Beauticians exposed to toxic hair relaxers

Health risks associated with chemical hair relaxers not only affect hairstylists but also other professionals working in the beauty and personal care industry, such as beauticians. Like hairstylists, beauticians also come in contact with dozens of chemicals, including toxic hair relaxers, on a regular basis. Unlike hairstylists, beauticians have a broader set of skills. They can work as hairdressers, hair colorists, manicurists, pedicurists, wax technicians, just to name a few. However, like hairdressers and hairstylists, they are also at risk of developing severe health conditions as a result of repeated, long-term exposure to harmful chemicals in beauty products.

A beautician working to enhance hair texture often uses hair relaxers or other smoothening products, which have been proven to carry health risks. Several studies have reported the connection between hair relaxer use and certain types of cancer. In particular, those that affect the reproductive systems.

Beauticians, however, face more significant threats from these toxic substances than their clients for several reasons. A single client is only exposed to these chemicals for a limited time. A beautician’s exposure, on the other hand, occurs frequently. They work with these types of products on a daily basis, leading to chronic, long-term exposure through skin contact and inhalation of chemical vapors. And often, for many hours a day, beauticians handle hair relaxers in enclosed and poorly ventilated spaces. In turn, it potentially increases the risks of having both short-term and long-term health problems.

Relevant job titles

Hairdressers
Hairstylists
Hair colorists
Hair and makeup artists
Salon technicians
Cosmetologists

Eligibility for toxic hair relaxer exposure claims

Beauticians and their families struggling with severe health conditions related to exposure to toxic hair chemicals may file claims to secure compensation. Those qualified must present a diagnosis of the following cancers:

Uterine cancer (endometrial cancer and uterine sarcoma)

Ovarian cancer (non-serous and serous tumors)

Additionally, they should show proof that they have been using or have come in contact with chemical hair relaxing products for at least 2 to 5 years. Qualified individuals must also present evidence that they used hair relaxing products at least 4 times in a year.

Seeking compensation from toxic exposure cases can be an overwhelming ordeal. That’s why we’re here to help you.

With over 30 years of experience, ELG Law has assisted many individuals and their families in filing toxic exposure claims. Many of them include beauticians and other beauty professionals dealing with chemical hair relaxers. Contact us today to learn how to get started, and let our team of legal experts guide you toward the right direction.