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Davines Essentials Nounou Conditioner is a nourishing conditioner designed to soften, detangle and strengthen processed hair.
This fast-acting formula helps care for brittle, damaged or over-processed strands by improving softness, manageability and shine. Ideal for hair that has been coloured, bleached, relaxed or chemically treated, it helps smooth the hair fibre and reduce the feel of dryness after washing.
Formulated with certified regenerative lupin extract, rich in proteins and polysaccharides, it helps support hair repair while forming a protective film to lock in moisture. Hair is left softer, stronger-feeling and easier to style after just one use.
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Cetearyl AlcoholConditioning agents
Fatty alcohol conditioner
A fatty alcohol that helps soften hair and improve the texture of formulations.
May suit
People looking for smoother, more manageable hair or richer, creamier product textures.
Worth knowing
Despite the name, fatty alcohols are moisturising and conditioning rather than drying. They also help stabilise and thicken many haircare formulas.
Cetyl AlcoholConditioning agents
Emollient and texture enhancer
Cetyl Alcohol helps soften the hair and gives products a smooth, creamy texture.
May suit
Those looking for conditioning, slip, or richer textures in their haircare products.
Worth knowing
Despite the name, fatty alcohols like cetyl alcohol are non‑drying and are commonly used to add emollience and stability to formulations.
Behentrimonium ChlorideConditioning agents
Conditioning agent
A conditioning agent that helps detangle and soften, reducing static and roughness.
May suit
Most hair types, especially tangle-prone or coarse hair.
Worth knowing
A common conditioner ingredient despite the chloride name, which simply describes its chemistry.
Cetrimonium ChlorideConditioning agents
Conditioning agent
A conditioning agent that helps smooth and soften the hair while reducing static and tangles.
May suit
People looking for improved manageability, detangling and smoother-feeling hair.
Worth knowing
It is a commonly used quaternary ammonium compound that helps conditioners spread easily through the hair. It is effective even at low levels, which is why it appears frequently in rinse-off products.
C15-19 AlkaneSolvents
Lightweight emollient solvent
A lightweight, fast-spreading emollient that helps give hair products a smooth, non-greasy feel.
May suit
Those who prefer silky, lightweight formulas that don’t weigh down the hair.
Worth knowing
It is often derived from renewable plant sources and is used to improve texture and spreadability in modern formulations. It can help enhance slip without the heaviness of traditional oils.
Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideOils and butters
Lightweight emollient
A lightweight emollient that helps soften and smooth the hair without heaviness.
May suit
Those wanting conditioning benefits that do not weigh hair down, including fine or easily-greasy hair types.
Worth knowing
It is commonly derived from coconut oil and glycerin and is valued for its silky, non-greasy feel. It is widely used in both skincare and haircare for its gentle, versatile performance.
Glyceryl StearateThickeners and stabilisers
Emulsifier and texture enhancer
Helps blend oil and water and gives haircare formulas a smooth, creamy texture.
May suit
Those who like richer conditioners or masks that feel smooth and spread easily.
Worth knowing
It also offers light conditioning and can help soften the feel of hair. It is widely used in both skincare and haircare for its reliable stabilising properties.
A cationic guar-derived polymer that conditions, softens and helps reduce static in the hair.
May suit
People looking for smoother, easier-to-detangle hair, including those with dry, damaged or textured hair.
Worth knowing
It is commonly used in shampoos and conditioners to improve slip and manageability without adding heaviness. Its cationic nature helps it adhere lightly to the hair surface for a conditioning effect.
Benzyl AlcoholPreservatives
Preservative
Helps preserve formulations and can also act as a solvent or light fragrance component.
May suit
Those interested in understanding preservative systems or identifying potential fragrance allergens.
Worth knowing
Benzyl Alcohol is commonly used in professional haircare to support product stability and texture. It can also naturally occur in some essential oils.
Stearyl AlcoholConditioning agents
Emollient and thickener
A fatty alcohol that helps soften the hair and give products a smooth, creamy texture.
May suit
People looking for conditioners or treatments that provide slip, softness and richer textures.
Worth knowing
Although called an alcohol, it is a waxy, non‑drying fatty alcohol commonly used to enhance conditioning performance and product stability.
Lauroyl LysineConditioning agents
Conditioning agent
A conditioning ingredient that helps improve slip and softness in hair products.
May suit
People looking for lightweight conditioning without heaviness or build-up.
Worth knowing
It is an amino acid–derived ingredient often used to enhance texture and provide a smooth feel. It can also help improve the spreadability of haircare formulations.
Sodium GluconateChelating agents
Chelating agent
Helps bind metal ions in water and formulas to support stability and performance.
May suit
Those living in hard-water areas or using products designed to maintain formula clarity and effectiveness.
Worth knowing
By binding minerals, it can help reduce the impact of hard water on hair feel and product behaviour. It is commonly used in modern, mild formulations.
Sclerotium GumThickeners and stabilisers
Natural thickener
A natural polysaccharide used to thicken and stabilise haircare formulas.
May suit
People who prefer products with smooth, gel-like textures or those seeking naturally derived formulation agents.
Worth knowing
It helps improve product spreadability and provides a light conditioning feel without weighing hair down. It is commonly used in both rinse-off and leave-in products.
Sodium BenzoatePreservatives
Preservative
Helps protect water-based products from spoilage so they stay usable.
May suit
All products that need a preservative system.
Worth knowing
Often paired with other preservatives for broad protection.
Lactic AcidpH adjusters
pH adjuster
Helps adjust and maintain the product’s pH for optimal performance.
May suit
Those looking for formulas that help smooth the cuticle or gently refine the scalp surface.
Worth knowing
Lactic Acid can also provide mild hydrating and smoothing benefits in haircare. Its pH-balancing role helps support product stability and performance.
Butylene GlycolHumectants
Humectant and solvent
Butylene Glycol helps attract and hold moisture while improving the spreadability of hair products.
May suit
Those looking for hydrated, smoother-feeling hair or lighter-feeling formulations.
Worth knowing
It is commonly used to help ingredients dissolve and to give formulas a soft, glide-on texture. It appears in many leave-in and rinse-off products due to its versatility.
GlycerinHumectants
Humectant
Attracts and holds water to help hair feel hydrated and soft.
May suit
Dry or dehydrated hair, and many curl and moisture routines.
Worth knowing
A very common, well-tolerated humectant used across countless products.
AlcoholSolvents
Solvent and drying agent
Helps dissolve other ingredients and can aid quick drying in styling products.
May suit
Those using sprays or styling products that benefit from fast evaporation.
Worth knowing
In haircare, this typically refers to ethanol or denatured alcohol, which helps formulas feel lighter and dry faster. Its effect depends on the overall product balance and supporting conditioning ingredients.
MicaColourants
Adds shimmer and colour
Mica provides shimmer, pearlescence and subtle colour to haircare products.
May suit
Those who enjoy luminous or light-reflective finishes in styling or colouring products.
Worth knowing
It is a mineral powder widely used in cosmetics for its reflective properties. In haircare, it is typically present in small amounts for visual effect rather than performance.
Citric AcidpH adjusters
pH adjuster
Fine-tunes the product pH, which can help the hair surface feel smooth.
May suit
Most hair types as part of a balanced formula.
Worth knowing
Usually present in small amounts to balance the formula.
2-HexanediolSolvents
Solvent and humectant
Helps dissolve other ingredients and provides light moisture to haircare formulas.
May suit
Those interested in lightweight, non-greasy formulas that spread easily.
Worth knowing
It is also used as a preservative booster to support formula stability.
Caprylyl GlycolHumectants
Humectant
Helps attract and hold moisture in hair and scalp while supporting product stability.
May suit
Those looking for added hydration or smoother-feeling hair.
Worth knowing
It is also commonly used as a preservative booster to help maintain formula freshness. It is well tolerated in most haircare products.
Sodium PhytateChelating agents
Chelating agent
Helps bind metal ions to support product stability and performance.
May suit
People who want formulas that perform consistently in hard-water environments.
Worth knowing
It is a plant-derived option often used as a gentler alternative to traditional chelators. It can also support the effectiveness of preservatives and surfactants.
Benzoic AcidPreservatives
Preservative
Helps protect haircare products by supporting the preservation system and maintaining formula stability.
May suit
Those who want products that remain fresh and effective throughout their shelf life.
Worth knowing
Benzoic Acid is often used alongside other preservatives to create a broad-spectrum system. It also plays a minor role in helping maintain a product’s pH balance.
LinaloolFragrance ingredients
Fragrance component
A fragrance component found naturally in many flowers and spices.
Worth knowing
A fragrance component that must be listed separately on labels because a minority of people can be sensitive to it. Its presence is normal, required disclosure and is not a quality signal.
LimoneneFragrance ingredients
Fragrance component
A fragrance component that also occurs naturally in many citrus and plant oils.
Worth knowing
A fragrance component that must be listed separately on labels because a minority of people can be sensitive to it. Its presence is normal, required disclosure and is not a quality signal.
Linalyl AcetateFragrance ingredients
Fragrance component
A fragrance ingredient that adds a soft, floral–citrus note to haircare products.
May suit
Those who enjoy naturally inspired, aromatic formulas.
Worth knowing
It is a naturally occurring component of several essential oils and is often used to create balanced, pleasant scents in formulations. Its presence does not affect the performance of the product on the hair.