Does Bumble and bumble shampoo have PFAS?
PFAS Authority is a scoring system, not a laboratory. We do not test products ourselves. Grades are model-based, built from published ingredients, materials, certifications, brand disclosures and third-party lab results where they exist. See the rubric.
We graded 8 Bumble and bumble shampoo products, averaging Excellent (75/100). 8 of them grade Good or better. Against the other 27 shampoo brands we grade, where the middle brand sits at 75/100, Bumble and bumble is about typical, scoring above 44% of them.
Bumble and bumble shampoo worth buying Good or better, safest first
Bumble and bumble
Thickening Volume Shampoo
aqueous shampoo liquid, standard cosmetic surfactants
Fragrance allergens (undisclosed ingredients)
Bumble and Bumble products use proprietary fragrance blends listed as 'fragrance' or…
1,4-dioxane contamination (shampoo surfactant byproduct)
Standard aqueous shampoos may contain trace 1,4-dioxane as an unintended byproduct of…
Scalp irritation from sulfate surfactants
If this product contains sodium lauryl sulfate or sodium laureth sulfate (common but not…
Low-medium concern; typical shampoo with no known PFAS triggers and no brand disclosure.
⚠Risky category by default
Bumble and bumble
Hairdresser's Invisible Oil Shampoo
aqueous shampoo with silicones and botanical oils
Fragrance allergens
Shampoo contains fragrance (listed as 'fragrance' or 'parfum' on full ingredient panels).…
1,4-dioxane (manufacturing contaminant)
Ethoxylated surfactants (common in shampoos) can carry trace 1,4-dioxane from…
Silicone buildup with long-term use
Heavy silicone shampoos can cause gradual product accumulation on hair if not stripped…
Low-medium concern; standard shampoo lacks water-repellent treatment triggers for PFAS.
⚠Risky category by default
Bumble and bumble
Thickening Big + Full Starter Set
Hair care formulation (shampoo/conditioner base)
Fragrance allergens and sensitizers
Bumble and Bumble formulations typically contain fragrance blends. Individual allergic…
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Conventional cosmetic formulations may use formaldehyde-releasing preservatives (e.g.…
1,4-dioxane contamination in surfactants
Dioxane can occur as a trace contaminant in ethoxylated surfactants and emulsifiers…
Eye and mucous membrane irritation
Shampoos are intended for scalp and hair use; accidental contact with eyes or ingestion…
Low-medium concern; typical hair care shows no known intentional PFAS additions.
⚠Risky category by default
Bumble and bumble
Seaweed Shampoo
Water-based shampoo with seaweed extract
Fragrance allergens (undisclosed components)
Bumble and Bumble lists 'fragrance' as a single ingredient without component…
Heavy metals
Seaweed can bioaccumulate lead, cadmium, and arsenic from marine environments.…
Low-medium concern; liquid cosmetics rarely need PFAS, though brand offers no verification.
⚠Risky category by default
Bumble and bumble
Gentle Shampoo
aqueous shampoo base, surfactants, conditioning agents
Fragrance allergens
The product contains fragrance (listed on label), a common trigger for scalp contact…
1,4-dioxane (secondary contaminant)
Dioxane is a known contaminant in some shampoo formulations, especially those with…
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Conventional shampoos sometimes use preservatives that release trace formaldehyde to…
Low-medium concern; typical rinse-off shampoo has no known PFAS drivers without transparency.
⚠Risky category by default
Bumble and bumble
Sunday Shampoo
aqueous liquid shampoo base (no PFAS-typical coating or treatment function)
Fragrance allergens (undisclosed composition)
Fragrance is listed as a single ingredient per cosmetic regulations, masking specific…
Bacterial/microbial growth in liquid formulation
Liquid shampoos rely on preservative efficacy and sealed packaging. Risk is minimal under…
Low-medium concern; shampoo has no functional need for PFAS, with typical brand silence.
⚠Risky category by default
Bumble and bumble
Bond Building Repair Shampoo
aqueous shampoo with conditioning polymers
Fragrance allergens and undisclosed ingredients
Bumble and bumble does not list fragrance components; common shampoo fragrances…
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Many shampoos use DMDM hydantoin, imidazolidinyl urea, or diazolidinyl urea as…
Scalp sensitivity or irritation from polymer overload
High-molecular-weight conditioning polymers can accumulate on scalp with repeated use and…
Low-medium concern; no known PFAS triggers, but brand does not disclose formulation details.
⚠Risky category by default
Bumble and bumble
Curl Moisturizing Shampoo
aqueous shampoo base (surfactants, water, conditioning agents)
Fragrance allergens
Bumble and bumble products typically contain added fragrance for scent; while fragrance…
Scalp/eye irritation from surfactants
All surfactant-based shampoos carry low but real risk of eye or sensitive scalp…
Low-medium concern; no known PFAS drivers, but brand silence limits certainty.
⚠Risky category by default
Better shampoo from other brands
Graded higher than the Bumble and bumble average of 75.
Credo Beauty
Roz Salt Scalp Scrub
salt crystals, mineral-based scrub
Fragrance allergens or undisclosed fragrance components
Limited concern
Mechanical irritation from crystal size and shape
Moderate concern
Low risk, salt scrub formulation carries minimal PFAS concern.
✓Verified PFAS-free by a third party
Puracy
Public Goods Shampoo Refill
aqueous surfactant-based liquid shampoo
1,4-dioxane (surfactant byproduct)
Limited concern
Fragrance allergens (undisclosed components)
Limited concern
Bacterial or mold growth in refill container
Limited concern
Lower concern for a MADE SAFE certified shampoo avoiding fluorinated ingredients.
✓Verified PFAS-free by a third party
Puracy
Natural Shampoo
aqueous surfactants, plant-derived cleansers
1,4-dioxane (contaminant in ethoxylated surfactants)
Limited concern
Fragrance allergens and sensitizers
Limited concern
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Limited concern
Lower concern for a liquid shampoo with minimal PFAS risk in this category.
⚠Risky category by default
See every Bumble and bumble product we grade on the Bumble and bumble brand page, or the full shampoo ranking.