Hair Straightening
Hair Straightening
Justice for Women Harmed by Toxic Hair Products
If you or someone you love developed uterine cancer, ovarian cancer, endometriosis, or fibroids after long-term use of chemical hair straighteners, you may be entitled to compensation.
Women across the country — particularly Black women and women of color — are coming forward with heartbreaking stories. For years, they used relaxers marketed as safe, even healthy, without any idea that these products may contain endocrine-disrupting chemicals known to affect reproductive organs. Now, the truth is emerging.
A Dangerous Pattern: What the Science Shows
In 2022, researchers at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) published a groundbreaking study in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute. Their findings were alarming:
Women who used chemical hair straighteners more than four times a year had over twice the risk of developing uterine cancer compared to those who didn’t.
And this isn’t just one study. Emerging evidence suggests a disturbing link between frequent relaxer use and an increased risk of:
- Uterine and ovarian cancers
- Hormone-sensitive disorders like endometriosis
- Non-cancerous uterine fibroids that often require surgery
These aren’t minor side effects. They are life-altering, and in some cases, life-threatening. And they’ve disproportionately impacted women who were specifically targeted by product advertising.
Companies Under Fire
Major cosmetic manufacturers now face legal scrutiny for knowingly exposing consumers to harmful chemicals without proper warnings. These include:
- L’Oréal
- SoftSheen-Carson (makers of Dark & Lovely)
- Strength of Nature (Just for Me, Motions)
- Namaste Laboratories (ORS Olive Oil)
The lawsuits allege that these companies not only failed to warn the public but aggressively marketed their products to communities most at risk — all while knowing the dangers buried in the ingredient list.
Who Can File a Lawsuit?
You may qualify if:
- You used chemical hair straighteners or relaxers at least 4 times per year for 2+ years
- You were later diagnosed with:
- Uterine cancer
- Ovarian cancer
- Endometriosis
- Uterine fibroids (especially if surgery like hysterectomy was required)
Our Commitment at the Legal Offices of James J. Lee
At the Legal Offices of James J. Lee, we take on powerful corporations — and we don’t back down. Our firm brings decades of experience in complex litigation and mass tort law, with a strong record of success against companies that put profits above people.
We treat every client with the dignity they deserve. We know these are not just lawsuits — they’re stories of betrayal, illness, and survival. And we’re here to help you be heard.
We Are With You
It’s time to hold these companies accountable. If you believe your diagnosis may be linked to long-term use of hair straightening products, contact our office today.
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