We love Davines so much and its a top seller in the salon and if you’ve spent time searching for premium salon haircare in New Zealand, chances are you’ve come across Davines.

Known for its balance of luxury performance, sustainability, and beautifully formulated products, Davines has developed a loyal following worldwide and for good reason. The brand manages to feel elevated without being intimidating, combining salon-grade results with thoughtful ingredients and packaging that clients genuinely connect with.

We stock the full Davines NZ range because it consistently performs in real salon environments, not just in marketing campaigns. Our stylists use it daily across the pre-colour services, curl care, scalp health, blonde maintenance, and damaged hair recovery.

If you’re wondering which Davines products are actually worth buying, this guide breaks down the best ranges for different hair concerns, what’s new in the updated Essentials line, and which products clients repeatedly come back for.

Why Davines Has Become So Popular in NZ

Unlike many trend-driven haircare brands, Davines has built its reputation slowly through salons and word of mouth.

People are drawn to the brand because it delivers three things at once:

• Strong salon performance

• Beautiful textures and fragrance

• A more sustainability-focused approach to haircare

Davines also avoids the overly clinical feeling some professional brands have. The products feel luxurious and sensory while still targeting specific hair concerns effectively.

For many Kiwi clients, it becomes a long-term haircare brand rather than something they try once and forget.

The Newly Updated Davines Essentials Range

One of the biggest recent updates from Davines is the refreshed Essentials range and we are instantly in LOVE! We were lucky to get the full range to try and they are now back room staples.

The Essentials collection has always been one of the brand’s most recognisable lines, known for its minimalist packaging and targeted formulas. The updated range improves both sustainability and performance, with enhanced ingredient technology, refined formulations, and even greater focus on naturally derived active ingredients.

The range is still built around matching products to specific hair needs rather than pushing a one-size-fits-all routine.

That matters because dry hair, damaged hair, curly hair, and colour-treated hair all need completely different support.

Best Davines Products for Dry Hair

Davines MOMO Shampoo & Conditioner

Davines MOMO is one of the most recommended ranges for dry, dehydrated hair.

It’s designed to restore softness and hydration without making the hair heavy or greasy, which is especially important for fine hair clients who struggle with rich moisture products flattening their hair.

Best for:

• Dry hair

• Dehydrated ends

• Fine to medium hair

• Heat styling damage

• Hair lacking softness

What clients love:

• Hair feels softer without feeling coated

• Lightweight hydration

• Fresh, clean feel

• Doesn’t weigh curls down

Hairdresser insight:

Many people assume dry hair automatically needs oils or heavy masks. In reality, overloading fine hair with rich products can make it feel limp while still remaining dehydrated internally. MOMO works well because it hydrates without excessive residue.

Best Davines Products for Colour-Treated Hair

Davines MINU Shampoo & Conditioner

If your colour fades quickly, particularly blondes, brunettes, or fashion colours, MINU is one of the standout ranges in the Davines lineup.

Best for:

• Coloured hair

• Blonde maintenance

• Gloss longevity

• Vibrant colour protection

Why it performs well:

• Gentle cleansing

• Helps preserve colour vibrancy

• Leaves hair shiny without heaviness

• Works well for daily washing

Common customer feedback:

Clients often notice their colour stays fresher for longer compared with standard supermarket shampoos, especially reds, coppers, and blondes that tend to fade quickly.

Hairdresser insight:

One of the biggest causes of colour fade isn’t the dye itself. It’s aggressive cleansing. MINU helps reduce that stripping effect while still leaving the scalp feeling clean.

Best Davines Products for Damaged Hair

Davines NOUNOU Range

For bleached, compromised, or chemically stressed hair, NOUNOU remains one of the hero repair ranges from Davines.

Best for:

• Bleached hair

• Damaged ends

• Breakage

• Chemically processed hair

• Overprocessed blondes

What makes it popular:

• Rich nourishment without excessive heaviness

• Helps improve softness and manageability

• Excellent for post-lightening care

• Works particularly well on brittle hair

Hairdresser insight:

Many damaged hair clients over-focus on protein and forget moisture balance. NOUNOU tends to work well because it restores softness alongside strength support.

The Davines Product Almost Everyone Ends Up Loving

Davines OI Oil

If there’s one universally popular product from Davines, it’s probably OI Oil.

Why clients become obsessed with it:

• Adds shine without greasy residue

• Helps reduce frizz

• Makes hair feel smoother instantly

• Lightweight compared with many salon oils

Best for:

• Frizz control

• Blow-drying

• Dry ends

• Thick or coarse hair

• Humidity management

Hairdresser insight:

People are often surprised by how little product they need. Using too much is the fastest way to ruin the result. A small amount usually gives better softness and movement.

Is Davines Worth the Price?

This is probably the biggest question people ask before investing in professional haircare.

The reality is cheaper shampoos often compensate with harsher detergents, heavy silicones, or filler ingredients that create temporary cosmetic results rather than long-term hair condition improvement.

With Davines, you’re paying for:

• Higher quality formulations

• Concentrated products

• Salon-grade performance

• Sustainable production values

• Professional support and recommendations

The key is buying the right range for your actual hair concern.

Using the wrong premium product still gives mediocre results.

Why Buying From an Official Davines NZ Stockist Matters

Counterfeit and diverted salon haircare has become increasingly common online.

Buying from an official NZ stockist like Sable means:

• Guaranteed authentic products

• Fresh stock

• Access to professional advice

• Help choosing the correct range

• Fast nationwide NZ shipping

That last part matters more than people think. Haircare is highly individual, and recommendations based on your hair type often make a bigger difference than the brand itself.

Which Davines Range Should You Choose?

A quick breakdown:

• Choose MOMO if your hair feels dry or dehydrated

• Choose MINU if you want to preserve colour vibrancy

• Choose NOUNOU if your hair is damaged or overprocessed

• Choose OI if you want shine, softness, and frizz control

At Sable in Wellington, our hairdressers work with Davines daily and can help match products to your specific hair concerns rather than guessing based on trends or TikTok reviews.

Because the best haircare routine isn’t about buying the most viral product.

It’s about using the right one for your hair.

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