Davines LOVE CURL Enhancing Milk
A lightweight curl-enhancing Davines leave-in milk for wavy and curly hair that prevents breakage, controls frizz, hydrates and provides heat protection up to 230°C — with up to 72 hours of anti-frizz and curl definition.
The Moda Team Review: The Leave-In That Makes the Curl Last
The LOVE CURL Enhancing Milk is the third step in Routine 1 — and the one that extends everything the shampoo and conditioner started into the actual day. Applied to towel-dried hair before drying and styling, it locks in the moisture and curl definition from the wash routine and creates a barrier against the humidity and heat that undo curl work so quickly. The result is curl shape that holds through the blow-dry, through the afternoon humidity, and still has something left on the second day.
What we particularly like about this one is its versatility — Davines designed it to be used on dry or dampened hair between washes for a curl refresh, not just as a post-wash step. That makes it genuinely useful for curly clients who stretch wash days. The texture is a delicate milky mist, airy and lightweight, so it does not overload the curl or create stiffness. It also provides heat protection up to 230°C, making it the heat defence step in the LOVE CURL routine for anyone who diffuses or blow-dries. Scented with the same fig, lime, florals and musk signature as the rest of the range.
Key Active Ingredient
Regenerative Organic Certified™ Baobab Pulp Extract — sourced from Mrs. Ouattara Abiba women's association in Banfora, Burkina Faso. Carbohydrates lock in moisture; antioxidants protect and maintain hair health. The Enhancing Milk also provides heat protection up to 230°C and is the leave-in step that completes the LOVE CURL Routine 1 efficacy results: up to 11x more hydrated hair, elasticity enhanced by 24.6%, and 72 hours of anti-frizz and curl definition. Vegan formula.
Moda Pro Tip
Apply to towel-dried hair immediately after rinsing conditioner — hair should be damp, not dripping. Scrunch upward from ends toward roots after applying rather than smoothing downward, which disrupts curl clumping. For a curl refresh between washes, lightly dampen dry hair with water first, then apply 2–3 sprays and scrunch gently to reactivate the pattern without rewashing.
How To Use
- After shampooing and conditioning, gently towel-dry hair.
- Apply to damp hair, scrunching upward from ends to roots to encourage curl formation.
- Do not rinse out — heat protection is active up to 230°C.
- Diffuse on low heat or air-dry completely.
- Between washes: apply to dry or lightly dampened hair to refresh and revive curl pattern.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Davines LOVE CURL Essential Haircare Enhancing Milk provide heat protection for diffusing?
Yes — it provides heat protection up to 230°C per Davines' specifications. Apply to towel-dried hair before diffusing or blow-drying and do not rinse out. It is the heat protection step in the LOVE CURL wash routine.
Can I use Davines LOVE CURL Enhancing Milk between washes to refresh my curls?
Yes — Davines specifically designed it for this use. Apply to dry or lightly dampened hair between washes to refresh and revive curl pattern and frizz control without rewashing. This makes it particularly useful for clients who stretch their wash days.
Will Davines LOVE CURL Essential Haircare Enhancing Milk make my curls stiff or crunchy?
No — the delicate milky mist texture is lightweight and airy, designed to enhance and define the curl pattern without creating stiffness or crunch. Scrunch upward after applying rather than smoothing downward to get the best definition.
How long does the anti-frizz effect of Davines LOVE CURL Enhancing Milk last?
Yes — up to 72 hours of long-lasting anti-frizz and curl definition when using the complete LOVE CURL Routine 1 (shampoo, conditioner and enhancing milk) per Davines' efficacy testing. The milk is the step that seals and extends the effect.
What is the difference between Davines LOVE CURL Enhancing Milk and LOVE CURL Cream?
Yes — the Enhancing Milk is a lightweight leave-in spray used in Routine 1 for wavy to curly hair after shampooing and conditioning. The Cream is a moisturising curl-defining cream used in Routine 2 for thicker and coarser curl types after co-washing and masking. They suit different hair densities and curl intensities.
