Hidden risks of 
hair relaxers
Long-term use of chemical hair relaxers has been linked to uterine, ovarian, and endometrial cancer. If you were diagnosed after using these products, you may be eligible for compensation.
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Get the facts

A new study from the U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH) found that women who used chemical hair straighteners had more than double the risk of uterine cancer.

Predatory marketing

Plaintiffs argue that major cosmetic manufacturers (including L’Oréal and Revlon) knew about harmful ingredients—like phthalates and parabens—but failed to warn the public. And they were marketed as being safe and gentle.

Women at risk

Women who used hair straighteners are at risk, with Black women in greater danger than those of other demographics. The NIH found that about 60% of its study respondents that used hair straighteners were Black women.

16,059+ claims

This has rapidly become one of the largest active mass torts in the United States, with over 16,059 pending lawsuits consolidated into a federal Multidistrict Litigation (MDL-3060) in the Northern District of Illinois under Judge Mary Rowland.

Bellwether cases

One of the most important recent developments is the selection of 10 bellwether cases. A bellwether trial is a test case selected to go to a jury first, ahead of the thousands of other similar lawsuits.

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Who can file a claim?

There’s only a limited amount of time to take legal action due to state laws known as statutes of limitations, so it’s important to contact a hair relaxer attorney as soon as possible.

You may be eligible for a claim if the following is true:

Usage: You used chemical hair relaxers for at least four consecutive years.

Diagnosis: You have been diagnosed with uterine, ovarian, or endometrial cancer in the past 15 years.

Do I have a case?

Our short screening quiz asks a few questions about your past hair relaxer usage to help determine whether you may be eligible for a claim. It’s confidential and takes just a few minutes.

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