We get asked about finishing products almost every day behind the chair at Sølvi, and one bottle keeps coming up in conversation: the Davines Invisible No Gas Spray. We have had it on our shelves at the studio long enough now to form a real opinion, so here is our honest stylist review after months of using it on actual clients in actual Boise weather.
What it actually is
The Invisible No Gas Spray is a weightless softener from Davines that runs $42 at the studio. The name throws some people off, so let us clear it up. This is not a hairspray for hold. It is a leave-in style softener built around roucou oil, an ingredient that smooths and conditions without coating the hair in heaviness. The "no gas" part simply means it does not use an aerosol propellant, so the mist comes out fine and even instead of wet and forceful.
Why we reach for it in Boise
If you live here, you already know what our climate does to hair. Boise air is dry most of the year, and that dryness pulls moisture straight out of the cuticle. The result is frizz, static, and that wispy halo of flyaways that shows up the second you step outside. We have found the roucou oil in this spray genuinely helps tame that. It leaves an antioxidant finish that smooths the surface of the hair and keeps flyaways down without the greasy weight that heavier oils leave behind.
On fine hair, that matters. Most smoothing products we have tried over the years either work and flatten the hair, or stay light and do nothing. This one sits in a rare middle spot. We have used it on clients with fine, color-treated hair and on clients with thick, coarse texture, and both walked out softer with more shine.
How we use it on clients
The directions are simple, and we follow them in the studio. We work a small amount through clean, damp hair, comb it through to distribute evenly, then style as normal. The key word is small. A little goes a long way, and the scent is light and signature to Davines, so it lingers through the day without competing with anyone's perfume.
At home, the same rule applies. Damp hair, not soaking. One or two pumps for fine hair, maybe three for thick or long hair. If you spray it on dry hair instead, you can still use it as a quick midday smoother, but you will get the best result fresh out of the shower.
The honest drawback
Here is where we keep it real. This spray does not hold a style. If you are looking for something to lock in a blowout or keep a curl pattern in place all day, this is not that product, and you will be disappointed if you expect it to. It softens and smooths, full stop. We also want to be honest about the price. At $42, it is a premium bottle, and if your hair is already on the oily side or very coarse with no frizz to manage, you may not see enough difference to justify the cost. Clients with dry, flyaway-prone hair get the most out of it. Clients who want grip and structure should look elsewhere.
Our verdict
For the right hair type, this earns its spot on the shelf. We keep recommending it to clients fighting Idaho dryness because it does one job and does it cleanly: softer, shinier hair with fewer flyaways and no heaviness. If that is the problem you are trying to solve, it is worth trying.
If you want our stylists to feel your hair in person and tell you straight whether this is the right product for you, come see us. We are at 104 S Capitol Blvd in downtown Boise. You can look at our full menu on our services page, and when you are ready, book an appointment online. We are happy to test it on your hair before you commit to the bottle.