Recent studies have shown that there may be a link between the use of chemical hair straightener products and different forms of cancer including uterine cancer, endometrial cancer, and ovarian cancer. The potential that these major health issues are connected to using chemical hair relaxers has led to a number of hair straightener lawsuits. But what companies are involved in hair straightener lawsuits that consumers should know about?

Hair Straightener/Relaxer Lawsuits Increase

A potential link between hair straightener products and uterine cancer was discovered thanks to the findings of a study from the National Institutes of Health published in October 2022. And, according to Refinery29, a 2022 study from the Journal of the National Cancer Institute (JNCI) discovered that “frequent users of hair straightening products more than doubled their risk of developing uterine cancer by age 70 compared to those who have never used one.”

Additionally, a 2021 Oxford University Carcinogenesis Journal study found that steady use of hair-relaxing products could lead to breast cancer as a result of containing estrogens and estrogen-disrupting compounds.

Hair relaxer products are known to contain high levels of endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs), which interfere with the endocrine system and hormone receptors. Exposure to EDCs is linked to health issues such as abnormalities in reproductive organs and hormone-dependent cancers such as ovarian cancer.

There are now thousands of lawsuits for chemical hair straightener cases, with more expected in the near future. 

Which Companies Are Involved in Hair Straightener Lawsuits?

Some companies/brands or products used that could be involved in these ongoing hair straightener lawsuits include the following:

• L’Oréal
• Godrej Consumer Products. Brands: Strength of Nature, African Pride, Soft & Beautiful, Motions, Just For Me
• Revlon. Brands: Revlon, TCB Naturals Relaxer, Crème of Nature
• SoftSheen Carson Inc. Brands: Soft Sheen, Dark & Lovely
• Dabur USA Inc., Namaste Labs. Brands: ORS Haircare, Organic Root Stimulator Olive Oil Relaxer, potentially others
• Action Beauty Supply. Brand: Action Exclusives

Please don’t hesitate to get in touch with a member of our team if you used chemical hair relaxer products and developed health issues such as the following:

• Gynecological Cancer
• Cervical Cancer
• Ovarian Cancer
• Vaginal Cancer
• Uterine Cancer
• Vulvar Cancer
• Breast Cancer
• Ovarian Cysts
• Endometriosis
• Fibroid Tumors
• Premature birth (if the mother used hair relaxers during pregnancy)
• Death resulting from any of the listed conditions

Work with Phillips Law Group

The companies involved in hair straightener lawsuits are numerous, and our firm is currently investigating cases. In a free, no-obligation, confidential consultation, the team at Phillips Law Group can discuss your personal circumstances and determine whether or not you may have the option to pursue a case.

There are no upfront fees and you don’t pay unless we take on your case and win. Please call 602-222-2222 to contact us today and learn more.