Did You (or a Loved One) Suffer From Ovarian Cancer After Using A Chemical Hair Relaxer or Hair Straightener?
Hair Relaxer Ovarian Cancer Lawsuits & Settlements
Reviewed by Jacobs Kolton, Chtd. Attorneys at Law; Updated May 2026
The hair relaxer ovarian cancer lawsuits involve claims that manufacturers of chemical hair relaxers and straighteners failed to adequately warn users that certain products may contain endocrine-disrupting chemicals associated with an increased risk of ovarian cancer and other reproductive injuries.
Our team of cancer injury attorneys and class action lawyers is investigating potential hair relaxer ovarian cancer lawsuit cases and settlement claims of women who have suffered from ovarian cancer after using chemical hair relaxing or hair straightening products.
If you or a loved one suffered from ovarian cancer after using chemical hair relaxing or hair straightening products, you may be entitled to recover compensation from a hair relaxer ovarian cancer lawsuit case or settlement claim.
Ovarian cancer is a type of cancer that begins in one or more of the ovaries (the almond-sized female reproductive glands that produce eggs or ova and hormones) or fallopian tubes when epithelial cells, germ cells, and/or stromal cells begin to grow abnormally and out of control.
According to the American Cancer Society, about 19,700 ovarian cancer cases are expected to be diagnosed annually in the U.S. and about 13,200 women are expected to die from ovarian cancer.
Hair Relaxer Ovarian Cancer Lawsuit Cases
Hair relaxer ovarian cancer lawsuit and settlement cases potentially being investigated include claims of women who, after using a chemical hair straightener or hair relaxer, were diagnosed with ovarian cancer:
- Ovarian cancer
- Epithelial ovarian cancer
- Serous carcinoma of the ovaries
- Mucinous carcinoma of the ovaries
- Endometrioid carcinoma
- Clear cell carcinoma of the ovaries
- Stromal tumors of the ovaries
- Other hair relaxer ovarian cancer lawsuit claims
- Other hair relaxer cancer lawsuits
Unfortunately, a recent study has suggested that chemicals in certain hair relaxers may contain carcinogens and endocrine disruptors that can be absorbed into the bloodstream and that frequent use of chemical hair straighteners may be associated with the occurrence of ovarian cancers.
Ovarian Cancer Signs & Symptoms
Signs and symptoms of ovarian cancer can potentially include:
- Abdominal bloating
- Abdominal swelling
- Unintended weight loss
- Pelvic discomfort
- Pelvic pain
- Back pain
- Frequent need to urinate
- Difficulty eating
- Feeling full
- Constipation
- Diarrhea
- Fatigue
- Pain during sex
- Abnormal vaginal discharge
- Irregular menstrual bleeding
- Other ovarian cancer symptoms or signs
Procedures and tests used by doctors (such as gynecologists and oncologists) to diagnose ovarian cancer can include a family history, medical history, physical exam including a pelvic examination, blood testing (such as a CA-125 blood test), imaging tests (such as TVUS or transvaginal ultrasound, CT scans, barium enema x-ray, MRI scans, chest x-ray, PET scan, etc.), laparoscopy and biopsy, among others.
Ovarian Cancer Treatment
Ovarian cancer treatment depends on the type and stage of the cancer, whether it has spread, the patient’s overall health, and prior treatment history. Common treatment options may include surgery to remove one or both ovaries, fallopian tubes, the uterus, or nearby affected tissue, as well as chemotherapy, targeted therapy, hormone therapy, radiation therapy, or immunotherapy in certain cases. Some patients may need multiple rounds of treatment, especially if the cancer is advanced, recurrent, or resistant to initial therapy.
Individuals pursuing a hair relaxer ovarian cancer lawsuit may use medical records, pathology reports, surgical history, oncology notes, and treatment documentation to help establish the diagnosis, severity of injury, and damages related to their claim.
If you or a loved one suffered from ovarian cancer after using a chemical hair straightening or hair relaxing product, you may be entitled to recover compensation from a hair relaxer ovarian cancer lawsuit case or settlement claim. Contact a products liability injury lawyer to request a free case review.
Note: If you were diagnosed with ovarian cancer after using talcum powder or baby powder products, you may also be able to recover compensation from a talcum powder cancer lawsuit case.
*If you or a loved one are experiencing health issues, side effects or complications from a product, we urge you to promptly consult with your doctor or physician for an evaluation.
**The listing of a company (e.g., L’Oréal, Nature Global, Strength of Nature Global, Carson d/b/a Soft Sheen, Revlon, PDC, House of Cheatham, Godrej, Isoplus, Parfums De Coeur, Dabur, Avlon Industries, Dermoviva Skin Essentials, AFAM Concept, Inc. d/b/a JF Labs, Sally Beauty Holdings, Inc., McBride Research Laboratories, Inc., Luster Products, Inc., Beauty Bell and Namaste Laboratories, etc.) is not meant to state or imply that the company acted illegally or improperly or that the product (e.g., hair relaxer) is unsafe or defective; rather only that an investigation may be, is or was being conducted to determine whether legal rights have been violated.
***The use of any trademarks, tradenames or service marks is solely for product identification and/or informational purposes.
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