Observed arrival · 2026-10-15
Melanova: beauty guidance rooted in melanin-rich skin and Afro hair
A French-language site offering AI-guided skin and hair routines, a free ingredient scanner, and paid guides tailored to Black skin and Afro-textured hair.
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$Paid
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◎Niche
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- For
- People with Black skin or Afro-textured hair
- Worth noticing
- The diagnostic asks about hairstyles, products, budget, and time before requesting guided photos; the site says those photos are deleted after 90 days.
Field notes
The diagnostic flow asks about a person’s hairstyles, products, budget, and available time, then describes guided daylight photos of the face, hairline, and hair lengths. Its example routine is divided into morning, evening, and wash-day steps, while the ingredient scanner is presented as a separate free feature. The page lists Wave, Orange Money, and card payments; its paid guide listings are still marked “Bientôt disponible.”
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$PaidCommerce or pricing visible
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◎NicheUnusually specific use
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