Davines MELU Serum
An anti-breakage Davines split-ends serum for long, very damaged or breakage-prone hair — enriched with Regenerative Black Chickpea Extract to smooth and seal split ends, strengthen weakened tips and reduce split ends by 37% with the full MELU routine.
The Moda Team Review: The Step That Addresses Split Ends Directly
Split ends are a structural problem, not a styling one — and most products treat them cosmetically rather than addressing the fibre-level damage that causes them. The MELU Serum is different. Applied to towel-dried hair before styling, it uses Regenerative Black Chickpea Extract — the same ingredient that powers the MELU Shampoo and Conditioner — to smooth and seal the tips of hair that have already split or are beginning to split, strengthening the weakened fibre structure at the ends that is most vulnerable to further damage. Clinical testing on 20 participants with split ends and brittle hair confirms -37% split ends after 4 weeks of the complete MELU routine.
For long-hair clients, the ends of the hair are the oldest and most structurally compromised part — they have been through the most heat, the most styling, the most mechanical stress. The Serum is the focused intervention for that specific zone. It is not a conditioning product for the mid-lengths; it is a targeted treatment for the tips that makes the ends look polished, healthy and intact rather than frayed and split. Used consistently as the third step in the MELU routine, it makes a measurable and visible difference to the integrity of the lengths. Vegan.
Key Active Ingredient
Regenerative Black Chickpea Extract (Hydrolyzed Cicer Seed Extract) — polysaccharides create a protective film over the hair and help prevent breakage; antioxidants preserve hair's strength and structural integrity. Specifically targets split ends, smoothing and sealing compromised tips. Clinical efficacy: -37% split ends after 4 weeks (MELU shampoo + conditioner + serum, 20 participants). Leave-in, do not rinse. Vegan formula.
Moda Pro Tip
Apply specifically to the ends — the final 5–8cm of the hair length where split ends form and accumulate — rather than distributing through all the mid-lengths. The Serum's targeted action is most effective concentrated at the tips. On very long hair, section into four quadrants and work through each section from tip upward to ensure every end is covered. Apply before blow-drying or air-drying and do not rinse out.
How To Use
- After washing with MELU Shampoo and conditioning with MELU Conditioner, gently towel-dry hair.
- Apply serum specifically to mid-lengths and ends, concentrating on the tips.
- Do not rinse out.
- Blow-dry or air-dry as usual.
- Use at every wash as the third step in the complete MELU anti-breakage routine.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Davines MELU Essential Haircare Serum do for split ends?
Yes — it visibly improves the appearance of split ends by smoothing and sealing the compromised tips, strengthening weakened hair fibre and reducing further breakage. Clinical testing shows -37% split ends after 4 weeks of consistent use with the full MELU routine.
Is Davines MELU Serum applied before or after blow-drying?
Yes — apply to towel-dried hair before blow-drying and do not rinse out. It works as a leave-in treatment that stays active through the blow-dry and into the day, providing both split-end sealing and ongoing anti-breakage protection.
How is Davines MELU Serum different from the MELU Spray?
Yes — the MELU Spray is a heat-protective leave-in for the whole length of the hair, providing anti-breakage and heat protection through blow-drying. The MELU Serum is a targeted split-ends treatment for the tips specifically, sealing and strengthening the ends where breakage and splitting are most visible. They can be used together — Spray through the full length, Serum concentrated on the ends.
How long does it take to see results from Davines MELU Essential Haircare Serum?
Yes — Davines' clinical testing shows a -37% reduction in split ends after 4 weeks of consistent use. Visible smoothing and sealing of existing split ends is noticeable from the first application; structural improvement builds cumulatively over the four-week period.
Is Davines MELU Essential Haircare Serum suitable for colour-treated long hair?
Yes — it is colour-safe. Colour-treated long hair is particularly prone to split ends and tip breakage because the chemical processing weakens the cuticle and the extended length accumulates the most mechanical damage over time. The Serum addresses both factors.
