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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4.89
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Mili Suarez/al/mashy
18th Jul 2021
5.0
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John and Beni were both wonderful, as usual.

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Absolutely recommended!

Samantha Gaetani
17th Jul 2021
5.0
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Amazing experience and really happy with my hair cut :)

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Relaxing and friendly environment, great cut

Anonymous
17th Jul 2021
5.0

Lovely salon

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My experience at Sands salon.

Tina Lee
9th Jul 2021
4.0
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Stuart at sands cut and finished my hair today, Stuart mad me feel very special, also listened to exactly what I wanted,
I would highly recommend Stuart. Thank you

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Surinda Channa
8th Jul 2021
5.0
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1st visit was consolation with Stuart..I showed hom the pic of what I wanted..he took strands of my hair...called to make an appointment. It was great he knew what i wanted and I was really pleased with the result.
Thank you so much worth the money plus lrss then what I was expecting.

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As good as ever

Nick James
7th Jul 2021
5.0
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Great salon, great service, great Director Stylist Debbie.
Highly recommended. Wouldn’t go anywhere else.

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Always amazing

Alice E
5th Jul 2021
5.0
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Normally see Yasmin who does a beautiful balayage and cut. She is so friendly and professional and has some amazing skills. Wanted a last minute cut this week so saw Debbie for a trim - such a lovely person, so professional and did a gorgeous cut. Always love visiting here. Feel so calm afterwards. And obviously it smells divine in the salon too!

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New me!

Lona Evans
1st Jul 2021
5.0
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Lovely cut which was relaxed and safe

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Excellent experience

Victoria Sultana
30th Jun 2021
5.0
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Delighted to have found such a friendly, professional hair salon. Fab stylists and the best hair wash I’ve ever had. I highly recommend.

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Great service as usual

Emma Thomas
26th Jun 2021
5.0
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The same friendly, professional service as always, but with extra care for covid safety. Hair always looks lovely.

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Mara Miele
24th Jun 2021
5.0
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I am very happy to be able to to Sands again, lovely staff,, professional and kind.

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Colour n cut

EA
15th Jun 2021
5.0
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I hadn’t had my hair done in 11 months so really needed a cut and coulour. Was very pleased with the service , cut n highlights a change from the dark redness to blonde caramel touches. First time at Sands and was very impressed and felt welcomed by Benny. Thanks. Will be back.

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First visit in 2 years

Marilyn Roberts
14th Jun 2021
4.5
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The first appointment of the day with Stuart. Had no misgivings regarding Covid as salon airy, not too many people milling around, the appropriate steps have been taken to test I am well, cubicles safe and staff all masked and visored. I would have no problems or misgivings returning. I never give 5 stars for all categories as there would be nothing to aim for if I did. Ps I miss the cuppa and realise that service is a victim of Covid.

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An all round great experience!

Charlie Martin
13th Jun 2021
5.0
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I had a complete restyle and Jasmin did an incredible job! Loved the whole salon and all the products they use smell amazing. Will definitely be back :)

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Appt with John

Helen Gollop
12th Jun 2021
4.5
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Chantelle has cut my hair for the past 4/5 years, and I was sad after she left, however, today John cut my hair and did a fabulous job, and he understood exactly how I wanted my hair cut, he was great ?

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Fabulous Blowdry!

Charley Cook
12th Jun 2021
5.0
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Amazing blowdry with Jasmin this morning :) Super shampoo - relaxing and Enjoyable! Excellent service and the staff were all lovely!

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First visit for 15 months!

Cherry Stewart
11th Jun 2021
5.0
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Very welcoming & friendly - great service from Ceri. Felt safe. Thank you ?

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Debra Lawrence
11th Jun 2021
5.0
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It was my first visit to SANDS Salon today .
All the staff appeared very friendly and I felt comfortable there .
I was happy with my hair on leaving and have made another appointment to return to the salon in a few weeks time .

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Helen Mills
11th Jun 2021
5.0
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Perfect colour shading and style -exactly how I wanted it, and great head shampoo massage treatments. Thank you Jasmine and Assistant from Hong Kong!! See ya next time ?

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Chichi

Shan Hale
9th Jun 2021
5.0
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Feeling Calm and Chic after a lovely visit to the Salon today.. Cant Thank You enough BK and SJ.

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Its more an experience than a haircut

Judith Joshua
9th Jun 2021
5.0
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Its quite amazing to put yourself in the hands of an expert and leave the salon feeling like the proverbial new woman

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Lydia Davies
5th Jun 2021
5.0
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Really relaxing hair wash! Jasmine did a fantastic job with cut & finish. Will definitely be booking in again.

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Love my hair cut

MARIA WILLIAMS
3rd Jun 2021
5.0
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The hairdresser that cut my hair carol was lovely all so lady on reception made me feelse really well come and relaxed was so pleased with hair cut made my next opontment and had a 5 pound discount on next cut was so pleased

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Sarah Laing
2nd Jun 2021
5.0
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Loved it . Friendly staff . Great cut great colour . Thanks to john . Will be back

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Wash and blow dry

Gill Headland
2nd Jun 2021
5.0
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Fab wash and blow dry with Beni I felt very pampered

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Fabulous treatment fabulous staff

Ruth Joseph
28th May 2021
5.0
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I love going to sands - a perfect experience and true pampering
Xxx

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Thank you!

Jo Bowers
27th May 2021
5.0
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As always it’s an absolute pleasure to come to Sands for my hair cut. Kaye cuts and colours my hair beautifully and has been doing so for the last 20 years! The service is excellent. Every part of the process. Such friendly staff too. Thank you also to Olivia who washed my hair

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Excellent as always

Louise Rush
27th May 2021
4.5
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Great Covid sage salon. Phil my colour/ stylist is great. So professional with excellent results. Love my colour. Best hair wash too

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Thomas Bell
26th May 2021
5.0
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My son has aspergers and can find hairdressers really intense. He was made to feel calm and in control we will be back. Thanks to Stuart.

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Stuart

Zoe Phillips
24th May 2021
5.0
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Fab nails by Benny and Stuart was lovely with the kids as usual. Diolch

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Always excellent.

Geraldine Fitzgerald
24th May 2021
5.0
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Welcome is always warm and friendly. Atmosphere relaxing.
I've never been disappointed with the outcome, when Beni or John styles my hair.
The salon is very well organised and Covid safe.
Thoroughly recommended!!

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Thrilled Client

Gillian Edwards
22nd May 2021
5.0
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I am now walking about with
My Hair exactly as I requested. Not always the case in some Salons. A great experience.

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Lovely experience

Beth
22nd May 2021
5.0

Great haircut and great service

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Mary Davis
22nd May 2021
5.0
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Lovely experience

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Bad haircut

Charlotte Innes
22nd May 2021
5.0
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After having a bad haircut done by a friend. I would highly recommend John he did a lovely job on sorting my hair. All the team were friendly and covid clean.

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Hair by Kaye @ Sands

Teresa Wainwright
19th May 2021
5.0
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Pleasure to be attended to by professional & friendly Staff.

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Liz Monkley- Mitchell
15th May 2021
4.0
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I REALLY like the style---- but it took SOOO long --just for a cut!!!! -2HRS PLUS-- sooo mch chatter!!!! Twas a nice surprise to be seen immediately!

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Exceptional visit

Lucia Cooke (6)
13th May 2021
5.0
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I had my hair washed, cut, and styled by Debbie and assistant. I am so pleased with the results. My daddy says I look just like Grace Kelly :) I liked having my hair washed by a professional.

Everyone wore masks and visors and I felt very safe. The girls were very kind and friendly.

I’m looking to the next time when I’ll be 7.

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A good hair day

Sue Jones
12th May 2021
5.0
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Beni knows me well,and my hair style and condition is lovely, stylish and manageable.

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Really good cut and colour

Denise
9th May 2021
5.0
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Fed up with my long ‘lockdown’ hair, I opted for a drastic change and decided to have it all chopped off.

I hadn’t visited this particular salon before but after reading a few of the 900+ 5* reviews I trusted that I would be in good hands and I wasn’t disappointed.

Stu talked me through a few options and even gave me a few opportunities to change my mind and go for something less drastic. I went ahead anyway and I’m so glad I did. I got exactly what I asked for. A short cut with the flexibility to style it in many different ways and the colour is lovely too.

I feel 10 years younger and so much lighter after getting rid of all that dead weight. I will definitely be visiting this salon more often in the future.

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Lovely as always

Sarah Harding-Roberts
8th May 2021
5.0
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Very Covid secure and professional staff - lovely cut and friendly atmosphere/staff.

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Excellent

Rebecca Lanning
8th May 2021
5.0
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Have been using Sands Hair dressing for years. Always excellent, consistent service.

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Fabulous Hairdressers

Pauline Vine
7th May 2021
5.0
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John has done the most amazing job of my hair - I had highlights plus a cut and blow dry and it looks lovely.
Its a really friendly and relaxing atmosphere in Sands and definitely the best hairdressers I have ever been to. The staff make you feel so welcome and I really can’t recommend them enough.

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Alison Down
6th May 2021
4.0
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Lovely haircut but my collar was very wet afterwards

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Fabulous as always

Jane MacDonald
5th May 2021
5.0
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Great service,safe well organized work areas. John cut and coloured my hair beautifully,all the staff at Sands are lovely friendly and professional. Always enjoy my visits.

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Amazing job

Iryna Reed
5th May 2021
5.0
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Thank you Ceri, you did an amazing job with my hair and I just love the way I look.
The Staff are friendly they make me feel at home. Thank you Ann for your attention and Oti for a great hair wash. Looking forward to seeing you soon.

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Happy daughter

Georgina Townsend
3rd May 2021
5.0
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I would totally recommend Kaye. She fixed the mess I made of my daughters lock down hair cut. My daughter loved her new style and was bouncing all the way home.

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Ready to Rock!

Angela Gray
3rd May 2021
5.0
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I love my new hair cut and colour, I am now ready to rock ‘60’! Thanks John and the team at Sands ???

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Perfect

Elaine Reed
30th Apr 2021
5.0
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Perfect as usual. Lovely salon.

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Elizabeth Hansen
30th Apr 2021
5.0
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Sands team very accommodating to my request for a fringe trim. In and out in 10 minutes and I can see out now!

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