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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Beautiful place ?

Alexandra Taylor
11th Jul 2017
5.0
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I absolutely love the salon the whole feel of it you always have an amazing greeting with all the Staff so lovely and friendly , it's like one big family in there , the service is excellent from start to finish , to my millions cups of teas and drinks they serve me , to my head and hand massages all complementary! The juniors are all really lovely aswell , nothing is a problem i couldn't ask for anymore from any of any of them , I take all my family there , they are all fantastic at blow drying colours and cuts I would recommend anyone to give it a visit ?

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Lovely lovely lovely

Anonymous
8th Jul 2017
5.0
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I've been coming to Sands for years and love the friendly staff and calm atmosphere. Stacey is a genius who always makes my unruly mop look fantastic.

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Friendly service, pleased with results

Emma Thomas
6th Jul 2017
5.0

I've been going to Sands for a couple of years and think it's probably a bit more expensive than some other hairdressers but all the staff I speak to are lovely, there's never a feeling of being rushed and most importantly I'm always happy with my hair afterwards

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customer service

Anonymous
5th Jul 2017
5.0

Called the salon to make an appointment with my regular stylist. On this on occasion my stylist was not available I spoke with carol who was extremely helpful and assisted me with my appointment. I was offered Alicia who has come from vidal sassoon I am really excited, Thank you carol for your recommendation it is appreciated

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5 stars and lots of smiley faces for Sands. Great hair day .

Anonymous
3rd Jul 2017
5.0

Lovely pixie style cut from Carrie today. Couldn't be more pleased. Thank you Sands.

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great haircut

Anonymous
28th Jun 2017
5.0

Cari cut hair today. She did a Fantastic job! Listened to what I wanted, made good suggestions and involved me during the cut.

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Great salon

Anonymous
20th Jun 2017
5.0

I've been going to SANDS since they started and the experience always leaves me happy and relaxed. The atmosphere is calm and with just the right amount of background music. Nothing is too much trouble and they offer a lovely hand/arm massage too. I have Aveda highlights which are really natural and the styling and finishing is always first class - a little gem of a place! Love it!

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Cut and blow dry with Phil

Anonymous
17th Jun 2017
5.0

As always, a very relaxing and enjoyable experience!

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Cut and blow dry

Anonymous
17th Jun 2017
4.5

Had a lovely hour or so with free head and hand massage from lovely, attentive staff along with a a great hair cut from Beni

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cut and blowdry

Anonymous
13th Jun 2017
5.0

Excellent, attentive staff and pleased w care and outcome.
Pampered with hand and head massages

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Great visit to Sands

Anonymous
11th Jun 2017
5.0

Fantastic service and attentive staff at this great salon.

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Hair

Anonymous
9th Jun 2017
5.0

Fabulous haircut & colour by Carole, as always!
Well Pampered with hand & arm massage & coffee.
Relaxing atmosphere and lovely staff!

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Magical

Anonymous
7th Jun 2017
5.0

First visit to a hairdressers in 30 years ... Lovely magical experience.. so pampered and well looked after.. haircut marvellous!! Will definitely return ????????

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Always such a treat!

Anonymous
6th Jun 2017
5.0

Great experience at Sands as always - brilliant colour, trim and blow dry with Chantelle (lovely to have her back!), excellent shampoo and plenty of peppermint tea along with a heavenly arm and hand massage. Excellent and highly recommend.

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Anonymous
3rd Jun 2017
5.0

Thoughtful, considerate and attentive staff. A very professional team. Knowledgeable stylists who offer good value for money.

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Hair appointment 31st May

Anonymous
31st May 2017
5.0

I've been coming to sands now for years and really enjoy having my hair cut there. Stacey does a really good job.

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Excellent 5 Star experience ..

Grace Rhys-jones
28th May 2017
5.0

This a totally professional and client oriantated salon ... the experience is so enjoyable ... staff are friendly and treat each person individually and listen to clients queries and are very knowledgeable ... the Aveda products they use are top of the range and smell delicious ... an all round first class salon ...????????????

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Professional service - with a smile!

Anonymous
25th May 2017
5.0

I have been going to Sands for years and every visit is a pleasure. The service is professional, appointments are always on time and the staff are all friendly and fun! I always look forward to the next visit - and Phil is a star!

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Evening out ????

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24th May 2017
5.0

I always look forward to an evening out in the haven of calm which is Sands after work- hair do, hand & arm massage, cold drink, read a few mags, make up touch up, chat and smiles.....if only my hair needed doing more often ????????????????????????

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Fab

Beth
23rd May 2017
5.0

Jennie does a great job every time!

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First visit

Anonymous
20th May 2017
5.0

First visit to Sands today, cut and finish by John. Hair looks great, Lovely to meet John and will definitely be back. Loved the coffee pot also ????

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Afternoon of pampering

Anonymous
13th May 2017
5.0

Just spent a wonderful few hours in Sands hairdressers. I was greeted by the very efficient receptionist and offered a drink. I chose chamomile tea and received a lovely tray and teapot. Good start but it got better when a lovely young girl gave me a super head massage. She then washed my hair which was a great experience. I usually hate having it washed as back washes are so uncomfortable, but not here. The wash was expertly done then back to the cutting station where Beni worked her magic on my otherwise unruly locks and next to no time I was looking immaculate! Whilst I was enjoying my blow dry it was made even better by the same young girl coming back to massage my hands. It felt very decadent but fantastic.
All in all my daughter and myself had a lovely experience and thanks to all the staff who made it a lovely afternoon. Thank you.

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Fab haircut

Anonymous
10th May 2017
5.0

Went yesterday to get my hair cut by Hannah and I love it, as usual. I always believe that going to a hair salon should be a place to unwind and treat yourself and SANDS ticks all the boxes, especially with the complimentary head massage.
Thank you to all the team!

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A morning off!

Rebecca
8th May 2017
5.0

A complete wind down.

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Excellent

Anonymous
3rd May 2017
4.5

Lovely salon always made to feel welcome, I don't really feel comfortable in hairdressers but Sands is the exception, bit more pricey than others but I would rather pay a little bit extra and get a good service.

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Good Experience

Anonymous
2nd May 2017
5.0

Fragrant Indian Head massage using Aveda oils. Shampooing scrupulously done, and Bridies cutting really excellent. Nice relaxed atmosphere in salon. It's a keeper.

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Best colour I've ever had!

Anonymous
28th Apr 2017
5.0

Ellisha was brilliant- an amazing and knowledgable colourist who helped save my previous disastrous colour from another salon. The whole salon was a lovely experience and treat- friendly staff, wonderful Aveda products and great fresh coffee! Will definitely be my new go-to salon!

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Cut and colour with carole

Anonymous
25th Apr 2017
5.0

Went to sands for colour and cut very impressed with the service . The staff were extremely polite and friendly Carole went out of her way to make sure my every need was met and the result of my hair was exactly how I wanted it to look she did an excellent job. I am definitely going to make it my regular hair salon .

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Victoria
24th Apr 2017
5.0

Booked in to have a colour and cut with Carol. delighted with the outcome of both the cut and colour will be booking back in again. Loveky amubience in the salon and had a hand massage which was lovely .The stylist listened to what I wanted which was brilliant

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Re, cut and blow dry

Anonymous
24th Apr 2017
5.0

Very nice visit lovely stylist Elisha very good cut and style ,lovely shampoo from young student head massage and hand massage , looking forward to my next visit Thankyou !!!!

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Wonderful service, highly recommend!

TraceyBW
22nd Apr 2017
5.0

Myself and 2 daughters aged 10 and 13 booked in for cut and blow drys we were all made to feel very welcome and comfortable and the head massage was lovely. We all had different stylist and each one of them went above and beyond for us we all felt very pampered and left the salon extremely happy with our cuts and will definitely return again.

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Great experience

Anonymous
12th Apr 2017
5.0

Sands always deliver a fantastic service at a reasonable price. The staff are all friendly and attentive and I always get what I ask for. I have been returning to Sands for three years now and couldn't imagine changing hairdressers. John and Beni have both cut my hair and I would really recommend both of them.

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Sands Hairdressing

Anonymous
10th Apr 2017
5.0

Great service, fab haircut. Beni gave us all the time we needed and listened to what we wanted. A relaxed , enjoyable experience .

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Lovely experience

Maggi Simpson
7th Apr 2017
5.0

Relaxing, welcoming atmosphere.
Loved my cut and colour.

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Always a warm welcome!

Sonja
3rd Apr 2017
5.0

I have been visiting Sands hairdressers for years and have always been extremely happy with the service I receive from colouring, cutting, styling and hand massages . You are always guaranteed a warm welcome from all staff.

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Always excellent

Anonymous
1st Apr 2017
5.0

Lovely staff, great hair cut and colour, nice massage. Not cheap but very good. Highly recommended.

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Thanks, Sands!

Anonymous
27th Mar 2017
5.0

First class service again in Sands today. Diolch yn fawr!

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Colour and cut

Anonymous
27th Mar 2017
5.0

Carrie is brilliant, hair looks amazing and she makes me feel really comfortable and like I can complete trust her with making my hair look great. Thank you x

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22-03-17

Anonymous
26th Mar 2017
5.0

Jenny styles and colours my hair and l am very happy with the way she does it.Jenny is a very friendly and nice person, and everybody makes you feel welcome and relaxed.

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Men's cut

JB
22nd Mar 2017
5.0

Perfect as always! Wouldn't want to go anywhere else. Always a great service and always a nice atmosphere. Keep it up guys!

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salon experience

Anonymous
22nd Mar 2017
5.0

I am very pleased with my salon experience today as always Stuart provides a professional service and listens to what you want very friendly and helpful without doubt ten out of ten

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Anonymous
20th Mar 2017
5.0

Turned up on the hop Nd pleased to say got a booking and grt service , Allisha gave me a super cut. Have not been there since 2006 as moved away, glad to see its still going

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Sharon Jones

Anonymous
20th Mar 2017
5.0

Had a wonderful morning catching up with Sheila my friend of 35 yrs my hair looks fab and the staff are all so welcoming and can't assist you enough really looking forward to my next visit. Thanks to u all xxxxx

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Anonymous
20th Mar 2017
5.0

I had to unfortunately change my appointment twice due to being unwell and work what wasn't a problem.
I had been previously had my hair cut at Sands and always had kind and professional service.
Ceri is attentive and is very good in adjusting little details.
A short head message and having my hair washed was done also with attention.

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Relaxing and assuring!

Debzy
19th Mar 2017
5.0

First visit so I was somewhat apprehensive. I like aveda colours and normally have my hair professionally coloured. Having suffered illness recently and not able regularly attend a professional salon, I opted to colour my hair at home, what a complete disaster! John at Sands was assuring, relaxing, and a consummate professional. He applied application after application, treatment after treatment. It took 4 hours to rectify my mistake. John was attentative throughout putting me at ease, listening to my suggestions and discussing every stage of the process. Result! Complete success and satisfaction of the end result. Will not hesitate to return and pass on the word to everyone I know. Thank you!!!

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Anonymous
18th Mar 2017
4.5

Excellent service at Sands; I've been going there for around 8 years now and have always been happy with their work.

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1st salon visit

Anonymous
16th Mar 2017
5.0

I had a wonderful experience, and left feeling really pleased with my cut & colour. My stylist listened to what I wanted, and was happy to chat through what we were going to do. I had a hand massage with lovely interesting conversation. I left feeling, happy and relaxed and so glad I choose this salon. Thank you everyone.

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1st salon visit

Anonymous
16th Mar 2017
5.0

I had a wonderful experience, and left feeling really pleased with my cut & colour. My stylist listened to what I wanted, and was happy to chat through what we were going to do. I had a hand massage with lovely interesting conversation. I left feeling, happy and relaxed and so glad I choose this salon. Thank you everyone.

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Sands makes me smile :-)

Vickie McClure
11th Mar 2017
5.0

I always have such a lovely experience at Sands. Ive never really had a regular hairdresser before Sands and getting my haircut was more a chore than a pleasure, but the staff at Sands always make me feel so welcome and with all the little extras like the head and hand massage, along with Carrie's excellent haircut every visit feels like a proper treat.

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Great haircut, poor reception service

Anonymous
10th Mar 2017
3.0

This was my first visit to Sands. I booked that morning on the phone. It was easy and the receptionist was helpful. 20 minutes later I arrived at Sands. I gave my name and appointment time to the same receptionist I had spoken to. Not a glimmer of recognition. 3 minutes of silence and frowning while she clicked on her various screens. Not a great beginning.
Rest of staff lovely, great haircut. Again on paying, not even a smile from receptionist. Not sure I'll go again. For those prices surely a better greeting goes without saying?

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