A possible link between hair relaxer products and uterine cancer has led to thousands of hair relaxer lawsuits, and the team at Phillips Law Group is investigating and seeking to represent people who may have used the products and been diagnosed with cancer.
Recent allegations that chemical hair relaxer products cause different forms of cancer including uterine cancer, endometrial cancer, and ovarian cancer have led to legal action against companies such as Revlon, L’Oréal, and more.
If you or someone you know has been diagnosed with cancer after using hair straighteners or relaxers, please contact our office without delay to determine your possible legal options.
Hair Relaxer Lawsuit Details
As of June 2024, 8,920 lawsuits had been filed in the United States against cosmetics companies like L’Oréal, Revlon, and Namasté Laboratories regarding an association between the hair relaxer products they produce and cancer, according to Refinery29.
Many of these cases were filed after 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,” the outlet noted.
Plus, a 2021 Oxford University Carcinogenesis Journal study found that persistent use of hair-relaxing products could lead to breast cancer because they contain estrogens.
Sadly, hair relaxer products are known to contain high levels of endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs), which interfere with the endocrine system and with hormone receptors. Exposure to EDCs is notably linked to health issues such as abnormalities in reproductive organs and hormone-dependent cancers like ovarian cancer.
Many Black and Latina women in particular use hair relaxers to straighten naturally curly or textured hair. Ultimately, anyone who used a chemical hair straightening product and was later diagnosed with cancer, especially uterine cancer, should reach out to a law firm like Phillips Law Group to discuss their legal choices.
Hair Relaxer Brands
Some brands and products that have been named in hair relaxer lawsuits include:
- Revlon
- L’Oréal
- Namasté Laboratories
- ORS Haircare
- African Pride
- Africa’s Best
- Crème of Nature
- Just For Me
- Soft & Beautiful
- TCB Naturals
- Brand: Strength of Nature
- Motions
- Soft Sheen
- Dark & Lovely
- Action Beauty Supply
- …and more
If you used a chemical hair straightener produced by one of those brands or another brand and developed cancer, please give us a call to discuss your situation with a member of our team.
Health Risks Linked to Hair Relaxers
Some potential health issues associated with hair relaxer products include:
• 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 while pregnant)
• Death resulting from any of the listed conditions
Work With Phillips Law Group on a Hair Relaxer Claim
At Phillips Law Group, we can offer you a free, no-obligation, confidential consultation to talk about your personal circumstances and discuss whether you may have the option to pursue a hair relaxer lawsuit. There are no upfront fees and you don’t pay unless we take on your case and win it.
If you believe you or a loved one developed uterine cancer as a result of the use of hair relaxer products over an extended period of time, call us today to learn more about your potential legal choices. Our firm has been in business for more than 30 years and we are a trusted voice in the Arizona personal injury law field. Our team would be honored to represent you in this matter.
Call 602-222-2222 now to find out more!