Hair Relaxer Brands Named in the Lawsuit
These are the brands and manufacturers named in MDL 3060. If you used any of these products and have been diagnosed with a qualifying condition, you may be eligible to file a claim.
Last updated: March 2026
Dark & Lovely
Manufacturer: SoftSheen-Carson (L'Oréal)
Parent Company: L'Oréal USA
One of the most widely used relaxer brands in the US, marketed heavily to Black women. Dark & Lovely products have been central to the litigation. L'Oréal acquired SoftSheen-Carson in 1998.
Optimum Care
Manufacturer: SoftSheen-Carson (L'Oréal)
Parent Company: L'Oréal USA
Another L'Oréal/SoftSheen-Carson brand. Marketed as a gentler relaxer option, particularly for damaged hair.
Just for Me
Manufacturer: Namaste Laboratories
Parent Company: Namaste Laboratories LLC
Marketed specifically for children — 'Just for Me' was designed for girls as young as 5 years old. This is particularly significant because early childhood use means potentially decades of chemical exposure beginning before puberty.
ORS Olive Oil
Manufacturer: Dabur International
Parent Company: Dabur Consumer Care
The ORS (Organic Root Stimulator) brand has been marketed as containing natural olive oil, which plaintiffs allege obscured the presence of harmful synthetic chemicals.
Motions
Manufacturer: Unilever
Parent Company: Unilever PLC
Motions was a long-running relaxer line owned by Alberto-Culver and then Unilever. Marketed to professional salons and consumers.
TCB Naturals
Manufacturer: Alberto-Culver / Unilever
Parent Company: Unilever PLC
TCB (The Conditioner and Body) was a classic relaxer brand sold for decades in the United States.
African Pride
Manufacturer: Godrej Consumer Products
Parent Company: Godrej Group
African Pride markets itself as a brand that celebrates African heritage while selling chemical relaxers. The cultural marketing has been cited as a reason why many Black women trusted these products.
Soft & Beautiful
Manufacturer: Strength of Nature
Parent Company: Strength of Nature Global
Strength of Nature is one of the largest manufacturers of ethnic hair care products. Soft & Beautiful is one of their flagship relaxer lines.
Elasta QP
Manufacturer: Strength of Nature
Parent Company: Strength of Nature Global
Another Strength of Nature brand widely used by Black women for decades.
Revlon Realistic
Manufacturer: Revlon
Parent Company: Revlon Inc.
Revlon's Realistic line was a major relaxer brand. Revlon has been named as a defendant in the MDL litigation.
Key Defendants in MDL 3060
The following companies have been named as defendants in hair relaxer cancer litigation:
- L'Oréal USA, Inc. and SoftSheen-Carson Inc.
- Namaste Laboratories LLC
- Strength of Nature Global LLC
- Dabur International Ltd. and ORS Consumer Products
- Godrej Consumer Products
- Unilever PLC and Unilever United States, Inc.
- Revlon, Inc.
- AFAM Concept, Inc.
What If My Brand Isn't Listed?
The brands and manufacturers listed above are those most prominently named in the MDL 3060 litigation as of early 2026. However, the litigation is ongoing and additional brands and defendants may be added. If you used a chemical hair relaxer or straightener that is not listed, you may still have a valid claim — especially if you have a qualifying diagnosis.
The key criteria for a claim are:
- You used a chemical hair relaxer or straightener (regardless of brand)
- You used it regularly, especially more than 4 times per year
- You have been diagnosed with uterine cancer, ovarian cancer, endometriosis, or uterine fibroids
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