C

Is Hairstory PFAS-free?

Across 8 graded products, Hairstory averages C (75/100). On disclosure, the brand says nothing publicly about PFAS. 8 of its products grade C or better. Grades are model-based estimates, not lab results.

Worth buying from Hairstory C or better, safest first

Hairstory Moisturizing Air-Dry Hair Balm

Hairstory

Moisturizing Air-Dry Hair Balm

Emollient balm base (waxes, oils, conditioning agents)

C
D
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower-concern leave-in balm; no evidence of PFAS-typical treatments, but brand silence on full ingredient transparency limits assurance.

Risky category by default

Hairstory New Wash Original Cleansing & Conditioning Cream

Hairstory

New Wash Original Cleansing & Conditioning Cream

Water-based cleansing cream (emulsion); primary ingredients documented as oils, water, conditioning agents

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate4 flags

Lower PFAS concern for a rinse-off hair cream; no waterproofing or nonstick function typical of PFAS use.

Risky category by default

Leave-in Conditioner

Hairstory

Leave-in Conditioner

water-based conditioning emulsion, no known coating or treatment

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate4 flags

Lower concern, typical leave-in conditioner with no known PFAS triggers, but brand makes no explicit commitment.

Risky category by default

Hairstory New Wash Deep Clean Cleansing & Conditioning Cream

Hairstory

New Wash Deep Clean Cleansing & Conditioning Cream

Cleansing cream (water, oils, emulsifiers)

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower PFAS concern for a rinse-off hair cleanser, but lack of disclosure leaves room for doubt.

Risky category by default

Hairstory New Wash Rich Cleansing & Conditioning Cream

Hairstory

New Wash Rich Cleansing & Conditioning Cream

aqueous cleansing cream (emulsion base)

C
D
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower PFAS concern for a rinse-off hair cream, but brand provides no transparency.

Risky category by default

Hairstory Damage Repair Method

Hairstory

Damage Repair Method

Water-based conditioning formula (primary ingredient base not disclosed as PFAS-bearing)

C
D
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower PFAS concern; typical rinse-off hair treatment unlikely to contain legacy PFAS, but brand offers no transparency.

Risky category by default

Hair Balm

Hairstory

Hair Balm

Natural waxes, oils, botanical blend (leave-in conditioner balm)

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower-concern hair balm; cosmetic balms rarely formulated with PFAS, but brand offers no explicit assurance.

Risky category by default

Hairstory New Wash Method Original Cleansing & Conditioning Kit

Hairstory

New Wash Method Original Cleansing & Conditioning Kit

Water-based cleansing and conditioning formulas (liquid/gel)

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower PFAS concern for a water-based hair cleansing product; brand is silent on PFAS but the category poses minimal typical risk.

Risky category by default

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