CHEMICAL HAIR STRAIGHTENERS LAWSUIT

If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with uterine cancer, ovarian cancer, or a similar diagnosis, and you believe that this diagnosis is the result of chemical hair straightener use, you may be entitled to compensation. 

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Once you complete the form to the right with your name and contact information, the data will be sent to the professionals at BBB Attorneys via secure connection.

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Within 24 business hours, one of our staff members will review the information submitted and call you regarding your case. 

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When a representative from BBB Attorneys calls, you can expect them to follow up with additional questions that will help determine whether or not your case is viable. If it is, we will explain next steps in filing a claim! 

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What has prompted the lawsuits against chemical hair straightener/relaxer manufacturers?

    A recent study from the National Institue of Health (NIH) has linked regular and prolonged exposure to these chemcials with high rates of medical diagnosis of certain cancers and other problems. Other studies have previously linked the use of hair relaxers with higher instances of problems associated with endocrine disruption.

  • What brands of hair relaxers have been named in these lawsuits?

    Thus far, brands named in the hair relaxer lawsuit include L’Oreal (Optimum Care, XTenso, and Dark & Lovely), Revlon (Revlon Professional Conditioning Creme Relaxer and Creme of Nature), Strength of Nature (Motions and Soft & Beautiful). 

  • How soon do I need to file my claim for hair straightening/relaxing products?

    You should reach out to file your case as soon as possible. Every state’s time limit on filing can be different, so it’s important to act quickly. If you believe you have a case, contact us today.

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Important Medical Information About Chemical Hair Straighteners

Written by Dr. Linares

The upcoming bullet points provide an overview of the medical considerations connected to chemical hair straighteners. While in recent years these products have been popular for their hair-transforming abilities, they have also come under scrutiny due to concerns about potential long-term health effects.

Hair relaxers often contain several substances, including phthalates and parabens, which are compounds that cause a hormone disbalance in the body), and may also contain formaldehyde which is classified as a carcinogen.

When heated, formaldehyde is released into the air in the form of a colorless gas that has a very strong odor. 

Hair relaxers chemicals can get absorbed into the body through direct skin contact, by breathing the gases released during the straightening process, and from the lesions and burns that these chemicals commonly cause on the scalp.

Hair relaxers fall under the category of “cosmetics”, and manufacturers are not legally required to list all the ingredients contained in the product and are not subject to premarket approval by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

Studies found that hair relaxers are most frequently used by African American women (approximately 75%) when compared to White women (around 3%).

Chronic exposure to formaldehyde and other common ingredients found in hair relaxers, including endocrine disruptors and other potential carcinogens, may increase the risk of developing some types of cancer. 

Frequent use (more than 4 times per year) of these products increased the risk of ovarian cancer and uterine cancer.

ABOUT DR. KRYSTIE LINARES

Krystie Linares is a medical doctor and medical data analyst, with a master's degree in Occupational Health. She has been a medical doctor since 2012, earning her Doctor of Medicine degree from Universidad de Carabobo Medical School in South America. 

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WHY PEOPLE ARE FILING

Regular and prolonged exposure to hair straightening chemicals have been shown in multiple studies to be linked to increased risks of cancer, including:

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Uterine Cancer

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Ovarian Cancer

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Hysterectomy

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Other medical issues

 These hair straighteners, which are predominantly used by and marketed to Black women and children, require consistent use to maintain the hair’s appearance as new hair grows in. Since the release of the most recent study linking these products with increased instances of medical diagnoses, hundreds of lawsuits have been filed agains chemical hair straightener companies.

How BBB AttorneysCan Help You

Do you believe you may be entitled to compensation after the use of chemical hair straighteners? Our attorneys will help you navigate the complicated legal system and work with you one on one to determine eligibility. Don't wait to start your claim– we're here to help.

Contact us today by calling (203) 562-0900 to discuss your case with an attorney. We offer free consultations and have offices statewide in Startford, West Hartford, North Haven, New Haven, Cheshire, Southington, New Milford, Simsbury, Waterbury, and most of the state of Connecticut.

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