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Your Hair Relaxer. Your Health. Your Rights.

For decades, chemical hair relaxer manufacturers marketed their products as safe. Recent research tells a different story. If you used these products and developed cancer, you deserve to know the truth -- and you may deserve compensation.

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What They Did Not Tell You About Your Hair Relaxer

Millions of women used chemical hair relaxers for years, trusting that these products were safe. The manufacturers had information that suggested otherwise -- and they said nothing.

The Science Is Clear

A landmark 2022 study by the National Institutes of Health tracked over 33,000 women for nearly 11 years. The findings were striking: women who frequently used chemical hair straightening products had more than double the risk of developing uterine cancer compared to women who did not use them.

Additional research has linked these products to ovarian cancer and endometriosis. The chemicals responsible -- including formaldehyde, phthalates, and other endocrine disruptors -- can be absorbed through the scalp during application.

These products were disproportionately marketed to Black women for decades. The health risks were disproportionately borne by Black women. This is not about blame for your choices. It is about accountability for the companies that withheld information you deserved to have.

Products Named in Lawsuits

Dark & Lovely
Just For Me
ORS Olive Oil
Motions
African Pride
TCB Naturals

If you used any chemical hair relaxer or straightener, you may be eligible regardless of the specific brand.

Do You Qualify?

A free case review can determine your eligibility. Here are the general criteria attorneys evaluate.

You may be eligible for compensation if the following apply to you:

You used chemical hair relaxers or straighteners for one or more years

This includes both lye and no-lye relaxers, Brazilian blowouts, keratin treatments, and similar chemical straightening products.

You were diagnosed with uterine cancer, ovarian cancer, or endometriosis

This includes endometrial cancer, uterine sarcoma, and other related conditions.

You do not currently have an attorney for this claim

If you already have legal representation for a hair relaxer claim, we cannot provide a second evaluation.

If these apply to you, you may qualify for compensation.

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How It Works

Getting started takes a few minutes. There is no cost and no obligation at any step.

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Call for Your Free Review

Speak with a specialist who will listen to your story and evaluate your situation. The call is brief, confidential, and completely free.

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Get Matched with an Attorney

We connect you with an experienced attorney who specializes in hair relaxer lawsuits and can evaluate your case in detail.

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Your legal team pursues the compensation you deserve. You pay nothing unless they win your case.

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By the Numbers

The research is peer-reviewed. The lawsuits are real. Here is what you need to know.

2x+

Higher Risk of Uterine Cancer

Women who frequently used chemical hair straighteners had more than double the risk of developing uterine cancer.

National Institutes of Health, 2022

33,000+

Women Studied

The NIH Sister Study tracked over 33,000 women for nearly 11 years, providing strong scientific evidence.

Journal of the National Cancer Institute

8,000+

Lawsuits Filed

Thousands of women have taken legal action against hair relaxer manufacturers. Multidistrict litigation is underway.

U.S. Judicial Panel on MDL

Frequently Asked Questions

We understand you have questions. Here are answers to the ones we hear most often.

Research from the National Institutes of Health has found links between frequent use of chemical hair straightening products and uterine cancer, ovarian cancer, and endometriosis. The risk was especially elevated among women who used these products more than four times per year, with more than double the risk of uterine cancer compared to women who did not use them.
Lawsuits have been filed involving many popular brands including Dark & Lovely, Just For Me, ORS Olive Oil Relaxer, Motions, African Pride, TCB Naturals, Optimum, and others. If you used any chemical hair relaxer or straightener -- regardless of the specific brand -- you may be eligible for a case review.
Chemical hair relaxers and straighteners contain endocrine-disrupting chemicals including formaldehyde, phthalates, parabens, and other compounds that can interfere with the body's hormone function. These chemicals are absorbed through the scalp during application. Endocrine disruptors have been linked to increased risk of hormone-sensitive cancers, including uterine and ovarian cancer.
You may qualify if you used chemical hair relaxers or straighteners for one or more years and were subsequently diagnosed with uterine cancer, ovarian cancer, endometrial cancer, or endometriosis. You should not currently have legal representation for this specific claim. The best way to find out is to call for a free, no-obligation case review.
Nothing. The case review is completely free and confidential. If you are matched with an attorney, they work on a contingency fee basis -- meaning you pay nothing unless your case is successful and you receive compensation. There are no upfront costs, hidden fees, or obligations at any point in the process.
Thousands of hair relaxer lawsuits have been consolidated into multidistrict litigation (MDL) in the Northern District of Illinois. Cases are actively being evaluated, and new claims are still being accepted. Bellwether trials -- early trials used to help determine case values -- are being scheduled. The litigation is ongoing and it is not too late to file a claim in most cases.
Mass tort litigation timelines vary, but these cases typically take one to several years to resolve. The multidistrict litigation process involves bellwether trials that help establish the value of individual claims. While no one can guarantee a specific timeline, your attorney can provide a more detailed estimate based on the specifics of your case.
Yes, absolutely. Any information you share during your free case review is kept strictly confidential. Communications with your matched attorney are protected by attorney-client privilege. Your personal and medical information will not be shared publicly. We take your privacy seriously.
Statutes of limitations vary by state and by the date of your diagnosis. In many states, you have two to three years from the date you were diagnosed -- or from the date you learned of the potential connection between your condition and hair relaxer products -- to file a claim. Because deadlines vary and can expire, speaking with an attorney sooner rather than later is important.
No, RelaxerTruth is not a law firm. We are a free matching service that provides educational information about hair relaxer lawsuits and connects women who may be affected with experienced attorneys who specialize in these cases. There is no cost or obligation for using our service. No attorney-client relationship is formed until you sign a retainer agreement with a licensed attorney.

Learn More

Informed decisions start with the right information. Explore the science, the legal landscape, and your options.

Which Products Are Involved?

A detailed look at the hair relaxer and chemical straightener brands named in lawsuits, and what chemicals they contain.

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Understanding the Lawsuit

How multidistrict litigation works, what to expect during the legal process, and what the current timeline looks like.

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Your Rights as a Consumer

What the law says about product safety, manufacturer liability, and your right to seek compensation when products cause harm.

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You Deserve the Truth. You May Deserve Compensation.

If you or a loved one used chemical hair relaxers and were diagnosed with cancer, take the first step today. A free, confidential case review takes just a few minutes and carries no obligation.

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