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Wella Professional

Coty Inc.

our verdict

This brand is not cruelty free. Many ingredients used are questionable.  zoobop suggests using verified clean, green, cruelty free alternatives which are good for you and the planet.

1.6

Very poor

0 1 2 3 4 5

0.9

Terrible

Clean formula

1.9

Very poor

Green policy

0.0

Terrible

cruelty free

5.0

Excellent

honest label

0 1 2 3 4 5

why this score ?

Wella Professional is not clean.

0.9

Terrible

Criteria

synthetic free

naturally derived

organic certified

Ingredients used in products can be toxic to humans. Please tap the icons for more details under each criteriato understand why.

0.9

Terrible

Hazard index: according to global standards.

Please tap the ingredients to know more

7-10

potential human toxins.

3-6

moderate human toxins.

1-2

low or no human toxins

  • NO
  • YES
  • UNCLEAR
  • NOT ALL

synthetic free

Some products contain Fragrance~, Color~, Propyl Paraben, Methyl Paraben, Ethyl Paraben, Isobutyl Paraben, Butyl Paraben, Octinoxate, Butane, M.I.T, Toluene, Resorcinol, P.P.D, Imidazolidinyl Urea, Isobutane, S.L.S, S.L.E.S, P.E.Gs~, PPGs~, B.H.T, M.C.I, M.E.A, Benzyl Salicylate~, Coumarin~, Alcohol Denat, Isoparaffin, P.G, C.A.P.B~, Benzyl Benzoate~, Dimethicone, Hexyl Cinnamal~, Farnesol~, Carbomer, Phenoxyethanol, EDTA

~can be natural/ synthetic derived

naturally derived

Some products contain Petrolatum, Fragrance~, Color~, P.E.Gs~, PPGs~, Benzyl Salicylate~, Mineral Oil, Coumarin~, Geraniol, Palm Oil Derivatives*, Mica~*, C.A.P.B~, Benzyl Benzoate~, Citronellol, Linalool, Limonene, Hexyl Cinnamal~, Citral, Farnesol~

~can be natural/ synthetic derived
*sustainable & ethical source.
Parent brand is part of RSPO for sustainable palm oil & the Responsible Mica Initiative
To know more about Mica and how it can be unethically sourced, watch this post, https://www.zoobop.com/post-detail2.aspx

organic certified

Wella Professional is not green.

1.9

Very poor

Criteria

earth safe

recycle material

Ingredients used in products are eco pollutants.Brand's recycling policies are poor and not green. Please tap the icons for more details under each criteriato understand why.

1.9

Very poor

Please tap the ingredients to know more

  • NO
  • YES
  • UNCLEAR
  • NOT ALL

earth safe

Though Parent brand claims to be a responsible sourcer, the ingredients used in some products are not earth friendly.
Some products contain Petrolatum, Parabens, Formaldehyde Releasers, Octinoxate, Toluene, S.L.S, S.L.E.S, B.H.T, P.P.D, P.E.Gs, Mineral Oils, Palm Oil Derivatives*, PVP, Acrylate Copolymer**

it should be noted that Hair Spray in aerosol cans have propellants containing hydrocarbons which contribute to global warming.
CFC-free aerosols too emit the volatile organic compounds (VOCs), which affect the ozone and the environment.

*sustainable source/ Parent brand is part of RSPO
To know more about Palm Oil & its impact on forests wildlife & the environment, check this post https://www.zoobop.com/post-detail1.aspx

Petroleum is bad for the planet & you, brands using this ingredient need to use a conscious alternate.
To understand why petroleum derivatives should be avoided as an ingredient, click here https://www.zoobop.com/post-detail3.aspx

**not clear if this is water soluble or a micro plastic, we have asked the brand for clarity

recycle material

Brand uses glass, tin & plastic for their packaging.
We have asked them for further clarity on their recycling policies and plastic content

Parent Brand has announced participation in recycling programs.
However, Post-consumer collection of packaging components is not available in all areas where products are sold.
In developing and third world countries all waste & plastic ends up in landfills.

It should be noted that, Propellants in aerosol cans are highly flammable and can cause explosions and start fires.
Empty aerosol cans are considered as hazardous waste in the USA and many countries.

Wella Professional is not cruelty free.

0.0

Terrible

Criteria

cruelty free

100% vegan

This brand tests on animals when required by law. By testing on animals, brand can no longer be considered vegan friendly.

0.0

Terrible

Please tap the ingredients to know more

  • NO
  • YES
  • UNCLEAR
  • NOT ALL

cruelty free

On PETA list of brands to avoid
Brand tests on animals when required by law.

It should be noted that their Parent Brand too test on animals when required by Law.

100% vegan

By testing on animals brand can no longer be considered vegan friendly.
Some products contain Silk Amino Acid, Hydrolyzed Silk, Lactic Acid~, Panthenol~, Glycerin~, Allantoin~, Oleic Acid~, Benzoic Acid~, Cetyl Alcohol~, Stearyl Alcohol~, Isopropyl Myristate~, Oleyl Alcohol~, Isopropyl Palmitate~, Squalane~, P.E.G 2~, P.E.G 3~, P.E.G 4~, P.E.G 12~, P.E.G 20~, P.E.G 23~, P.E.G 25~, P.E.G 40~, P.E.G 60~, P.E.G 90~

~can be plant/ animals/ synthetic derived

Wella Professional is honest.

5.0

Excellent

Criteria

honesty

This brand lists all ingredients, and is transparent in supply chain of Palm Oil & Mica.

5.0

Excellent

Please tap the ingredients to know more

  • NO
  • YES
  • UNCLEAR
  • NOT ALL

honesty

This brand lists all ingredients, and is transparent in supply chain of Palm Oil & Mica.

Wella Professional FAQs

Is Wella Professional Cruelty Free ?
-

On PETA list of brands to avoid
Brand tests on animals when required by law.

It should be noted that their Parent Brand too test on animals when required by Law.

Is Wella Professional Eco friendly ?
-

Though Parent brand claims to be a responsible sourcer, the ingredients used in some products are not earth friendly.
Some products contain Petrolatum, Parabens, Formaldehyde Releasers, Octinoxate, Toluene, S.L.S, S.L.E.S, B.H.T, P.P.D, P.E.Gs, Mineral Oils, Palm Oil Derivatives*, PVP, Acrylate Copolymer**

it should be noted that Hair Spray in aerosol cans have propellants containing hydrocarbons which contribute to global warming.
CFC-free aerosols too emit the volatile organic compounds (VOCs), which affect the ozone and the environment.

*sustainable source/ Parent brand is part of RSPO
To know more about Palm Oil & its impact on forests wildlife & the environment, check this post https://www.zoobop.com/post-detail1.aspx

Petroleum is bad for the planet & you, brands using this ingredient need to use a conscious alternate.
To understand why petroleum derivatives should be avoided as an ingredient, click here https://www.zoobop.com/post-detail3.aspx

**not clear if this is water soluble or a micro plastic, we have asked the brand for clarity

Is Wella Professional safe ?
-

Ingredients used in products can be toxic to humans. Please tap the icons for more details under each criteria to understand why.

Is Wella Professional Organic ?
-

Wella Professional is not organic certified.

Is Wella Professional safe for kids ?
-

Ingredients used in products can be toxic to humans. Please tap the icons for more details under each criteria to understand why.

Is Wella Professional vegan friendly ?
-

By testing on animals brand can no longer be considered vegan friendly.
Some products contain Silk Amino Acid, Hydrolyzed Silk, Lactic Acid~, Panthenol~, Glycerin~, Allantoin~, Oleic Acid~, Benzoic Acid~, Cetyl Alcohol~, Stearyl Alcohol~, Isopropyl Myristate~, Oleyl Alcohol~, Isopropyl Palmitate~, Squalane~, P.E.G 2~, P.E.G 3~, P.E.G 4~, P.E.G 12~, P.E.G 20~, P.E.G 23~, P.E.G 25~, P.E.G 40~, P.E.G 60~, P.E.G 90~

~can be plant/ animals/ synthetic derived

Does Wella Professional use sustainable packaging ?
-

Brand uses glass, tin & plastic for their packaging.
We have asked them for further clarity on their recycling policies and plastic content

Parent Brand has announced participation in recycling programs.
However, Post-consumer collection of packaging components is not available in all areas where products are sold.
In developing and third world countries all waste & plastic ends up in landfills.

It should be noted that, Propellants in aerosol cans are highly flammable and can cause explosions and start fires.
Empty aerosol cans are considered as hazardous waste in the USA and many countries.

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