Hair Relaxer
OpenFASTCausation
NIH/NIEHS study (2022) found women who used chemical hair straighteners more than 4 times/year had 2.5x higher risk of uterine cancer. Endocrine-disrupting chemicals (phthalates, parabens, formaldehyde) in relaxer products are linked to hormonal disruption, endometriosis, and uterine fibroids. Products disproportionately marketed to Black women.
Defendants
| Entity | Role | Note |
|---|---|---|
| L'Oreal USA | Manufacturer | Dark & Lovely, SoftSheen-Carson brands |
| Revlon Inc. | Manufacturer | Revlon Realistic, African Pride brands |
| Namaste Laboratories | Manufacturer | ORS Olive Oil, Organic Root Stimulator |
| Dabur International | Manufacturer | Dabur Amla hair products |
Litigation Timeline
Intelligence Signals
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) proposes to amend its existing exposure limits for occupational exposure in general industry to beryllium and beryllium compounds and promulgate a substance-specific standard for general industry regulating occupational exposure to beryllium and beryllium compounds. This document proposes a new permissible exposure limit (PEL), as well as ancillary provisions for employee protection such as methods for controlling exposure, respiratory pro
EPA and NHTSA, on behalf of the Department of Transportation, are establishing rules for a comprehensive Phase 2 Heavy-Duty (HD) National Program that will reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and fuel consumption from new on-road medium- and heavy-duty vehicles and engines. NHTSA's fuel consumption standards and EPA's carbon dioxide (CO<INF>2</INF>) emission standards are tailored to each of four regulatory categories of heavy-duty vehicles: Combination tractors; trailers used in combination w
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is amending its existing standards for occupational exposure to beryllium and beryllium compounds. OSHA has determined that employees exposed to beryllium at the previous permissible exposure limits face a significant risk of material impairment to their health. The evidence in the record for this rulemaking indicates that workers exposed to beryllium are at increased risk of developing chronic beryllium disease and lung cancer. This final
On June 20, 2018 (83 FR 28710), the U.S. Trade Representative (Trade Representative) provided notice of an initial action in the Section 301 investigation of the acts, policies, and practices of the Government of China related to technology transfer, intellectual property, and innovation. The initial action was the imposition of an additional 25 percent ad valorem duty on products of China with an annual trade value of approximately $34 billion, effective July 6, 2018. The June 20 notice also so
OSHA is amending the Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) to conform to the United Nations' Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS), primarily Revision 7 (Rev. 7), address issues that arose during the implementation of the 2012 update to the HCS, and provide better alignment with other U.S. agencies and international trading partners, while enhancing the effectiveness of the standard. Consistent with Executive Order 13563 and the Regulatory Flexibility Act, w
Wise LA et al.. American journal of epidemiology. 2023 Jul 7.
Farooq H et al.. European journal of obstetrics, gynecology, and reproductive biology. 2024 Apr.
Schildroth S et al.. Chemosphere. 2024 Aug.
Llanos AAM et al.. International journal of environmental research and public health. 2024 Jun 28.
Hernandez AM et al.. Journal of applied toxicology : JAT. 2025 Aug.
Key Facts
- Status
- active
Geographic Exposure
Eligibility Criteria
- ✓Used chemical hair relaxer or straightener products
- ✓Diagnosed with uterine cancer, endometriosis, or uterine fibroids
- ✓Used products for 2+ years before diagnosis
- ✓No family history of diagnosed condition (strengthens claim)