C

Is Redken PFAS-free?

Across 23 graded products, Redken averages C (72/100). On disclosure, the brand says nothing publicly about PFAS. 17 of its products grade C or better. Grades are model-based estimates, not lab results.

Worth buying from Redken C or better, safest first

Brushable Hairspray Redken

Redken

Brushable Hairspray Redken

Acrylates, polymers, solvents (typical hairspray propellant and film-forming agents)

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower concern; typical hairspray without known PFAS triggers, but no brand transparency on formulation.

Risky category by default

Redken Max Hold Hair Spray

Redken

Max Hold Hair Spray

Aerosol propellant + acrylate polymers (typical hairspray formulation)

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower concern; typical hairspray with no known PFAS use, but no transparency from brand.

Risky category by default

Redken Root Tease Spray

Redken

Root Tease Spray

aerosol spray propellant, resins, polymers (standard cosmetic formulation)

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate4 flags

Lower-concern cosmetic aerosol; no known PFAS trigger, but no brand transparency on formulation.

Risky category by default

Redken All Soft Conditioner

Redken

All Soft Conditioner

Water-based conditioner with standard emollients and conditioning agents

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate4 flags

Lower PFAS concern for a rinse-off conditioner; no waterproofing or stain-resist treatments typical in this category.

Risky category by default

Redken Extreme Conditioner

Redken

Extreme Conditioner

water-based conditioning emulsion, typical hair conditioner formula

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower concern; standard cosmetic conditioner with no known PFAS-prone features, but no public disclosure either.

Risky category by default

Redken Acidic Grow Full System Densifying Conditioner

Redken

Acidic Grow Full System Densifying Conditioner

aqueous conditioning emulsion with polymers and silicones

C
D
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower concern for PFAS; standard rinse-off conditioner with no known PFAS triggers.

Risky category by default

Redken Acidic Bonding Concentrate Bonding Conditioner

Redken

Acidic Bonding Concentrate Bonding Conditioner

aqueous conditioning emulsion (surfactants, polymers, water-based)

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower PFAS concern for a rinse-off hair conditioner; no known PFAS triggers in formula type.

Risky category by default

Redken Extreme Length Conditioner

Redken

Extreme Length Conditioner

aqueous conditioning emulsion (water, silicones, cationic polymers, fragrance)

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower-concern cosmetic; no known PFAS application in rinse-off conditioner formulas.

Risky category by default

Redken Volume Injection Conditioner

Redken

Volume Injection Conditioner

water-based conditioning polymers, emollients, surfactants

C
D
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower concern, standard rinse-off cosmetic with no known PFAS triggers, but brand discloses nothing.

Risky category by default

Conditioner Frizz Dismiss Redken

Redken

Conditioner Frizz Dismiss Redken

Aqueous conditioning emulsion (water, oils, silicones, polymers)

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower PFAS concern for a rinse-off conditioner; no known hazard signals, but Redken makes no public PFAS commitment.

Risky category by default

Redken Extreme Length Shampoo

Redken

Extreme Length Shampoo

Aqueous liquid shampoo formulation (water, surfactants, conditioning agents)

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower concern; typical rinse-off shampoo with no known PFAS triggers, but brand makes no public commitment.

Risky category by default

Redken Extreme Shampoo

Redken

Extreme Shampoo

aqueous shampoo base (water, surfactants, conditioning agents)

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower-concern category; no known PFAS triggers, but no brand commitment either.

Risky category by default

Redken All Soft Shampoo

Redken

All Soft Shampoo

aqueous surfactant blend, polymers, conditioning agents

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate4 flags

Lower PFAS concern for a rinse-off shampoo, but no brand transparency.

Risky category by default

Redken Frizz Dismiss Shampoo

Redken

Frizz Dismiss Shampoo

Water-based shampoo with silicones and conditioning agents

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate4 flags

Lower concern for PFAS risk; typical rinse-off cosmetic with no known water-repellent coating or water-repellent treatment.

Risky category by default

Redken - Acidic Bonding Concentrate Shampoo & Conditioner Set - 1 l / 33.8 fl oz

Redken

Acidic Bonding Concentrate Shampoo & Conditioner Set - 1 l / 33.8 fl oz

aqueous shampoo and conditioner formulations

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate4 flags

Lower PFAS concern for rinse-off shampoo/conditioner, but no transparency on intentional PFAS use.

Risky category by default

Redken Acidic Color Gloss Shampoo

Redken

Acidic Color Gloss Shampoo

aqueous shampoo formulation (surfactants, conditioning agents, pH buffers)

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower concern, typical rinse-off shampoo with no known PFAS drivers, though full transparency lacking.

Risky category by default

Redken Color Extend Magnetics Shampoo

Redken

Color Extend Magnetics Shampoo

aqueous shampoo base with silicones, polymers, surfactants

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower concern; rinse-off cosmetic with no known PFAS triggers, though brand discloses nothing.

Risky category by default

Graded and flagged D and F, we’d swap these

Control Addict 28 Extra High-Hold Hairspray Redken

Redken

Control Addict 28 Extra High-Hold Hairspray Redken

Aerosol propellant and polymeric resins (unspecified)

D
D · Elevated

Skip, hairspray formulations often use PFAS for water/sweat resistance, but Redken discloses nothing.

Risky category by default

Redken Spray Smooth Instant Smoothing Spray

Redken

Spray Smooth Instant Smoothing Spray

silicone, glycerin, water-based spray formulation

D
D · Elevated

Lower PFAS risk than apparel/cookware, but silent on ingredients, typical for hair sprays.

Risky category by default

Redken Thermal Spray 22 High Hold

Redken

Thermal Spray 22 High Hold

aerosol hairspray (alcohol, propellant, polymeric resins)

D
D · Elevated

Hairspray formula likely lower PFAS risk than water-resistant products, but silent brand disclosure limits confidence.

Risky category by default

Redken Thermal Spray 11 Low Hold

Redken

Thermal Spray 11 Low Hold

aerosol spray base (propellant, alcohol, polymers)

D
D · Elevated

Moderate uncertainty, typical hair spray formulation poses no obvious PFAS risk, but aerosol cosmetics lack transparency.

Risky category by default

Redken Max Hold Hairspray 32 Fragrance

Redken

Max Hold Hairspray 32 Fragrance

alcohol/propellant aerosol hairspray

D
D · Elevated

Skip unless you need heavy hold, hairsprays rarely disclose PFAS use, and aerosol propellants can contain fluorinated compounds.

Risky category by default

Redken Acidic Bonding Concentrate

Redken

Acidic Bonding Concentrate

aqueous hair treatment concentrate (polymers, conditioning agents)

D
D · Elevated

Lower-concern cosmetic, but no PFAS transparency; typical for hair care category.

Risky category by default

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