Hairstory Review, Is Hairstory Non-Toxic?
Hairstory averages 75 out of 100 on PFAS Authority's PFAS and toxin screen across the 6 Hairstory products graded as of October 2026, and all 6 reach its 70 point pass mark.
Hairstory grades Excellent on our four-band scale. On disclosure, the brand says nothing publicly about PFAS. See what every brand has published about PFAS for how that compares.
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.
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Does Hairstory have PFAS, by category
Which Hairstory products are PFAS-free? Good or better, best-graded first
- Natural waxes, oils, botanical blend (leave-in conditioner balm)
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Heavy metals. Cosmetic-grade waxes and botanical extracts are not routinely screened for lead, cadmium, or…
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- Water-based conditioning formula (primary ingredient base not disclosed as PFAS-bearing)
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Fragrance allergens and undisclosed fragrance components. Hairstory Damage Repair Method likely contains…
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- Emollient balm base (waxes, oils, conditioning agents)
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Fragrance allergens and undisclosed components. Hairstory lists 'fragrance' as an ingredient but does not…
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- Cleansing cream (water, oils, emulsifiers)
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Fragrance allergens (undisclosed components). Hairstory lists 'fragrance' but does not break down specific…
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- Water-based cleansing cream (emulsion); primary ingredients documented as oils, water, conditioning agents
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Formaldehyde / VOCs. Water-based cosmetics require preservatives to prevent microbial growth; common…
4 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- aqueous cleansing cream (emulsion base)
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
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2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
What to buy instead Good or better, in the categories Hairstory sells
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- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Heavy metals
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- water-based conditioner, typical surfactants and botanical extracts
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Heavy metals
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- water-based hair conditioner and shampoo (liquid cosmetics)
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Fragrance allergens (undisclosed compound identity)
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Hairstory and PFAS, common questions
- Does Hairstory have PFAS?
- Hairstory averages 75 out of 100 on PFAS Authority's PFAS and toxin screen across the 6 Hairstory products graded as of October 2026, and all 6 reach its 70 point pass mark. Grades are model-based estimates built from published materials, ingredients and disclosures, not lab tests.
- Is Hairstory non-toxic?
- Hair Balm is the highest-graded Hairstory product we have scored, at 75/100. It depends on the product line rather than the brand, so check the grade of the exact item you are buying.
- Which Hairstory products are lower concern for PFAS?
- The highest-graded Hairstory products we have scored are Hair Balm, Hairstory Damage Repair Method, Hairstory Moisturizing Air-Dry Hair Balm. That is our model-based estimate from materials and public disclosure, not a lab test.
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