A number of studies have shown a link between the use of hair relaxers and straighteners and an increased risk of cancer and other health problems. This has led to a growing number of class action lawsuits against the manufacturers of these products.
One of the most significant studies on this topic was published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute in 2022. The study found that women who used hair relaxers more than four times a year were more than twice as likely to develop uterine cancer as women who did not use them. The study also found that the risk of uterine cancer increased with the frequency of use.
Another study, published in the journal Environmental Health Perspectives in 2021, found that women who used hair relaxers were more likely to develop ovarian cancer. The study also found that the risk of ovarian cancer increased with the frequency of use.
In addition to cancer, hair relaxers and straighteners have also been linked to other health problems, such as endometriosis, fibroids, and infertility.
The class action lawsuits against the manufacturers of hair relaxers and straighteners allege that the companies failed to warn consumers about the risks associated with using these products. The lawsuits also allege that the companies knew about the risks but continued to sell the products anyway.
Attorneys are looking to file lawsuits on behalf of consumers who were diagnosed with certain types of cancer and used a hair relaxer product, including, but not limited to, those sold under any of the following brands:
- African Gold
- African Pride
- Avlon Affirm
- Beautiful Textures
- Blue Magic
- Brazilian Blowout
- Crème of Nature
- Dark & Lovely
- Just for Me
- Linange
- Mizani
- Motions
- Optimum Care
- PhytoSpecific
- Revlon Professional
- Soft & Beautiful
- TCB Naturals
- Ultra Sheen
If you have used hair relaxers or straighteners and you have been diagnosed with cancer or another health problem, you may be eligible to join a class action lawsuit. To find out more, you should contact an experienced class action attorney.
Here are some of the potential benefits of joining a class action lawsuit:
- You can get help paying for your medical bills and other expenses.
- You can help to hold the manufacturers of hair relaxers and straighteners accountable for their actions.
- You can help to prevent other people from being harmed by these products.
If you are considering joining a class action lawsuit, it is important to talk to an attorney to discuss your legal options.