Bumble and bumble · Hair Styling Products
Bumble and Bumble Surf Spray
Coastal spray category raises waterproofing concerns, but no public PFAS detection or credible evidence of intentional PFAS use.
Bumble and bumble Surf Spray creates texture and hold for humid and salt-water conditions, potentially involving water-resistant polymers. The brand makes no PFAS disclosure and no independent lab testing is public.
The safe swap
Schwarzkopf
OSiS+ Session Label Smooth Strong Hairspray
75/100 safety
Same rubric that flunked this product. The swap earned Excellent.
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Material
Water-based polymers, silicones, resins (holding/texturizing agents)
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.
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