Coarse, thick hair that refuses to lie flat is one of the most common things we hear about behind the chair at Sølvi. Clients come in after fighting their blow-dryer for twenty minutes, only to watch the frizz creep back by lunch. If that sounds like your morning, the Love Smoothing Instant Mask from Davines is one we reach for again and again. Here is exactly how our stylists use it, and how to get the same result at home in Boise.
What this mask actually does
The Love Smoothing Instant Mask is built for frizzy, coarse, or just plain rebellious hair. It softens stubborn texture, makes your hair easier to manage, and gives your blow-dry a sleeker finish in less time. We are not promising pin-straight results. This is about taking the edge off the frizz and giving you smoother, more cooperative hair that still moves.
It runs $44.00 for the standard 8.45 fl oz tube, which is what most people pick up. If you have very long or very thick hair and go through product fast, there is also a liter size at $104.00 that brings the per-use cost down.
How to use it at home, step by step
Here is the routine we walk clients through after a smoothing service:
- Cleanse and rinse your hair as usual in the shower. Squeeze out the excess water so it is damp, not dripping.
- Work a coin-sized amount of the mask through the mid-lengths and ends. Skip the scalp. Coarse, frizz-prone hair needs the most help an inch or two down from the roots, not at the crown.
- Let it sit for three to five minutes while you finish the rest of your shower. This is the part most people rush, and it matters.
- Rinse thoroughly. Your hair should already feel softer and more weighted under the water.
- Towel gently, then blow-dry with a round brush. You should notice the dryer doing the work faster and the frizz staying down.
Why it works for Boise hair
Boise sits in high desert. Our air is dry almost year-round, and that dryness is rough on coarse and curly textures. Instead of humidity puffing the hair out, you get static and a parched, flyaway frizz, especially in winter when the heat is running. A smoothing mask like this one adds the softness and control that our climate strips away. Clients who walk into our downtown studio at 104 S Capitol Blvd with that dry, brittle frizz are usually the ones who see the biggest difference from it.
Who it is not for
We will be honest. This mask is made for coarse, thick, or unruly hair, and it can weigh down fine or limp hair if you use too much or apply it too close to the roots. If your hair is on the finer side, use a smaller amount and keep it to the ends only, or skip it.
There is also a difference between frizz from coarseness and frizz from pure dryness or damage. If your hair is fine and simply dehydrated, a lighter leave-in or a bond treatment may serve you better than a smoothing mask. We would rather point you to the right product than sell you one that fights your hair type. That is a conversation worth having at your next appointment.
How often to use it
For most coarse-haired clients, two to three times a week is plenty. If your hair is extremely thick or you live in your blow-dryer, you can use it more often. Pay attention to how your hair feels. If it starts to feel heavy or limp, scale back. Smoothing products build up over time, and less is usually more.
Want us to dial it in for you
The fastest way to know if this mask suits your hair is to feel the difference after a professional smoothing service. Our stylists can match the right at-home routine to your exact texture, then send you home with the products that actually fit it. Take a look at our services to see what fits, then book an appointment with us at Sølvi. We will get your hair smoother, and we will show you how to keep it that way between visits.