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If you believe you or a loved one has suffered health issues linked to hair relaxer use, you may have legal options to seek compensation. Your journey toward justice starts here.

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Who may qualify for the hair relaxer lawsuit?

Hair relaxer lawsuits eligibility.

You may be able to file a hair relaxer lawsuit if you can connect your exposure to chemicals in hair relaxers to a serious health issue.

You may be a strong candidate for a chemical hair relaxer lawsuit if you can document regular use of hair relaxer products over several years.

You must also share your diagnosis of uterine, ovarian or endometrial cancer. You must have been diagnosed after 2010 and be able to show that you suffered these health issues at a relatively young age.

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Hair relaxer lawsuits eligibility.

How to start your chemical hair relaxer claim:

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    Our team will listen to your hair relaxer use story, answer questions and assess whether your claim may qualify for legal action.

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    An experienced attorney will review your hair relaxer claim and discuss next steps.

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Hair relaxer claim qualifying health risks.

Health risks allegedly linked to chemical hair relaxer use

PFAS claim qualifying health risks.

Hair relaxer use has been linked to several kinds of cancers and health issues, including:

  • Ovarian cancer: Hair relaxer has been associated with this kind of cancer.
  • Endometrial cancer: Your risk of getting this cancer potentially increases by a ratio of 2.55 if you use hair relaxer.
  • Uterine cancer: Women who use chemical hair straighteners are possibly twice as likely to develop uterine cancer.
How could hair relaxers increase cancer risk?

How could hair relaxers increase cancer risk?

Many popular hair relaxers contain formaldehyde, phthalates, parabens and endocrine-disrupting compounds that are absorbed through the scalp and get into your blood. If you use them frequently and over a long period, you may have a higher risk of developing cancer.

These chemicals could affect hormones in your body. When hormones like estrogen are out of balance, they lead to changes at the cellular level. Cells in your uterus, ovaries and other body parts can change from normal cells to cancer cells. The younger you were when you first started to use hair relaxers, the higher your potential risk.

Types of cancer that may be related to chemical hair relaxer.

Types of cancer that may be related to chemical hair relaxer

Hair relaxer cancers are linked to products that often contain cancer-causing chemicals like formaldehyde, phthalates, parabens and others that interrupt how your hormones normally work. When these chemicals get into your system, you could be at risk for:

  • Uterine cancer
  • Ovarian cancer
  • Endometrial cancer

Companies involved in hair relaxer lawsuits

The companies potentially responsible for not warning people of the dangers caused by chemicals in their products are well-known and trusted names that have made billions selling these products. The market for hair relaxers is estimated to be worth $690 million to $952 million a year. The biggest companies include:

  • L’Oreal: This company markets Dark & Lovely, SoftSheen-Carson and Optimum.
  • Revlon: Their brands include Crème of Nature and TCB Naturals.
  • Namaste: This company does business as ORS Olive Oil.
  • Godrej/Strength of Nature, LLC: Its brands include African Pride, Just for Me, Motions and Soft & Beautiful.

If you are suffering from a health problem that could be due to your use of one or more of these products, you may be eligible to file a hair relaxer lawsuit. This means you may be able to collect money to cover your medical expenses, lost wages and the suffering due to your exposure to the cancer-causing chemicals in hair relaxers.

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Important hair relaxer lawsuit updates

It is important to stay up-to-date on hair relaxer lawsuit news and settlements so that you do not miss out on what might be owed to you.

  • The first hair relaxer cancer research, called the Sister Study by the National Institutes of Health, was published in October 2022.
  • Jenny Mitchell was the first person to file a hair relaxer lawsuit in October 2022.
  • The hair relaxer lawsuit cases are still in pretrial, so no settlements have been made yet.

  1. November 2025: First hair relaxer lawsuit bellwether case

    The first hair relaxer lawsuit trial begins November 3, 2025. It is called a bellwether trial because it establishes the claims and evidence that future lawsuits may use. The outcome of the bellwether case gives attorneys a good idea of the likely success of the thousands of cases to follow. Additional bellwether cases will start January 20, 2026, March 23, 2026 and May 18, 2026.

  2. September 2024: Class-action hair relaxer lawsuit allowed in MDL

    A class-action hair relaxer lawsuit was added to the individual cases in the Multidistrict Litigation (MDL). Both kinds of hair relaxer litigation are moving forward now that US District Judge Mary Rowland ruled the case can move forward.

  3. February 2023: MDL for hair relaxer established

    A Multidistrict Litigation (MDL) was started. An MDL is a way to be efficient in hearing thousands of similar cases, all making similar claims. The idea is that one judge hears the evidence and learns the science behind the cases. After the first few cases, progress is much faster because the judge doesn’t have to start from scratch with each case. This case is MDL number 3060 in the Northern District of Illinois under Judge Mary M. Rowland.

  4. October 2022: First hair relaxer lawsuit filed

    Jenny Mitchell filed the first hair relaxer lawsuit, saying she had used hair relaxers since she was in the third grade. She was diagnosed with uterine cancer at age 32.

  5. October 2022: Sister Study links hair relaxer to cancer

    The ground-breaking study of 33,947 women, aged 35 to 74, discovered a strong link between the use of chemical hair straighteners and cancer. The study was the first to provide evidence linking cancer with using these products.

Reasons to work with a hair relaxer lawyer

You get our full attention and deep experience in bringing large corporations to justice, and getting compensation for the people they’ve hurt. We will help you navigate your legal options. Start exploring your options and possibilities with a free consultation to evaluate your eligibility and provide you with a clear roadmap for your case if you qualify.

By working with our experienced team, you gain access to resources, legal advice and compassionate support through every stage of the legal process. We prioritize transparency, empathy and professionalism, ensuring you are supported every step of the way.

Contact Legal Injury Advocates today to start your journey toward potential compensation and healing. Together, we can fight for a safer and healthier future where corporations and manufacturers are accountable for their negligence.

Why hair relaxer victims trust Legal Injury Advocates.

Why hair relaxer victims trust Legal Injury Advocates

Why hair relaxer victims trust Legal Injury Advocates.

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FAQs

  • Is there a hair relaxer class action lawsuit?

    A hair relaxer class-action lawsuit representing consumers who used hair relaxer was filed on September 30, 2024. The case will be heard in the same court as the individual chemical hair straightener lawsuits in the MDL.

  • What is the hair relaxer lawsuit about?

    Each hair relaxer lawsuit claims that the use of these products exposed people to serious cancers and other health issues. The lawsuits allege that the large and wealthy companies knew of the risks of using these chemicals, but they did not warn consumers. Consumers who suffer illnesses are due compensation, and holding these companies responsible protects people in the future.

  • When will the hair relaxer lawsuit reach a settlement?

    When the first hair relaxer settlement will be made is hard to predict. Any litigation, including hair relaxer litigation, moves through a long process. Current cases are in the first phase, called discovery, where both sides gather information and evidence. The first case will be in court in November 2025. A hair relaxer lawsuit settlement can happen at any phase of the process.

  • Are chemical hair relaxers banned?

    After the research linking hair relaxer chemicals to cancer, the push began to ban them. The FDA has proposed a rule that would ban formaldehyde, but it has moved slowly over the years. Several members of Congress have asked regulators to move forward.

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