I’m always trying out new hair products and looking for the best, low-maintenance options that are truly worth the money. My hair stylist recently introduced me to the Davines Liquid Luster, which is marketed as a weightless treatment that adds instant shine and softness.

As someone with lots of highlights and color-treated hair, I spend a lot of time combating brassiness, but I tend to envy the shine that comes with a rich, darker hair color, and this product seemed like it could give me what I felt I was lacking so I was definitely excited to try it out.

how to use davines liquid luster

Before you get in the shower, know that this product has a water-like consistency, even thinner than a shampoo. To avoid wasting product, I recommend pre-measuring out how much you’ll need and putting it in a little container so you can just pour it directly on your hair without worrying about using too much or too little. Use 1 dose (20ml) for short hair and 2 doses (40ml) for long hair.
After you shampoo, squeeze out the extra water from your hair and then apply the proper dosage of the Liquid Lustre in sections, focusing more on the mid-length through to your ends (avoiding the roots). You don’t need to apply conditioner afterwards.
I sectioned my hair into thirds horizontally like I do when I curl it - top, middle, bottom, rather than separating vertically because it’s easier.
If you just got your hair colored, my hair stylist said you can use this the next time you shampoo. As someone who washes her hair every day, I usually wait about a week after getting it colored to use this.

pros

Davines Liquid Luster did give my hair noticeable shine and made it super soft, just like it promised.
You get to wash this out immediately; it doesn’t have to sit on your hair for a long time so it’s perfect if you’re in a rush or want a quick shine treatment.
Unlike a conditioner or a deep repair mask, this doesn’t weigh down your hair or leave a film. It’s a watery formula and super lightweight, perfect for fine hair.

cons

This product is pricey at $53 a bottle and not the kind of product where you can use less than the suggested amount. As someone with long hair, I found I needed to use a little more than what the bottle said. There are 300 total ml in the bottle, and the directions say to use 20ml for short hair and 40ml for long hair – so you’ll get approximately 15 uses out of the bottle for short hair and 7 uses for long hair if you follow the recommended amounts.
The scent is a little stronger than I personally like, but that is true for most of Davines’ Oi products. it’s also a more masculine scent; I think you’ll either love it or hate it, to be honest.

is davines liquid luster worth it?

If you have thinner hair that gets weighed down by heavy masks, I think Davines Liquid Luster is the perfect product for you - it’ll deliver shine and soften your hair without weighing it down. My hair can handle a thicker product, so I view this more as an occasional treat (especially because it’s $53) rather than a weekly non-negotiable. I’ll definitely be using this for special occasions and events, but this isn’t replacing my deep conditioning mask as that’s more cost-effective for me.

You can purchase Davines Liquid Luster through your stylist or by clicking here if you’d like to shop online.