Chemical hair relaxers and straighteners are now linked to serious cancers of the reproductive system. Women diagnosed with uterine, endometrial, or ovarian cancer after years of using these products are filing lawsuits against the manufacturers.
If you used chemical hair relaxers and were later diagnosed with one of these cancers, Pulaski Law Firm may be able to help you pursue compensation.
Hair relaxer lawsuits claim that manufacturers:
These cases gained momentum after a large government-funded study (the Sister Study) found that frequent use of chemical hair straighteners was linked to higher rates of uterine and ovarian cancer.
Federal hair relaxer cases have been grouped into MDL No. 3060 in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois. MDL stands for “multidistrict litigation,” which lets many similar cases move through pretrial steps together while each person keeps their own individual claim.
As of November 3, 2025, there were 10,723 lawsuits pending in the hair relaxer MDL, and the court has a bellwether trial plan in place to help move the litigation forward.
No global settlements or trial verdicts have been reached yet. Any potential recovery will depend on the facts of each case.
You may qualify to file a hair relaxer lawsuit if:
Even if you are not sure which brand you used, our team can help review products, receipts, and photos of packaging.
Not sure if you qualify? Contact Pulaski Law Firm for a free case review. We can walk you through your options.
Many hair relaxer products contain chemicals that can disrupt the hormone system and may be carcinogenic, including:
Endocrine-disrupting chemicals can interfere with normal hormone function, which has been linked to reproductive cancers like uterine, endometrial, and ovarian cancer.
In 2024, the EPA concluded that formaldehyde poses an “unreasonable risk” to human health, particularly for people who regularly use products containing it, and the FDA proposed banning formaldehyde and formaldehyde-releasing chemicals in hair relaxers, although final action has been delayed.
Health note: Only a doctor can diagnose cancer or explain your personal risk. If you have symptoms like abnormal bleeding, pelvic pain, bloating, or ongoing changes in your health, talk with your healthcare provider.
Lawsuits name a number of cosmetic and personal care companies that make or sell chemical hair relaxers. Examples include:
Examples of brands and products that have been associated with claims include:
If you do not remember the exact brand, do not let that stop you from reaching out. We can help investigate.
Because the MDL is still in progress, there is no set “average payout.” However, people who bring successful claims may recover money for:
Every case is different. The value of a claim depends on your diagnosis, stage of disease, treatment history, and proof of product use.
Pulaski Law Firm represents people across the country in complex product and toxic exposure cases. In hair relaxer claims, our team:
Our goal is to take on the legal burden so you can focus on your health and your family.
If you used chemical hair relaxers and were later diagnosed with uterine, endometrial, or ovarian cancer, here are steps to take:
Talk to a hair relaxer lawyer at Pulaski Law Firm by calling (800) 711-8989 or completing the form on this page. There are strict deadlines to file, so it is important to act as soon as you can.
