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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Simon Jones
4th Feb 2017
5.0

I wouldn't go anywhere else. A head massage a cup of coffee and a great haircut by the lovely Stacey.

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Experience

Anonymous
2nd Feb 2017
5.0

Excellent service once again. Very pleasant staff.

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Fabulous salon

Anonymous
1st Feb 2017
5.0

This is a wonderful treat every few weeks. Talented stylists and a calm environment.

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Love sands

Anonymous
27th Jan 2017
5.0

Always have a great experience at Sands. Talented friendly stylist Beni knows exactly how to give me a great colour and cut. Whoever I'm dealing with always makes me feel that I'm their most important client.

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Returning customer

Sue L
25th Jan 2017
5.0

Delighted to be back with Kaye at Sands

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Transformation!

Anonymous
25th Jan 2017
5.0

My daughter and I went to Sands today. I had my usual wonderful stylist - Carrie - who gave me a lovely concave bob - exactly what I wanted. My daughter was being transformed. Her waist-length hair was cut for donation, she had amazing highlights and a lovely collar-length cut. She's delighted. Thank you Sands! X

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Excellent as always!

Anonymous
23rd Jan 2017
5.0

Never disappointed at Sands! Superb colour and cut with the skilful and lovely Phil. Great service from all.

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Fantastic cut and colour as usual

Anonymous
8th Jan 2017
5.0

I having been going SandS for several years and have never had a bad experience. People often comment on my hair and ask where I go. The aveda products smell divine and the staff are friendly and professional.
I would recommend this salon to anyone.
However all this does come at a price - but a good hairdresser is worth their weight in gold so I'm content to pay the prices

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My treatment.

Mary Bush
8th Jan 2017
2.5

Yesterday I visited your salon. The staff were very friendly and John, my hairdresser, gave me a good welcome.
I had never visited this salon before as I live in Yorkshire.
I visit Cardiff about five times a year. Normally I go to another salon
I just needed a wash and blow dry and I have short hair. My hair was fine and I was anticipating the charge
of around £10 that I normally pay. Imagine my horror when I reached the till and was charged £29.50.
I am a pensioner and I didn't have my hair cut.
I left feeling I'd been ripped off.

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Joanne Adams
7th Jan 2017
5.0

Very happy with my haircut. Had Beni, she made me feel relaxed and welcome. She consulted me at the start to figure out what I wanted and checked thoughtout to ensure I was happy. All staff friendly and welcoming.

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Excellent

Anonymous
7th Jan 2017
5.0

I love Sands. All the staff are very friendly and hair styling is excellent . Very calm and relaxed atmosphere. Always feel rejuvenated upon leaving the salon.

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Treated like royalty

Anonymous
5th Jan 2017
5.0

I love going to Sands even for a blow dry. I get looked after with refreshments, head massage and even a hand and arm massage. The stylists are excellent and seem to know how to tame my very thick hair. I am always reccomending to my friends. You can even park right outside. They do my children's hair too.

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Friendly professional service

Laura Macdermott
2nd Jan 2017
5.0

Have my hair cut and coloured with Stacey, she was lovely and friendly as usual and I'm super happy with my freshly cut and coloured hair

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Brilliant!

Anonymous
30th Dec 2016
5.0

Brilliant as always with Stuart!

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New Year, New Me

Anonymous
28th Dec 2016
4.5

Thanks to Stuart for great blonde slices and superb cut today. You can only DIY for a limited period. Won't leave it so long next time. Feel 10 years younger! Thankyou Sands! HNY to all! Lesley T????

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Another great haircut

Ruth Jones
24th Dec 2016
5.0

My 2 daughters and I had our usual Christmas haircut this afternoon. Lovely atmosphere and John and Benni did a fabulous job of cutting our hair. Thank you!

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Great first experience

Anonymous
23rd Dec 2016
5.0

Booked in with Carole after a reccomendation from a friend. Carole listened to exactly what I wanted and offered good advice. I was so happy with the cut and finish! Will definitely return.

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Sands Hairdressing Hi-lights & cut

Anonymous
23rd Dec 2016
5.0

As always an enjoyable experience, kind & friendly staff.
Hi-lights & cut with Carrie, Thank you SANDS

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Luxurious and helpful and honest

Anonymous
23rd Dec 2016
5.0

I love sands. As someone who is hairdresser anxious I can assure the team here make you feel amazing. It's like a mini spa session tbh. The head massage was lovely and the staff so welcoming. Happy to have found a new salon.

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Colour Cut & Hair treatment with Kay

Anonymous
22nd Dec 2016
5.0

Fab service !!
Thank you

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Great staff & relaxing environment!

Anna Morelle-Grey
21st Dec 2016
4.5

I've used both Stuart and Phil over the years that I've been coming to Sands and have to say they're the only people I ever trust to cut my hair! Both are lovely and are great at cutting short hair and giving advice as to on-trend styles. The salon has a really nice vibe - low lighting, friendly, nice selection of teas (the Ayurvedic Comfort Tea is beautiful), and the complimentary aromatherapy shiatsu head massage makes it for me! My only criticism is that it's not cheap and my short hair grows quickly, however you do get what you pay for. I travel from the other side of town to use them they're so good. Recommended.

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Cut and colour with Jen

Anonymous
21st Dec 2016
5.0

As always completely happy. Lovely colour and brilliant cut! Lots of compliments. Thanks as always.

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Stylish cut and colour

Anonymous
20th Dec 2016
5.0

Another lovely cut and colour by Bridie at Sand in Penylan , The stylists know what suits you and work with you to ensure you are happy with the result. I always leave feeling fabulous and just a little younger!

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Fabulous salon

Anonymous
19th Dec 2016
5.0

Sands is an excellent salon. The staff are very talented and so professional. Have been going for years. Throughly recommended

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Fantastic salon

Laura
17th Dec 2016
5.0

I have always been made to feel very welcome and relaxed on all of my visits. The arm massages are heavenly and the festive mince pie and juice was a lovely touch. All of the staff seem very good and I've never been disappointed with a haircut. Highly recommend!

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Cut and finish with John

Anonymous
15th Dec 2016
4.5

Excellent service and advice from John - would highly recommend a visit to this warm and inviting salon.

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Enjoyable Experience

Anonymous
14th Dec 2016
5.0

Always looked after, Jan always friendly and helpful on reception and Beni working her magic again

Merry Christmas

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Hairdresssing appointment with Stacey

Anonymous
10th Dec 2016
4.5

Thoroughly enjoyed. Everyone was very friendly and Stacey was a very good listener and I feel I came out of the salon with the exact cut I wanted. Very happy!

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Cut and colour by Jennie

Kelly Thomas
6th Dec 2016
5.0

Excellent service as always, Stacey and Jennie are always really attentive to what I want.

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Root colour and rinse

Anonymous
6th Dec 2016
5.0

Had a fabulous colour with Stuart yesterday ! Really pleased with the result ! Always listens to what I want and offers good advice . Very pleased .

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Great service

Anonymous
5th Dec 2016
5.0

Great service again from all the team at Sands.

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Lovely hair

Anonymous
5th Dec 2016
5.0

First class treatment! Hair looking lovely, perfect!, hair done by Carole, tea and mince pies, lovely staff & relaxing atmosphere.

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Cut & Blow Dry

Gabrielle Rantanen
4th Dec 2016
5.0

It was my first time to Sands. I booked in for a cut/blow dry and received a head and hand massage complimentary. Amazing service, friendly staff and superior first class cut...one extremely happy and new customer. ???? my new little find and one I intend to keep.

Thank you Sands for a wonderful experience!

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Very pleased!

Hannah
4th Dec 2016
5.0

I tried Sands as I use Aveda products at home. I was not disappointed. The staff were friendly and knowledgeable. I was very pleased with my colour and my hair is in great condition. Would definitely recommend and will be returning.

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Best salon in Cardiff!

Anonymous
28th Nov 2016
5.0

The whole experience at Sands is absolutely lovely. The coffee is good as is the complimentary hand and head massage. Thank you John (new dad!) for another excellent cut and colour!
Highly highly recommend this salon to anyone looking to feel special for a couple of hours!

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Colour/cut

Anonymous
23rd Nov 2016
4.5

Great colour/cut/eyebrows. Additional hand/arm/head massage. Interested staff not crap chat. My haven away from home????

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Relieved to find a good hairdresser!

Zena Blackwell
22nd Nov 2016
5.0

I visited Sands for the first time yesterday along with my very thick and difficult hair. I saw Carrie and she did a wonderful job. I have had a succession of 4 poor cuts at 'top' salons in the last year but this time, I got a good cut! It was no problem that Carrie needed more time (i actually took up 2 appointment slots) and the overall service was really great. Will definitely be returning

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Excellent service

Anonymous
20th Nov 2016
5.0

My hair colour was exactly as I wanted, very friendly and genuine staff.

Late review, but I can confirm that my colour has lasted longer than I thought it would.

Colour and haircut by Carol

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Haircut with Stacey

Anonymous
15th Nov 2016
5.0

I thoroughly enjoy going to Sands; Stacey is always professional and an extremely skilled hairdresser. Sands is a great salon! The interior design is always tastefully done.

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Child's haircut, aged 13

Anonymous
13th Nov 2016
5.0

My daughter had about 7 inches cut off her hair. She loves her new look and was made to feel special in the salon! A great experience. Thank you Beni x

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Cut and blow dry

Sarah Parry
6th Nov 2016
5.0

Friendly staff made me feel comfortable. My hairdresser listened to what I wanted, which is so important in a hairdresser. Really happy with the outcome, would definitely recommend. I also thought the salon was nice and well presented.

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Highlights

LT
3rd Nov 2016
3.5

Disappointed with red highlights. Hardly noticeable!!

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Very good service and relaxing atmosphere

Anonymous
30th Oct 2016
5.0

The staff were very friendly and welcoming. Had a relaxing head and hand massage, coffee and I love the Aveda products. Although I have tried them before.
Very professional and lovely location next to the Waterloo tea gardens.

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Lisa
28th Oct 2016
5.0

Stuart is an excellent hairdresser and always rises to the challenge of my color requests. He always gives great advice and I trust him to do anything he likes to my hair! I have never been disappointed.
Sands also cut my 6 month old and 2 year old's hair and they are great with them.
Lovely atmosphere and easy parking.
I highly recommend Sands.

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Cut and finish

Anonymous
27th Oct 2016
5.0

Excellent cut from Bridey. Service amazing and staff very attentive

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First hair cut in 39 weeks

Anonymous
26th Oct 2016
5.0

Finally a long over due haircut. Excellent service, great coffee, a head and hand massage, great conversation and most importantly a great haircut. A really relaxing hour in my very busy life!!!

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Fab

Anonymous
19th Oct 2016
5.0

Great experience as always. Friendly and professional staff. Great haircut and head massage and fresh coffee.

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Ellisha

Anonymous
10th Oct 2016
5.0

Fab cut and blow dry from Ellisha today. Will definitely be back! Meryl xx

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great hair salon

Anonymous
5th Oct 2016
5.0

First time I have been to sands.very impressed!staff friendly,welcoming.fab head massage and wash pre cut.stylist (Carri) really listened, and did a great cut, exactly as I had wanted. A really good hairdressers!

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Cut and finish

Anonymous
4th Oct 2016
4.5

I always love coming to Sands. The treatment is always well worth it and I'm always pleased with the quality and finish of the cut. It's taken me ages to find somewhere which cuts curly hair successfully and I've not been disappointed at Sands.

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