Ask any of our stylists at Sølvi what sits within arm's reach of their station, and Davines Medium Hold Hairspray comes up almost every time. It is not the loudest product on our shelf, and it does not promise to lock a style into concrete. What it does is quieter and, honestly, more useful for the kind of hair people walk into our downtown studio with. Here is why we keep reaching for it behind the chair.
What it actually is
Despite the name, this is a weightless softener that works through damp hair rather than a stiff finishing mist. The hero ingredient is roucou oil, which softens and smooths the cuticle without weighing strands down. It leaves an antioxidant finish that tames flyaways and frizz, and it carries a light signature scent that hangs around the rest of the day. You work a small amount through clean, damp hair, comb it through, and style as usual. That is the whole routine.
Why it earns a spot in Boise
Boise air is dry, and high desert dryness is rough on hair. Static, frizz, and that staticky halo of flyaways are a year round complaint here, not just a winter one. A softening product that smooths the cuticle and adds slip is doing real work in this climate. We see it most on the clients who feel like their ends look thirsty by mid afternoon or whose fine hair goes flat and fuzzy at the same time. A little of this through damp hair gives them a softer, shinier result that holds up against the dry air without the heaviness a richer cream would add.
Who we reach for it on
It works on any hair type, from fine to coarse, which is part of why it lives at so many of our stations. On fine hair it adds smoothness without flattening the roots. On coarse or coily textures it calms frizz and brings back shine. We also like it on clients who are between salon visits and want one simple step that makes their hair feel cared for. It slots into a daily routine or a once a week reset, so it is forgiving for people who do not love a long process at the mirror.
The honest drawback
If you want a crunchy, frozen, brushed out later kind of hold, this is not the product for you. The hold here is medium and soft, meant to keep hair smooth and touchable rather than rigid. People who set a sculpted updo or want their style to survive a wind tunnel will want something firmer. We would rather tell you that up front than have you bring it back. It is built for softness and frizz control, not for architecture.
What it costs and where to start
You can pick up the travel size, three fluid ounces, for $21, which is the size most of our clients grab first to see how their hair responds. If it becomes part of your routine, the large bottle at 13.52 fluid ounces runs $45 and lasts a long time since you only need a little each use. You can read the full details and order it on our Medium Hold Hairspray product page. Every product on our shelves is one we actually use in the studio, so this is not a shelf filler.
Bring it into your next appointment
The best way to know if this fits your hair is to feel it applied by hand. At your next visit we can work it through, show you exactly how much to use, and tell you honestly if a different finishing product suits your texture better. Take a look at our full list of salon services to plan your visit, then book your appointment online. We are at 104 S Capitol Blvd in downtown Boise, and we are happy to talk through what your hair needs in this dry Idaho air.