Hair relaxer and hair straightener lawsuits
You can request a free case review for yourself or a loved one. Share what you remember about the diagnosis and product use.
Free initial review. No obligation. Approximate dates welcome.
Free case review
Answer a few questions about the diagnosis and product use, then share how to reach you. You can complete the form for yourself or a loved one.
After you submit
Your answers help Main Street Law Firm and Bowline Law assess your diagnosis and product-use history. A free review does not guarantee that a case will be accepted.
Main Street Law Firm, Bowline Law, or their representatives may call, text, or email you about this inquiry, as described in the form’s consent. The call may come from a number you do not recognize.
You are not obligated to hire a law firm. Submitting the form does not create an attorney-client relationship; representation begins only after a written engagement agreement is signed.
What research has reported
A 2022 NIH-led study found that women reporting straightener use more than four times in the previous year had more than twice the rate of uterine cancer compared with nonusers. A separate 2021 study found an association between frequent use and ovarian cancer, but not use overall. These observational findings do not prove that a product caused an individual cancer.
Lawsuits allege that manufacturers failed to warn about potential risks. These are individual claims, including cases coordinated in federal multidistrict litigation—not a class action. Each claim depends on the person’s history, evidence, and applicable law.
Common questions
This review covers uterine, endometrial, and ovarian cancer. Fibroids, endometriosis, and other diagnoses do not meet this cancer-only screen.
Tell us roughly how many years and how often the products were used before diagnosis. You do not need to decide whether your use counts as “long-term”—share what you remember so it can be reviewed. “Not sure” answers are welcome.
This includes products applied at home or by a stylist in a salon.
You can start without remembering every brand. Product photos, purchase history, or salon records may help identify products later.
No. A diagnosis and product use do not by themselves prove causation or legal responsibility. Attorneys must review the product history, timing, medical records, available evidence, and applicable law.
The initial review is free. If we agree to represent you, we will work on a contingency fee basis. This means that you don’t pay anything unless you recover money damages through a successful settlement or judgment.
Deadlines vary by state and by the facts of each potential claim. They can pass quickly. A free review can help identify which deadlines may apply.
Free case review
Share what you know about your diagnosis and long-term chemical hair relaxer use. The initial review is free, with no obligation to hire a law firm.