Hair Relaxer Lawsuit

Multiple endocrine-disrupting chemicals found in many hair relaxer products have been shown to potentially cause uterine cancer.

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Why are people suing hair relaxer brands?

In 2022, the Journal of the National Cancer Institute (JNCI) reported that using chemical hair relaxers was linked to an increased risk of developing uterine cancer. Based on the results of the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences’ (NIEHS) Sister Study, the JNCI found that women who regularly used hair relaxers were over twice as likely to develop uterine cancer compared to women who didn’t use them.

After the JNCI’s article was published, women filed hundreds of lawsuits against many beauty brands, including big-name corporations like L’Oréal and Revlon. Plaintiffs claim that these companies failed to warn customers that their hair relaxers were linked to an increased risk of uterine cancer.

How to qualify for the hair relaxer lawsuit

If you or a loved one has previously used a chemical hair relaxer and received a diagnosis for any of the cancer types listed below within the last 10 years, you may be eligible for financial compensation. 


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What can I expect from my hair relaxer settlement?

While an exact amount is impossible to predict, previous verdicts range from tens of thousands to tens of millions. It’s important to note that your case will be individually assessed, meaning your settlement will not be shared with others. Our priority is to ensure the best possible outcome for you, not inflating attorney profits.

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Frequently asked questions about the hair relaxer lawsuit

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What makes hair relaxers so dangerous to use?

Many brands of hair relaxer include endocrine-disrupting chemicals in their formulas that have been found to cause a wide array of health problems, like cosmetic parabens and phthalates. Furthermore, some hair relaxer brands contain chemicals that release formaldehyde when applied to the scalp, which is a known carcinogen. 

Which brands of hair relaxer qualify for the lawsuit?

Most brands of store-bought hair relaxer are currently able to qualify for the lawsuit, but here are some of the more common brands at-risk for potentially causing uterine cancer:


  • Dark & Lovely, made by L’Oréal
  • African Pride, made by Olive Miracle
  • No-Lye Relaxer Kit, by Ultra Sheen
  • ORS Olive Oil, made by Namaste, LLC
  • Olive Oil Relaxer, by TCB Naturals
  • Motions, by Strength of Nature Global
  • Just for Me, made by Soft & Beautiful
  • Creme of Nature, made by Revlon
How much can I expect to win for a hair relaxer settlement?

Since this is a new lawsuit that only began near the end of 2022, legal proceedings have not yet reached any settlements or verdicts as of 2024. We’ll keep you updated on any future developments about this lawsuit and the average payouts that claimants receive once the pre-trial discovery phase has ended and trials have begun.

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