Hair Relaxer Class Action Lawsuit Guide 2025: Eligibility, Settlements & Filing Steps

Who Qualifies for a Hair Relaxer Lawsuit

• Regular or long-term use of chemical hair relaxers or straighteners;
• Diagnosis of uterine, ovarian, or endometrial cancer;
• Medical records confirming diagnosis and treatment;
• Use of brands including Dark & Lovely, Optimum, Just for Me, SoftSheen-Carson, L’Oréal, Revlon, Strength of Nature, Namaste, and others;
• Within your state’s statute of limitations to file a claim.

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Hair Relaxer Injuries & Cancers Linked

• Uterine cancer
• Ovarian cancer
• Endometrial cancer
• Uterine fibroids
• Hormonal disruption / endocrine system effects

Hair Relaxer Settlement Ranges & Factors

Settlements are not yet available. Based on other cancer-related mass torts, average payouts may vary depending on:

• Type of cancer diagnosed (uterine, ovarian, endometrial);
• Age of plaintiff and long-term impact;
• Frequency and duration of relaxer use;
• Medical expenses and lost income;
• Venue & jury verdict history.

Disclaimer: Settlement ranges are educational only and not guarantees. Compensation depends on case-specific facts.

Deadlines for Filing a Hair Relaxer Lawsuit

Deadlines (statutes of limitation) vary by state, often 2–3 years from diagnosis. Some states apply a statute of repose that may bar claims after 10 years of product use. Consult an attorney quickly to preserve your rights.

Hair Relaxer Lawsuit Updates™

Last updated 2025.

• July 27, 2025: Judge Rowland denied Revlon’s subpoena for NIH files, protecting scientific deliberations.
• July 22, 2025: Settlement progress slowed; no meaningful negotiations expected before late 2026.
• July 15, 2025: L’Oréal ordered to produce U.S. regulatory Product Information Files (PIFs) by July 31.
• July 4, 2025: “Science Day” set for Jan 8, 2026, for experts to present hair relaxer cancer science.
• July 1, 2025: MDL case count at 10,282, slightly down from June due to consolidations.
• June 24, 2025: Walgreens dismissed as a defendant; claims against it lacked specificity.
• June 23, 2025: Philadelphia consolidates hair relaxer cases into a mass tort program (~25 cases).
• June 22, 2025: Georgia Supreme Court reviewing statute of repose for long-term use claims.
• June 20, 2025: MDL trial prep phase begins; bellwether trials scheduled for 2027.
• June 18, 2025: Settlement not imminent; litigation remains in discovery stage.

We update this section monthly with MDL activity, notable filings, and verdicts.

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How the Hair Relaxer Lawsuit Process Works

1. Free consultation: confirm eligibility and product use;
2. Case filing: short-form complaint in federal MDL or state program;
3. Discovery: exchange medical records, expert evidence, and company documents;
4. Bellwether selection: test cases scheduled for early trials;
5. Settlement or trial: compensation negotiated or determined by jury.

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Sources & Scientific Research

• NIH — published studies on hair relaxers and cancer
• FDA — cosmetic safety regulations
• NCI — cancer research and prevention data