Caring for her mane is Fernanda Langhammer’s mission. She headed to GLAMbar for a hair recovery treatment.
Haircare is something that many of us tend to leave for tomorrow, and tomorrow never comes. I have to confess that I am a bit like that. I do colour my roots and make sure my greys are well hidden, but that’s basically it. I know my hair is in a poor state and paying some attention to it would do wonders for my locks. So, when I was invited to try the Bond Angel hair treatment from BRAÉ at GLAMbar Beauty Lounge, I couldn’t have been more excited.
BRAÉ is a Brazilian brand that works with enzymatic complexes crafted by scientists from Brazil and the USA. This South American country is well-known for its beauty expertise and I was looking forward to testing the treatment. Mediha, the brand ambassador of BRAÉ in Qatar, was in the salon during my visit and explained that the brand only works with natural ingredients and the products do not change the hair texture – nothing to do with the infamous Brazilian straightening treatments. I told her I was very proud of my curls, and she assured me that the BRAÉ treatment they chose would only improve my natural texture.
The Bond Angel line is designed to protect and multiply the disulfide bridges in the hair fibres. As you may know, our hair is composed of keratin which is held together by disulfide bonds. These bridges give your hair its straight or curly characteristics. Developed with a keratin complex and hydrolyzed collagen, the product aids in repairing broken bridges and creates a protective film. This line aims to safeguard the tresses from the negative impact of various chemicals and help you achieve a platinumblond look, for example, without the usual damage and breakage. My hair is curly and bleached, so I guess I was the perfect candidate to try it.
With all the information I needed, Samah, my hair stylist, started the treatment, which was composed of three steps. This treatment is for salons only, but you can purchase a homecare kit to extend its results. The first step, after a good wash, was the application of Bond Maker, which works as a chemical protector. She left it in my hair for a short time then rinsed the product off without shampooing. I then sat in the chair where she applied the second step, the Bond Reconstructor, which acts as a post-chemical re-builder. The product is used with a fine comb from roots to ends and left in the hair for about 20 minutes. Meanwhile, I got a relaxing foot massage that was exactly what I needed after spending the previous two days walking in high heels at the Doha Jewellery and Watches Exhibition – Thank you so much for the lovely touch, GLAMbar.
The final step was the Bond Fortifier. Its unique formulation protects the hair from external aggressions on a daily basis, and the active ingredients in a concentrated dosage help maintain the beneficial effects of the professional Bond Angel system offered in the salon. It is also the key product for your home care kit. After waiting around 10 minutes, Samah washed my hair and finished with a leave-in. We opted not to style it and let it air dry, which was the best option after bathing my tresses in so much goodness.
I have to say that it was already super soft to the touch when wet and after it dried, it looked luscious and the curls were well defined. The smell was also divine. In the following days, my hair felt nourished without the usual frizz and the fibres looked healthier than ever. If you are looking for a treatment that delivers a wonderful result after the first application, you should pay a visit to GLAMbar!
For more information or to make a booking,
please call GLAMbar Beauty Lounge at 4488 7244, Doha Festival City,
or 4488 7245, Al Waab.
@glambar.qatar