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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Haircut

Chris Morteo
12th Dec 2017
5.0
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Excellent service today full packaged head and hand massage great coffee and mince pies and of course great haircut!! Great service as always!!

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My experience.

Anonymous
11th Dec 2017
5.0

My experience this morning as always was very welcoming, my daughter as to bring me and always welcome she is given coffee while she waits and good conversation and laughs Stu is very helpful I do enjoy my visit to your salon. HAPPY CHRISTMAS TO ALL.

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Jutta Christian
9th Dec 2017
4.5
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The calm professional approach- non intrusive or trying to push is always appreciated

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Vickie McClure
6th Dec 2017
5.0
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Had a lovely time in Sands today as always. Great chat with Carrie and most importantly, a lovely new hair cut, with tips on how to style it again myself.

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Christmas cheer!

Eve Walker
5th Dec 2017
5.0
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Lovely morning in Sands with warm mince pies, mulled wine and coffee! Always such a treat. Hand and arm massage and last but not least another wonderful colour and cut with Chantelle! Happy Christmas to all at Sands x

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Cut and highlights

Sian Salek
3rd Dec 2017
3.5
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Lovely stylist who I have been to before, very happy with my cut but after going home not at all happy with the highlights. Not what I thought I had discussed with my stylist and unfortunately I feel very disappointed. I will discuss it with her as I do not feel it was what I had asked for at all.

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Revitalised!

Elizabeth Morgan
2nd Dec 2017
5.0
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My first visit to Sands has been a very positive experience. Jorge was very attentive to my preferences and put a lot of thought and attention to detail, when cutting my hair. He has re-vamped and updated my look, with subtle precision.

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Top Marks!

Mrs M
2nd Dec 2017
5.0

Excellent salon providing first-class hair colouring and styling in a relaxed and friendly environment. The additions of hand and head massage are very welcome. I'm pleased to see so many young people involved in professional training too. Highly recommended.

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Love it!

Fiona Bassett
29th Nov 2017
5.0
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I had my first appointment at Sands and I am so pleased with my hair. Love the cut, love the colour and just generally a really positive experience. Will definitely be going back!

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Happy hair cut

HELEN Cox
26th Nov 2017
5.0
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Excellent hair cut as usual from John, who is also very good company.
Would highly recommend

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Fab place!

Beverley
26th Nov 2017
5.0

Really pleased to have finally found someone who understands my hair! Stacey gave good advice which resulted in a great cut. Loved the head and hand massage too.

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Jaqui Pace
24th Nov 2017
5.0
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Lovely salon,great chat WITH the staff

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Review and thanks

Helen Manson
23rd Nov 2017
5.0

Excellent as always. Happy Christmas everyone

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Amazing Service

Rita Pequito
17th Nov 2017
4.5
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AMAZING Service!! Loved Claire, with head masage and loved even more Stuart!! He did a GREAT JOB and always with a good laugh.

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Haircut by Jorje

Jenny Thomas
16th Nov 2017
5.0
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Very good cut

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Fabulous hairdresser

Janine Graves
3rd Nov 2017
5.0
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This is now my third cut with Elisha and I am so pleased with the result,
I went for a cut and colour today and I'm happy with both,
This is the best that I have felt about my hair for a long time and I have tried a lot of the top salons in Cardiff but will continue going to sands and Elisha,
Lovely salon,nice people and fab stylist!!

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Great salon

Sarah Smith
3rd Nov 2017
5.0
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I love sands. Great salon and lovely relaxed atmosphere. My hairdresser Carrie is great she has really improved the condition of my hair and is the first hairdresser to really add a bit of shine to my rather dull mouse colour hair. She worked with a few colours and has now got a great combination going. She is great!!

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Catherine Thomas
31st Oct 2017
5.0
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Stacey was fantastic as always

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Awesome Experience

Rebecca Ferriday
30th Oct 2017
5.0
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Everything about the salon rocks!

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Thank you!

Cath Thomas
25th Oct 2017
5.0
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A fab experience from start to finish, every one was really friendly and I love my hair! Thank you very much!

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Anonymous
19th Oct 2017
5.0
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Very happy with the result .

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Mags trip to hairdresser

Margret Bragg
18th Oct 2017
5.0
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I really enjoy my time at the hairdressers..Jenni does my hair and since she has done my hair it's is looking really good very satisfied and Jenni is a lovely person who puts you at ease and makes you feel get comfortable thank you Jenni.

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Cut and colour

Bev Pates
10th Oct 2017
5.0
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As always more than happy with my lovely colour and cut. Jen is a genius! She makes it look so easy. As if! Thanks again Jen x

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Shefali Kadambande
5th Oct 2017
5.0
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Bridie at Sands is always very good. I am always accommodated at the last minute with flexible options. The little things matter about remembering my preferences of no spray,conditioning treatment and no straighteners. Staff are always friendly and welcoming . Makes one feel so much at ease.

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Hair colour and finish

Anna Goel
1st Oct 2017
5.0
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Excellent service as always. With many thanks.

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Alison Rees
29th Sep 2017
5.0

First class service as always, especially liked the conditioning treatment with the hot towels, very relaxing ?

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Rebecca Marsh
29th Sep 2017
3.5
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Excellant hairdresser Stuart who listens to what you want .Very happy with my cut and colour.

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Wonderful hair salon

Roxanne davies
24th Sep 2017
5.0

Had my hair cut today by the lovely Chantelle, I absolutely love it! will definitely return for sure!

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Anonymous
23rd Sep 2017
5.0

Great place always feel happy when I leave

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Angela Gough
22nd Sep 2017
5.0
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My Daughter and I visited Sands today for full head of colour cut and finish - the results were amazing the colours so natural and quality looking - Our Stylists were exceptional in their care and understanding as to what we wanted to achieve - we were treated like princesses - I would highly recommend this Salon you will not be disappointed

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John

Anonymous
21st Sep 2017
5.0

John, as ever, coloured and styled my hair beautifully!

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Lovely cut & colour

Eve F
13th Sep 2017
4.0
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Bridie really 'gets' my hair - thick, with a big kink and lots of it. She knows how to cut and thin it, making it manageable for me to then maintain and dry myself. This time I had some chunky higlights to add some texture and im liking them - maybe I could go bolder, but I'll leave that for next time.
Would recommmend

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Only salon to go to in Cardiff!!

Anonymous
10th Sep 2017
5.0
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Lovely chilled out Salon really relaxing vibe. Friendly team. Been going to John few years now! Wouldn't go anywhere else. Love visiting on a Sunday nice end to a chilled weekend!! Early weekday mornings also handy if tight on time like me and most people these days!! Thanks guys xx

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Todays experience

Anonymous
8th Sep 2017
5.0

As always brilliant service, very clean saloon, very friendly staff and the coffee always good. It's always a pleasure to go. Great value

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Excellent service

Jayne Sharp
6th Sep 2017
5.0
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Carrie my stylist today did a brilliant job with both cut and colour. She consulted me throughout and was friendly yet professional. Little extras like coffee and complimentary hand and arm massage make the visit even better.

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Quite an experience

Jean Walcot
5th Sep 2017
5.0
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Thanks very much for the kind attention i have received from everyone when I am just going for a haircut, and shampoo. It is a place for a really relaxing occasion. Extras such as a head or hand massage all add to the comfort on the day.

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Fantastic!

Lynette
5th Sep 2017
5.0
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Happiness is.....having your hair done at Sands! ❤️

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A great place

SARAH Griffiths
5th Sep 2017
5.0
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Great staff, relaxing ambience, top products and lovely hair cuts! What more do you need from a hairdressers??

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Treat yourself!

Anonymous
3rd Sep 2017
5.0
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Visiting Sands is always a real tonic. You are always made to feel welcome, the staff are professional and friendly and you always leave feeling pampered and relaxed. I can't recommend Sands highly enough!

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Fabulous

Kathrine Corellis
3rd Sep 2017
5.0
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John was chatty and so lovely. my hair is very long and thick he didn't mind at all!!!

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Fabulous as always.

Alison Jenner
2nd Sep 2017
5.0
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Care and service outstanding. Wouldn't go anywhere else. Stacey is a particular star.

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Colour with Bridie

Michelle Froom
30th Aug 2017
5.0
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Always does an excellent job. Thank you

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Lovely salon

Cathy
30th Aug 2017
5.0
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I have just enjoyed my first visit to Sands. A thoroughly enjoyable experience, starting with a consultation with Chantelle who listened to what I wanted and understood the challenges of my wavy, frizzy hair. After a relaxing head massage and gentle hair wash my hair was styled beautifully and felt in great condition. Thank you!

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sands

Anonymous
29th Aug 2017
5.0

Always a good experience. I've been going for 2 plus years Phil is a really great stylist and you never have to wait!

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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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