Mielle Hair Oil Lawsuit Alleges Ingredients May Cause Hair Loss

Massachusetts woman claims manufacturer knew or should have known Mielle Hair Oil causes hair loss among some users, but failed to disclose the risk.

Mielle Hair Oil Lawsuit Alleges Ingredients May Cause Hair Loss
Michael Adams

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A class action lawsuit has been filed against Mielle Hair Oil manufacturers, alleging that the companies’ products do not work as intended and in some instances may actually cause customers’ hair to fall out.

Mielle Organics Rosemary Mint Scalp & Strengthening Hair Oil is marketed as a cosmetic product that is beneficial for hair growth, by strengthening hair strands and nourishing the scalp. However, a Massachusetts woman claims that the manufacturers knew or should have known that ingredients in Mielle Hair Oil causes hair loss for some users, yet failed to adequately disclose the risk.

In a complaint (PDF) filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois on November 21, Georgina Gomes seeks damages from Mielle Organics and Procter & Gamble on behalf of herself and other individuals who purchased the products, indicating that no consumers would have agreed to pay any amount of money for the hair oil if they knew its ingredients may cause their hair to fall out.

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Gomes claims that she bought Mielle Organics Rosemary Mint Scalp & Strengthening Hair Oil in her home state of Massachusetts for personal use, and that she trusted the products’ marketing, which claimed that the product was designed to strengthen users’ hair.

However, after using the product, Gomes discovered that Mielle Hair Oil did not in fact strengthen her hair and actually caused her hair to fall out.

“Defendants knew or should have known that the Product contained ingredients that would cause hair loss or carried a risk that the Product would cause hair loss, but continued to manufacture, distribute, and sell it nonetheless,” the complaint states.

Mielle Organics Rosemary Mint Scalp & Strengthening Hair Oil is advertised for daily use, and widely sold in 2 ounce bottles for $10 or less.

Gomes is seeking class action status for herself and others similarly situated who purchased the product, with subclasses for residents of certain states. She is presenting claims of fraud and unjust enrichment, while asking for compensatory, statutory, and punitive damages, as well as restitution, equitable relief and injunctive relief.

Michael Adams
Written by: Michael Adams

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Michael Adams is a senior editor and legal journalist at AboutLawsuits.com with over 20 years of experience covering financial, legal, and consumer protection issues. He previously held editorial leadership roles at Forbes Advisor and contributes original reporting on class actions, cybersecurity litigation, and emerging lawsuits impacting consumers.

Tags: Hair Loss, Mielle Hair Oil, Mielle Organics, Procter and Gamble

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69 Comments

Leslie
I have hair lost and a bumps or pimples on my scalp. When combing or running my fingers through my hair it sheds hand full of hair and when I wash my I can fill a small bottle with hair. I am so disappointed because I’ve brought a lot of this product when it was on sale and can’t use it.
Lucie
I started using it last year and my hair is growing like crazy. It’s very long and I love it. I usually spray on Rosemary Tea and then this oil and my hair grew like never before. Well a Pastor also prayed for my hair to grow and it’s growing. But this is what I use and have not have any problems.
Paula
I used the hair oil consistently for months with seemingly no problems. Even recommended this product to one of my sisters. Then I started to notice my brush and/or comb having more and more hair left behind. When sadly I realized my hair was coming out I stopped using the oil immediately!
Rhonda
I started using this product and all my edges are gone. I have proof on this product.
Robin
Just about all of my hair fell out. I had hair that hung in the middle of my back and extremely thick. This product caused my hair to fall out and made it VERY thin. I have been devastated!!! 😢
Tina
I used mielle for about 6 months and my hair has broken off so bad I thought I had alopecia…..i would send a picture if I could
Janice
I purchased the rosemary and mint scalp &hair strengthening oil and noticed that my hair started to shed and when I shampoo my hair and rinsed my hair I lost strands of hair. My sink would be full of hair and my hair is very thin
Shelia
I was employed at a beauty supply store. My hair was healthy and thick. Started using the oil and other Mielle products, Noticed my hair stayed breaking really bad..Thought it could have been stress, menopause, or something I was or was not eating. Evidently it was these products because I was using that particular oil ..My hair was coming out in my hand really bad.
Patrisha
The clumps and brittleness has happened to me. I was only using this product.
Alether
My hair is gone due to using this hair product
NIQUISHIA
My son began using this product about a year ago or less and we noticed over a course of several months his hair started to look brittle, dried out, and his growth pattern had stopped. Then we noticed that clumps of his hair, his curls or dreads started to just fall out like someone was cutting his hair. We stopped use of this product and he is still having the issues of breakage and his hair not retaining oil. We would like someone to reach out to us because this can’t be legal or right by any means. I am still trying to get his hair back on track but its been a struggle and causes him to lose his self esteem since it started.
Leslie
I purchased the hair product and have experienced hair loss. After using the product my hair became hard and brittle and then started shedding terribly. I have been using the mint and rosemary because I felt that the mint would help to open up my hair follicles and the rosemary has been known to grow hair. Little did I expect for my hair to thin out around the edges and in the top. It is not a great product. My hair has been coming out in Clumps.
Nicole
I had my hair braided to my scalp I washed my hair like normal I used the mielle shampoo and conditioner in the process of washing my hair it started tangling and clumping like I had locs in my hair that I hadnt touched for300 years my hair instantly matted together. I had never experienced ANYTHING like that in my life I’m still very disturbed and can’t believe this happened to me
Beverly
I was one of those people who fell for the lies they told I used this product for 3 months and I noticed my hair thinning around the edges then it moved to top of my head I am so embarrassed by this I’m no longer wearing my hair down anymore, the top is so then I can see my scalp. Angry customer
Mahogony
my hair was damaged really bad from this product. I have pictures and proof.
Donna
I heard that this product was supposed to be good for growing hair. So, one day I was in Target saw it on a end cap and decided to get some. Once I started using it on a daily basis I noticed my hair was getting thinner instead of getting thicker, so I stopped using it and started using coconut oil instead now it’s thickening up
Pauline
I have been used the Mueller hair oil fir the pass three. Or four months and my was growing but now it’s falling out .I am very disappointed in it’s.
Toni
When I first started using this a few years ago it actually helped your hair grow the second time I started using it a few months ago my hair started getting dry and breaking and coming out from the scalp I heard that the original owner and creator so the company to someone else and that’s when I heard all kind of complaints about the product but it used to be very good not anymore I’m still on a journey trying to bring my hair back and fix the ball spots that’s in it
P8
How do I include myself in the Mielle hair loss lawsuit as I used the m I n t and rose.ary shampoo and conditioner and my hair fell out in clumps.
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