Davines
MELU Essential Haircare Serum
Anti-Breakage Split Ends Serum for Long and Damaged Hair
-37% split ends in 4 weeks. Seals the tips. Preserves length.
Targeted split-end serum for long or damaged hair with Black Chickpea Extract — reduces split ends by 37% in 4 weeks, seals and strengthens the tips, preserves length.
- Repair
- Breakage
- Treat
Professional Use · Salon-Loved
This is probably for you if…
- Long hair
- Breakage-prone lengths
- Damage care routines
- Pro-size value routines
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What it does
- -37% split ends in 4 weeks (clinical test, full MELU routine)
- Preserves hair's length and integrity by sealing and strengthening the tips
- Works on dry or damp hair — no rinse, no shower step required
- Doubles as an overnight split-end treatment for deeper cumulative repair
Perfect for
- Long hair with visible split ends and breakage at the tips
How to use
- Apply Davines MELU Serum through damp hair before styling, focusing on the mid-lengths and ends. Use a smaller amount on fine hair and build only where the hair needs more control.
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Why we like it
The Moda Team Review
The most targeted product in the MELU line. While the Shampoo, Conditioner and Spray protect the whole head, the Serum works specifically on the ends — the zone where split ends form and propagate. Applied to dry or damp tips after styling, it smooths, seals, and cumulatively strengthens over 4 weeks. Also works as an overnight treatment.
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The client who is growing her hair but keeps splitting at the ends and having to cut more off every trim than she is gaining in length. She is using MELU Shampoo and Conditioner but has no targeted end treatment. MELU Serum on the tips each evening after styling — after four weeks the ends are visibly less frayed and she is holding more length between appointments. Davines is B-Corp certified, family-owned, made in Italy. The Black Chickpea Extract in MELU Serum comes from Mr. Gabriele Colla's certified regenerative farm in Parma — the same source across the Shampoo and Spray, creating a consistent anti-breakage platform throughout the MELU system.
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What’s inside — and why it’s there
The ingredients worth knowing.
- Regenerative Organic Certified™ Black Chickpea Extract — sourced from Mr. Gabriele Colla's farm, Parma, Italy. Polysaccharides create a protective film; antioxidants preserve hair's structure; fatty acids strengthen weakened tips. -37% split ends in 4 weeks
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How to use
Use it the way we would.
- Apply Davines MELU Serum through damp hair before styling, focusing on the mid-lengths and ends. Use a smaller amount on fine hair and build only where the hair needs more control.
Moda stylist tipApply to the final 3–5cm of dry or damp hair after styling. Work in for 30 seconds. For an overnight treatment, apply and go to bed — extended contact time deepens the protective film significantly. Pair with MELU Spray (Serum on tips first, Spray over the full head) for the combined split-end and full-head anti-breakage result.
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| MOMO | NOUNOU | MELU | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | Dry or dehydrated hair | Damaged or processed hair | Long or fragile hair |
| Main goal | Hydrate | Nourish + repair | Prevent breakage |
| Hair feels | Dry but strong | Dry and brittle | Splits and snaps |
| Start here if… | Your hair needs moisture | Your hair needs repair | Your ends break easily |
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Ask ModaWhat does Davines MELU Essential Haircare Serum do for split ends?
The Serum smooths and seals compromised tips, strengthens the weakened hair fibre at the ends and reduces further breakage from everyday handling. Clinical testing on the full MELU routine shows -37% split ends after 4 weeks of consistent application.
Is Davines MELU Essential Haircare Serum applied before or after blow-drying?
Apply to towel-blotted hair before blow-drying — it stays active through the heat styling and into the day, providing ongoing split-end sealing and anti-breakage protection. It can also be applied to dry ends after styling as a finishing step.
How is Davines MELU Essential Haircare Serum different from the MELU Spray?
The MELU Spray is a leave-in applied to the full mid-length and end zone that provides heat protection up to 230°C and anti-breakage coverage during blow-drying. The Serum is a targeted treatment applied specifically to the tips for split-end sealing and structural reinforcement at the most vulnerable section. They complement each other and are most effective used together.
How long does it take to see results from Davines MELU Essential Haircare Serum?
Visible smoothing of existing split ends is noticeable from the first application. The clinical -37% split ends reduction is measured after 4 weeks of consistent use as part of the full MELU routine. Results compound with continued use.
Is Davines MELU Essential Haircare Serum suitable for colour-treated long hair?
Colour-safe. Colour-treated long hair carries the most split-end risk — chemical processing weakens the cuticle and the extended length has had the most cumulative heat and mechanical damage. The Serum is particularly relevant for colour clients who heat-style regularly and want to retain length between trims.
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