Hair Styling Products, ranked by PFAS safety
15 products graded from Bad to Excellent, safest first. 4 grade Good or better and are worth buying.
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Bumble and bumble
Bumble and Bumble Surf Spray
Coastal spray category raises waterproofing concerns, but no public PFAS detection or credible evidence of intentional PFAS use.
Puracy
Lavender Fields Organic Moroccan Argan Oil Hair Shine Spray
Lower concern; typical cosmetic spray with no known water-resistant coating or Teflon-family coating ingredients.
Worth buying Good or Excellent, safest first
Puracy
Lavender Fields Organic Moroccan Argan Oil Hair Shine Spray
Organic argan oil, water, spray propellant
Fragrance allergens (lavender)
Limited concern
Oil oxidation and rancidity if stored improperly
Limited concern
Lower concern; typical cosmetic spray with no known water-resistant coating or Teflon-family coating ingredients.
⚠Risky category by default
Schwarzkopf
OSiS+ Session Label Smooth Strong Hairspray
Aerosol hairspray with alcohol, resins, propellant (likely hydrocarbon or compressed gas)
Inhalation of propellant and volatile compounds
Limited concern
Fragrance allergens
Limited concern
Resin buildup and scalp irritation
Limited concern
Eye contact risk
Limited concern
Lower concern, but Schwarzkopf makes no PFAS disclosure; contact the brand directly if this matters to you.
⚠Risky category by default
Schwarzkopf
OSiS+ Freeze Medium Hold Hairspray
alcohol-based aerosol hairspray
Volatile organic compound (VOC) inhalation
Limited concern
Fragrance allergens and sensitivizers
Limited concern
Aerosol propellant safety (fire/pressure hazard)
Moderate concern
Scalp and hair protein damage from polymer film buildup
Limited concern
Lower PFAS concern for standard alcohol hairspray; no PFAS-prone application, but no brand transparency.
⚠Risky category by default
Schwarzkopf
OSiS Freeze Finish 2 Strong Hold
Ethanol, polymeric resin, propellant aerosol
Inhalation exposure (ethanol vapor and propellant aerosol)
Limited concern
Eye irritation from spray contact
Moderate concern
Skin contact dermatitis (scalp and hands)
Limited concern
Lower concern; typical aerosol hair spray with no known PFAS red flags, but no transparency.
⚠Risky category by default
Graded and flagged Poor and Bad, we’d swap these
Tresemmé
TRESemm Tres Two Extra Hold Hair Spray
aerosol spray formulation (alcohol, propellant, resins)
Lower risk than coated cookware or water-resistant textiles, but no verified safety data.
⚠Risky category by default
Tresemmé
Tresemme Two Extra Hold Hair Spray
Aerosol propellants and cosmetic actives (polymers, resins)
No public PFAS disclosure; aerosol hair sprays historically used fluorinated polymers.
⚠Risky category by default
Tresemmé
TRESemm Extra Hold Hair Spray
Volatile organic compounds (propellant, alcohol, resins, fragrance)
Avoid until brand discloses aerosol propellant source; many hair sprays use fluorinated propellants.
⚠Risky category by default
Bumble and bumble
Spray de Mode Hairspray
Aerosolized polymeric resin blend (typical hairspray propellant + resins)
No PFAS risk signals identified, but hairspray formulations are opaque; standard caution applies.
⚠Risky category by default
Bumble and bumble
Strong Finish Hairspray
aerosolized polymers and propellants (typical hairspray)
Avoid until clarification provided; hairspray propellants are a PFAS concern vector with no public disclosure.
⚠Risky category by default
Puracy
Pure NV BKT Humidity Defense Styling Hair Spray (non-aerosol)
hair spray formulation (alcohol, water, polymers, propellant system, non-aerosol)
Unknown PFAS risk; Puracy silent on composition and PFAS status; limited public data.
⚠Risky category by default
Puracy
Hairspray (Pliable Flexible Hold) 10.2oz
Aerosol propellant and hairspray polymer resins (unspecified)
Avoid due to proprietary formula opacity and no PFAS transparency from Puracy on this product.
⚠Risky category by default
Schwarzkopf
Got2b Glued Blasting Freeze Spray
Aerosol spray propellants, humectants, and styling agents (formulae vary)
Avoid; hair spray aerosols historically used PFAS in surfactants; no public PFAS disclosure from Schwarzkopf.
⚠Risky category by default
Schwarzkopf
Osis+ Freeze Strong Hold Hairspray
hydrocarbon propellant spray; polymer resins
Hairspray formulation opaque to public view; PFAS risk cannot be ruled out without ingredient transparency.
⚠Risky category by default
Schwarzkopf
Professional Silhouette Hairspray 200ml
Aerosol spray; propellants and volatile organic compounds
Avoid until Schwarzkopf discloses PFAS status or provides third-party testing.
⚠Risky category by default
Bumble and bumble
Surf Spray
Water-based polymers, silicones, resins (holding/texturizing agents)
Coastal spray category raises waterproofing concerns, but no public PFAS detection or credible evidence of intentional PFAS use.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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