Is Herbal Essences PFAS-free?
Across 8 graded products, Herbal Essences averages D (66/100). On disclosure, the brand says nothing publicly about PFAS. 4 of its products grade C or better. Grades are model-based estimates, not lab results.
Worth buying from Herbal Essences C or better, safest first
Herbal Essences
Touchable Hold Hairspray
aerosol hairspray (propellant + resin/polymers)
Lower-concern cosmetic; no known PFAS trigger, but hairspray formulas rarely disclosed, verify ingredient list if PFAS-sensitivity critical.
⚠Risky category by default
Herbal Essences
Fragrance Hair Mist
fragrance blend, water, alcohol, propellant in pressurized aerosol
Lower PFAS concern, cosmetic hair mist lacks typical drivers, but no explicit brand disclosure.
⚠Risky category by default
Herbal Essences
Nourishing Detangling Spray
water-based liquid spray formula; ingredients typical of cosmetic conditioning sprays (silicones, cationic polymers, fra
Lower PFAS concern, typical cosmetic spray with no known PFAS-prone ingredients, but brand offers no transparency.
⚠Risky category by default
Herbal Essences
All-In-1 Nourishing Hair Spray
water-based aerosol spray with botanical extracts and standard cosmetic emollients
Lower concern, standard hair spray with no known PFAS-linked functional purpose, but brand makes no transparency claim.
⚠Risky category by default
Graded and flagged D and F, we’d swap these
Herbal Essences
Bold Hold Hairspray
Water-based spray formulation (aerosol)
Moderate concern: aerosol hairsprays lack public PFAS disclosure; lower risk than water-repellent products but unconfirmed.
⚠Risky category by default
Herbal Essences
Touchable Hold Hair Spray Gel
water-based gel, polymeric thickeners, propellant (aerosol spray)
No public PFAS disclosure or risk profile; typical spray gel has low inherent PFAS risk but opacity on formulation limits confidence.
⚠Risky category by default
Herbal Essences
(2 pack) Herbal Essences Bold Hold Hairspray, Hair Spray for All Hair Types, 24-Hour Hold, 8 fl oz
Aerosolized spray formulation (propellant-based)
Insufficient public data; standard hairspray carries low-to-moderate PFAS risk due to aerosol propellants and film-forming resins, skip if seeking verified low-P
⚠Risky category by default
Herbal Essences
Hairspray Volume
aerosol propellant + resin polymers + silicones
Skip or seek transparent alternatives; hairspray formulations commonly use water-repellent additives that may contain PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Every grade uses the same public rubric. How grades work →