Thousands of women sue after two studies, that followed a combined 78,000 women, showed an association between hair relaxer use and cancer.

The FDA has discouraged consumers from purchasing products containing formaldehyde or related ingredients due to potential health risks.

Thousands of Black women across the country are suing chemical relaxer manufacturers, alleging the products caused cancer.

Thousands of women claim hair relaxers cause cancer, citing studies linking them to increased risks. Legal battles grow against major beauty brands.

In court filings a number of manufacturers issued a joint statement which said in part, “Defendants deny that their hair relaxer products are toxic and/or defective in any manner. Defendants ...