What Are Hair Relaxers?
Hair relaxers, or chemical straighteners, are widely used in salons and homes, especially among African American women. These products contain endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) such as phthalates, parabens, and formaldehyde.
Health Risks Linked to Hair Relaxers
Recent studies show a correlation between long-term use of relaxers and:
- Uterine cancer
- Endometrial cancer
- Ovarian cancer
- Hormonal disruptions
- Reproductive harm
Who May Qualify for a Hair Relaxer Injury Claim
You may be eligible if you:
- Used hair relaxers for multiple years
- Were later diagnosed with a reproductive cancer
- Have medical records to support product usage and diagnosis
Brands Named in Hair Relaxer Lawsuits
- Dark & Lovely
- Just for Me
- Optimum
- Olive Oil ORS
- Motions and other L’Oréal and Revlon products
How We Can Help
We can:
- Collect medical and product use evidence
- Work with oncologists and toxicologists
- Build a strong case for compensation under product liability laws
Speak With a Hair Relaxer Attorney Today
If you’ve suffered reproductive harm after using hair relaxers, contact us online to schedule a case review.
FAQs – Hair Relaxer Lawsuits
What’s the link between hair relaxers and cancer?
A 2022 NIH study found that women who used hair relaxers frequently had a higher risk of uterine cancer.
Is this only a risk for African American women?
No, but African American women are disproportionately affected due to higher usage rates.
What compensation is available?
You may be eligible for medical costs, pain and suffering, loss of fertility, and other damages.
Is this an ongoing mass tort?
Yes, many lawsuits have been consolidated into multi-district litigation (MDL). We are actively accepting clients.
