F

Is Wella PFAS-free?

Across 11 graded products, Wella averages F (62/100). 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 Wella C or better, safest first

Wella EIMI Ocean Spritz

Wella

EIMI Ocean Spritz

Water-based spray propellant with conditioning polymers

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower concern for typical spray cosmetic, but Wella discloses nothing about PFAS.

Risky category by default

Wella Professionals EIMI Super Set

Wella

Professionals EIMI Super Set

hair spray (aerosolized polymer resins, alcohols, propellants)

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate4 flags

Lower concern; hair spray unlikely to contain deliberate PFAS, but full ingredient opacity prevents certainty.

Risky category by default

Wella Eimi Dynamic Fix

Wella

Eimi Dynamic Fix

polymeric resin, alcohol, water blend (aerosol hair spray)

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower concern; cosmetic aerosol not a typical PFAS application, but brand silence on PFAS leaves opacity.

Risky category by default

Wella EIMI Glam Mist

Wella

EIMI Glam Mist

water-based aerosol hair spray; propellant + resins

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate4 flags

Lower PFAS concern for typical use, but no transparency, not a strong sell.

Risky category by default

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

Wella EIMI Stay Firm Workable Finishing Hairspray

Wella

EIMI Stay Firm Workable Finishing Hairspray

aerosol hairspray (alcohol, resins, propellant)

D
D · Elevated

Skip until Wella discloses or third-party tests hairspray formulation.

Risky category by default

Wella Stay Firm Finishing Spray

Wella

Stay Firm Finishing Spray

aerosolized polymers, propellants, humectants (typical hair spray base)

D
D · Elevated

No public PFAS risk signals, but zero transparency, cosmetic PFAS use isn't routine enough to assume safety.

Risky category by default

Wella Sp System Professional Perfect Hold Hairspray 1.7oz 50ml

Wella

Sp System Professional Perfect Hold Hairspray 1.7oz 50ml

aerosol hairspray (resin/polymer + propellant)

D
D · Elevated

Skip, hairspray ingredients opaque; no PFAS disclosure or testing available.

Risky category by default

Wella Professionals Performance Hair Spray

Wella

Professionals Performance Hair Spray

alcohol + resin + propellant aerosol

D
D · Elevated

Unknown PFAS risk in aerosol propellant; insufficient transparency to recommend confidently.

Risky category by default

Wella Wellaflex Flexible 5 Ultra Strong Hold Hair Spray

Wella

Wellaflex Flexible 5 Ultra Strong Hold Hair Spray

Aerosol hair spray (propellant + polymeric resins)

D
D · Elevated

No public PFAS commitment from Wella; typical aerosol hairspray formulations may contain fluorinated silicones or surfactants, insufficient transparency to asses

Risky category by default

Wella EIMI Thermal Image Heat Protection Spray

Wella

EIMI Thermal Image Heat Protection Spray

Silicone-based heat protectant spray (polymer film)

F
F · High PFAS

Heat-protection sprays often use water-resistant polymers; Wella discloses nothing about PFAS, ask before buying.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Wella Stay Essential Finishing Spray

Wella

Stay Essential Finishing Spray

aerosolized polymer film/resin (unspecified)

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until Wella discloses polymer chemistry, aerosol finishing sprays often use fluorinated resins.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

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