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Living in Doha means living amongst sun, sand, and salty air when it comes to maintaining one’s beauty regimen. OHLALA’s Anzish Mirza finds the solution at the city’s kingdom of beauty enter Aldo Coppola Doha.

As the sun brings its warmth to the summer months, we all come out to get some vitamin D as we play in the sea and sand. But let’s face it, strong UV radiation and the salty air of Doha is no friend to skin or hair, so I am pleased to find a luxurious remedy as I venture out to Aldo Coppola Doha at Al Hazm Mall. Nestled in the corner of this extravagant and leisurely structure on the first floor, this international beauty brand destination has the solutions to all your hair, skin, and nail problems.

I am greeted by a clean-cut and glistening white interior, bolstered with red statement pieces. The luxury atelier features a very modern take on comfort, boldness, uniqueness, and innovation. Apart from the common areas, there are VIP suits for those clients preferring privacy. These are furnished with cocooning beds, invented by Aldo Coppola in 2010, for clients wishing to enjoy a full body massage whilst receiving a hair treatment to complete the beauty journey.

Before beginning my hair treatment, we start with a quick diagnosis of the scalp and hair before a personalised option is recommended by the stylist, who suggests a hydrating treatment to bring life into my strands that have just withered away.

Hello Hydration

There’s nothing more comforting than having someone wash your hair as they massage in shampoo and conditioner to rinse away dirt, product buildup, and stress. The chair at the washing station reclines to an almost horizontal position as it massages me from neck to toe, allowing me to lie flat and relaxed as my tresses comfortably cascade into the basin. As the technician cleans and caresses my locks, I stare up to the ceiling entranced by the beautiful mosaic patterns and enjoy the sounds of a retro playlist. After cleansing, my hair is lathered in a rich cream to infuse hydrating elements. My stylist tells me that it’s always preferred to treat damp hair, this way all the moisture from the water is locked in. Time flies by as I acknowledge the placement of the hot towel to steam the hair and absorb the hydration elements from my treatment. Each step of this process has my parched tresses, though quite damp, instantly feeling healthier and softer as they fall off my shoulders.

Snip Snap

One of the best things you can do for dry and damaged hair is to cut it all off. And if you’ve had long hair for most of your adult life, then you know how daunting such a step can be. But it needed to be done, in my unfortunate case, and there’s no one I’d rather trust with such a transformation. In a short conversation with the stylist, I request layers throughout, while cutting off quite a few inches of my locks. Her scissors work quickly, sectioning hair and layering, making it look as easy as breathing. Then, with some blasts from the hairdryer and quick strokes of a round brush, I’m ready to hit the streets. My hair feels bouncier, and each layer is perfectly defined giving me the volume I needed.

Painting Art

To complete this pampering session, I go towards a nail care station in a separate section at the back of the salon. This room is bright and airy with nail tables on one side and statement red manicure and pedicure stations on the other — with social distancing stickers on every other station. The nail technicians carefully sculpt, clean, and paint to achieve picture-perfect nails, which have certainly upped my hand movements during conversations. However, one thing that I would like to highlight is the use of clean and sanitised equipment, something I look for in every salon, keeping me safe and stylish. Each tool comes out of a sealed pack — something of the utmost importance in these times. This luxury salon stands for true innovation in the world of hair and beauty, giving me the perfect experience and even better results. Aldo Coppola Doha is known for consistent service, professional staff, and pleasant atmosphere. It’s the perfect escape for a little rejuvenation or complete makeover.

For reservations and more information, please call 4488 0090. @aldocoppolaqatar