Davines OI Conditioner
A rich Davines Roucou Oil conditioner for all hair types that detangles instantly, eliminates frizz and delivers the signature OI velvety softness and shine — the step that most clients describe as the OI experience in a single product.
The Moda Team Review: Where the OI Feeling Lives
If the shampoo starts the Roucou Oil work, the conditioner is where the result becomes undeniable. The OI Conditioner penetrates the hair fibre during its 3–5 minute processing window and leaves behind a smoothness that persists through the blow-dry, through the day and into the next morning. The beta-carotene lipids seal the cuticle from within — what comes out after rinsing is not just conditioned hair but hair that feels polished, velvety and genuinely soft in a way that is different from standard conditioning.
It works on every texture but transforms thick, coarse or frizz-prone hair most visibly, where the cuticle-smoothing effect of the Roucou Oil is most dramatic. Fine-hair clients who apply it from mid-lengths down and rinse with cool water consistently get the softness result without flatness. The signature OI fragrance — warm amber, woody vetiver, soft florals — lingers through the blow-dry and into the day. Vegan.
Key Active Ingredient
Roucou Oil (Bixa Orellana) — 100x richer in beta-carotene than carrots. Absorbs into the hair cuticle during conditioning to seal the surface, smooth frizz and create a light-reflective finish that holds through heat styling. Works in 3–5 minutes. Always rinse with cool water to seal the cuticle and lock the Roucou Oil in — this single step makes the most visible difference to the OI shine result.
Moda Pro Tip
Always rinse OI Conditioner with the coldest water you can manage. Cool water snaps the cuticle scales shut, locks the Roucou Oil inside the hair fibre and amplifies the shine result significantly. This is the single most impactful technique detail for the OI routine — the difference between a good result and the mirror-finish result clients come back for.
How To Use
- After shampooing, press excess water from hair.
- Apply from mid-lengths to ends — never at the scalp or root.
- Leave on for 3–5 minutes.
- Rinse thoroughly with the coldest water possible.
- Follow with OI All In One Milk on towel-dried hair for the complete OI routine.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will Davines OI Conditioner weigh down fine hair?
No — apply from mid-lengths to ends only, keep away from the scalp and rinse with cool water. The Roucou Oil formula is designed for all hair types including fine hair, and the cool-water rinse removes any potential for heaviness at the root.
How long should I leave Davines OI Conditioner on before rinsing?
Yes — 3–5 minutes is the recommended contact time for the Roucou Oil to penetrate and the conditioning agents to work fully. A 30-second rinse delivers surface softness but not the full cuticle-sealing shine result the formula is designed for.
Is Davines OI Conditioner suitable for colour-treated hair?
Yes — colour-safe across all colour-treated hair types. The Roucou Oil's antioxidant profile provides additional protection for colour-treated hair, and the sulfate-free conditioning system does not strip colour pigments.
What is the difference between Davines OI Conditioner and OI Hair Butter?
Yes — the Conditioner is the everyday rinse-out step for all hair types: 3–5 minutes, every wash, maintaining the baseline OI softness and shine. The Hair Butter is a weekly intensive treatment with a richer formula and longer contact time for deeper nourishment when hair needs more concentrated care.
Can I use Davines OI Conditioner without the OI Shampoo?
Yes — it works on any freshly washed hair. However the Roucou Oil system is specifically designed to layer — shampoo deposits the first Roucou Oil foundation, the conditioner builds on it, and the leave-in and finishing products seal it in. The full routine delivers significantly more than any single product used alone.
