1. How It Performs at the Sunday Salon Backbar & At Home
At Sunday Salon at Raleigh Iron Works in Raleigh, NC, the finishing phase of a haircut or color appointment is where we teach guests how to recreate salon-grade polish at home. Davines LOVE Curl Cream Leave-In Defining Serum (5.07 fl oz / 150 ml) is a standout Step 3 styling and finishing essential in the Essential Haircare collection, designed for invisible, touchable curl definition and hydration with zero crunch or flaking.
Many styling products force a compromise between touchable movement and frizz control—either leaving strands crunchy and stiff or collapsing under Piedmont humidity. Davines LOVE Curl Cream Leave-In Defining Serum uses weightless, breathable conditioning polymers and botanical actives that wrap each fiber in an invisible shield.
Whether you are round-brushing a sleek blowout, diffusing natural curls, or detailing dry ends on day two, it delivers effortless memory, luminous reflection, and frizz resistance without buildup.
2. Ingredient Chemistry, Sustainability & Botanical Profile
Hero Bioactive — Noto Almond Extract (Hyper-Fermented Proteins, B Vitamins & Magnesium): Formulated with hyper-fermented Noto Almond extract from Mr. Carlo Assenza’s Slow Food Presidium orchard in Syracuse, Sicily—packed with bioavailable proteins, B vitamins, vitamin E, and magnesium to boost curl elasticity and volume.
Cuticle-Smart Delivery & Color Protection: Every bottle of Davines LOVE Curl Cream Leave-In Defining Serum is pH-balanced to keep the hair cuticle sealed and reflective. By targeting damaged, negatively charged sites along the hair shaft, the formula delivers intensive nourishment where your mid-lengths and ends need it most while preserving the vibrancy of your Sunday Salon dimensional color or gloss.
B-Corp Sustainability & Sensory Profile: Formulated and bottled at the Davines Village in Parma, Italy using 100% renewable clean energy and carbon-neutral Zero Impact® packaging, this formula features an elevated aromatic profile of bright Sicilian citrus, green almond leaf, and warm creamy woods.
3. Stylist Application Guide: How to Apply by Hair Type
- Fine or Low-Density Hair: Start with half the amount you think you need. Emulsify or mist Davines LOVE Curl Cream Leave-In Defining Serum into your palms first, then press and comb through mid-lengths and ends on towel-dried (or dry) hair to preserve maximum root lift and airy bounce.
- Medium, Balayage, or Color-Treated Hair: Apply evenly from mid-shaft to ends before blow-drying or heat styling. Comb through with a wide-tooth comb or wet brush to guarantee uniform cuticle protection and frizz sealing from root to tip.
- Thick, Coarse, or Curly Hair: Apply in 2–3 horizontal sections so the interior layers at the nape receive full hydration and humidity defense. Cocktail with 1–2 drops of Davines OI Oil on the very ends for glass-like reflection.
- Day-2 & Day-3 Refresh: Work a micro-amount between dry palms and lightly smooth over surface flyaways or slept-on ends to revive salon shape and softness without re-washing.
Behind the chair: We pair this formula with our Davines LOVE Curl Primer Detangling review — check our curly hair and texture pricing before your next visit for Historic Mordecai salon guests.