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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Bethan Henderson
20th Dec 2024
5.0
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Beni kaye has been my hairdresser for 16 years nearly and she always provides me with the best personal service . Thank you for your kindness care and always a fabulous cut and colour . All the staff are kind and friendly too xx

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Lovely as usual

Patricia
20th Dec 2024
5.0
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The whole team is great, Sarah gave me an amazing haircut. Everyone at the front desk are lovely (Josh, the nice girl with auburn hair). This mom was very grateful for some me time.

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Cheistmas Starts Here

Ger Evans
18th Dec 2024
5.0

As Ever Beni K delivered perfect cut and colour

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Wouldn’t go anywhere else

CHRISTINE Brooks
13th Dec 2024
5.0
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Carol does the best haircuts I’ve had
Very friendly staff

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Farnaz Rad
11th Dec 2024
5.0

Was amazing !

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Janet Jefferson Clark
7th Dec 2024
5.0
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Lovely people. Even asked if I wanted a hot water bottle. That’s service.

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Great experience

Anna G
6th Dec 2024
5.0
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Many thanks for your expertise and service today. Very happy with the results as always. Thanks Beni K, and also Ian. See you again soon

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Brilliant visit

Anonymous
5th Dec 2024
5.0
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Color and cut with Ceri she always gets my color just right with a brilliant blow dry. Warm welcome from Laura who makes sure I have all my future appointments and well looked after.
Lovely hand massage from Olivia so relaxing my whole visit feels such a treat. Looking forward to seeing you all in January.

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Very good

Susie Cook
5th Dec 2024
5.0
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Stuart was great, very professional, excellent haircut, the whole experience was excellent!

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SUE SHARKEY
3rd Dec 2024
3.5
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Usually a great cut but this time it was an uneven bob style and I had to go back to correct this . No real apology was given to me. Disappointing .

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Lovely hair experience with Ian

Nic Morris
26th Nov 2024
5.0
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After a consultation, Ian coloured my hair beautifully. I had an amazing hand and arm massage with Aveda products. Ian then trimmed my hair with great care and then straightening to check his cut. He finished with defined curls. I felt very special in the salon with all the staff most attentive and went out feeling 💯 glamorous!

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Brilliant colour and cut

Clare Gabriel
24th Nov 2024
5.0
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Had a fab experience at Sands. Ceri’s attention to detail is always brilliant. And the Aveda products always give a stunning finish!

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Alex was AMAZING!

Soi LARA
17th Nov 2024
5.0
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I had the most amazing experience at SANDS with Alex. From the moment I walked in, I felt welcomed and at ease. Alex took the time to listen to what I wanted and offered great suggestions based on my hair type. The cut turned out absolutely perfect! I left feeling more confident and loving my hair more than I ever have. The salon itself is beautiful, clean, and has such a relaxing atmosphere. I highly recommend SANDS to anyone looking for a talented and professional stylist—I'll definitely be back!

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Clare
16th Nov 2024
5.0

Salon is lovely and my hair is exactly what I asked for! Will definitely be returning.

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Very happy!

Jennie Mack
12th Nov 2024
5.0

Great experience, Alex was lovely and made me feel very comfortable

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Had a fabulous experience

Mollie Pithaway
9th Nov 2024
5.0
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This was my first time visiting Sands - I had a great experience. A lot of hairdresser's aren't very experienced at cutting curly hair, but Olivia was excellent and she really knew what she was doing. I loved that she used curly products, used a diffuser and didn't totally dry it (so that it didn't go frizzy!). For the first time in a long time, I was really happy with the end result. Thanks so much!

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Highlights and cut and blow dry

Sue Gibbons
8th Nov 2024
5.0
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Amazing, as always Sarah. Thank you.

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Flawless experience

Leena Beaumont
26th Oct 2024
5.0
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Olivia was absolutely flawless. The most throughout cut and blow dry and took time to really understand my hair. The wash and head massage was next level and I felt extremely relaxed.

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Haircut with Sarah

Juliet Hales
25th Oct 2024
5.0
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Thanks for making me feel human again Sarah, sooo much better.
Have a wonderful holiday xx

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Lovely salon

Joanna Harding
25th Oct 2024
5.0
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I really enjoyed my visit. Lovely relaxing salon atmosphere and the staff are so friendly. Brilliant hair cut and will definitely be visiting again.

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Excellent experience

Susan Harris
23rd Oct 2024
5.0
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Sands hair salon is a friendly and very welcoming salon, the atmosphere made me feel comfortable throughout my visit I would certainly recommend Sands hair salon. A Great bunch

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Partial highlights

Ann Conway
23rd Oct 2024
4.5
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Very pleased with result. Excellent service.
Atmosphere was noisy - busy salon with some confusion over appointments. But Not a problem.

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Sue Parker
17th Oct 2024
5.0
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Had a lovely experience at Sands. It seems a really nice friendly salon. Sarah was really lovely and did a great cut - Josh washed my hair and made me feel very welcome. I’ll definitely go again.

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Superb!

Dr Peter Powell
16th Oct 2024
5.0
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Friendly cheerful reception with professional well trained staff in modern hygienic surroundings.
An enjoyable and very pleasing experience.

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Lovely Salon

Sue Court
10th Oct 2024
5.0
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Really lovely salon. Always a great service and fabulous cut. Thank you

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Wash and finish

Gail Clague
9th Oct 2024
5.0
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I really enjoyed my visit to day , a thorough
hair wash Then Sarah finish off my hair she was delightful when my hair was dry she completed the look with irons

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Sands Hairdresser

Lucy
4th Oct 2024
5.0

I always love my experience at Sands. Everyone is lovely and I leave feeling rejuvenated and almost like I've been at a spa but with fabulous hair! It is pricey but I think it's definitely worth it!

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Thanks Beni!

Matt
4th Oct 2024
5.0
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I had a great time at the salon today. Lovely head massage, nice cup of coffee, sorted some work emails, had a great chat with Beni whilst she was cutting my hair, and I left looking (and feeling) cool! Thanks Beni!

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An excellent salon

Sue Rees
2nd Oct 2024
5.0
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Going to this salon is such a good experience. A big shout out to my lovely stylist Alex, who is both an excellent hairdresser and brilliant company during the appointment. A very skilled, careful and accomplished stylist who gives a great cut and is also great to talk to. Complimentary between cut, fringe trims are included. Also excellent wash, head massage and arm massage from Ian and very helpful and cheery welcome from Josh. In fact everyone in the salon is very welcoming, friendly and professional. Thank you all.

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Welcoming staff and a cosy salon

Anonymous
1st Oct 2024
5.0

I really enjoyed my recent experience at Sands!
Jasmine highlighted and cut my hair with amazing talent and i am so very pleased with the result🥰

All the staff were kind and helpful as well.

Will definitely be back!

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Excellent as usual!

Anonymous
25th Sep 2024
5.0

Prompt, efficient friendly, can’t ask for more!

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Always a lovely experience with Beni

Clare Aldridge
25th Sep 2024
5.0
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Love going to Sands and seeing Beni. Not only a pleasure to see but also knows my hair and how to cut it.

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Cut & Highlights

Helen Mills
24th Sep 2024
5.0
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Beautiful quality hair colours, thanks Kaye

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Excellent

Joanne Barry
18th Sep 2024
5.0
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Amazing from beginning to end. Down to earth lovely staff, very happy with hair and experience. Will definitely be back! Thank you

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Excellent men’s cut!

Daniel Panton-King
16th Sep 2024
5.0
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My first salon visit for a few years and it won’t be my last!

Nothing in life is cheap, but you pay for quality.

Everyone was very friendly and attentive in a very relaxed atmosphere.

Couldn’t have asked for a better cut, Stuart listened and was full of great advice.

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Another pleasant experience

Linda Jones
10th Sep 2024
5.0
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Always a pleasure to visit sands ,staff are very welcoming , Stuart always puts you at ease and is very attentive, I have never been disappointed

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Not happy

Maria Hunter
6th Sep 2024
2.5

Not satisfied this morning noticed my hair is longer on one side

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Recent cut and colour

Barbara Labed
6th Sep 2024
5.0
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Thank you so much, Kay for paying such care and attention to achieve a great cut and colour. Much appreciated . Fab.

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Blow dry

Sue Harding
5th Sep 2024
5.0
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My usual stylist Ceri was on leave, so Sarah looked after me today. She was super friendly and listened to how I preferred my difficult to manage hair to look! I was extremely happy with the result. The whole experience is always so relaxing and pleasant. Complimentary coffee is alway a welcome addition. I would always recommend Sands as the best go to hair salon.

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Excellent

MARIA Hunter
5th Sep 2024
5.0
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Lovely cut really pleased

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Excellent in every way !

Grace - Rhys Jones
31st Aug 2024
5.0
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Olivia was friendly professional and listened to what I wanted ..
She took great care and gave me the full and bouncy hair style I wanted! Thunk you Olivia You are a star … Joshua was also kind helpful and friendly Well done Sands.. …

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Friendly salon

Lona Evans
31st Aug 2024
5.0
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Lovely relaxed salon with excelent stylists

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Best Salon

Clare Masterman
30th Aug 2024
5.0
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Another great haircut from Ceri not to mention a wonderfully relaxing hair wash by Ian

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cut and finish with Alex

Macey North
30th Aug 2024
5.0
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I had the best haircut with Alex who was so amazing! The aveda products are wonderful! Thank you so much! See you again soon!

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A huge thank you to a great salon and staff!

Rhian Gibson
25th Aug 2024
5.0
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I have been a customer for many years and have fabulous highlights with Stuart - but I mistakenly booked an appointment for the wrong Saturday for my friends wedding. But it wasn’t a problem for the brilliant Sands staff - they managed together profit me in and beautifully style my hair on a very busy morning !! Thank you Penny, Benny, Ben and Phil !!!

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Great

Janet Jefferson Clark
24th Aug 2024
5.0
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Pleased with service and Carole and Josiah.

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Lynda Walsh
21st Aug 2024
5.0
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Had a great first visit with Benny K stylist, all staff very pleasant and helpfull

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Fantastic salon

Anna
8th Aug 2024
5.0
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I've been coming to this fantastic salon for nearly 15 years, and I can't imagine going anywhere else. The atmosphere is incredibly relaxing and calm, and the Aveda products smell divine! The entire staff is always friendly and welcoming. Beni does my trim and colour and is a brilliant stylist—her attention to detail always leaves me feeling refreshed and confident. Highly recommended!

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Deborah Cozens
8th Aug 2024
5.0
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My daughters and I have been coming to Sands for so many years and despite living away we still choose Sands. Sheila, Carol, Stuart, Ceri, Benji, Kay, Josh and the whole team are so friendly, professional and helpful - an all round great experience - highly recommend!!!

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Dissapointed

Lauren Smith
7th Aug 2024
3.0
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Went I. With super long hair, looking to jot take off much length, just add layers and face framing, showed a video and pictures for reference. Confirmed length before cutting but then when I looked up my hair was so much shorter than we agreed :( I did not complain because at this point what can be done? It’s to late the hair is already gone. Was offered a hand massage which I never received. The styling I wanted required rollers but the stylist said that would take an extra 15 mins, I said I was in no rush and she then continued to curl my hair which was not the look I wanted. Won’t be coming back

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