1. How It Performs at the Sunday Salon Backbar & At Home
Behind the chair at Sunday Salon at Raleigh Iron Works in Raleigh, NC, our colorists and stylists prescribe Davines LOVE Smoothing Instant Anti-Frizz Sleek Hair Mask (8.45 fl oz / 250 ml) as a cornerstone Step 2 treatment in the Essential Haircare line—specifically engineered for coarse, rebellious hair needing 60-second deep smoothing and anti-volume control.
After lightening services, glosses, or daily heat styling, the hair cuticle develops microscopic gaps that allow moisture and color molecules to escape. Davines LOVE Smoothing Instant Anti-Frizz Sleek Hair Mask penetrates directly into those porous zones, smoothing the outer cuticle scales without collapsing natural root volume.
Our Raleigh guests immediately notice the difference in wet-combing slip in the shower: knots melt away effortlessly with a wide-tooth comb, reducing mechanical breakage and sealing in glass-like softness that holds up against North Carolina humidity.
2. Ingredient Chemistry, Sustainability & Botanical Profile
Hero Bioactive — Messina Minuta Olive Extract (Fatty Acids & Vitamin E): Infused with Minuta Olive extract from Mr. Carmelo Messina’s Slow Food Presidium grove in Ficarra, Messina, Sicily—exceptionally rich in fatty acids and vitamin E to relax coarse cuticles and seal out North Carolina humidity.
Cuticle-Smart Delivery & Color Protection: Every bottle of Davines LOVE Smoothing Instant Anti-Frizz Sleek Hair Mask is pH-balanced to keep the hair cuticle sealed and reflective. By targeting damaged, negatively charged sites along the hair shaft, the formula delivers intensive nourishment where your mid-lengths and ends need it most while preserving the vibrancy of your Sunday Salon dimensional color or gloss.
B-Corp Sustainability & Sensory Profile: Formulated and bottled at the Davines Village in Parma, Italy using 100% renewable clean energy and carbon-neutral Zero Impact® packaging, this formula features an elevated aromatic profile of fresh Mediterranean fig leaf, citrus zest, and soft floral musk.
3. Stylist Application Guide: How to Apply by Hair Type
- Step 1 — Squeeze Out Excess Water (Crucial Salon Secret): Before applying Davines LOVE Smoothing Instant Anti-Frizz Sleek Hair Mask, gently press excess water out of your hair with your hands or a microfiber towel. Waterlogged hair dilutes concentrated Italian masks and conditioners by up to 50%.
- Fine to Medium Hair Application: Work a nickel-sized amount from ear-level down to the ends, avoiding the top two inches of the scalp. Detangle gently from the bottom up using a wide-tooth shower comb, leave on for 3 to 5 minutes, and rinse thoroughly.
- Thick, Coarse, Curly, or Lightened Hair Application: Section damp hair into 2–4 quadrants and smooth a generous quarter-sized amount through mid-lengths and ends. Twist into a clip and allow the formula to penetrate for 5 to 10 minutes (or wrap in a warm towel for a Sunday Salon spa treatment at home) before rinsing cool.
- Routine Pairing Tip: After towel-drying, lock in the conditioning benefits with Davines OI All in One Milk or your preferred Davines leave-in thermal shield before heat styling.
Stylist pairing note: Compare this formula with our Davines LOVE Smoother Leave-On Anti-Frizz review, or check our keratin treatment pricing for Historic Mordecai salon guests.