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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New Hair

Bonita Parsons
23rd Nov 2022
5.0
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I love it! And already booked my next appointment

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Superb haircut

Anonymous
21st Nov 2022
5.0

Stewart as always was fabulous and professional.

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jyoti singh
19th Nov 2022
5.0

Had highlights and roots done today! absolutely loved it and fantastic service by Beni as usual

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New look

SHIRLEY SALTER
17th Nov 2022
5.0
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Lovely Salon and staff really attentive and friendly. I had booked for a restyle which involved having my hair cut a lot shorter and I was very nervous but my hairdresser Kay really inspired confidence and was quick and efficient without making me feel rushed.
Really enjoyed my head massage and shampoo also.
Thrilled with my new look and have recieved a lot of compliments already. I
Will definitely be going regularly

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Fantastic cut with difficult hair to deal with

Martin Bowen
14th Nov 2022
5.0
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Stuart and the rest of the staff were fantastic. Fast confident cut with great bonhommie and friendliness in a relaxed busy salon. Considering my curly ageing grey flyaway hair, he made a great job out of the birds nest he was present with. Will be returning again and again for future cuts. Even us men deserve a nice bit of pampering from time to time :)

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Really happy

Kylie Jonkman
11th Nov 2022
5.0
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Left extremely happy especially after a bad experience else where! My hair feels and looks amazing. My hair had been previously damaged elsewhere but my hair is feeling back after my appointment with sands. Highly recommend and will be coming back.

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Recommended

KATRINA Munro
9th Nov 2022
5.0
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Once again the team at Sands were all lovely. Ceri gave me a great cut and took such care to get it right - my dead straight short hair is not as straightforward as it may look!
Thanks everyone!

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Super visit as always!

Rebecca Kelly
2nd Nov 2022
5.0
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Lovely cut and finish - very friendly and relaxed atmosphere. Diolch.

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Two hours of peace

Clare Masterman
1st Nov 2022
5.0
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Wonderful cut as usual with Ceri and a lovely relaxing hair wash from Ian.

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Consultation with stuart

Indy Sidhu
31st Oct 2022
5.0
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Had a pre meeting to ensure that my hair can be treated, received excellent advise and confidence from Stuart and all booked in can’t wait

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First visit

Jasmeet
30th Oct 2022
2.5
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My first experience at this salon was 50/50, i went in for a cut and finish, which lasted about 35 minutes.

All were polite and welcoming, drinks offered but the hair service was rushed and unclean.

Kaye wasn’t fully prepared for our booking despite it being quiet, she had to run around for various equipment, and even used an unclean comb after pulling someone else’s hair out of it.

The overhaul finish of my hair was ruched, it required straightening.

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Always a pleasure to go to Sands

Anonymous
26th Oct 2022
5.0

Stewart is always great!
A master in colours and originality.

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Excellent

SIMONA SEULEAN
26th Oct 2022
5.0
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First time experience in this salon.
Very happy with the results. Definitely recommend it!

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Sands

Sue Harding
19th Oct 2022
5.0
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Sands Hairdressers is the most professional and friendly place to have all my hair needs dealt with.
The staff are extremely accommodating regarding appointment dates and times, will always do their best to fit in with my availability.
Ceri knows me and my hair do well and I trust her to always do what’s best for my hair.
I wouldn’t go anywhere else.

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Jean Morris
17th Oct 2022
5.0
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Attended today for my first appointment and have already booked my next. Staff were friendly and very helpful. With my new hairstyle I feel twenty years younger and enjoying the compliments from my family. I have and will recommend this salon to my friends.

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New to Sands Salon

Anonymous
12th Oct 2022
5.0

Excellent service received by Nicola everyone was friendly and I was so happy with the end result! Thank you ? x

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Colour,wash and blow dry

Lynne Collins
3rd Oct 2022
5.0

Amazing,love my hair and everyone so kind. I am disabled and need a little help,they are all fabulous.

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New hair style

Anonymous
2nd Oct 2022
5.0

Had the most wonderful hair wash and head massage felt destressed then had 8 inches cut off my hair style was lovely and my hair has improved so much with the new products i bought

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Hair@Sands by Kaye

Teresa Wainwright
28th Sep 2022
5.0
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Relaxing environment,managed by
a Professional friendly team .

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Lovely salon and Sfaff!

Katherine Hughes
23rd Sep 2022
5.0
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Had a lovely cut and colour from Debbie again today! Always feel really welcome at Sands; Thankyou ☺️

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Frumpy mummy to yummy mummy

Katie
21st Sep 2022
5.0
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Debbie always transforms my hair into a lovely creamy light blonde with thin natural highlights.

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Helen Mills
15th Sep 2022
5.0
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Great styling and colour off Kaye!! Thank you

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Karenaljarrah
14th Sep 2022
5.0

Very happy with the service and i would like to thank Nicola for her friendliness and doing a lovely cut on my hair ?

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Highlights by Ceri

Anonymous
7th Sep 2022
5.0

Ceri is a fantastic hairdresser

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Brilliant service

Alanna Harmsworth
7th Sep 2022
5.0
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Stuart is amazing. Love my hair, thank you.

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Love my hair

Poppy Howell
7th Sep 2022
5.0
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So pleased with my cut and blow was dry

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Always a treat

Clare Masterman
7th Sep 2022
5.0
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I always enjoy coming to Sands as it’s always a friendly welcome and Ceri is a superb cutter. A relaxing wash and head massage. I can highly recommend them.

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Amazing experience

Danny Oconner
3rd Sep 2022
5.0
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It was my first time at Sands and I absolutely loved it. Amazing service from start to finish, even the consultation prior to the treatment. Stuart understood what I wanted perfectly and I’m so happy with the end result.

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Ffion Price
30th Aug 2022
5.0
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A special mention to Nicola was lovely and cut my hair. Service was outstanding, drink on arrival and friendly staff.

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Great Stylist, Service and Salon

Helen Snow
26th Aug 2022
5.0
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Really pleased with my highlights, cut and finish with Stu. Highly recommend !!

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Saffron Hinder
26th Aug 2022
5.0
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I hadn’t had my long hair cut for 5 years and Debbie did a great job of doing exactly what I wanted - a shoulder length cut with subtle layers. Very happy & Would totally recommend!

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Great experience at Sands

Clare
24th Aug 2022
5.0
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Great hair colour and blow dry for a special event coming up. Thanks once again Ceri???

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Excellent salon, lovely staff

Pat Williams
23rd Aug 2022
5.0
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Nicola did my hair for, lovely cut and finish, my hair looks amazing. Best hair wash I have ever had by young man, didn’t get his name ☹️, nearly fell asleep.

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Thanks Beni

Ruth Bradshaw
22nd Aug 2022
5.0
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Once again I’m delighted by Beni’s service- she has humour and warmth and always delivers top class results many thanks

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Good experience

Gill Gould
22nd Aug 2022
5.0
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Always well looked after by Carol excellent colour. The staff always make you feel welcome

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Lovely welcome

Ben Tim
16th Aug 2022
5.0
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Friendly and professional service.
I always look forward to catching up with Benni.
Would thoroughly recommend this salon

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First time at Sands

Elizabeth Bassett
12th Aug 2022
5.0
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Excellent service. Lots of little extras and I'm so happy with my cut and colour. Thank you

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Refresh My Colour

Julie Gauci
11th Aug 2022
5.0
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I am always well looked after at SANDS.
All the staff are friendly, professional h& helpful. My stylist, Carole, knows exactly which colours to use on my hair and always cuts & styles my hair beautifully.

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Brilliant

Jane Moore
9th Aug 2022
5.0
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Sands is a wonderful hair salon.
Ceri is the best stylist I have ever had, brilliant at both cutting and colour.
The guy that washed my hair was also excellent
Everyone very friendly, a relaxed experience
It is expensive, guess you get what you pay for

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Ceri

Joan Smith
5th Aug 2022
4.5
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Had my hair cut and styled today by
Ceri really pleased and will certainly come again.

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Anonymous
4th Aug 2022
5.0

Carol did a fantastic cut will definitely be back ?

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JASMINe Wood
3rd Aug 2022
4.5
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Really amazing haircut, I got listened too and I left feeling happy.
Thank you !

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YOUNUS ZAHIDA
2nd Aug 2022
5.0
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I really enjoyed my visit here.
They respect religious persons ,I felt comfortable here..

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Hair Care on Another Level

GERALDINE Evans
2nd Aug 2022
5.0
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'Beni K gave Me the cut of the day' All staff are friendly and welcoming, a happy relaxing atmosphere,

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Very respectful of CV/CEV

Karen Tingay
30th Jul 2022
5.0
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Our household is shielding, so we're still being careful to manage our general health risks. I was really touched that the receptionist saw my mask and moved my chair to be next to the open door. Stuart (the only stylist I've repeatedly gone back to) wore a mask for my session. I love the way my hair looks both after and between visits, but really appreciate the care they took to make me feel comfortable

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Fantastic

Pauline Harris
20th Jul 2022
5.0
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Great cut made to feel welcome by all the friendly and happy team. Thank you for a great experience.

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Super visit

Sue Jones
19th Jul 2022
5.0
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Thoroughly enjoyed being spoilt with and amazing wash and massage from Tanya and yet again a super cut from Benni along with the most refreshing mock tail to drink. A really relaxing time. Thank you

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Change of plans

Trix Pryce
16th Jul 2022
5.0
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I am a regular here and needed to change my plans because of the threatened heat wave. The salon could not have been more accommodating.
Excellent cut and blow dry as usual plus excellent service.

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Fab colour with Nicola.

Margaret Davies
15th Jul 2022
5.0
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I had a wonderful experience this afternoon when the very experienced and knowledgeable Nicola coloured my hair. In the 12 years I have been having my hair coloured she chose the best colour ever for me. And she dried it exactly as I asked. She is also obviously passionately mindful about what we put on our hair and bodies. I went to Sands today because the salon I usually go to for colourwork were fully booked. I’m glad they were. I’ll be back.

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Gel manicure and pedicure

Julie Barratt
15th Jul 2022
5.0
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As always excellent service at Sands. Loved the mock tails on a hot sunny day. Friendly and a relaxing experience. Well done everyone.

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