If you used chemical hair relaxers or straighteners for years and were later diagnosed with uterine, endometrial, or ovarian cancer, you are not alone — and you may have a claim. Segal Law Firm is reviewing cases with care and discretion.
Recent National Institutes of Health research linked frequent use of chemical hair-straightening products to a significantly increased risk of uterine cancer. Manufacturers marketed these products for decades — often heavily to Black women — without warning users about the cancer risk.
What the science and lawsuits say
In 2022 the NIH-funded Sister Study found that women who used chemical hair straighteners more than four times a year had roughly double the risk of uterine cancer compared with women who did not use them. Researchers identified hormone-disrupting chemicals — including parabens, phthalates, formaldehyde, and bisphenol A — that are absorbed through the scalp.
Thousands of lawsuits have been consolidated in federal multidistrict litigation (MDL 3060) against L'Oréal, Strength of Nature, Dabur, and other manufacturers. Cases continue to be filed and reviewed. If you used these products regularly and have been diagnosed, we want to talk with you.
What you may recover
- Medical & surgical costs
- Future treatment & monitoring
- Lost wages & earning capacity
- Pain and suffering
- Loss of fertility damages
- Wrongful death damages
What women should do
These steps protect both your health and your potential claim.
Confirm your diagnosis
Pathology reports, biopsy results, and oncology records form the medical foundation of any claim.
Build a product history
List the brands you used, how often, for how many years. Photos of products and receipts help — but aren't required.
Keep treatment records
Track surgeries, chemotherapy, hormone therapy, and follow-up care. These document the harm.
Call for a private consultation
We handle these cases with full discretion and at no upfront cost. You'll speak with an attorney — not a screener.
Why women choose Segal for these cases
Discreet, dignified handling
These are deeply personal cases. We treat every client with respect, privacy and care.
Medical & scientific experts
Oncologists, endocrinologists and toxicologists help prove the link between long-term product use and your diagnosis.
MDL & mass-tort experience
We know how multidistrict litigation works, how bellwether trials affect settlements, and how to position your case.
We pursue every responsible party
Manufacturers, salons, retailers — anyone in the chain who profited while concealing the risk.
Statutes of limitations apply.
Deadlines depend on your state and when you were diagnosed. Late claims may be barred entirely. The earlier we talk, the better your options.
The diagnoses we review
Cancers and conditions linked to chemical relaxers
Uterine cancer
The cancer most strongly linked to long-term chemical relaxer use in the NIH study.
Endometrial cancer
A common form of uterine cancer; cases included in ongoing MDL litigation.
Ovarian cancer
Increasingly being reviewed for connection to hormone-disrupting chemicals in relaxer products.
Uterine fibroids
Studies have linked frequent relaxer use to higher rates of fibroids requiring surgery.
Endometriosis
Some research suggests increased risk with endocrine-disrupting chemical exposure.
Breast cancer
Being reviewed in connection with the same class of chemicals; some cases are being investigated.
Hysterectomy & surgical loss
Surgical removal of reproductive organs as a result of these conditions carries significant damages.
Wrongful death
Families who lost a loved one to a connected cancer may bring a wrongful-death claim.
Frequently asked
Answers before you call
I used relaxers for years but the brand changed. Do I still have a case?+
Yes. Many women used multiple brands over the years. We help identify the manufacturers most likely responsible — you don't need a complete product list to qualify for review.
I don't have receipts or product packaging. Is that a problem?+
No. Most clients don't. Testimony, photos, salon records, and product history reconstruction are all acceptable.
How long do I have to file?+
Deadlines depend on your state and your date of diagnosis. Some states use a 'discovery rule' that runs from when the cancer was diagnosed. Call us early to confirm your timeline.
Will I have to go to court?+
Most MDL cases resolve through settlement programs. Some go to bellwether trial. We prepare every case for either path.
Do I need to live in New York?+
No. We review cases for women across the country.
What does it cost?+
Nothing upfront. Contingency only. You owe nothing unless we recover for you.
Contact
Used relaxers and diagnosed with cancer? Let's talk privately.
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