Hair Relaxer Lawsuits: Why Brands are Facing Legal Scrutiny

https://www.lezdotechmed.com/blog/hair-relaxer-lawsuit/ What is a Hair Relaxer? Hair relaxers, chemical products that straighten curly or coily hair, have come under scrutiny due to their potential health risks. Hair relaxers work by employing alkaline solutions that disrupt disulfide bonds in hair, thereby relaxing curls. There are various types of hair relaxers: Lye relaxers, No-lye relaxers, and Thio relaxers, each with its own set of active agents and potential risks. Link between Hair Relaxer and Cancer Numerous studies have suggested that prolonged use of hair relaxers can lead to a variety of cancers including uterine, ovarian, and breast cancer. Complaints such as hair thinning, breakage, and scalp burns are also frequent. Lawsuits against manufacturers of hair relaxers have been on the rise, especially following key studies published by reputable institutions like the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) and Oxford University. These studies ind...