The Best Non-Toxic Hair Styling Products of 2026

We scored 15 hair styling products for PFAS forever chemicals and other hazards, then ranked them safest first. The top pick is Puracy Lavender Fields Organic Moroccan Argan Oil Hair Shine Spray at 75/100. Every score below links to the full breakdown of what earned it.

How to read these scores. PFAS Authority is a scoring system, not a laboratory. We do not test products ourselves. Each grade is a model-based assessment built from published ingredient lists, materials, certifications, brand disclosures, recalls and third-party lab results where they exist. Read the full rubric to see exactly what adds and removes points.
73% of the 15 hair styling products we scored fail our PFAS and toxin screen.
PFAS Authority, September 2026. Free to cite with a link. See the full dataset.

The safest PFAS-free hair styling products we have scored

  1. 1
    Lavender Fields Organic Moroccan Argan Oil Hair Shine Spray

    Puracy

    Lavender Fields Organic Moroccan Argan Oil Hair Shine Spray

    Organic argan oil, water, spray propellant

    PFAS Grade75Excellent
    Overall Grade67Good
    ⚠️

    Fragrance allergens (lavender)

    Limited concern

    70
    ⚠️

    Oil oxidation and rancidity if stored improperly

    Limited concern

    70

    Lower concern; typical cosmetic spray with no known water-resistant coating or Teflon-family coating ingredients.

    ⚠Risky category by default

    Why this gradeBuy
  2. 2
    OSiS+ Session Label Smooth Strong Hairspray

    Schwarzkopf

    OSiS+ Session Label Smooth Strong Hairspray

    Aerosol hairspray with alcohol, resins, propellant (likely hydrocarbon or compressed gas)

    PFAS Grade75Excellent
    Overall Grade59Good
    💨

    Inhalation of propellant and volatile compounds

    Limited concern

    70
    ⚠️

    Fragrance allergens

    Limited concern

    70
    ⚠️

    Resin buildup and scalp irritation

    Limited concern

    70
    ⚠️

    Eye contact risk

    Limited concern

    70

    Lower concern, but Schwarzkopf makes no PFAS disclosure; contact the brand directly if this matters to you.

    ⚠Risky category by default

    Why this gradeBuy
  3. 3
    Schwarzkopf OSiS+ Freeze Medium Hold Hairspray

    Schwarzkopf

    OSiS+ Freeze Medium Hold Hairspray

    alcohol-based aerosol hairspray

    PFAS Grade75Excellent
    Overall Grade53Good
    💨

    Volatile organic compound (VOC) inhalation

    Limited concern

    70
    ⚠️

    Fragrance allergens and sensitivizers

    Limited concern

    70
    ⚠️

    Aerosol propellant safety (fire/pressure hazard)

    Moderate concern

    45
    ⚠️

    Scalp and hair protein damage from polymer film buildup

    Limited concern

    70

    Lower PFAS concern for standard alcohol hairspray; no PFAS-prone application, but no brand transparency.

    ⚠Risky category by default

    Why this gradeBuy
  4. 4
    Schwarzkopf OSiS Freeze Finish 2 Strong Hold

    Schwarzkopf

    OSiS Freeze Finish 2 Strong Hold

    Ethanol, polymeric resin, propellant aerosol

    PFAS Grade75Excellent
    Overall Grade57Good
    💨

    Inhalation exposure (ethanol vapor and propellant aerosol)

    Limited concern

    70
    ⚠️

    Eye irritation from spray contact

    Moderate concern

    45
    ⚠️

    Skin contact dermatitis (scalp and hands)

    Limited concern

    70

    Lower concern; typical aerosol hair spray with no known PFAS red flags, but no transparency.

    ⚠Risky category by default

    Why this gradeBuy

Every hair styling products that passes, side by side

Sorted by score. Higher is safer.

#Hair Styling ProductsScoreRatingMade of
1Puracy Lavender Fields Organic Moroccan Argan Oil Hair Shine Spray75ExcellentOrganic argan oil, water, spray propellant
2Schwarzkopf OSiS+ Session Label Smooth Strong Hairspray75ExcellentAerosol hairspray with alcohol, resins, propellant (likely hydrocarbon or compressed gas)
3Schwarzkopf Schwarzkopf OSiS+ Freeze Medium Hold Hairspray75Excellentalcohol-based aerosol hairspray
4Schwarzkopf Schwarzkopf OSiS Freeze Finish 2 Strong Hold75ExcellentEthanol, polymeric resin, propellant aerosol

The hair styling products we would skip

Lowest scoring in this category, worst first.

Bumble and Bumble Surf Spray

Bumble and bumble

Surf Spray

Water-based polymers, silicones, resins (holding/texturizing agents)

PFAS Grade30Poor
Poor

Coastal spray category raises waterproofing concerns, but no public PFAS detection or credible evidence of intentional PFAS use.

⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Why this gradeSafer picks →
TRESemm Tres Two Extra Hold Hair Spray

Tresemmé

TRESemm Tres Two Extra Hold Hair Spray

aerosol spray formulation (alcohol, propellant, resins)

PFAS Grade65Good
Good

Lower risk than coated cookware or water-resistant textiles, but no verified safety data.

⚠Risky category by default

Why this gradeSafer picks →
Tresemme Two Extra Hold Hair Spray

Tresemmé

Tresemme Two Extra Hold Hair Spray

Aerosol propellants and cosmetic actives (polymers, resins)

PFAS Grade65Good
Good

No public PFAS disclosure; aerosol hair sprays historically used fluorinated polymers.

⚠Risky category by default

Why this gradeSafer picks →

What we check on hair styling products

  • 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 styling products brands that will not say

4 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, Puracy, Schwarzkopf, Tresemmé.

Common questions about PFAS-free hair styling products

Is hair styling products PFAS free?

Mostly not. Of the 15 hair styling products we have scored, 73% fail our PFAS and toxin screen, which leaves 4 that pass. The highest scoring is Puracy Lavender Fields Organic Moroccan Argan Oil Hair Shine Spray at 75 out of 100. The lowest is Bumble and bumble Bumble and Bumble Surf Spray at 30.

What is the safest hair styling products you have scored?

Puracy Lavender Fields Organic Moroccan Argan Oil Hair Shine Spray, at 75 out of 100, which we band as Excellent. It is organic argan oil, water, spray propellant. The runner up is Schwarzkopf OSiS+ Session Label Smooth Strong Hairspray at 75.

Which hair styling products should I avoid?

The three lowest scoring we hold are Bumble and bumble Bumble and Bumble Surf Spray at 30, Tresemmé TRESemm Tres Two Extra Hold Hair Spray at 65, Tresemmé Tresemme Two Extra Hold Hair Spray at 65. The problem with the first is that coastal spray category raises waterproofing concerns, but no public PFAS detection or credible evidence of intentional PFAS use.

Which hair styling products brands will not say whether they use PFAS?

4 of the brands we scored in this category publish nothing about PFAS at all, including Bumble and bumble, Puracy, Schwarzkopf, Tresemmé. Silence is not evidence of harm, but it is the reason those brands cannot score well on disclosure.

Do you lab test hair styling products?

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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