

Great cut. Great atmosphere. Never disappoints.

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Favourite hairdressers

Gemma Wood
20th Feb 2018
5.0
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It’s always a lovely relaxed atmosphere at Sands and staff cannot do enough for you. Jenny is really talented and gives good advice and always makes me feel at ease. I have found it hard in the past to find someone to do a good blonde but Jenny always gets it right and the Aveda products don’t seem to be as damaging on my hair. Thank you Jenny xxx

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Delighted fabulous service

Anonymous
19th Feb 2018
5.0

Delighted couldn't ask for better
Fabulous treatment and lovely results
Thank you Kari
Perfect and so pleasant
A real treat
I can't wait to return
Ruth xxx

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Amazing as always!

Amanda Corley
17th Feb 2018
5.0
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I love going to Sands! It is always relaxing and friendly yet very professional, after many years I am still yet to be disappointed ? Stuart is amazing!

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Outstanding Customer service

Amy Thomas
14th Feb 2018
5.0
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Really really friendly staff, lovely warm welcome the second we walked through the door!

Not only were they very friendly but also very professional and did a great job! Was a bit pricey but it was worth every penny!

Would highly recommend this salon!!

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Always friendly and great style and colour

Carol Marshall
14th Feb 2018
5.0
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As always friendly and happy atmosphere excellent colour and cut with Kaye

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Excellent as always

Rachel Kilby
9th Feb 2018
5.0
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I have been coming here for 13 years. I think that says it all!

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Sands Hairdressers Carol. Miracle worker

Tracey Skyrme
9th Feb 2018
5.0
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Wonderful experience, pampered and enjoyable. Fabulous service, listened to what I wanted. Checked I was happy. Excellent experience all round. Highly recommended.

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My TLC

Julie Ashfield
8th Feb 2018
5.0
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As always a relaxing and enjoyable visit, I leave feeling happy and confident with my hair looking great.

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Relaxing

Janet Jefferson Clark
7th Feb 2018
5.0
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Very relaxing. Head and hand massage. All good. Nice staff.

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Always a pleasure

Mari Vaughan Owen
7th Feb 2018
5.0
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I love coming to Sands. The staff are all friendly & welcoming. The coffee is good and the stylist isn't bad either!

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Sands Salon

Sian L
3rd Feb 2018
5.0
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Yet again an amazing, chilled, professional experience in Sands with outstanding quality and service from John. Highly recommended

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Thank you

Anonymous
3rd Feb 2018
4.5

I had a blow dry and it was perfect!

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Sands hair /hi-lights

Teresa Wainwright
1st Feb 2018
5.0
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Excellent

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My cut with Debbie

Anonymous
31st Jan 2018
5.0

Very impressed with both Stacie and Debbie. Would definitely recommend.

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Recommended

Jetta
27th Jan 2018
5.0

Everyone is really friendly, really amazing products which don't test on animals! Hair looks amazing! Five star service

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New Stylist, usual great experience.

Susan Jenkins
26th Jan 2018
4.5
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New stylist today, but confident that the whole experience will be top class as usual. Lived up to expectations, great haircut in relaxing & efficient salon.

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Hair today!

Sue Jones
25th Jan 2018
5.0
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As usual brilliant attentive service, welcomed by smiling courteous staff and made to feel special, leaving the salon feeling great, with a super hair colour and cut.

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Miss

Sally Manley
25th Jan 2018
4.5

I have been going to Sands hairdresser salon for years and have always had a very pleasant experience. I always find all the staff very attentive, polite and very welcoming. Well done all

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Visit to Salon

Caroline Dumont
25th Jan 2018
5.0

Excellent as always

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I keep going back

Cheryl
24th Jan 2018
4.5

Highly professional and very friendly. Oh and Debbie is a genius!

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LESLEY Murphy
23rd Jan 2018
5.0
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I had a very relaxed time today lovely people coffee fab chantell was fantastic really pleased and my husband agreed not that is important lol thanks to all

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My experience

Megan Ward
21st Jan 2018
5.0
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Amazing colour done by Jasmine, she knows how to do colour so well. A good balance of relaxation, conversation and hospitality.

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First time

Joanne Lewis
21st Jan 2018
5.0
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Visited Sands for the first time a couple of weeks ago. Best cut and style I've had in years. I don't think I'll ever go anywhere else again. Thanks Stuart.

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The SANDS Experience

Julie Gauci
21st Jan 2018
5.0
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If you are seeking a holistic approach from a hair salon then look no further than SANDS. The care and attention the staff at this salon provides to its clients is second to none that I have experienced and at 53 I have experienced quite a few in my time. From the moment one enters the salon you are treated like a first class passenger plus the added bonus is that this salon only uses AVEDA products which are NOT tested on animals and are kind to the environment!!

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Hair appt

Maureen Fallon
20th Jan 2018
5.0
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Fab - was totally pampered with a nice head and arm massage. Carol was very attentive and I left the Salon feeling wonderful.

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Try Sands and see what you areissing

Linda Quinlan
20th Jan 2018
5.0
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The whole experience is always brilliant.

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Great cut

Johanna Paxton
19th Jan 2018
5.0
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I recently had my hair cut at sands. The whole experience is a bit of a treat. The cut was really good and it felt great to be listened to by the stylist.

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Love this Salon!

Abigail Swindail
19th Jan 2018
5.0
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Every time you'll get a warm welcome, a drink and a hairdresser who knows what they are doing. You may even get a head massage and hand massage! Total pampering! Lovely & clean and a great atmosphere with very friendly staff!

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Colour and cut

Ann Jones
19th Jan 2018
5.0
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I’ve been going to Sands for about 13 years now. Fabulous friendly and talented staff. Always pleased with my hair. Love the products. Wouldn’t dream of going anywhere else ! Thanks guys

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Relaxing and thrilled!

Matthew Murphy Kitto
17th Jan 2018
5.0
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Always a enjoyable experience!

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Colour by Jasmin

Nel
5th Jan 2018
5.0
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Really lovely atmosphere and very relaxing expereience. Absolutely love my colour by Jasmin. Having previously badly damaged my hair bleaching, I was really happy with my full head of bleach highlights. My hair feels very soft and looks well nourished, whilst also achieveing the high lift, cool tone that I wanted to achieve. Jasmin made me feel very relaxed and at ease. Would definitely recommend.

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Colour, cut and finish.

Rachel Woodward
5th Jan 2018
5.0
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What a fantastic experience. Relaxing and yet renewing. Thank you so much.

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Dressing hair up

Anonymous
1st Jan 2018
5.0

I had an updo with Stuart for a party night out & was very happy with the end result. I had compliments from my friends on how lovely it looked. Thanks Stuart.

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Lovely

Rhianidd Dickson
23rd Dec 2017
5.0
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Warm friendly atmosphere. Amazing staff and products. Offer of an express manicure for £10, a mince pie and a lovely scalp massage. Love my hair.

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Fab as always

Rose Rees
21st Dec 2017
5.0
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Friendly professional service. Extremely nice mince pies and coffee too! Regularly use the salon and Kaye always does a great cut and colour on my hair.

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Haven of pampering

Dawn Brace
20th Dec 2017
5.0
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I love it-new hair, nice people, relaxed atmosphere.....

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Wonderful experience!

Shruthi Kumar
20th Dec 2017
4.5
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Had a great experience in this lovely salon. Was pleasantly surprised by a complimentary head massage they offered before hair wash. Jasmine did a lovely job of hair cut and styling. I am happy!

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Wonderful

Rebecca Leach
19th Dec 2017
5.0
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Benny was fab so friendly and professional, my hair looks beautiful!

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Anne Thomas
18th Dec 2017
5.0
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Rushed in to buy shampoo and conditioner and though everyone was busy the atmosphere was festive and helpful. Excellent and friendly service

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Wonderful experience

S.F.
16th Dec 2017
5.0
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I had a wonderful cut, and overall experience at Sands. They went the extra mile to make me feel comfortable and pampered- offering a head massage on arrival and a hands and arms massage whilst getting my hair cut. I was very impressed with the stylist (Carrie)- I came out with exactly what I had wanted, and she made the extra effort to trim split ends all the way up my (long) hair. My hair was also styled beautifully. I’ll definitely be going back!

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Great colour

Cat
15th Dec 2017
5.0

As always first class treatment from Stuart

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Great service as always!

LAURA Gough
13th Dec 2017
5.0
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Perfect service from all at the salon, always love coming in, friendly staff. Birdie was lovely and my hair cut was just what I wanted. Can’t wait to come back

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