Question 1

Is there a hair relaxer lawsuit?

Accepted Answer

Hair Relaxer Cancer Lawsuit Overview Yes. Chemical hair relaxer and hair straightener products have been marketed by a number of different companies, primarily to African American women. However, manufacturers failed to disclose the potential side effects of several toxic chemicals in hair relaxers, which may increase the risk of uterine cancer, ovarian cancer, breast cancer and other injuries.

Question 2

Who is Eligible for a Hair Relaxer Lawsuit Payout?

Accepted Answer

Financial compensation and settlement benefits may be available through a hair relaxer lawsuit for women who regularly used chemical hair relaxer or hair straightener, and were diagnosed with any of the following injuries:  Uterine Cancer Ovarian Cancer Breast Cancer Endometrial Cancer Uterine Sarcoma Uterine Fibroids Endometriosis

Question 3

What is the latest update on Hair Relaxer lawsuits?

Accepted Answer

December 2022 Update: L’Oréal and several other cosmetic manufacturers are opposing the creation of a hair relaxer MDL, but indicate that if the litigation is centralized it should be managed out of the Southern District of New York. The U.S. JPML is expected to hear oral arguments on the motion during a hearing session set for January 26, 2023.

Question 4

Do hair relaxers cause cancer?

Accepted Answer

In recent years, several studies have been published that make a connection between the use of hair relaxer and cancer, raising concerns about the wide spread use of the products by African Americans and other minority women throughout the U.S.

Question 5

What cancers do hair relaxers cause?

Accepted Answer

Uterine Cancer Ovarian Cancer Breast Cancer Endometrial Cancer Uterine Sarcoma Uterine Fibroids Endometriosis

Question 6

What brands of hair relaxer cause cancer?

Accepted Answer

some of the first hair relaxer cancer lawsuits were filed in the federal court system, presenting claims against manufacturers of some of the most widely used products, including:  Dark and Lovely Optimum Care Relaxer Soft and Beautiful Motions Hair Relaxer TCB Naturals Relaxer Creme Just for Me Hair Relaxer ORS Olive Oil (Organic Root Stimulator)

Question 7

Does hair relaxer cause uterine cancer?

Accepted Answer

Researchers with the National Institute of Environmental Health published findings in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute, warning that ingredients in popular hair relaxers may cause uterine cancer, as they contain endocrine-disrupting and carcinogenic chemicals.  The study involved a review of data on nearly 34,000 women between the ages of 35 and 74, including a 10 year follow up on the incidence rate of uterine cancer diagnosed. Researchers found an increased risk of uterine cancer among hair relaxer users compared to any other hair products involved in the study, as well as compared to women who used no hair straightener products.  4% of women frequently using hair straightener chemical products developed uterine cancer 1.6% of women who never used a hair relaxer developed uterine cancer

Question 8

Does hair relaxer cause ovarian cancer?

Accepted Answer

In 2021, a study was published in Carcinogenesis, suggesting a strong link between the use of hair relaxer and ovarian cancer. Data from more than 40,000 participants enrolled in the National Institute of Health’s Sister Study revealed women using hair relaxers four or more times annually have almost twice the risk of developing ovarian cancer compared to never-use study participants.  Specifically, the study revealed hair relaxer use was associated with a risk of non-serous ovarian tumors, which grow on the ovary’s outer layer of tissue.

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