The Truth About Davines LOVE Curl: What I Tell My Clients Behind the Chair

You know what happens every time we hit peak humidity in Bay Harbor Islands? The curls come out swinging and not always in a cute way.

I’m Emily Safran-Wands, lead stylist at LAHH SALON, and if you’ve sat in my chair, you already know I’m picky about curl care. Curls aren’t just wavy hair on vacation. They’re a whole personality, and they need the right products to thrive.

So when clients ask, “Is the Davines LOVE Curl line actually worth it?” here’s what I really think. Because yes, I use these on my own curly clients every single week, right here at 1090 Kane Concourse, just a block from the library and downtown traffic.

Let’s Talk Results: How the LOVE Curl Line Performs on Real Hair

We’re not playing pretend with these bottles. Davines LOVES curls, and the products in this line prove it. Here’s what I keep in rotation at the salon and recommend most often:

• LOVE Curl Shampoo: Creamy, not sudsy. Gentle cleanse that leaves curls feeling soft, not squeaky. Ideal for textured hair that hates being stripped.
• LOVE Curl Conditioner: Lightweight but moisturizing. It doesn’t flatten your curl pattern or leave residue. I finger detangle with this in the bowl, and curls feel like butter.
• LOVE Curl Hair Mask: This one’s the real MVP. Deep conditioning without the weight. I use it weekly on clients recovering from heat styling or post-beach damage.
• LOVE Curl Primer: Think of it as your prep spray. It smooths, hydrates, and makes styling easier. Also a great way to refresh second-day curls when paired with a little mist.
• LOVE Curl Revitalizer: This is the comeback spray. When your curls have been slept on, smooshed, or are starting to frizz, this revives them. It’s saved many blowouts on humid days.
• LOVE Curl Controller: A soft hold cream that tames frizz without crunch. Perfect for clients who want a more polished, stretched-out curl look or want to air-dry without puff.
• LOVE Curl Cleansing Cream: My go-to for clients who follow a low-poo or no-poo routine. It's gentle enough for coily textures, hydrating enough for type 3 curls, and sulfate-free.

Pair a few of these together and you’ll start to feel like your curls are working with you, not against you.

Who It’s Best For (and Who Might Need Something Else)

This line is a dream for:

• Type 2C to 4A curls
• Frizz-prone hair that needs moisture
• Clients who want soft definition without stiff ringlets
• People living in humid places like, well, South Florida

But if your hair is super fine or you like high-hold gels and crunchy definition, the LOVE Curl line might not feel like enough control. In that case, I usually add a little something from the Davines More Inside line for hold, or suggest using the Liquid Spell Reinforcing Bodifying Fluid for structure without weight.

How We Style Curls at LAHH (and How You Can at Home)

Here’s my simple curl cocktail I use on clients after the wash:

1. Start with the LOVE Curl Shampoo or Cleansing Cream depending on buildup
2. Follow with the LOVE Curl Conditioner or Hair Mask once a week
3. Towel blot with a microfiber or soft T-shirt, not a regular towel
4. Spritz on LOVE Curl Primer and rake through with fingers
5. Add LOVE Curl Controller for light hold and frizz control
6. Scrunch and either diffuse or air dry depending on your schedule

The key is letting your curls set before you touch them. Once they’re dry, you can fluff, shake, or spray in the Revitalizer to bring the shape back.

Client Story: Frizz to Defined in Two Weeks

One of my regulars, Dani, came in frustrated. Her curls were puffing up by 2 p.m. no matter what she tried. She was using drugstore products with too much protein and not enough hydration.

I started her on the LOVE Curl Shampoo, Conditioner, and Controller. She texted me two weeks later from her kid’s soccer game. "I still have curl definition. It’s 91 degrees. WHAT MAGIC IS THIS."

It’s not magic. It’s just the right match for your curl type, used the right way.

Want to Try Before You Buy?

I get it. Committing to salon products can feel like a leap. That’s why we use these during curl styling and blowout services so you can feel the difference before you stock your shower shelf.

And we never suggest something unless we’ve seen it work. That’s just how we do it here.

Let’s Talk Curls in Real Life

If your curls feel dry, undefined, or just plain tired, let’s fix that. Book a curl session or consultation with me, Emily Safran-Wands, or one of our curl-trained stylists at LAHH SALON. We’ll help your hair feel like yours again.

You’ll find us just off Kane Concourse near the Bay Harbor Library. Call (305) 877-7706 or book online here.