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
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Brushable Hairspray Redken
Acrylates, polymers, solvents (typical hairspray propellant and film-forming agents)
Lower concern; typical hairspray without known PFAS triggers, but no brand transparency on formulation.
⚠Risky category by default
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Max Hold Hair Spray
Aerosol propellant + acrylate polymers (typical hairspray formulation)
Lower concern; typical hairspray with no known PFAS use, but no transparency from brand.
⚠Risky category by default
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Root Tease Spray
aerosol spray propellant, resins, polymers (standard cosmetic formulation)
Lower-concern cosmetic aerosol; no known PFAS trigger, but no brand transparency on formulation.
⚠Risky category by default
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All Soft Conditioner
Water-based conditioner with standard emollients and conditioning agents
Lower PFAS concern for a rinse-off conditioner; no waterproofing or stain-resist treatments typical in this category.
⚠Risky category by default
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Extreme Conditioner
water-based conditioning emulsion, typical hair conditioner formula
Lower concern; standard cosmetic conditioner with no known PFAS-prone features, but no public disclosure either.
⚠Risky category by default
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Acidic Grow Full System Densifying Conditioner
aqueous conditioning emulsion with polymers and silicones
Lower concern for PFAS; standard rinse-off conditioner with no known PFAS triggers.
⚠Risky category by default
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Acidic Bonding Concentrate Bonding Conditioner
aqueous conditioning emulsion (surfactants, polymers, water-based)
Lower PFAS concern for a rinse-off hair conditioner; no known PFAS triggers in formula type.
⚠Risky category by default
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Extreme Length Conditioner
aqueous conditioning emulsion (water, silicones, cationic polymers, fragrance)
Lower-concern cosmetic; no known PFAS application in rinse-off conditioner formulas.
⚠Risky category by default
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Volume Injection Conditioner
water-based conditioning polymers, emollients, surfactants
Lower concern, standard rinse-off cosmetic with no known PFAS triggers, but brand discloses nothing.
⚠Risky category by default
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Conditioner Frizz Dismiss Redken
Aqueous conditioning emulsion (water, oils, silicones, polymers)
Lower PFAS concern for a rinse-off conditioner; no known hazard signals, but Redken makes no public PFAS commitment.
⚠Risky category by default
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Extreme Length Shampoo
Aqueous liquid shampoo formulation (water, surfactants, conditioning agents)
Lower concern; typical rinse-off shampoo with no known PFAS triggers, but brand makes no public commitment.
⚠Risky category by default
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Extreme Shampoo
aqueous shampoo base (water, surfactants, conditioning agents)
Lower-concern category; no known PFAS triggers, but no brand commitment either.
⚠Risky category by default
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All Soft Shampoo
aqueous surfactant blend, polymers, conditioning agents
Lower PFAS concern for a rinse-off shampoo, but no brand transparency.
⚠Risky category by default
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Frizz Dismiss Shampoo
Water-based shampoo with silicones and conditioning agents
Lower concern for PFAS risk; typical rinse-off cosmetic with no known water-repellent coating or water-repellent treatment.
⚠Risky category by default
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Acidic Bonding Concentrate Shampoo & Conditioner Set - 1 l / 33.8 fl oz
aqueous shampoo and conditioner formulations
Lower PFAS concern for rinse-off shampoo/conditioner, but no transparency on intentional PFAS use.
⚠Risky category by default
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Acidic Color Gloss Shampoo
aqueous shampoo formulation (surfactants, conditioning agents, pH buffers)
Lower concern, typical rinse-off shampoo with no known PFAS drivers, though full transparency lacking.
⚠Risky category by default
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Color Extend Magnetics Shampoo
aqueous shampoo base with silicones, polymers, surfactants
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
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Control Addict 28 Extra High-Hold Hairspray Redken
Aerosol propellant and polymeric resins (unspecified)
Skip, hairspray formulations often use PFAS for water/sweat resistance, but Redken discloses nothing.
⚠Risky category by default
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Spray Smooth Instant Smoothing Spray
silicone, glycerin, water-based spray formulation
Lower PFAS risk than apparel/cookware, but silent on ingredients, typical for hair sprays.
⚠Risky category by default
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Thermal Spray 22 High Hold
aerosol hairspray (alcohol, propellant, polymeric resins)
Hairspray formula likely lower PFAS risk than water-resistant products, but silent brand disclosure limits confidence.
⚠Risky category by default
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Thermal Spray 11 Low Hold
aerosol spray base (propellant, alcohol, polymers)
Moderate uncertainty, typical hair spray formulation poses no obvious PFAS risk, but aerosol cosmetics lack transparency.
⚠Risky category by default
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Max Hold Hairspray 32 Fragrance
alcohol/propellant aerosol hairspray
Skip unless you need heavy hold, hairsprays rarely disclose PFAS use, and aerosol propellants can contain fluorinated compounds.
⚠Risky category by default
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Acidic Bonding Concentrate
aqueous hair treatment concentrate (polymers, conditioning agents)
Lower-concern cosmetic, but no PFAS transparency; typical for hair care category.
⚠Risky category by default
Every grade uses the same public rubric. How grades work →