Boise air is hard on hair. Our high desert climate sits dry most of the year, and that low humidity pulls moisture out of strands that are already stressed from color, lightening, or heat styling. At Sølvi Salon, our downtown studio at 104 S Capitol Blvd, NouNou Shampoo is the wash we reach for when a guest tells us their hair feels like straw by Thursday. It is the most nourishing shampoo in the Davines Essentials range, built specifically for damaged hair. Here is exactly how we tell clients to use it at home so they get salon results between appointments.
What NouNou Shampoo actually does
NouNou is made for chemically treated, over-processed, or very dry hair. It leans on rich emollients to soften and help repair strands that have lost their integrity. The lather is creamy and almost spa-like, so the wash itself feels closer to a treatment than a basic cleanse. That richness is the whole point, and it is also the reason this shampoo is not for everyone. More on that below.
Step one: rinse longer than you think
Before any product touches your hair, soak it under warm water for a full thirty to sixty seconds. In our dry Idaho climate, hair holds onto dust and dry styling product more than people expect. A long rinse opens the cuticle and lifts surface buildup so the emollients in NouNou can actually reach the hair instead of sitting on top of grime.
Step two: use less than you would guess
A nickel-sized amount is plenty for most lengths. Because NouNou is so rich, more product does not mean more clean. It just means a longer rinse and a heavier feel. Emulsify it in your palms with a little water first, then work it into the scalp with your fingertips, not your nails. Let the lather slide down the lengths on its own as you rinse. The mids and ends get cleaned by the runoff, which is gentler on the parts of your hair that are already fragile.
Step three: pair it with the NouNou mask weekly
This is the step most people skip, and it is the one that makes the biggest difference. Shampoo and condition in the shower as your regular routine, then once a week swap your conditioner for the NouNou mask and leave it on for a few minutes. The shampoo and mask are designed to work together for an in-shower deep conditioning. For Boise heads dealing with winter dryness or summer pool and sun exposure, that weekly mask is what keeps damaged hair feeling soft instead of crispy.
Who NouNou is not for
We will be honest with you, because that is how we run things behind the chair. If your hair is fine, oily, or healthy with no real damage, NouNou is probably too much. The same emollients that rescue dry, brittle hair can weigh down a finer texture and leave it looking flat or greasy faster. NouNou is also not a clarifying shampoo, so if you have heavy product buildup or hard water residue, you will want something that strips more before you switch back to a nourishing wash. If you are not sure which camp you fall into, ask us at your next visit and we will feel your hair and tell you straight.
Sizes and what they cost
We stock NouNou Shampoo in three sizes so you can match it to your routine. The travel size at 2.5 fl oz runs $16 and is great for trying it out or tossing in a gym bag. The standard 8.45 fl oz bottle is $37 and is the one most of our regulars buy. If you go through product fast or share a household, the liter at 33.8 fl oz is $91 and works out to the best value per ounce. You can see all three options on the NouNou Shampoo product page.
Getting the most out of it
Used the right way, NouNou turns a basic wash day into a small repair ritual, and that consistency at home is what protects the work we do in the studio. If your color or treatment needs a refresh, take a look at our full salon services, or book an appointment online and let our stylists build a home routine around your exact hair. We are happy to help you figure out whether NouNou belongs in your shower or if something lighter would serve you better.