Were You Diagnosed With Cancer After Using a Hair Relaxer?

 Posted on January 22, 2025 in Personal Injury

For people with extremely curly hair, chemical hair relaxers and straighteners offer options for sleek styles. However, your new look may come with too heavy a price. Studies have shown that using these products regularly more than doubles the risk of developing uterine cancer when compared to women who do not. Ovarian cancer and other health issues have also been linked to these chemicals.

If you regularly used chemicals to relax or straighten your hair and have been diagnosed with reproductive cancers, you may qualify for compensation through a product liability claim. An experienced Arlington Heights, IL personal injury attorney can assess your eligibility, explain your options, and help you join thousands of other women seeking compensation from negligent manufacturers.

What Is Dangerous About Chemical Hair Straighteners?

Researchers have found that straighteners may contain several dangerous substances, including bisphenol A, formaldehyde, parabens, and metals. When these straighteners are applied to hair, they can burn the scalp or cause lesions. Although these products are intended for external use, these open wounds make it easier for the body to absorb the chemicals. Black girls and women may be at a higher risk since they are more likely to use chemical straighteners frequently. 

What Is Product Liability for Hair Straighteners?

Manufacturers are liable for harm caused by their products. Unlike most other personal injury cases, product liability does not necessarily require the claimant to prove that negligence was involved. Defective design, manufacturing defects, and failure to warn consumers of potential risks are the three main types of product liability claims.

Several manufacturers have been named in hair relaxer lawsuits, including Revlon, L’Oreal, Sally Beauty, and Strength of Nature Global, LLC. Just for Me and Dark and Lovely are some of the specific products. Claimants allege that various defendants failed to provide sufficient warnings about serious health risks and used misleading marketing and labeling.

Do You Have a Hair Straightener Claim?

To qualify for a product liability claim, you must have used hair relaxer or straightening products and also been diagnosed with a reproductive cancer. You may need to prove which specific products you used. We will also explain how to get that supporting evidence. If you qualify, you could receive damages for your cancer-related expenses and the many ways it has affected your life. Newland & Newland, LLP offers free consultations and can evaluate your case.

Speak With a Dedicated Rolling Meadows, IL Hair Straightener Injury Lawyer

If chemical hair straightener caused your cancer, call Newland & Newland, LLP at 847-797-8000 today. One of our skilled Palatine, IL personal injury attorneys can answer your questions and help you explore your options.