Thickening Volume Conditioner
A conditioner that helps create volume and adds weightless moisture to fine and medium hair. Contains silicones, artificial fragrance, and BHT, packaged in plastic.
How scores are calculated
Materials (40%): How plastic-free the product is — raw materials, construction, and coatings.
Packaging (20%): Is the product packaged in plastic? Is it recyclable?
Transparency (20%): Does the brand disclose ingredients, sourcing, and manufacturing?
Durability (20%): How long does it last? Longer-lasting products reduce plastic waste over time.
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Last updated: April 8, 2026
Contains plastic packaging, artificial fragrance, silicones, and BHT. While it contains some beneficial plant extracts, the presence of these ingredients lowers its grade.
Why We Rated It This Way
Bumble and Bumble's Thickening Volume Conditioner is made from Plastic bottle, conditioner liquid (Water\Aqua\Eau, Cetearyl Alcohol, Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine, Behentrimonium Chloride, Cetyl Alcohol, Isododecane, Stearyl Alcohol, Phyllanthus Emblica Fruit Extract, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Seed Protein, Hydrolyzed Yeast Protein, Hydrolyzed Corn Protein, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Extract, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Extract, Pisum Sativum (Pea) Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract, Helia
Chemical & Health Analysis
Each chemical of concern is broken down below — what it is, where it comes from in this product, what it does to the body, and who is most at risk.
Various plastic chemicals
Bumble and Bumble Thickening Volume Conditioner
Potential sensitization from artificial fragrance. Silicones can cause buildup. BHT is a controversial ingredient.
All health claims are based on published, peer-reviewed research from the NIH, WHO, IARC, and peer-reviewed journals. This information is for educational purposes and does not constitute medical advice.
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