Boise air is hard on hair. The high desert dries everything out, and by mid afternoon a lot of our clients notice their hair going flat, fluffy, and full of static. One of the products we reach for behind the chair at Sølvi is Davines Replumping Shampoo, a weightless softener that calms that dry, frizzy feeling without coating the hair in heaviness. People ask us all the time how to actually use it so it performs at home the way it does in our downtown studio at 104 S Capitol Blvd. Here is exactly how we do it.
What it is, and why we keep it on the shelf
Replumping Shampoo is built around Roucou oil, which softens and smooths the hair and leaves an antioxidant finish that helps tame flyaways and frizz. It works across hair types, from fine to coarse, and it carries a light signature scent that sticks around through the day. The standard 8.45 fl oz bottle runs $40, and there is a 33.8 fl oz liter at $99 if you want to save money over time. You can see the full product details on our Replumping Shampoo page.
Step 1: Rinse longer than you think
Before any product touches your hair, soak it. Warm water, not hot, for a solid 30 to 60 seconds. In our dry climate the cuticle is often parched, and water primes it so the shampoo can do its job evenly. Hot water strips the hair and makes the dryness worse, so keep it warm and comfortable. This step matters more in Boise than it does in a humid climate, and skipping it is the most common mistake we see.
Step 2: Use less than you reach for
A dime to nickel sized amount is plenty for most heads. This is a softening, weightless formula, so piling on more product does not buy you more softness. It just sits on the hair and dulls it. Emulsify the shampoo between your palms first, then apply. If you have a lot of hair or hair past your shoulders, work in two smaller portions rather than one big glob.
Step 3: Wash the scalp, not the lengths
Focus your fingertips on the scalp and massage gently for 20 to 30 seconds. The lengths and ends get cleaned by the suds rinsing down through them, so you do not need to scrub them directly. Scrubbing the ends roughs up an already dry cuticle and invites more frizz, which is the exact problem we are trying to solve here.
Step 4: Rinse fully, then decide on a second pass
Rinse until the water runs completely clear. If your hair was especially dirty or product heavy, a quick second wash is fine, but day to day a single pass is enough. Follow with a conditioner or treatment suited to your hair, then comb through gently while wet to spread everything evenly. If you want help building a routine around this, our stylists go through it during any appointment. You can see what we offer on our services page.
How often, and the honest drawbacks
For most of our Boise clients, two to four washes a week is the sweet spot. Fine hair can usually handle more frequent washing, coarse or curly hair often does better with fewer. Let your scalp and your ends tell you.
Now the honest part, because not everyone should buy this. Replumping Shampoo is a softener, not a deep repair or heavy moisture treatment. If your hair is badly damaged, color compromised, or you crave that rich, weighty conditioned feel, this formula will feel too light for you, and you will want something more intensive. The price is also premium. Forty dollars for an 8.45 fl oz bottle is a real investment, and we would rather tell you that up front than have you feel surprised at the register. For fine to medium hair that goes flat and frizzy in our dry air, though, it is one of our favorites.
Bring it into your routine
The short version: warm rinse, a small amount, scalp first, rinse clear, condition, comb through. Do that consistently and you will get the soft, calm finish we get in the studio. If you want us to match it to your hair and show you the technique in person, you can book with us anytime at our online booking page. We are right downtown at 104 S Capitol Blvd, and we would love to get your hair feeling good again.