Bumble and bumble · Hair Styling Products
Bumble and Bumble Spray de Mode Hairspray
No PFAS risk signals identified, but hairspray formulations are opaque; standard caution applies.
Bumble and bumble makes no PFAS claims for Spray de Mode. Hairsprays typically use non-fluorinated polymeric resins, but formulas are proprietary without published lab data or certifications.
The safe swap
Schwarzkopf
Schwarzkopf OSiS+ Freeze Medium Hold Hairspray
75/100 safety
Same rubric that flunked this product. The swap earned Excellent.
Still want this one anyway? Check the price on Amazon. We’d swap it.
Material
Aerosolized polymeric resin blend (typical hairspray propellant + resins)
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
What we don’t know
- Basis
- Model estimate, 45% confidence, not a lab result
- Lab test
- None on record for this exact product
- Brand statement
- Bumble and bumble has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
Safer alternatives in Hair Styling Products
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
More hair styling products grades
How we score: every product runs through the same public 0–100 rubric based on materials, coatings, brand disclosure, lab findings, and recalls. See the full methodology → Spotted a mistake? Report an error.