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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Friendly staff, great haircuts!

Sarah Griffiths
6th Jul 2016
5.0

Great haircut with the lovely Jenny. Relaxing head massage too. All the round good service.

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Hair colour and cut

Jody
5th Jul 2016
5.0

Fab first visit to the salon. Lovely atmosphere and Bridie listened to what I wanted in regards to my colour and cut. Couldn't be more happy. I am looking forward to visiting again in the future.

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Brilliant

marie
4th Jul 2016
5.0

Friendly welcoming staff, lovely relaxing environment and excellent stylists that listen and understand requests, also amazing products available. Would definitely recommend!

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Sands Luxury

Linda Manley
4th Jul 2016
5.0

I've been a customer of Sheila, the owner of Sands, for more than thirty years. Sands is a high quality salon with emphasis on customer experience. You will receive the best of advice for up to the minute hair care and hair styling. I prefer Sands for their hair colour techniques, using Aveda gentle products wherever possible. You will receive a luxurious experience at Sands!!

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Hair appt at Sands, Cardiff 2/7/16

Anonymous
2nd Jul 2016
5.0

Excellent service as always from all the staff. Debbie is my hairdresser there and I'm so pleased that she looks after my hair so well. I have thick and coarse hair with a fringe that has a mind of its own, which she looks after brilliantly. My experience today was as good as ever and would definitely recommend the salon to others.

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Adult cut and blow dry and children's cut and blow dry

Anonymous
2nd Jul 2016
5.0

Brilliant! I can always rely on Stuart to understand exactly what I need from my hair! My 12 year old daughter was thrilled to bits with her cut and then had her hair curled. We are now going out to dinner to celebrate out new hair! ????

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Sands

Anonymous
2nd Jul 2016
5.0

First visit to this salon and loved it will definitely be going back.... Love my new hair!

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Cut and Finish

Anonymous
1st Jul 2016
5.0

Excellent salon. Friendly, professional and always go the extra mile to make the experience as relaxing as possible. Wouldn't get my hair cut anywhere else

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Fabulous salon - Cut and colour with Kay

Ruth L
30th Jun 2016
5.0

I've been going to Sands for about 2yrs All the staff are attentive and welcoming. Kay is fabulous and knows exactly what my hair needs and I trust her completely.
Would highly recommend

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Carrie and Gwen

Anonymous
30th Jun 2016
5.0

Spur of the moment booking and had a great experience. Cut and blowdry, scalp massage and shampoo and head massage with lovely products. Carrie takes a lot of care, lovely to talk to and today we had a laugh too. Thanks all. Very happy with my cut. Sally

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Trim with Cari

Janet Ebenezer
30th Jun 2016
5.0

A fabulous cut with Cari as always! Diolch yn fawr x

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Stuart

Anonymous
25th Jun 2016
5.0

As always, good experience. Staff washing hair need to be reminded to towel dry hair before wrapping it as sometimes I go back to the seat sodden.
Thanks
Fiona Kiely

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Sands Hairdressers (Cardiff)

Anonymous
19th Jun 2016
5.0

I love going to Sands Hairdressers, gorgeous Aveda products, serene surroundings and fantastic staff and service. Getting my hair cut is a real treat.

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Hair Colour and Cut

Anonymous
17th Jun 2016
5.0

I had a lovely experience today. Stacey tried a new colour in my hair which is fabulous. Everyone was friendly as usual and efficient, including with washing my hair and offering tea. Will return happily.

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Excellent service

Anonymous
17th Jun 2016
5.0

I have been a customer for over 20 years. The service I get is always excellent. Sands make me feel pampered and valued as a customer.

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Personal touch.

Anonymous
16th Jun 2016
5.0

Very professional and friendly staff with that personal touch. Would not go anywhere else. Highly recommended this Salon.

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Perm

Anonymous
15th Jun 2016
5.0

Thanks to Stuart for my amazing curls!!! Totally in love! ????????????

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Sands cardiff

Anonymous
14th Jun 2016
5.0

I had a great experience and Kari was wonderful

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Always a great experience!

Anna M-G
14th Jun 2016
5.0

I've been using Sands regularly for several years now and wouldn't ever go anywhere else even though they're no longer nearby. Stuart and Phil are the only hairdressers I'd ever trust with my hair! Great salon!

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Wonderful Carol.

Anonymous
13th Jun 2016
5.0

As usual a full consultation. Head Massage, hand and arm massage and a fab haircut.
Never feel rushed and the staff are friendly and professional. Glad I returned to the salon following cancer treatment.

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Anne guihard

Anonymous
12th Jun 2016
4.5

Lovely staff Great attitude , Bridie great xxx john fab x

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Haircut

Anonymous
12th Jun 2016
5.0

My experience at Sands was, as usual excellent.
Bridie was very helpful as I wanted 'a change'!!
Everyone is always very welcoming.
See you soon

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Jayess
9th Jun 2016
5.0

Best hair cut and colour ever! Thank you Carol.

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Boom shaka laka!

Sue
9th Jun 2016
5.0

Stacey has done another great job on my hair today. She listens attentively and does her utmost to achieve the desired result. She is easy going but always the professional - i would highly recommend????????. Beni delivers a great gel manicure and is a bundle of energy and fun around the salon ????

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Fantastic as always

Anonymous
8th Jun 2016
5.0

Debbie does my hair and she is always amazing. She has always listened to what i wanted and is a fantastic colourist. I have been coming here for around 5 or so years and I would never go anywhere else.

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Cut/Colour with Phil, Tuesday 7th June (Anne Stacey)

Anne Stacey
7th Jun 2016
5.0

Another enjoyable experience at Sands, in a calm, tranquil environment. I always get a warm welcome and excellent service. Phil takes time to discuss my cut and colour and I'm always delighted with the finish. He's also a great conversationalist and I thoroughly enjoy our wide ranging discussions.

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Same as always

Anonymous
7th Jun 2016
5.0

Been visiting this salon for many years. The manager Phil has become a friend as well as being a great stylist and of course like a true professional a great listener. He has guided me in choosing the right styles on many occasions. Many of my friends ask where I get my hair cut so I guess that's a good sign. The salon is run in a friendl, professional and efficient manner without being stuffy.

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First Class

Anonymous
5th Jun 2016
5.0

Excellent. Thanks to Beni my hair has never been so flattering. Beautiful cut, colour and condition. So easy to manage in between appointments thanks to Beni's skill. Can't recommend her highly enough. By best beauty tip!!

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Sands hairdressers penylan

Anonymous
4th Jun 2016
4.5

The stylists and salon are very good. Am less impressed by a manager who has poor people skills and spoils the friendly and otherwise pleasant ambience.

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Roots colour

Anonymous
4th Jun 2016
5.0

I'm very pleased with my colour and my whole experience at the salon. Would definitely recommend to others.

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Hi-lights with Carrie @ Sands

Theresa
2nd Jun 2016
5.0

Lovely relaxing atmosphere where you can enjoy your Salon experience among the friendly & extremely helpful Professionals.

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Wonderful

Sophie Bouleghlimat
1st Jun 2016
5.0

S.A.N.D.S Hairdressing is my number 1 go to for a salon! I've been to many between Swansea and Cardiff but never found quite one like this. I have had a variety of hairdressers out of choice, but you can choose to book in with a specific one easily if you find you prefer their style or you want the same haircut, the head and hand massages in between make it an absolutely blissful experience and are offered drinks at many opportunities. I would highly recommend such a lovely atmosphere to get your hair cut.

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Great as always

Anonymous
1st Jun 2016
5.0

I have been a regular here for about 6 years and have never been disappointed. I have a great cut and colour and the staff are without exception, welcoming and friendly. Good tea and coffee provided free. Today I also had a good manicure.

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peaceful experience

Ruth Jones
1st Jun 2016
5.0

I've just returned from having my hair cut by Carrie at Sands. Really pleased with my new hair cut and feeling very rested after my complimentary head massage before my cut and a lovely hand massage during.feeling very relaxed now. Thank you.

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Sue Lloyd - Debbie

Anonymous
30th May 2016
5.0

• Debbie always checks if I'm happy with last haircut and colour
• She is friendly but professional
• She provides a proper consultation at each visit
• Always pleased with results
• She makes suggestions based on my needs
• Highly recommend!

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Cut and colour with Stacey

Anonymous
28th May 2016
5.0

Very happy with my new hair do and colour looks great. I love how ralaxed I feel in Sands - lovely staff and a very friendly atmosphere.

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Hair review

Claire Turner
28th May 2016
5.0

I had a cut & colour today with beni as usual she did a terrific job on making me look grey free again !! Very happy indeed with all whom tend to my mop on a regular basis !! Thanks all

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Colour, cut and treatment

Helen
27th May 2016
5.0

Really really happy with my recent appointment at the Salon with Kaye.
Always made to feel special by everyone and my hair colour and glossy treatment looks fab!!
Thank you

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We appreciate your feedback, Thank-you so much

Brilliant local salon

Anonymous
25th May 2016
4.5

Excellent staff, always polite and caring and always seen on time. You'll get the style and colour you want here and excellent professional advice.
They do extended days and Sunday's so brill for those of us that have to work full time.

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We appreciate your feedback, Thank-you so much

Stuart- haircut

Pip
25th May 2016
5.0

Always listens to what I want and helpful with tips for styling. Friendly and chatty.

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Response from Sands Hairdressing

We appreciate your feedback, Thank-you so much

colour and cut

Anonymous
25th May 2016
5.0

Fab service as usual from the lovely Benni

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We appreciate your feedback, Thank-you so much

Happy client!

Anonymous
22nd May 2016
5.0

Was a little apprehensive this morning as my usual stylist Chantelle is on maternity leave but my experience with John was first class and I am absolutely thrilled with the colour and cut!
Wonderful to be able to have a Sunday appointment too! Highly recommend this salon to anyone looking for exceptional service, skill and care. Came out feeling like a million dollars! Thanks John.

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Response from Sands Hairdressing

We appreciate your feedback, Thank-you so much

Beni - cut and colour

Anonymous
22nd May 2016
5.0

Excellent service. Always listens to what I want and gives very good advice.

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Response from Sands Hairdressing

We appreciate your feedback, Thank-you so much