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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Root colour & Blow dry

Krissy S
19th Apr 2019
5.0
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The salon is bright and welcoming, each staff member I encountered was friendly and accommodating. My appointment was with Hannah, a friendly, talented young lady who did a marvellous, thorough job. I’m very happy with the results and have rebooked already.

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Hairdo for Trip of a Life Time

Julie Gauci
18th Apr 2019
5.0
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My hair colour looked amazing today. Carole always does a fantastic job!!

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I enjoyed the experience

Iryna Reed
13th Apr 2019
5.0
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I have been with Ceri for a long time and each time I enjoy the experience . She makes me happy every visit. I adore my colour and hair cut. She is always friendly and attentive. The salon assistants are very helpful and try their best to make you happy.

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Hair and make-up

Giulia D'Aulerio
11th Apr 2019
5.0
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Very good, i am always made to feel very special when ever I'm there. Well done to everyone. Thank you

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Anonymous
7th Apr 2019
5.0

Lovely experience start to finish.

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First class haircut

Jaci Evans
5th Apr 2019
5.0
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Really happy with my haircut once again. Would highly recommend Ceri.

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Children’s hair cuts

Amelia Winslade
5th Apr 2019
5.0
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Lovely staff did a great job with my children’s hair. They were patient and the cuts look fab!

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Ceri

Nerys Thomas C
4th Apr 2019
5.0
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Great colour and cut as usual.

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Hair colour and cut

Anonymous
31st Mar 2019
5.0

Brilliant service! I was unable to make my original appointment and had to reschedule but the staff fitted me in and we’re very accommodating.

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As always a great experience and haircut

Caroline Harvey
24th Mar 2019
4.5
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Have been visiting this salon for many many years. Pleasant environment with good range of tea and coffee and excellent staff.
A little expensive but guaranteed a good haircut

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Debbie is absolutely amazing, such attention to detail!

Louise Leach
21st Mar 2019
5.0
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I have been coming to this Salon for around 8 years now and I always love the warm welcome, exceptional service and attention to detail that is delivered here. All staff are warm and friendly. Yes it is more expensive than other Salons but the Aveda products are wonderful and the quality of service is fab, the hand and arm massage is a special treat for a frazzled working mum! Debbie is amazing and understands how I like my hair. I am very fussy and she is always so patient and gets it right. I cannot afford to come monthly, but I would rather stretch it out and come here than go anywhere else.

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Restorative

Susan Lawford
20th Mar 2019
5.0
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I'd been feeling poorly and it was so relaxing - I felt so much better. Thank you Gary :)

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Fabulous and Faultless!

Linda Vickers
18th Mar 2019
4.0
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As always, Director Stylist Carol was fabulous and faultless. Her scissors are speedy and efficient, her customer service second to none!

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Anonymous
17th Mar 2019
5.0

Enjoyable as always

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Cut and finish.

Anonymous
14th Mar 2019
4.5

Went for a haircut and finish at sands salon,after moving into the srearea resently, had a guy called Stuart cut my hair, very experienced hair dresser and barber,understand ing exactly what I wanted in style..had a really relaxing head message and wash after .lovely hair products used, I recommend this salon in the future, l will be going back.well done sands,keep up the good work.

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Absolutely Fabulous

Jacquie Johnson
11th Mar 2019
5.0
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Stuart (lead technician) was able to recreate the look that I was after....best perm and service ever in a hairdressers.
He made my ‘bad’ haircut from another salon a distant memory. Thank you Sands ....absolutely fabulous!!

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Very happy customer!

Eve Walker
11th Mar 2019
5.0
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Brilliant colour again with Chantelle - she’s always spot on with her advice and recommendations. Thank you lovely lady!

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Sensational

Lydia Marissen
11th Mar 2019
4.5
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When I walk into a salon I can normally feel a sense of tension amongst staff. It’s natural not everyone gets along but at sands it was different. It felt like a family. Definitely a place I want to return to!

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Disappointed

Joanna Churchill
10th Mar 2019
2.5
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I brought in a photo and requested a short bob. I already had a bob but just wanted it cropped more as the back felt heavy. I am so disappointed and actually don’t know what to do with my hair. It is nothing like a bob! I feel quite depressed and thankfully it will grow!
My hairdresser however was lovely and I feel awful complaining but after paying £51 and getting a hairstyle I didn’t ask for is very very disappointing and a waste of money :(

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Excellent

Anonymous
9th Mar 2019
5.0

Lovely atmosphere and staff. Excellent advice given, beautifully cut and coloured every time.

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Amazing

Aisha Ali (Kas Wife)
8th Mar 2019
5.0
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Hanna cut my daughter Zainah’s hair and she was amazing.
Very happy mummy and daughter ❤️

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Great Salon

Anne O'Connell
2nd Mar 2019
5.0
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Beni and the team always make you feel welcome and pampered, love my visits to Sands .

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Louise
1st Mar 2019
5.0

Had a lovely afternoon in Sands, left feeling pampered, refreshed and love my hair cut and colour.

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Great haircut

Sophie Leeds
1st Mar 2019
5.0
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First time appointment with Gary , listened to exactly what I wanted and my hair felt and looked great. Fab cut thank you!

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Sue Lloyd
28th Feb 2019
4.0
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I was very pleased with the care given. Excellent consultation, client care and a great result.

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Fabulous!

Jane Moore
28th Feb 2019
5.0
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I have been going to Sands for many years and the service you get is consistently high.
Staff are all friendly and customer focussed.
The aveda products are great and the cut and colour are always really professional.
Can't recommend highly enough!

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Hair at Sands

Charlotte
27th Feb 2019
5.0

I love having my hair done with Jen here; it’s probably the only salon I’ve been too consistently for a couple of years. Highly recommended!

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Just what I needed

Helen Power
26th Feb 2019
5.0
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Director Stylist, Jennie, was superb. I told her that I needed a little TLC as I was recovering from serious surgery a week ago and feeling dried out and vulnerable. So, first a gorgeous head/shoulder massage; followed by a clean and deep moisturising; followed by a gorgeous cut. I’d been feeling frumpy and she produced a funky but elegant short style that I’d been missing. And then a hand massage. I came away feeling fab - she’d listened, heard and delivered. And all with friendliness. Thanks, Jennie. I’ll be back in a month!

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Good as always

Zoe Woods
20th Feb 2019
5.0
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I have been a client of Sands for years and always book with the same stylist (John)! He listens to how I want to have my haircut and I am always walking away a happy client.. The other staff in the salon are all lovely and the salon itself is clean and has a relaxed feel about it too! Best head massage too!

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Absolutely superb

Matthew Jenkins
17th Feb 2019
5.0
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By far the best haircut I've had in years with fantastic service to boot!

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Relaxed Hair experience

Clare Meek
17th Feb 2019
5.0
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Love Sands, the environment is relaxed, the staff are amazing. I always start with breakfast next door at Waterloo Tea House, the Sunday papers from the post office and then Sands - lovely relaxed start to the day.

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Best hairdressers I've ever been to

Hope Sara Bachmann
17th Feb 2019
5.0
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My partner and I both had haircuts here for the first time today and suffice to say we will absolutely be going back. Head, shoulder & hand massages all included in price of haircut were beautiful additions to the experience. We've walked out feeling pampered, relaxed, clean, and beautiful! Attention to detail from Benni (my haircut) and Jon (Matthew's haircut) were second to none. Jon even sorted out Matthew's beard. Very knowledgeable staff. Brilliant experience. Can't rate them highly enough. Worth every penny.

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Excellent service

Anonymous
16th Feb 2019
5.0

Excellent service from Jasmine. A professional and welcoming salon.

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Hair at sands

Marie Macdonnell
15th Feb 2019
5.0
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Having cut and colour at sands with Debbie from entering to exiting the experience is professional but warm and totaly relaxing all staff friendly and go out of their way to make you feel looked after from drinks to small hot water bottle when I felt a little cold totally spoilt my puppy came with me and was showered with cuddles you just feel the warm caring atmosphere and leave feeling a million dollars

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Another pleasant experience

Wendy Griffiths
14th Feb 2019
5.0
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Always feel very welcome and in for a treat at Sands
Lovely stylist
Relaxing head and hand massage
Soothing cup of tea
And the end result is pretty good too
Thank you!

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Elizabeth Morgan
12th Feb 2019
5.0
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I enjoyed a most relaxing makeover - pedicure and hair, with complimentary head, hand and lower arm, aromatic massages, with the offer of refreshments and glossy magazines!

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Great Salon

Jane Macdonald
12th Feb 2019
5.0

Best salon in Cardiff,always really pleased.Jenny is lovely,very professional really knows what she's doing . The salon is relaxing and everyone is very friendly. If anyone is unhappy with their regular salon give Sands a try,you won't regret it.

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Excellent service

Jayne Sharp
11th Feb 2019
5.0
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Fab service! Ceri was friendly and gave me the cut that I asked for. Would recommend this salon and Ceri in particular to anyone.

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A scream

Matthew Murphy Kitto
9th Feb 2019
5.0
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Beni K was amazing as always! Loved the cut and the end result, the young girl who did my head massage was brilliant. We had a scream as always, My friend Samantha was over whelmed with excitement after Stuart’s pink touch!

Thank you to all at Team SANDS

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Janet Ebenezer
6th Feb 2019
5.0

Fantastic as usual. Anni had a fab trim with the lovely Debbie and I will definitely be booking again with the Cornish chap (so sorry I can’t remember his name) Fab x

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Highlights and cut 1st time at Sands

Yvonne Ingram
6th Feb 2019
5.0
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Very impressed today, I had my hair highlighted and a cut with John, he was very professional and so easy to talk to and he actually listened and he just knew what I was looking for.

All Sands staff were really polite and happy atmosphere there made it a very nice experience, I was even given a complimentary hand massage and have never been offered this before from any Salon that I have gone to before.
Amazing!! Thank you.

I have booked already for my next treatment as I was so impressed with my colour and my cut, and I would most definitely recommend Sands hair salon 100%
A very happy customer
Yvonne Ingram
Caerphilly

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Fabulous!

Sue Nithiananda
30th Jan 2019
5.0
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My experience in Sands salon is always Great!! I have been following Sheila around for 28years! So I must be happy! There is always a lovely atmosphere in Sands salon. All Sheila’s staff can’t do enough to make everyones experience comfortable & pleasant ! I can’t praise them enough!!

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Very impressed

Jen Green
25th Jan 2019
5.0
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I would thoroughly recommend Sands. Lovely atmosphere and great cut and colour. Thank you Jasmine!

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Sands review

Doug
24th Jan 2019
5.0
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I have been having my haircut at Sands for close to a year now. The service and cut by Debbie has always been excellent on each visit.

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Great early morning experiencev

Rusty Livock
22nd Jan 2019
5.0
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Love the extended hours at Sands and on and out in 27 minutes hurrah !

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Hair colour, cut and finish

Anna Goel
21st Jan 2019
5.0
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Superb, thanks once again

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As always -brilliant

Sian Williams
20th Jan 2019
5.0
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Title says it all

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Not happy with price !

Kate garay
19th Jan 2019
3.0

Not a great review today, was a little annoyed that my original booking had been booked for 23rd Feb instead of today ( I phoned and booked yesterday and asked for an appointment today, so not sure where 23rd Feb came from) Had I not double checked online the time of my appt before leaving I would have turned up and not actually had an appointment.
That being said, when I realised what had happened I phoned the salon and I was squeezed in at an earlier time ( which i was grateful for) .
I Would also like to point out that my colour and cut with jasmine and Ceri are great. This is in no way a complaint regarding my hair .

However, on paying , the guy who took my payment said because I had been shuffled around a bit and now had two stylists instead of one I would be charged more than the price I was told it would be on the phone . On booking I was told £87.50 for root colour and cut and on the day it was £102 with £5 discount for Christmas. So my bill was £97.
I obviously paid and didn’t really say to much about it, but i feel that’s not on really. That mix up with my appointment was in no way my fault, yet Iv been charged extra for it! I work in this industry an I wouldn’t charge a client extra for a mistake that had been made my end. Bit disappointed with that if I’m honest guys !

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Just Fabulous

Kay Keogh
18th Jan 2019
5.0
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This was my first time visit to Sands .
Debbie was just amazing .
She was intuitive and an incredible stylist .love my new hair
Thank you !

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Pauline Harris
17th Jan 2019
5.0

Ceri was amazing as she is always

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