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
Emollient balm base (waxes, oils, conditioning agents)
Lower-concern leave-in balm; no evidence of PFAS-typical treatments, but brand silence on full ingredient transparency limits assurance.
⚠Risky category by default
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New Wash Original Cleansing & Conditioning Cream
Water-based cleansing cream (emulsion); primary ingredients documented as oils, water, conditioning agents
Lower PFAS concern for a rinse-off hair cream; no waterproofing or nonstick function typical of PFAS use.
⚠Risky category by default
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Leave-in Conditioner
water-based conditioning emulsion, no known coating or treatment
Lower concern, typical leave-in conditioner with no known PFAS triggers, but brand makes no explicit commitment.
⚠Risky category by default
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New Wash Deep Clean Cleansing & Conditioning Cream
Cleansing cream (water, oils, emulsifiers)
Lower PFAS concern for a rinse-off hair cleanser, but lack of disclosure leaves room for doubt.
⚠Risky category by default
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New Wash Rich Cleansing & Conditioning Cream
aqueous cleansing cream (emulsion base)
Lower PFAS concern for a rinse-off hair cream, but brand provides no transparency.
⚠Risky category by default
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Damage Repair Method
Water-based conditioning formula (primary ingredient base not disclosed as PFAS-bearing)
Lower PFAS concern; typical rinse-off hair treatment unlikely to contain legacy PFAS, but brand offers no transparency.
⚠Risky category by default
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Hair Balm
Natural waxes, oils, botanical blend (leave-in conditioner balm)
Lower-concern hair balm; cosmetic balms rarely formulated with PFAS, but brand offers no explicit assurance.
⚠Risky category by default
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New Wash Method Original Cleansing & Conditioning Kit
Water-based cleansing and conditioning formulas (liquid/gel)
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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