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

Reviews

4.89
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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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5 star salon

Ella
27th Sep 2016
5.0

Lovely salon. Highly creative colourist in Jennie, and ever-pleasan, attentive and helpful staff. Great attention to detail and client comfort.

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Excelleny

Lizza
23rd Sep 2016
5.0

Always a great experience and great job

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brilliant

Joy Davies
20th Sep 2016
5.0

Had a lovely head,hand and arm massage followed by an excellent cut and blow dry after discussing my hair type and style with the stylist. Refreshments and good quality magazines available and a good selection of products for purchase. A relaxing experience.

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Excellent experience

Grace Rhys-jones
8th Sep 2016
5.0

Lovely ambiance in this salon Friendly professional staff Excellent stylists especially Carrie and Bennie So much pampering .. Head massage .. Hand massage and stylish clean up to date magazines ... Thank you for a very tranquil afternoon and a beautiful new hair style ... Very pleased !

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Proffesional and kind

Sarah
6th Sep 2016
5.0

I got my colour done here and the result was very good. They were fast and sorted out a problem with prices showed on the internet without hesitation. I would advice to book on the phone as prices can be confusing on line, so you avoid any misunderstanding. Good experience in general.

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Lovely cut and colour

Maggi Simpson
28th Aug 2016
4.0

Thanks Jasmine :)

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New hairdressers for life!

Hammer!
25th Aug 2016
5.0

Fantastic experience from start to finish! Really fab atmosphere, friendly team and interested in me and my hair. I went for a completely new style and had great advice and managed the process informatively, every step of the way! Bridie was superb and I think I've found my hairdresser for life! Really grateful for such a beautiful cut - many years since I liked my hair and I now love it! Would highly recommend and can't wait to go back! Thanks so much

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Hair & makeup

Anonymous
19th Aug 2016
5.0

Lovely friendly staff

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Friday 5th August

Anonymous
5th Aug 2016
5.0

Great service - as always

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Sands

Anonymous
3rd Aug 2016
5.0

Great cut head massage and hand/arm massage!

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Excellent

Anonymous
31st Jul 2016
5.0

Thrilled with the cut and colour today from Bridie, already booked my next appointment

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Service 5 star *

Samantha bergin
30th Jul 2016
5.0

Amazing place! Had my hair done by Carole today, really pleased with my hair cut and colour. Been using this salon for the last two years and never once had a bad service. This place is amazing and would recommend to anyone.

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Thank you Bridie

Anonymous
30th Jul 2016
5.0

I love Sands in Cardiff as they do an amazing job and are all very friendly and welcoming. Bridie did my hair and did a fantastic job. I did mention to her that one of the students who washed my hair was rather rough and lacked customer service skills as she didnt make any effort to speak to me or ask if the water temperature was suitable. Maybe a bit more training for the students is needed in this area.

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Colour, cut and finish

Sarah
29th Jul 2016
5.0

Excellent colour, cut and finish today. Carrie is a brilliant hairdresser and was lovely as usual! Highly recommended. See you next time! x

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sands waterloo gardens

Ogwen
28th Jul 2016
5.0

Very enjoyable experience.Kaye always does a proffessional job on my hair.

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Sands in Cardiff

Anonymous
28th Jul 2016
5.0

Excellent service as always , friendly staff who are always courteous and professional

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Haircut review

Anonymous
27th Jul 2016
4.5

Lovely welcome. Head and shoulder massage and drink offered. Friendly service

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Best cut I've had in years

Decklan Bygrave
25th Jul 2016
5.0

I had Debbie cut my hair, she was a pleasure and was lovely to talk to l. For a guy to come into a salon I felt so welcomed and the service was brilliant, definitely be coming back!

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Highly recommended

Karin
23rd Jul 2016
5.0

A prompt and friendly service is guaranteed at this lovely salon in Penylan. I've been a regular for 3 years now and highly recommend it.

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Wedding hair trial

Annie
23rd Jul 2016
5.0

Just been for wedding hair trial with Carrie, can't thank her enough for her patience and trying several styles until I got what I wanted.
Lovely girl and amazing at what she does

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Excellent

Anonymous
20th Jul 2016
5.0

Excellent as usual, friendly staff and atmsophere, good value, high quality and very clean.

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Sands Hairdressers, Cardiff

Anonymous
16th Jul 2016
5.0

Since it opened I have been a loyal client of Sands. Over the years I have had my hair cut by various stylist at the salon and have found them all to be excellent. Stacey is my present stylist and is a super young lady. From my cup of green tea to my hair wash I couldn't be happier. Sands have a unique and enviable talent for employing excellent staff at all levels. I am looking to continuing our long and happy association.
Annie Oliver

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Truly personal salon

Anonymous
15th Jul 2016
5.0

Lovely relaxing Aveda salon with treatment perks. Have been a client of Sands for around 12 years and always a warm welcome. Super staff who continually maintain their professional development. I have total faith in my Director's opinion and suggestions. Would thoroughly recommend.

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hair

Anonymous
15th Jul 2016
3.0

Lovely place but pricey and my hair is not
Same length on both sides it's all wonky! !! 10 quid for a tiny trim on my 3yr old daughters hair is shocking. Considering mine was 42 quid would of been a nice gesture if it was complimentary.

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Cut and blow dry

Anonymous
15th Jul 2016
4.0

Staff always pleasent.
Today's treatment was a cut and blow dry. Happy with the overall serviced received, however at the end of the blow dry my hair is usually a lot straighter than today, a bit more time could have been spent with the straightening irons - GHD's. Typically I did the English thing and didn't not mention it, I'm sure they would have accommadted.

Great staff, good service great products.

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Great customer service-great results

Anonymous
14th Jul 2016
5.0

Just had another cut and colour from Carrie. Great service, friendly staff and I'm really happy with both.

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Love Sands

Simon Jones
13th Jul 2016
5.0

I have been coming here since it opened and Stacey has been doing my hair for the last 7 or 8 years. Great atmosphere, head massage, quality and value.

I would not go anywhere else.

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Colour and blow dry

Anonymous
13th Jul 2016
5.0

Very professional staff. Take time to answer all queries . Hair looks and feels amazing after it was done today. The young girl Jason ( Jay) who washed my hair and applied the proteins treatment was lovely too. The pot of tea was pampering .

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Overall experience

Anonymous
9th Jul 2016
5.0

As always wouldn't go anywhere else friendly staff relaxing place today Stacey fab as she always and jade today fab head massage thanks all

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Barbara
9th Jul 2016
5.0

As always wouldn't go anywhere else friendly staff relaxing place today Stacey fab as she always and jade today fab head massage thanks all

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Friendly staff, great haircuts!

Sarah Griffiths
6th Jul 2016
5.0

Great haircut with the lovely Jenny. Relaxing head massage too. All the round good service.

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Hair colour and cut

Jody
5th Jul 2016
5.0

Fab first visit to the salon. Lovely atmosphere and Bridie listened to what I wanted in regards to my colour and cut. Couldn't be more happy. I am looking forward to visiting again in the future.

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Brilliant

marie
4th Jul 2016
5.0

Friendly welcoming staff, lovely relaxing environment and excellent stylists that listen and understand requests, also amazing products available. Would definitely recommend!

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Sands Luxury

Linda Manley
4th Jul 2016
5.0

I've been a customer of Sheila, the owner of Sands, for more than thirty years. Sands is a high quality salon with emphasis on customer experience. You will receive the best of advice for up to the minute hair care and hair styling. I prefer Sands for their hair colour techniques, using Aveda gentle products wherever possible. You will receive a luxurious experience at Sands!!

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Hair appt at Sands, Cardiff 2/7/16

Anonymous
2nd Jul 2016
5.0

Excellent service as always from all the staff. Debbie is my hairdresser there and I'm so pleased that she looks after my hair so well. I have thick and coarse hair with a fringe that has a mind of its own, which she looks after brilliantly. My experience today was as good as ever and would definitely recommend the salon to others.

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Adult cut and blow dry and children's cut and blow dry

Anonymous
2nd Jul 2016
5.0

Brilliant! I can always rely on Stuart to understand exactly what I need from my hair! My 12 year old daughter was thrilled to bits with her cut and then had her hair curled. We are now going out to dinner to celebrate out new hair! ????

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Sands

Anonymous
2nd Jul 2016
5.0

First visit to this salon and loved it will definitely be going back.... Love my new hair!

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Cut and Finish

Anonymous
1st Jul 2016
5.0

Excellent salon. Friendly, professional and always go the extra mile to make the experience as relaxing as possible. Wouldn't get my hair cut anywhere else

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Fabulous salon - Cut and colour with Kay

Ruth L
30th Jun 2016
5.0

I've been going to Sands for about 2yrs All the staff are attentive and welcoming. Kay is fabulous and knows exactly what my hair needs and I trust her completely.
Would highly recommend

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Carrie and Gwen

Anonymous
30th Jun 2016
5.0

Spur of the moment booking and had a great experience. Cut and blowdry, scalp massage and shampoo and head massage with lovely products. Carrie takes a lot of care, lovely to talk to and today we had a laugh too. Thanks all. Very happy with my cut. Sally

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Trim with Cari

Janet Ebenezer
30th Jun 2016
5.0

A fabulous cut with Cari as always! Diolch yn fawr x

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Stuart

Anonymous
25th Jun 2016
5.0

As always, good experience. Staff washing hair need to be reminded to towel dry hair before wrapping it as sometimes I go back to the seat sodden.
Thanks
Fiona Kiely

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Sands Hairdressers (Cardiff)

Anonymous
19th Jun 2016
5.0

I love going to Sands Hairdressers, gorgeous Aveda products, serene surroundings and fantastic staff and service. Getting my hair cut is a real treat.

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Hair Colour and Cut

Anonymous
17th Jun 2016
5.0

I had a lovely experience today. Stacey tried a new colour in my hair which is fabulous. Everyone was friendly as usual and efficient, including with washing my hair and offering tea. Will return happily.

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Excellent service

Anonymous
17th Jun 2016
5.0

I have been a customer for over 20 years. The service I get is always excellent. Sands make me feel pampered and valued as a customer.

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Personal touch.

Anonymous
16th Jun 2016
5.0

Very professional and friendly staff with that personal touch. Would not go anywhere else. Highly recommended this Salon.

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Perm

Anonymous
15th Jun 2016
5.0

Thanks to Stuart for my amazing curls!!! Totally in love! ????????????

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Sands cardiff

Anonymous
14th Jun 2016
5.0

I had a great experience and Kari was wonderful

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Always a great experience!

Anna M-G
14th Jun 2016
5.0

I've been using Sands regularly for several years now and wouldn't ever go anywhere else even though they're no longer nearby. Stuart and Phil are the only hairdressers I'd ever trust with my hair! Great salon!

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