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Davines
MELU Essential Haircare Shampoo
Anti-Breakage Shampoo for Long and Fragile Hair
Anti-breakage protection from the first wash.
Anti-breakage shampoo for long or damaged hair with Regenerative Organic Certified™ Black Chickpea Extract — fortifies the hair fibre from root to tip, reduces breakage, and leaves long hair soft, shiny, and resilient.
- Repair
- Breakage
- Shine
- Cleanse
Anti-Breakage · Shine · Professional Haircare · Salon-Loved
This is probably for you if…
- Long hair
- Damaged-feeling hair
- Breakage-prone lengths
- Softness and shine
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What it does
- Black Chickpea Extract protective film reduces breakage from the cleanse step
- Fortifies hair fibre from root to tip
- Antioxidants preserve hair’s strength and structure
- Leaves long hair softer, smoother, and shinier after every wash
Perfect for
- Long
- Fragile
- Or breakage-prone hair
How to use
- Massage MELU Shampoo into the scalp first, not the ends. Let the lather do the work at the root, then rinse through the lengths. If your hair has buildup, oil or styling product in it, shampoo twice before judging the result.
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Why we like it
The Moda Team Review
For long hair that is experiencing breakage, losing elasticity, or simply taking more damage than it can recover from between appointments. The Black Chickpea Extract polysaccharides create a protective film that begins reducing breakage from the first wash, while the antioxidants preserve the hair’s structural integrity at the same time.
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The client who has been growing her hair for two years and keeps losing length at the ends to breakage every few months. She is washing with a general shampoo that strips without protecting. MELU Shampoo begins creating a protective film on the hair fibre with every wash — the breakage rate reduces and the ends start holding length. Davines is B-Corp certified, family-owned, made in Italy. The Black Chickpea Extract in MELU comes from Mr. Gabriele Colla's certified regenerative farm in Parma — a heritage legume variety grown using regenerative agricultural practices that improve soil health while producing an ingredient with genuine anti-breakage properties.
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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 that helps prevent breakage; antioxidants preserve hair's strength and structure. Fortifying shampoo texture. Leaves hair softer, smoother, and shinier.
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How to use
Use it the way we would.
- Massage MELU Shampoo into the scalp first, not the ends. Let the lather do the work at the root, then rinse through the lengths. If your hair has buildup, oil or styling product in it, shampoo twice before judging the result.
Moda stylist tipWork gently from the scalp through the lengths — no vigorous scrubbing of already-fragile ends. On the first wash after a colour or chemical service, a double cleanse gives the Black Chickpea Extract better contact with the hair fibre after processing residue is cleared. Rinse with cool water before the conditioner.
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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 ModaHow does Davines MELU Essential Haircare Shampoo reduce breakage?
The Black Chickpea Extract's polysaccharides deposit a protective film on the hair fibre during washing that reduces friction and mechanical damage at the cleanse step. Clinical testing on the full MELU routine shows -39% breakage from brushing after 4 weeks of consistent use.
What is the Regenerative Black Chickpea Extract in Davines MELU Essential Haircare Shampoo?
Regenerative Organic Certified Black Chickpea Extract is sourced from Mr. Gabriele Colla's farm in Parma, Italy. Its polysaccharides create a protective film on the hair fibre that prevents breakage from friction and styling. Its antioxidants preserve the hair's strength and structural integrity against environmental stressors including UV and urban pollution.
Is Davines MELU Essential Haircare Shampoo suitable for all hair types or only very long hair?
MELU is designed for any hair length where breakage is the primary concern. Long hair benefits most from the cumulative reinforcement, but shorter hair that snaps at the hairline, mid-shaft or ends also responds well to the Black Chickpea Extract's protective film. The concern is breakage, not length.
How long does it take to see results from Davines MELU Essential Haircare Shampoo?
The protective film deposits from the first wash and most clients notice improved manageability and less shedding during the rinse within the first week. The clinical -39% breakage reduction is measured after 4 weeks of consistent use of the full MELU routine.
Is Davines MELU Essential Haircare Shampoo colour-safe?
Colour-safe. Colour-treated hair is structurally more fragile because chemical processing opens the cuticle and weakens the cortex — both of which make breakage more likely during everyday washing and brushing. The MELU anti-breakage system is particularly relevant for any client who colours and heat-styles regularly.
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