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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Tim was great ! One of my best haircuts.

Keith Munro
5th May 2023
5.0
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Tim was great ! One of the best haircuts I’ve had .

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Enjoyable Experience

Sue Parry
3rd May 2023
5.0

Ceri and Carol are excellent at taming my thick wiry hair which they regularly colour and cut for me. All the staff are helpful and friendly and I always look forward to my visits to the salon.

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Outstanding

Pauline
3rd May 2023
5.0

A huge thank you to Carol and all the team at Sands for making my visit such a lovely experience, as well as doing a really fab job with my hair, it looks gorgeous. You all put me at ease, a real relaxing indulgent morning. Thank you

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Wonderful service

Daisy
3rd May 2023
4.5

Salon clean and friendly drinks offered as soon as I went through the door brilliant cut and blow dry lasted all weekend one happy client ?

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Exceptional Service

Shan Hale
3rd May 2023
5.0
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Feeling revived after my Salon visit today, a big Thank You to Beni for making me feel human again - love the new colour and feeling relaxed and renewed.

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Fabulous

Roxy
3rd May 2023
5.0

Love my hair staff are so friendly and looked after me from the beginning to end can’t wait to go bk

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Rushed haircut

Laura
3rd May 2023
2.5

Had a cut and finish. It was the most rushed haircut I've ever had. My hair was straightened while it was still wet and so rushed that it had kinks in it and was a frizzy mess at the end. It was obviously quite bad but no one cared, just wanted to get me out. Would avoid.

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Cut & colour

Janette Smith
27th Apr 2023
5.0
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A lovely friendly Salon.
Had a fabulous hair- cut & colour by Carole.
Both hair & colour is Perfect as always!

Thank you ❤️

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Eyebrow and Eyelash Tint

Angharad Evans
27th Apr 2023
5.0
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Thank you I always enjoy my visit. Professional, comfortable and friendly atmosphere. After a rushed morning it was nice to sit back and have a pamper. Benny is always friendly and so amazing. Highly recommended...looking forward my cut on Saturday. :)

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beautiful cut and finishing touches

ALYSIA Jones
26th Apr 2023
5.0
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I really enjoyed having my hair washed and love my curls and bangs ?

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Blonde

Gemma Wood
23rd Apr 2023
5.0
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Always the nicest experience at Sands. Ceri listens and gives good advice. Love my hair ❤️

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Ann Conway
21st Apr 2023
5.0
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Very good service. Great result. We’ll satisfied.

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Carol is really good

Sarah Smith
21st Apr 2023
5.0
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I go to carol and she is really good and letting me know what is needed, root or full colour. I have been so happy with my colour since moving to her.

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Men’s Wash and Cut

John Marshall
21st Apr 2023
4.5
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Hair cut by new guy Tim. Excellent cut and good chat. Recommended! Good ambience at Sands and always feel welcome!

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Super undecided visit complete change

Anonymous
20th Apr 2023
4.0

Yes I a. Well pleased with the service I e and the stylist. Very friendly customer service, very ? ? with the outcome.

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Linda Grindell
18th Apr 2023
4.5
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Thanks to Nicola my hair looked lovely X

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Expert Colouring

Jade
14th Apr 2023
5.0
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Tim turned my dyed copper hair back to my natural summery light brown with highlights with no problems at all, where others had struggled to hit the mark at other salons. He was friendly, effective and had very clear expertise in the process. Highly recommend!

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Happy Hair

Jill B
14th Apr 2023
5.0
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A long time customer at Sands, its a lovely hair salon. Extremely relaxed and welcoming atmosphere (especially if you like quiet) and very talented hair stylists.

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Tim

Mary Davis
7th Apr 2023
5.0
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Lovely salon good stylist

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Great as always

Sarah Harding-Roberts
7th Apr 2023
5.0
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Always a welcoming and friendly experience in Sands, highly recommended - all staff are great.

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Wrong day

Janet Bircham
6th Apr 2023
5.0
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Today I went for my usual cut and blow dry but to my embarrassment I found it should have been next week !! Kaye was so kind and fitted me in even though the salon was very busy. Thank you so much really appreciate it.

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Brilliant

Charlotte
6th Apr 2023
5.0

Fabulous. I ❤️ Carol!

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Brilliant! Saved my hair

Ella French
5th Apr 2023
5.0
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I had a fabulous time at the salon today!
Everyone was so lovely and welcoming and most importantly did a fab job with my hair!
I asked for a more natural finish to my overly blonde hair, and they did such a fantastic job, and I’ve already had so many compliments!
Cannot recommend enough, best salon in Cardiff!

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Perfection

GERALDINE Evans
4th Apr 2023
4.5
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As Always Surpurb Proffesional Treatment from the Team in a happy relaxing space, ..thanks to Beni K

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Brilliant

Jane Moore
29th Mar 2023
4.5
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Wonderful experience again!
Ceri is brilliant, products amazing

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Colour and cut

Bethan Henderson
28th Mar 2023
5.0
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Always looked after well by Beni kaye

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Full head colour and cut with Tim

Victoria Forsey
25th Mar 2023
5.0
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First time visiting Sands and it was a fantastic experience. Staff were amazing and checked in on me, I had a lovely hand/arm massage and heated towels. I normally go to a hairdressers down the bay and have been a customer there for years. But Sands is excellent and will now be my regular hairdressers ? huge thanks to Tim- so pleased with my hair

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Excellent service

Pauline Flynn
22nd Mar 2023
5.0
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I am always pleased with my appointments at Sands. The staff are all so helpful and friendly. The stylists listen carefully to my requirements and so I am very pleased with the result!!

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Relaxing morning

Anonymous
8th Mar 2023
5.0

A perfect way to spend a wintry morning a hand massage, a head massage and a perfect haircut from Ceri. Thank you also Olivia and Tanya

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Love this place!

Jennifer Jones
8th Mar 2023
5.0

I had a wonderful and affirming experience at Sands. They were so welcoming and thoughtful. It was a snowy morning, so iit was icy cold. When I arrived I was given a blanket and hot water bottle! Thank you so much to all the staff that took care of me, I love my new haircut and have booked my next appointment already.

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Excellent

Matthew Murphy Kitto
7th Mar 2023
5.0
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Thank you to team SANDS! Another lovely experience today, thank you to Ian for the wonderful shampoo and followed up by a hand massage, great to see these are coming back. Beni-K performed a great hair cut and new style.

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balayage

Khansa Idrees
4th Mar 2023
4.5
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"I recently got a balayage at this salon and I couldn't be happier with the results! The stylist did an amazing job and really listened to what I wanted. My hair looks natural and sun-kissed, just like I wanted it to. On top of that, the staff were all so friendly and welcoming. It really made for a pleasant and comfortable experience. I highly recommend this salon to anyone looking for a great hair transformation with top-notch service!"

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Always a lovely experience

LOUISE
4th Mar 2023
5.0
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It’s my moment of calm and relaxation to go to Sands. And I get a great hairdo as well!

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Always a lovely experience

LOUISE
4th Mar 2023
4.5
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It’s my moment of calm and relaxation to go to Sands. And I get a great hairdo as well!

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Cut and style

Elaine Reed
1st Mar 2023
5.0
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Lovely relaxing Salon. Really pleased with my cut and style. Kaye listens and always styles my hair how I like it.

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Brilliant hairdressers

Georgina Townsend
26th Feb 2023
5.0
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I have been using Sands for a number of years and cannot fault the service. Always leave happy. Thank you Sands.

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Stuart is lovely

Helen Priddle
22nd Feb 2023
5.0
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Great cut and lovely to see Stuart

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Kaye worked her magic ✨

Emma G
22nd Feb 2023
5.0
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I had never been to Sands before, but thought I’d give it a try after being let down by previous hairdressers. Kaye was amazing, I showed a photo of what I wanted and Kaye more than delivered. My hair is exactly, if not better than what I had asked for. I will definitely be returning!

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Hair

Mili Suarez/al/nashy
21st Feb 2023
5.0
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Stuart made my little girl feel very special and was so gentle and kind. I really appreciate it.

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Great Haircut

Kathy McCarthy
21st Feb 2023
5.0
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As always a delightful experience at Sands.Lovely people in a relaxing environment In addiction a superb haircut from Phil. Thank you!

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Highly recommended

KATRINA Munro
21st Feb 2023
5.0
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As always Ceri gave me a great cut and I was very well looked after. Thanks all.

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Rushed

Julie Harvey
18th Feb 2023
4.0
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Benni I have no fault with she is always brilliant , she has been cutting my hair for over 15 years. But I didn’t think it was the right thing to do today when I was asked to pay my bill in the middle of a hair cut. I felt like I was inconveniencing some staff not Benni.

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Luxurious Hair Pampering Experience

Linda Manley
16th Feb 2023
5.0
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I saw the lovely Sheila again this morning at Sands and my personal experience has been top notch!! My hair is super soft with lovely Scandinavian coloured highlights which blend beautifully with my natural base colour. I left feeling pampered, relaxed after a delightful head massage and my hair style has brightened my day.
I also recommend Sands if you’re seeking quality colour and professionalism.
I can’t wait to return ??❤️?

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Relaxing and friendly visit

Anonymous
11th Feb 2023
5.0

Relaxing visit, staff very friendly and attentive. Very happy with the end result !

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Sand’s hairdresser

SUSAN GASKELL
10th Feb 2023
5.0
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I’ve been going to Sands since it first opened many years ago. It’s a wonderful hairdressers I have never been disappointed and highly recommend it.

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Great colour and cut by Ceri at Sands

Clare G
9th Feb 2023
5.0
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I asked for something to brighten my hair and the result was amazing. Thanks very much for your hard work Ceri and colleagues!

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Always excellent

Sue Court
8th Feb 2023
5.0
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Debbie is the 1st hairdresser I've found that listened to what I wanted, understood my hair and included my needs into the overall experience. Always an excellent cut with a warm and friendly service. Wouldn't go anywhere else now.

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Great

Kimberley
4th Feb 2023
5.0
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Very relaxing, enjoyable experience. Happy with the haircut too.

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Excellent

CHRISTINE Brooks
3rd Feb 2023
5.0
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Carol did a great haircut today will continue booking her in the future
I have tried different hairdressers but they don’t compare

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Curls restored

JULIA SIMIS
3rd Feb 2023
5.0
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A lovely softer look & some really good hair care advice from Stuart. I've bought the Shower Brush!!

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