The Best Non-Toxic Hair Styling Products of 2026
14 of the 15 hair styling products PFAS Authority has graded reach its 70 point pass mark for PFAS and other toxins, 93.3% of the category, as of October 2026, and 1 scores below it. The highest graded is Lavender Fields Organic Moroccan Argan Oil Hair Shine Spray at 75 out of 100.
Every grade below is built from published materials, ingredient lists, certifications and brand disclosures, scored on one public rubric and ranked best-graded first. Each score links to the full breakdown of what earned it, and the numbers across the whole dataset are published too.
Are hair styling products non-toxic?
14 of the 15 hair styling products we graded clear our screen and 1 do not. Non-toxic is not a defined or regulated term, so what we can tell you is what our graders recorded. Beyond PFAS, the hazards found or left unruled-out on hair styling products in this category are VOCs and off-gassing, undisclosed fragrance, 1,4-dioxane, formaldehyde, undisclosed ingredients. The highest graded here is Lavender Fields Organic Moroccan Argan Oil Hair Shine Spray at 75 out of 100.
Quick picks
Best overall
Lavender Fields Organic Moroccan Argan Oil Hair Shine SprayHighest PFAS grade in the category
75 Excellent
A second brand to consider
Schwarzkopf OSiS+ Session Label Smooth Strong HairsprayThe best grade here from a brand other than the winner
75 Excellent
Why Lavender Fields Organic Moroccan Argan Oil Hair wins, and what it beats
Every grade on this page is one sum. A category starts from a baseline, each disclosed material or coating adds risk points, and each thing the brand or a third party has published takes them away. Below is that sum for the winner, then for 1 product it beats, so you can see exactly where the 45 points between the top and the bottom of this hair styling products ranking come from.
The winner
Made of Organic argan oil, water, spray propellant.
- +20Category baseline. The starting point for this type of product, before anything specific to this product is counted.
- +15No PFAS disclosure. No public statement from the brand about PFAS in this product.
- -10Base material not linked to PFAS. The main material recorded for this product is not one associated with PFAS.
25risk points in total, which is a grade of 75
What the grade does not fix. It still carries one risk factor, No PFAS disclosure, and our graders recorded 2 other hazards on it. See the full breakdown.
What it beats, and why
What puts it behind. Waterproof / stain-resistant treatment, +35 points. Water-repellent coating treatments have historically used PFAS. The winner carries no such factor.
Made of Water-based polymers, silicones, resins (holding/texturizing agents).
- +35Waterproof / stain-resistant treatment
- +20Category baseline
- +15No PFAS disclosure
70risk points, a grade of 30
No product on this page was physically tested by us. Every number above comes from published materials, ingredient and coating disclosures, certifications and brand statements, scored on one public rubric. Formulations change without notice, so check the current product listing before buying.
What to watch for in hair styling products
Beyond the PFAS grade, these are the things our graders recorded on the 15 hair styling products in this category. We assess from materials, brand statements and published research. We do not lab-test.
- VOCs and off-gassing
Volatile compounds that evaporate out of a material at room temperature, which is what a new product smell is.
Found on 6 of these hair styling products. Plausible but unconfirmed on 7 more, meaning nobody has ruled it out. EPA
- Undisclosed fragrance
A single word on a label that can stand for dozens of undeclared ingredients, protected as trade secret.
Plausible but unconfirmed on 12 more, meaning nobody has ruled it out. FDA
- 1,4-dioxane
A contaminant created during manufacturing rather than added, so it never appears on an ingredient list.
Plausible but unconfirmed on 2 more, meaning nobody has ruled it out. EPA
- Formaldehyde
A preservative and resin ingredient that is also released slowly by a group of chemicals used in its place.
Plausible but unconfirmed on 1 more, meaning nobody has ruled it out. NCI
- Undisclosed ingredients
Not a chemical. The absence of one, where we found no statement from the brand about what it uses.
Plausible but unconfirmed on 1 more, meaning nobody has ruled it out. FTC
The safest hair styling products we graded, lowest PFAS risk first
- 1
Highest grade here
Lavender Fields Organic Moroccan Argan Oil Hair Shine Spray
75ExcellentPFAS grade- Organic argan oil, water, spray propellant
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Fragrance allergens (lavender)
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- 2
- Aerosol hairspray with alcohol, resins, propellant (likely hydrocarbon or compressed gas)
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Inhalation of propellant and volatile compounds
4 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- 3
- Ethanol, polymeric resin, propellant aerosol
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Inhalation exposure (ethanol vapor and propellant aerosol)
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- 4
- alcohol-based aerosol hairspray
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Volatile organic compound (VOC) inhalation
4 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- 5
- Aerosolized polymeric resin blend (typical hairspray propellant + resins)
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Inhalation exposure from aerosol propellant and fine resin particles
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
Find an alternative on Amazon - 6
- aerosolized polymers and propellants (typical hairspray)
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- PFAS
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
Find an alternative on Amazon - 7
Pure NV BKT Humidity Defense Styling Hair Spray (non-aerosol)
75ExcellentPFAS grade- hair spray formulation (alcohol, water, polymers, propellant system, non-aerosol)
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Inhalation exposure to alcohol and atomized polymers
4 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
Find an alternative on Amazon - 8
- hydrocarbon propellant spray; polymer resins
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) from hydrocarbon propellant
5 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
Find an alternative on Amazon
What the evidence says about PFAS in hair styling products
The US FDA says some PFAS are added to cosmetics to condition and smooth skin and hair and make it look shiny. Its December 2025 report found PTFE listed in 490 cosmetic products, with shampoos and rinses the most common hair care use, and notes that the fluorinated ingredient trifluoromethyl C1-4 alkyl dimethicone can be used in shampoos and conditioners. In a 2022 study of 38 beauty products listing fluorinated ingredients, researchers found measurable PFAS in every sample, at generally lower levels in personal care products than in cosmetics. Washington has banned personal care products and cosmetics with intentionally added PFAS, shampoo included, since January 2025.
- Government sourceThe FDA says certain PFAS are intentionally added to some cosmetics to condition and smooth the skin and hair, making them appear shiny, or to affect consistency and texture. US FDA ↗
- Government sourceThe FDA’s December 2025 report says PTFE is used in 490 cosmetic products, and that hair care preparations make up nearly 4 percent of them, with shampoos and rinses the most common. US FDA report ↗
- Government sourceThe same report lists skin and hair conditioning among the functions PFAS serve in cosmetics, along with cleansers, emulsifiers, antistatics, surfactants and film formers. US FDA report ↗
- Government sourceThe FDA report says trifluoromethyl C1-4 alkyl dimethicone can be used in cosmetics including shampoos and conditioners wherever conditioning, lubricity and water resistance are wanted. US FDA report ↗
- StudyA 2022 study of 38 beauty products that listed fluorinated ingredients found measurable PFAS in all of them, with generally lower levels in personal care products than in cosmetics. American Chemical Society via ScienceDaily ↗
- Regulatory filingWashington’s health department says the sale of personal care products and cosmetics with intentionally added PFAS has been banned since January 1, 2025, and lists shampoo among them. Washington State Department of Health ↗
Sources checked September 15, 2026. A brand statement is the company’s own claim, which we report but have not verified. Our grades are model-based estimates, not lab tests.
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All the hair styling products that pass, side by side
Sorted by score. A higher score means lower PFAS risk.
| # | Hair Styling Products | Score | Rating | Made of | Key concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lavender Fields Organic Moroccan Argan Oil Hair Shine Spray | 75 | Excellent | Organic argan oil, water, spray propellant | Fragrance allergens (lavender) |
| 2 | Schwarzkopf OSiS+ Session Label Smooth Strong Hairspray | 75 | Excellent | Aerosol hairspray with alcohol, resins, propellant (likely hydrocarbon or compressed gas) | Inhalation of propellant and volatile compounds |
| 3 | Schwarzkopf OSiS Freeze Finish 2 Strong Hold | 75 | Excellent | Ethanol, polymeric resin, propellant aerosol | Inhalation exposure (ethanol vapor and propellant aerosol) |
| 4 | Schwarzkopf OSiS+ Freeze Medium Hold Hairspray | 75 | Excellent | alcohol-based aerosol hairspray | Volatile organic compound (VOC) inhalation |
| 5 | Bumble and Bumble Spray de Mode Hairspray | 75 | Excellent | Aerosolized polymeric resin blend (typical hairspray propellant + resins) | Inhalation exposure from aerosol propellant and fine resin particles |
| 6 | Bumble and Bumble Strong Finish Hairspray | 75 | Excellent | aerosolized polymers and propellants (typical hairspray) | PFAS |
| 7 | Pure NV BKT Humidity Defense Styling Hair Spray (non-aerosol) | 75 | Excellent | hair spray formulation (alcohol, water, polymers, propellant system, non-aerosol) | Inhalation exposure to alcohol and atomized polymers |
| 8 | Schwarzkopf Osis+ Freeze Strong Hold Hairspray | 75 | Excellent | hydrocarbon propellant spray; polymer resins | Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) from hydrocarbon propellant |
The verdict on hair styling products
Lavender Fields Organic Moroccan Argan Oil Hair Shine Spray grades 75 out of 100, the highest here. It is organic argan oil, water, spray propellant. We found no PFAS statement from the brand, so the grade rests on materials alone.
Choose Schwarzkopf OSiS+ Session Label Smooth Strong Hairspray instead if you want a second option at 75 out of 100, aerosol hairspray with alcohol, resins, propellant (likely hydrocarbon or compressed gas).
We hold no price data, so nothing here is a budget recommendation. Grades are model-based assessments from published materials and disclosures, not laboratory tests.
The hair styling products we would skip
Lowest scoring in this category, worst first, with the reason.
- 30Bumble and Bumble Surf SprayPoor
Fragrance and fragrance allergens
- 75Lavender Fields Organic Moroccan Argan Oil Hair Shine SprayExcellent
Fragrance allergens (lavender)
- 75Schwarzkopf OSiS+ Session Label Smooth Strong HairsprayExcellent
Inhalation of propellant and volatile compounds
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 we found no PFAS statement from
We found no PFAS statement from 3 of the brands here. That is our research, not proof a brand has never said anything, and it is not evidence of harm. It is why none of them score well on disclosure.
Bumble and bumble, Schwarzkopf, Tresemmé.
The brands that have published something, and what each of them actually said, are in our record of what every brand has said about PFAS.
Common questions about PFAS in hair styling products
Are hair styling products PFAS free?
14 of the 15 hair styling products PFAS Authority has graded reach its 70 point pass mark for PFAS and other toxins, 93.3% of the category, as of October 2026, and 1 scores below it. The highest graded is Lavender Fields Organic Moroccan Argan Oil Hair Shine Spray at 75 out of 100. The lowest graded is Bumble and Bumble Surf Spray at 30 out of 100.
Are hair styling products non-toxic?
14 of the 15 hair styling products we graded clear our screen and 1 do not. Non-toxic is not a defined or regulated term, so what we can tell you is what our graders recorded. Beyond PFAS, the hazards found or left unruled-out on hair styling products in this category are VOCs and off-gassing, undisclosed fragrance, 1,4-dioxane, formaldehyde, undisclosed ingredients. The highest graded here is Lavender Fields Organic Moroccan Argan Oil Hair Shine Spray at 75 out of 100.
Which are the safest hair styling products to buy?
On our grades, Lavender Fields Organic Moroccan Argan Oil Hair Shine Spray at 75 out of 100, which we band as Excellent. Then Schwarzkopf OSiS+ Session Label Smooth Strong Hairspray at 75. These are model-based assessments from published materials, ingredient lists, certifications and disclosures, not laboratory tests, so treat them as the lowest risk we can evidence rather than a safety guarantee.
Which hair styling products grade best for PFAS?
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 Surf Spray at 30, Lavender Fields Organic Moroccan Argan Oil Hair Shine Spray at 75, Schwarzkopf OSiS+ Session Label Smooth Strong Hairspray at 75. 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 have not published a PFAS statement?
We found no PFAS statement from 3 of the brands we scored in this category, including Bumble and bumble, Schwarzkopf, Tresemmé. That is what our research turned up, not proof a brand has never said anything, and a missing statement is not evidence of harm. 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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