The Best Non-Toxic Hair Spray of 2026
We scored 15 hair spray for PFAS forever chemicals and other hazards, then ranked them safest first. The top pick is Moroccanoil Moroccanoil Treatment Mist at 75/100. Every score below links to the full breakdown of what earned it.
80% of the 15 hair spray we scored fail our PFAS and toxin screen.
The safest PFAS-free hair spray we have scored
- 1
Moroccanoil
Treatment Mist
argan oil, silicones, water-based spray emulsion
PFAS Grade75ExcellentOverall Grade53Good🏷️70Fragrance allergens / undisclosed fragrance components
Limited concern
⏳45Silicone buildup on hair over time
Moderate concern
💨70Inhalation exposure from spray format
Limited concern
🧼70Preservative sensitivity (paraben or alt. preservative not itemized)
Limited concern
Low concern for PFAS; oil-based cosmetic spray contains no obvious fluorinated additives.
⚠Risky category by default
- 2
Bumble and bumble
Thickening Spray
spray formulation (polymers, propellant, solvents)
PFAS Grade75ExcellentOverall Grade63Good⚠️70Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) from solvents
Limited concern
⚠️70Fragrance allergens and sensitizers
Limited concern
⚠️70Propellant-related respiratory irritation
Limited concern
Low concern; spray styling product shows no known PFAS triggers, though chemical composition remains undisclosed.
⚠Risky category by default
- 3
Wella
EIMI Ocean Spritz
Water-based spray propellant with conditioning polymers
PFAS Grade75ExcellentOverall Grade63Good💨70Inhalation of aerosolized propellant and polymers
Limited concern
⚠️70Fragrance allergens and contact sensitization
Limited concern
⚠️70Polymer film buildup and scalp irritation with overuse
Limited concern
Lower concern for typical spray cosmetic, but Wella discloses nothing about PFAS.
⚠Risky category by default
Every hair spray that passes, side by side
Sorted by score. Higher is safer.
| # | Hair Spray | Score | Rating | Made of |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Moroccanoil Moroccanoil Treatment Mist | 75 | Excellent | argan oil, silicones, water-based spray emulsion |
| 2 | Bumble and bumble Bumble and Bumble Thickening Spray | 75 | Excellent | spray formulation (polymers, propellant, solvents) |
| 3 | Wella Wella EIMI Ocean Spritz | 75 | Excellent | Water-based spray propellant with conditioning polymers |
The hair spray we would skip
Lowest scoring in this category, worst first.
Moroccanoil
Extra Strong Luminous Hairspray
aerosol spray with polymeric film-forming agents
PFAS
Moderate concern
Propellant inhalation (hydrocarbon or compressed gas)
Limited concern
Fragrance allergens and respiratory sensitization
High concern
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Limited concern
Avoid until Moroccanoil reveals PFAS status; waterproofing in aerosol cosmetics raises red flags.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Tresemmé
Tresemme Extra Hold Hairspray
aerosol propellant formulation with polymers and solvents
Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from solvents
Moderate concern
Propellant inhalation risk
Limited concern
Fragrance allergens
Limited concern
Avoid until the brand reveals propellant chemistry; hairspray aerosols are a documented PFAS concern.
⚠Risky category by default
Moroccanoil
Luminous Hairspray Moroccanoil
aerosol hairspray with hydrocarbons and resins
Volatile organic compound (VOC) inhalation from propellants
Limited concern
Propellant pressure hazard from heat exposure
Limited concern
Incomplete brand disclosure; typical hairsprays lack PFAS but no public transparency provided.
⚠Risky category by default
What we check on hair spray
- Confirmed PFAS, PTFE or fluoropolymer content, which is the heaviest penalty we apply.
- Stain, water or grease resistant treatments, which usually mean fluorinated chemistry.
- Whether the brand discloses what is in the product, or stays silent behind a “clean” claim.
- Independent lab results and certifications where they exist.
Full point-by-point rubric on the methodology page.
The hair spray brands that will not say
6 of the brands here publish nothing about PFAS at all. Silence is not evidence of harm, but it is why none of them score well on disclosure.
Bumble and bumble, Moroccanoil, Pantene, Schwarzkopf, Tresemmé, Wella.
Common questions about PFAS-free hair spray
Is hair spray PFAS free?
Mostly not. Of the 15 hair spray we have scored, 80% fail our PFAS and toxin screen, which leaves 3 that pass. The highest scoring is Moroccanoil Moroccanoil Treatment Mist at 75 out of 100. The lowest is Moroccanoil MoroccanOil Extra Strong Luminous Hairspray at 30.
What is the safest hair spray you have scored?
Moroccanoil Moroccanoil Treatment Mist, at 75 out of 100, which we band as Excellent. It is argan oil, silicones, water-based spray emulsion. The runner up is Bumble and bumble Bumble and Bumble Thickening Spray at 75.
Which hair spray should I avoid?
The three lowest scoring we hold are Moroccanoil MoroccanOil Extra Strong Luminous Hairspray at 30, Tresemmé Tresemme Extra Hold Hairspray at 65, Moroccanoil Luminous Hairspray Moroccanoil at 65. The problem with the first is that avoid until Moroccanoil reveals PFAS status; waterproofing in aerosol cosmetics raises red flags.
Which hair spray brands will not say whether they use PFAS?
6 of the brands we scored in this category publish nothing about PFAS at all, including Bumble and bumble, Moroccanoil, Pantene, Schwarzkopf, Tresemmé, Wella. Silence is not evidence of harm, but it is the reason those brands cannot score well on disclosure.
Do you lab test hair spray?
No. We score from published ingredient lists, materials, certifications, disclosures and third party lab results where they exist. Where a product has been independently tested we use that result and say so.
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