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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Great service

Anonymous
5th Dec 2016
5.0

Great service again from all the team at Sands.

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Lovely hair

Anonymous
5th Dec 2016
5.0

First class treatment! Hair looking lovely, perfect!, hair done by Carole, tea and mince pies, lovely staff & relaxing atmosphere.

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Cut & Blow Dry

Gabrielle Rantanen
4th Dec 2016
5.0

It was my first time to Sands. I booked in for a cut/blow dry and received a head and hand massage complimentary. Amazing service, friendly staff and superior first class cut...one extremely happy and new customer. ???? my new little find and one I intend to keep.

Thank you Sands for a wonderful experience!

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Very pleased!

Hannah
4th Dec 2016
5.0

I tried Sands as I use Aveda products at home. I was not disappointed. The staff were friendly and knowledgeable. I was very pleased with my colour and my hair is in great condition. Would definitely recommend and will be returning.

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Best salon in Cardiff!

Anonymous
28th Nov 2016
5.0

The whole experience at Sands is absolutely lovely. The coffee is good as is the complimentary hand and head massage. Thank you John (new dad!) for another excellent cut and colour!
Highly highly recommend this salon to anyone looking to feel special for a couple of hours!

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Colour/cut

Anonymous
23rd Nov 2016
4.5

Great colour/cut/eyebrows. Additional hand/arm/head massage. Interested staff not crap chat. My haven away from home????

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Relieved to find a good hairdresser!

Zena Blackwell
22nd Nov 2016
5.0

I visited Sands for the first time yesterday along with my very thick and difficult hair. I saw Carrie and she did a wonderful job. I have had a succession of 4 poor cuts at 'top' salons in the last year but this time, I got a good cut! It was no problem that Carrie needed more time (i actually took up 2 appointment slots) and the overall service was really great. Will definitely be returning

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Excellent service

Anonymous
20th Nov 2016
5.0

My hair colour was exactly as I wanted, very friendly and genuine staff.

Late review, but I can confirm that my colour has lasted longer than I thought it would.

Colour and haircut by Carol

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Haircut with Stacey

Anonymous
15th Nov 2016
5.0

I thoroughly enjoy going to Sands; Stacey is always professional and an extremely skilled hairdresser. Sands is a great salon! The interior design is always tastefully done.

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Child's haircut, aged 13

Anonymous
13th Nov 2016
5.0

My daughter had about 7 inches cut off her hair. She loves her new look and was made to feel special in the salon! A great experience. Thank you Beni x

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Cut and blow dry

Sarah Parry
6th Nov 2016
5.0

Friendly staff made me feel comfortable. My hairdresser listened to what I wanted, which is so important in a hairdresser. Really happy with the outcome, would definitely recommend. I also thought the salon was nice and well presented.

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Highlights

LT
3rd Nov 2016
3.5

Disappointed with red highlights. Hardly noticeable!!

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Very good service and relaxing atmosphere

Anonymous
30th Oct 2016
5.0

The staff were very friendly and welcoming. Had a relaxing head and hand massage, coffee and I love the Aveda products. Although I have tried them before.
Very professional and lovely location next to the Waterloo tea gardens.

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Cut&Color

Lisa
28th Oct 2016
5.0

Stuart is an excellent hairdresser and always rises to the challenge of my color requests. He always gives great advice and I trust him to do anything he likes to my hair! I have never been disappointed.
Sands also cut my 6 month old and 2 year old's hair and they are great with them.
Lovely atmosphere and easy parking.
I highly recommend Sands.

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Cut and finish

Anonymous
27th Oct 2016
5.0

Excellent cut from Bridey. Service amazing and staff very attentive

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First hair cut in 39 weeks

Anonymous
26th Oct 2016
5.0

Finally a long over due haircut. Excellent service, great coffee, a head and hand massage, great conversation and most importantly a great haircut. A really relaxing hour in my very busy life!!!

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Fab

Anonymous
19th Oct 2016
5.0

Great experience as always. Friendly and professional staff. Great haircut and head massage and fresh coffee.

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Ellisha

Anonymous
10th Oct 2016
5.0

Fab cut and blow dry from Ellisha today. Will definitely be back! Meryl xx

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great hair salon

Anonymous
5th Oct 2016
5.0

First time I have been to sands.very impressed!staff friendly,welcoming.fab head massage and wash pre cut.stylist (Carri) really listened, and did a great cut, exactly as I had wanted. A really good hairdressers!

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Cut and finish

Anonymous
4th Oct 2016
4.5

I always love coming to Sands. The treatment is always well worth it and I'm always pleased with the quality and finish of the cut. It's taken me ages to find somewhere which cuts curly hair successfully and I've not been disappointed at Sands.

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5 star salon

Ella
27th Sep 2016
5.0

Lovely salon. Highly creative colourist in Jennie, and ever-pleasan, attentive and helpful staff. Great attention to detail and client comfort.

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Excelleny

Lizza
23rd Sep 2016
5.0

Always a great experience and great job

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brilliant

Joy Davies
20th Sep 2016
5.0

Had a lovely head,hand and arm massage followed by an excellent cut and blow dry after discussing my hair type and style with the stylist. Refreshments and good quality magazines available and a good selection of products for purchase. A relaxing experience.

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Excellent experience

Grace Rhys-jones
8th Sep 2016
5.0

Lovely ambiance in this salon Friendly professional staff Excellent stylists especially Carrie and Bennie So much pampering .. Head massage .. Hand massage and stylish clean up to date magazines ... Thank you for a very tranquil afternoon and a beautiful new hair style ... Very pleased !

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Proffesional and kind

Sarah
6th Sep 2016
5.0

I got my colour done here and the result was very good. They were fast and sorted out a problem with prices showed on the internet without hesitation. I would advice to book on the phone as prices can be confusing on line, so you avoid any misunderstanding. Good experience in general.

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Lovely cut and colour

Maggi Simpson
28th Aug 2016
4.0

Thanks Jasmine :)

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New hairdressers for life!

Hammer!
25th Aug 2016
5.0

Fantastic experience from start to finish! Really fab atmosphere, friendly team and interested in me and my hair. I went for a completely new style and had great advice and managed the process informatively, every step of the way! Bridie was superb and I think I've found my hairdresser for life! Really grateful for such a beautiful cut - many years since I liked my hair and I now love it! Would highly recommend and can't wait to go back! Thanks so much

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Hair & makeup

Anonymous
19th Aug 2016
5.0

Lovely friendly staff

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Friday 5th August

Anonymous
5th Aug 2016
5.0

Great service - as always

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Sands

Anonymous
3rd Aug 2016
5.0

Great cut head massage and hand/arm massage!

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Excellent

Anonymous
31st Jul 2016
5.0

Thrilled with the cut and colour today from Bridie, already booked my next appointment

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Service 5 star *

Samantha bergin
30th Jul 2016
5.0

Amazing place! Had my hair done by Carole today, really pleased with my hair cut and colour. Been using this salon for the last two years and never once had a bad service. This place is amazing and would recommend to anyone.

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Thank you Bridie

Anonymous
30th Jul 2016
5.0

I love Sands in Cardiff as they do an amazing job and are all very friendly and welcoming. Bridie did my hair and did a fantastic job. I did mention to her that one of the students who washed my hair was rather rough and lacked customer service skills as she didnt make any effort to speak to me or ask if the water temperature was suitable. Maybe a bit more training for the students is needed in this area.

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Colour, cut and finish

Sarah
29th Jul 2016
5.0

Excellent colour, cut and finish today. Carrie is a brilliant hairdresser and was lovely as usual! Highly recommended. See you next time! x

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sands waterloo gardens

Ogwen
28th Jul 2016
5.0

Very enjoyable experience.Kaye always does a proffessional job on my hair.

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Sands in Cardiff

Anonymous
28th Jul 2016
5.0

Excellent service as always , friendly staff who are always courteous and professional

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Haircut review

Anonymous
27th Jul 2016
4.5

Lovely welcome. Head and shoulder massage and drink offered. Friendly service

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Best cut I've had in years

Decklan Bygrave
25th Jul 2016
5.0

I had Debbie cut my hair, she was a pleasure and was lovely to talk to l. For a guy to come into a salon I felt so welcomed and the service was brilliant, definitely be coming back!

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Highly recommended

Karin
23rd Jul 2016
5.0

A prompt and friendly service is guaranteed at this lovely salon in Penylan. I've been a regular for 3 years now and highly recommend it.

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Wedding hair trial

Annie
23rd Jul 2016
5.0

Just been for wedding hair trial with Carrie, can't thank her enough for her patience and trying several styles until I got what I wanted.
Lovely girl and amazing at what she does

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Excellent

Anonymous
20th Jul 2016
5.0

Excellent as usual, friendly staff and atmsophere, good value, high quality and very clean.

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Sands Hairdressers, Cardiff

Anonymous
16th Jul 2016
5.0

Since it opened I have been a loyal client of Sands. Over the years I have had my hair cut by various stylist at the salon and have found them all to be excellent. Stacey is my present stylist and is a super young lady. From my cup of green tea to my hair wash I couldn't be happier. Sands have a unique and enviable talent for employing excellent staff at all levels. I am looking to continuing our long and happy association.
Annie Oliver

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Truly personal salon

Anonymous
15th Jul 2016
5.0

Lovely relaxing Aveda salon with treatment perks. Have been a client of Sands for around 12 years and always a warm welcome. Super staff who continually maintain their professional development. I have total faith in my Director's opinion and suggestions. Would thoroughly recommend.

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hair

Anonymous
15th Jul 2016
3.0

Lovely place but pricey and my hair is not
Same length on both sides it's all wonky! !! 10 quid for a tiny trim on my 3yr old daughters hair is shocking. Considering mine was 42 quid would of been a nice gesture if it was complimentary.

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Cut and blow dry

Anonymous
15th Jul 2016
4.0

Staff always pleasent.
Today's treatment was a cut and blow dry. Happy with the overall serviced received, however at the end of the blow dry my hair is usually a lot straighter than today, a bit more time could have been spent with the straightening irons - GHD's. Typically I did the English thing and didn't not mention it, I'm sure they would have accommadted.

Great staff, good service great products.

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Great customer service-great results

Anonymous
14th Jul 2016
5.0

Just had another cut and colour from Carrie. Great service, friendly staff and I'm really happy with both.

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Love Sands

Simon Jones
13th Jul 2016
5.0

I have been coming here since it opened and Stacey has been doing my hair for the last 7 or 8 years. Great atmosphere, head massage, quality and value.

I would not go anywhere else.

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Colour and blow dry

Anonymous
13th Jul 2016
5.0

Very professional staff. Take time to answer all queries . Hair looks and feels amazing after it was done today. The young girl Jason ( Jay) who washed my hair and applied the proteins treatment was lovely too. The pot of tea was pampering .

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Anonymous
9th Jul 2016
5.0

As always wouldn't go anywhere else friendly staff relaxing place today Stacey fab as she always and jade today fab head massage thanks all

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Barbara
9th Jul 2016
5.0

As always wouldn't go anywhere else friendly staff relaxing place today Stacey fab as she always and jade today fab head massage thanks all

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