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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Elaine Reed
9th Mar 2022
5.0
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Perfect as usual.

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Louise Hall
8th Mar 2022
5.0
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I absolutely love my new hair.. Nicola did a fantastic job best hair cut I have had in a very long time. The salon was a very relaxing and everyone was very warm and welcoming

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Anonymous
6th Mar 2022
5.0

Nicola was amazing, she was helpful during the consultation process and did my hair exactly how I wanted ☺️

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CHRISTINE Conner
4th Mar 2022
5.0
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I’ve been going to Sands for many many years which speaks for itself.
Lovely haircut by Ceri. Staff very helpful and friendly. Lovely relaxing environment adding to the whole experience.

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Hair by Kaye @ Sands

Teresa Wainwright
2nd Mar 2022
5.0
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No hassle pleasant and relaxing professional and friendly.

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Vera Richards
26th Feb 2022
5.0
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Amazing colour and finish by John, aided by Liv, his talented apprentice.

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Nicky R
25th Feb 2022
5.0

Being a lady of a certain age with hair the colour of the miserable skies which are a constant here in Wales, I booked in at Sands after reading reviews. I walked away with a skip in my step and returned a week later for colours. The sun is back out! And now my secret is out, Beni K. My reluctance is because I don’t want everyone to flock to this fantastic lady and take all the appointments! Excellent salon and a great stylist x

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Well worth it!

Matthew Murphy Kitto
22nd Feb 2022
5.0
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WOW………….. while I have always enjoyed the best experiences at SANDS - I am thrilled they have been taken to a new level which makes the experience even more enjoyable and special. Keep up the great work team SANDS thank you to a Beni K and Kimi

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5 stars

Keith Buckler
22nd Feb 2022
5.0
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Always excellent friendly service. Don’t know what I would do without Ceri.

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Really happy as always

Elizabeth Lendering
21st Feb 2022
5.0
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Everything about having my hair done by Benny at Sands is a pleasure. Always look forward to going and feel fantastic when I leave

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Lovely session, felt very safe

Karen Tingay
21st Feb 2022
5.0
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I live in a shielding household and haven't felt comfortable going to the hairdresser's for a long time. From the minute I walked in, the Sands staff made me feel very safe. The staff obviously take inclusivity to heart. And my stylist, Stuart, was lovely!

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First time experience

Anonymous
16th Feb 2022
5.0

Friendly, cosy and safe environment. Wonderful cut and looking forward to my colour in April.

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Great Experience

Helen Edwards
16th Feb 2022
5.0
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Have been using the salon for many years. Kaye knows exactly what I want. Benni does my nails and always does a great job. Both very professional.

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Cut and colour with Beni

Anna McVicker
13th Feb 2022
5.0
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This was my first time at Sands and I had a lovely experience! Beni K was warm, friendly and chatty and I felt very confident with her. Beautiful smelling and relaxing Aveda products used to shampoo and condition. My cut and colour was just what I wanted - I'll be back! Thank you Sands

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Happy hair day

Anne Tatnell
12th Feb 2022
4.5
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Sands isn’t my usual hairdresser. Stuart cut and coloured my hair for the first time. He did an amazing job and I would have given four and half stars. He presented as professional, experienced, confident and friendly. I look forward to meeting him again on my next visit ?. Also, a special thank you to the person who washed my hair.

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Helen Mills
9th Feb 2022
5.0
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Great style and service off Kaye

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Lydia Davies
6th Feb 2022
5.0
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It’s always an absolute treat coming to the salon. Relaxing atmosphere & the staff here are always so lovely.As per usual, Beni has coloured & cut my hair to perfection. Looking forward to treating myself to some Aveda products at my next appointment.

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Excellent!

Liz from Cwmbran
3rd Feb 2022
5.0
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Once again Kay at Sands performed her magic….thank you!

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Mair Roberts
3rd Feb 2022
3.0
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I had full head of highlights but it looks too grey and too dark underneath. Also not cut enough off ? also annoyingly kept waiting for almost 20 min whilst chatting with previous customer.

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Perfection

Andrea Kova
30th Jan 2022
5.0
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I can't fault the salon or my hairdresser Carole. Having my hair done is my only me time and my visits never fail to deliver.
My hair is in a much better condition since I have been going to Sands, love the atmosphere and the attention I'm getting during all my visits! I would definitely recommend Sands! Great value for money too!

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Nick Barratt
29th Jan 2022
5.0
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Brilliant cut !!! Thanks Stuart

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Short of expectation

Anonymous
28th Jan 2022
3.5

My first time at sands. I had heard great reviews so had high expectations. However not happy with the cut. Will be going back to have it “repaired”. It will probably take them time to understand what I want. Hopefully she would be able to put it right.

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No covid fears

Pam
28th Jan 2022
5.0
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I always feel perfectly safe re covid worries as every precaution is taken but there’s still a relaxed and happy atmodphere

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Good first experience

Sue
27th Jan 2022
5.0
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I visited Sands for the first time this afternoon & it was a very pleasant experience too. My stylist was Kaye &, although she'd never cut my hair before, the cut was excellent & certainly gets the thumbs up from me.
Won't hesitate & look forward to visiting the salon again.

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Wouldn’t go anywhere else ???

Dean
26th Jan 2022
5.0
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I’ve been going to this salon for many years. Pleasant atmosphere, great service, polite staff and, John, my regular hairdresser is always friendly and welcoming. Wouldn’t go anywhere else.

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Shefali Kadambande
25th Jan 2022
4.5
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A Very professional approach always . Debbie did my root colour and the senior male stylist ( sorry don’t know his name ) blow dried my hair beautifully . The young girl who washed my hair did a fab job too .

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Great!

Jane MacDonald
20th Jan 2022
5.0
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Always a pleasure to have my hair done at Sands.
John makes a great job of my hair even though I think I exasperate him . Very pleased with new colour.

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Natalie Dinnick
14th Jan 2022
5.0
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excellent. ben really friendly and made me feel at ease. love the cut too. thank u

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Fabulous Kaye

Carole
12th Jan 2022
5.0
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Fabulous Kaye Done a fabulous job highlights and a cut and blow dry I feel $1 million dollars walking out of there today i’ve already booked my next appointment .The salon was lovely and clean and I felt perfectly safe with the two meter rule still in place there thank you sands ?

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Warm welcome and fab hair colour

Deborah Baldwin
12th Jan 2022
5.0
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Really enjoyed my visit to Sands today,. So relaxing, gentle head massage during my hair wash, a lovely chat with various people working in the salon. Also, I was provided with a great cup of coffee,. More to the point, I was most fabulously and incredibly happy with my hair colour and new shorter fringe. Thank you to all the staff in Sands ...and special thanks, as always, to stylist, Ceri.

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Looked after always!

Matthew Murphy Kitto
11th Jan 2022
5.0
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Another throughly enjoyed experience at SANDS! Jodie always proving a warm welcome, Beni K and Kimi absolutely outstanding ❤️

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Just lovely

Gaynor Lewis
10th Jan 2022
5.0
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Thanks so much to Kaye and all the team that made my 6 monthly ‘do’ such a lovely experience. The grey is hidden once again! Thank you so much x

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Thanks Sanda !

Claz
6th Jan 2022
5.0
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In these difficult times you really look forward to having your hair cut and coloured. My experience at Sands and in particular - from Ceri - provided a beautiful moment of calm - thank you! And I love my new hair look?

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Perfect for little ones!

Jo Kelly
6th Jan 2022
5.0
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Had a lovely haircut with Debbie and the best head massage- hair wash I’ve ever had! So relaxing! Brilliant cut and lovely glossy hair.
My four year old daughter came in later for her trim and she loved every minute! They even had a special unicorn robe for the children! Stuart was great with her and did a wonderful job!
Thank you so much to all the team for a perfect Wednesday treat xxx

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Rescue

Janet Owens
5th Jan 2022
5.0
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Ceri had to work her magic on my hair and has come up trumps. Very happy

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Not happy

Julie Ann Wallis
29th Dec 2021
2.5
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I thought the blow dry looked frizzy and messy. I left feeling like my hair wasn’t finished properly

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Great Stylist, Service and Salon

Helen Snow
29th Dec 2021
5.0
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Really pleased with the result today, I will be back !!!

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Arimas Fernandez
29th Dec 2021
5.0
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My visit was quick and nice. The technician was attentived to me all time. He was checking with me the style I want it.

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Fab colour and cut

Eve Walker
20th Dec 2021
5.0
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Always so pleased with my hair after John has worked his magic! Happy Christmas to you all xx

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Fab colour and cut

Eve Walker
20th Dec 2021
5.0
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Always so pleased with my hair after John has worked his magic! Happy Christmas to you all xx

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Anonymous
20th Dec 2021
5.0

Stuart did a great job. Im getting use to short hair already.

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Great

Anna G
17th Dec 2021
5.0
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Always very happy. Many thanks to John and Olivia yesterday.

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Love Sands

Mari Vaughan-Owen
15th Dec 2021
5.0
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Always love coming to Sands. Happy Christmas!!

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Colour, cut and blow dry

Sue Harding
14th Dec 2021
5.0
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I have been going to Sands since it opened and would not go anywhere else.
Ceri is my stylist, however, other stylists have very successfully managed my hair. Ceri is particularly accommodating and alway offers the most professional and caring advice.
The salon is welcoming and very covid safe. Refreshments are offered and I always feel relaxed and comfortable.
I would highly recommend sands hair salon.

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Elaine Reed
8th Dec 2021
5.0
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Perfect as usual.

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Beautiful salon and perfect creamy highlights

Justine Pickering
5th Dec 2021
5.0
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Just a perfect hairdressing experience. A beautiful salon, animal cruelty free products that left my hair looking and feeling nourished and shiny. Debbie perfected a creamy beige colour for my highlights and was warm and friendly. Endless coffee, attentive service and a thoroughly excellent experience. It’s clear it’s a real team effort at sands with everyone taking the time and trouble to have a chat. Lovely friendly atmosphere. Thank you x

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Jayne Roberts
2nd Dec 2021
5.0
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Lovely time. Having hair done it’s been a while. Liked my new haircut by ceri. Will call again

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Hair@Sands by Kaye

Teresa Wainwright
25th Nov 2021
5.0
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Hassle free relaxing experience

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Hair @ Sands by Kaye

Teresa Wainwright
25th Nov 2021
5.0
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Hassle free relaxing experience, Professional Friendly staff.

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Always so happy with my hair styled at Sands

Deborah Baldwin
19th Nov 2021
5.0
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I have regularly attended Sands for over twenty years ... that is a recommendation in itself... I keep going back! I have always received a warm welcome - the salon has an incredibly friendly atmosphere - and, without exception, am terribly pleased with my Aveda hair colour and cut. I recommend Sands as I have yet to be disappointed, the customer service top notch , People working there are most professional, they have skilled stylists, nothing too much trouble to make the appointment a most enjoyable experience, The salon is immaculately clean, comfortable, stylish on decor, with a lovely outlook over Waterloo Gardens or Sands’ back garden of a myriad of potted plants, beautifully placed, very restful to look out onto. I consider myself a loyal customer to Sands and it’s staff members.

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