Cancer from hair dye lawsuit: Hairdressers may be eligible for compensation

Cancer from hair dye: Who’s affected?

Hair salon workers diagnosed with cancer after routine hair dye exposure may qualify to seek compensation for their injuries. Find out if you are eligible by filling out the form on this page.

If you are a hairdresser, colorist or salon worker who has been diagnosed with cancer, your daily exposure to hair dye may be a contributing factor. Numerous studies have shown a concerning link between prolonged occupational exposure to semi-permanent and permanent hair colors and an elevated risk of developing the following types of cancer:

• Bladder cancer,
• Breast cancer, and
• Blood cancers, such as non-Hodgkin lymphoma and leukemia.

In light of these findings, hair dye lawsuits are being filed to pursue compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other damages. If you or a loved one has been employed in the hair industry and received a cancer diagnosis, you may be eligible to take action and seek compensation for your injuries.

Can you get cancer from hair dye? 

The potential link between hair dye and cancer has been the subject of extensive research for several years. Numerous scientific studies have demonstrated that repeated exposure to certain chemical ingredients in semi-permanent and permanent hair dye may increase the risk of developing certain types of cancer.

Hairdressers and salon professionals who work with hair color products regularly face some of the highest levels of exposure.

The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), a specialized agency within the World Health Organization (WHO), classifies occupational exposure to hair dyes as “probably carcinogenic to humans.” This classification is based on strong scientific evidence connecting long-term exposure to an increased risk of several types of cancer.

Common cancers linked to temporary and permanent hair dye 

A growing body of research has linked regular use and occupational exposure to hair dye with several types of cancer. A significant portion of this research focuses on bladder cancer, breast cancer and blood cancers, such as non-Hodgkin lymphoma and leukemia.

Bladder cancer: Bladder cancer is the most frequently studied hair color cancer. Studies have consistently shown that hairdressers, colorists and salon professionals face a higher risk of developing bladder cancer due to long-term exposure to certain chemicals in hair dye.

Breast cancer: Recent research has identified a link between personal hair dye use and certain subtypes of breast cancer. Even low levels of exposure may carry risk, meaning those with high or repeated exposure may face significantly greater odds of developing breast cancer.

Blood cancer (non-Hodgkin lymphoma and leukemia): Studies have also connected hair dye use with blood cancers, particularly non-Hodgkin lymphoma and leukemia. These risks appear to affect users exposed both in a personal setting and professionals exposed in workplace settings.

While it is possible that exposure to semi-permanent and permanent hair dye can lead to other forms of hair color cancer, further research is needed.  

Join a hairdresser cancer lawsuit investigation

Despite mounting scientific evidence about hair dye ingredients causing health issues, these products continue to be sold with minimal oversight and no mandatory warning labels.

If you have worked as a hairdresser, colorist or any other salon professional with regular exposure to hair dye and were subsequently diagnosed with cancer, you may have grounds to pursue legal action in the form of a hair dye lawsuit. Many salon professionals have filed lawsuits alleging that their cancer was caused by prolonged exposure to hazardous substances present in semi-permanent and permanent hair dye.

If you suspect that your cancer may be linked to work-related exposure to hair dyes, consulting a qualified legal professional could be the first step toward getting the help you need.

Fill out the form on this page to see if you qualify for a free case evaluation.