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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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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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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Looked after

Mari-Louise Henton
9th Jul 2022
5.0
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Totally bent over backwards to fit me in. So very kind and accommodating. Would book here again in a heart beat. Such lovely people and very professional.

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James Thole hair

Debra Grainger
1st Jul 2022
5.0

Hi I’m James mum and would normally accompany him as he’s a very anxious young man who has autism. I would just like to say a big thank you to his stylist and staff. I picked him up and not only does he love his hair style he also mentioned how nice the stylist was. It’s the first time he’s gone alone and the staff made him feel welcome & relaxed. He’s looking forward to coming again & is very happy with his hair, which may seem the usual comment but for my son to feel that way is very rare. So I’d like to say a big thank you and we look forward to visiting again soon.

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Anonymous
30th Jun 2022
5.0

Excellent service and I was very pleased with the result.

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Jill B
30th Jun 2022
5.0

Great hair salon.

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Fabulous Staff

Dionne Howell
29th Jun 2022
5.0
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Always made to feel relaxed as soon as I enter the salon.
All staff are so lovely and I was so pleased with my hair, thank you Kaye

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Made me feel comfortable

Kerri Lewindon
29th Jun 2022
5.0
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First time visiting Sands and I was made to feel very comfortable and at ease. The girl who washed my hair was so nice and chatty and then Nicola who cut my hair gave me good advice and really listened to me and was so nice. For the first time I've ever seen in a salon was a card at the station which read that if you don't fancy chatting then they understand and that in fact made me want to chat. I had the option of either chatting or having a quiet cut. Great idea.

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Kaye

Ruth Bradshaw
23rd Jun 2022
5.0
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Thanks Kaye you gave my hair proper tlc- super cut- thanks to Yin for washing my hair with care

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Colour,wash and blow dry

Lynne Collins
18th Jun 2022
5.0
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Love my hair and staff are all very kind.

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Beni

Victoria Morley-Jones
18th Jun 2022
5.0
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It’s always an absolute pleasure. I’ve been coming to Sands for a few years now & the service is always flawless

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Juliet Hales
17th Jun 2022
5.0
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Love my haircut as always and Meg is very pleased with her plait. Big thanks to Debbie and Stuart xx

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Thank you!

Glenys Williams
11th Jun 2022
5.0
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Lovely visit. So pleased with the outcome. Nicola and Beth were great! Please

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Thank you!

Jodie Morris
9th Jun 2022
5.0
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Ceri did a great job today! ?

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Consistently good! Hair looks fab

Louise Rush
9th Jun 2022
5.0
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Friendly and great atmosphere. Phil is fab!

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Sian Thomas
6th Jun 2022
5.0
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Excellent

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Olivia Jones
2nd Jun 2022
5.0
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As always, the ambiance was relaxing and the service excellent! I am always delighted with the end result (cut and colour today). Thank you Phil!

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Sands

Janet Bircham
2nd Jun 2022
5.0

Excellent service friendly staff and brilliant hair cut from Kaye ?

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Cut and styke

Elaine Reed
1st Jun 2022
5.0
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Very relaxing atmosphere. Kaye has recently taken over cutting my hair as you can imagine I was a little worried as you get use to a hairdresser. No need to worry Kaye was fab and my hair was styled just how I like it.

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Helen Mills
1st Jun 2022
5.0
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Beautiful blend to my greying hair

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Beautiful glossy colour

Deborah Baldwin
11th May 2022
5.0
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As always, extremely happy with my hair colour today, and apart from the infinitely better colour product used in terms of it being more natural, kinder to the skin and not tested on animals, the colour leaves my hair feeling soft, moisturised, and has tones which look perfectly natural. Also, I donso appreciate the friendly and most professional staff, and the coffee, the magazines, general feeling of being looked after and such a great sense calm at the Aveda salon, Sands. Always such a welcome treat to go there.

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Back in shape !

Jacqueline Sanders
9th May 2022
5.0
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Stuart has the amazing ability to be able to turn my garbled ideas into a wonderful reality!
Thank you Stuart, be warned I will be back ?

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Back in shape !

Jacqueline Sanders
9th May 2022
5.0
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Stuart has the amazing ability to be able to turn my garbled ideas into a wonderful reality!
Thank you Stuart, be warned I will be back ?

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Nick Barratt
9th May 2022
5.0

Whilst Stuart is fantastic, i have noticed Sands price’s have creep up

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Great experience

HELEN Henderson
5th May 2022
5.0
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First time at Sands today and had a great experience with all staff, Kaye and Ian in particular. Welcoming, relaxed salon and efficient service. Really pleased with my cut and colour. Best of all vegan and cruelty free. Would highly recommend.

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Heidi Snell
4th May 2022
5.0
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I thought kate cut my hslair exactly how i wanted it. Im really pleased with end result

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Eluned
4th May 2022
5.0

Very happy with the experience and result

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Elizabeth Griffiths

Elizabeth Griffiths
3rd May 2022
5.0
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Excellent service , very happy with colour, cut and finish.
Friendly and welcoming staff.

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Trix Pryce
3rd May 2022
5.0
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All the staff here are exceptional in their attitude and professionalism

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Colour by Ceri

Diane Brierley
29th Apr 2022
5.0
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As always a great experience. Ceri is an amazing hairdresser. Good advice about style and products available as my hair condition has changed after being seriously ill. Ceri is so popular I book two appointments ahead!

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Fab experience

Sue Pryor
28th Apr 2022
5.0
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Second appointment with Kaye today. Very friendly staff in general & Kaye in particular ?

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Absolute Pleasure

Matthew Murphy Kitto
23rd Apr 2022
5.0
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Thank you Beni K and Kimi for todays visit. Looked after by them both so well I never want to leave.

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