Brushable Hairspray Redken vs Max Hold Hair Spray: which is safer?

These two grade almost identically. Pick on price and preference; neither has a PFAS edge.

Brushable Hairspray Redken

Redken

Brushable Hairspray Redken

PFAS grade

C 75/100

Overall grade

F 57/100

Verdict

Buy

Hazard flags

⚑ 3

Material

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

Confidence

72%

PossibleVolatile organic compounds (VOC) inhalation

PossibleFragrance allergens

ReportedEye or skin contact irritation

Redken Max Hold Hair Spray

Redken

Max Hold Hair Spray

PFAS grade

C 75/100

Overall grade

F 57/100

Verdict

Buy

Hazard flags

⚑ 3

Material

Aerosol propellant + acrylate polymers (typical hairspray formulation)

Confidence

72%

PossibleVolatile Organic Compound (VOC) inhalation

PossibleEye irritation from direct spray contact

ReportedFlammability of propellant

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