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A new class action lawsuit alleges that Monat Global Corp. promotes its haircare products as being able to help growth, but consumers say they actually lost hair and experienced irritation after using the products.
Lead plaintiffs, Trisha Whitmire and Emily Yanes de Flores, allege in their class action lawsuit that they and others purchased Monat haircare products because they were promised aid in hair growth and health; however, say the plaintiffs, the chemicals in the products actually lead to increased hair loss.
They say the misrepresentations are part of a scam by Monat to get consumers to purchase even more expensive products from them.
Both plaintiffs allege that they experienced significant hair loss after investing substantial sums in Monat products. They say they brought their concerns to the company, but were told they were going through a “detox” process and would see healthier hair if they continued to use the Monat products. They say the company also pointed the finger at suppliers when they continued to complain.
“Shamefully, hair loss claims are met with unsubstantiated claims of a ‘detox’ period that will cause increased hair loss before the purported benefits of Monat haircare products accrue or worse yet, suggestions to spend more money on still more expensive Monat haircare products,” the Monat class action lawsuit states.
Frustratingly, allege the plaintiffs, the hair loss does not stop, even after consumers stop using the Monat products.
According to the Monat class action lawsuit, Monat advertises its products as “naturally-based” and “safe.” The plaintiffs say they were drawn in by claims that the haircare products were “suitable for all skin and hair types.”
Further, allege the plaintiffs, Monat claims that their products stop hair loss and aid in regrowth. The website, according to the complaint, touts chemicals used in Monat products as clinically proven to provide a “significant decrease in hair loss effect and increase in hair regrowth.”
“In fact, MONAT Hair Care Products use numerous harsh chemicals and known human allergens. As a result of the defective nature of the MONAT Hair Care Products, they were and are unfit for their intended use and purpose,” the Monat class action lawsuit claims.
According to the class action lawsuit, many other consumers experienced the same problems and misleading responses from the haircare company; however, Monat, a multilevel marketing scheme, has scrubbed customer complaints from the internet.
The Monat class action alleges that the wealthy family running the business has even sued a woman who set up a Facebook page for those who suffered hair loss after using Monat.
The plaintiffs seek to represent Monat hair care users who purchased the products since Jan. 1, 2014.
The plaintiffs are seeking damages as well as a court order stopping Monat from allegedly misrepresenting their product to the public.
The consumers are represented by Brian W. Warwick and Janet R. Varnell of Varnell & Warwick PA, Charles J. LaDuca and William H. Anderson of Cuneo Gilbert & LaDuca LLP, John A. Yanchunis of Morgan & Morgan PA, and Joel R. Rhine and Dara Damery of Rhine Law Firm PC.
The Monat Haircare Products Class Action Lawsuit is Trisha Whitmire, et al. v. Monat Global Corp., Case No. 1:18-cv-20636, in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida.
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87 thoughts onMonat Class Action Lawsuit Says Haircare Products Lead to Hair Loss
MONAT Hair Care Products, never stopped my hair from falling out! Please add me to this claim. Thank you
I have really bad hair loss/thinning and was talked into trying a bunch of Monet samples that would help regrow my hair and the rep. was sworn by it. I was hesitant and finally tried it only to loose more hair during the process and after than I normally would. This has caused me to be scared to wash my hair. If I could find out where to be added to this class action please let me know! I wish I could provide pictures as you all would be disgusted.
Omg ! This is why I’m losing hair ! I also just spent 690 on blood work thinking something seriously wrong! My eyelashes also fell out a lot , headaches , body aches , brain fog and serious dizzy spells! I am thinking now it’s this hair crap . Only thing I done different since this all started! Wonder what the ingredient is that’s doing this! I just went and washed my hair w old product . This product has left a horrible gunk feel on my hair besides itchy scalp , thinning hair, breakage . I know that it’s also part of my health issues now!
Luckily, I haven’t had large clumps or burning scalp. However, I haven’t had any growth and the shedding hasn’t subsided after two months. My consultant hasn’t had the courtest of returning my call, so I went directly to the company number. I’m just glad I saw the news report before my next flagship was shipped out, which was over $100!
I started using Monat because my hair does not grow very fast at all and there were areas that began to show signs of thinning. I had hoped this product would help but instead my hair started falling out. If I tried to run my fingers through my hair, it was full of hair. My hair dresser tried to comb through it and was extremely concerned as well. I stopped using the products and a few days later, my hair stopped falling out. I also had a reaction on my scalp that caused sores.
I used the monat hair cream and all my edges broke off really thin and my scalp got infected where I used their hair cream .I went to the doctor and got blood work done and blood work test was fine. The saidi whatever product Im using stop due to I was having a allergic reaction. I had spend money on repairing my hair edges and they are still thin. I stop using the hair cream.
I bought it to support a friend used it twice my head started to itch so I stopped immediately……. I missed the money back period so it’s still sitting under my sink…
Add me please. I had bought products thinking it would aid as I was sold on it. My hair refuses to grow and I have been using it six months. My hair dresser is in awe that there are sections of my hair that continuously break off, and other areas that just don’t grow anymore, literally the same length as six months ago. I don’t straighten or curl my hair, I eat properly so there is nothing detrimental to my nutrition or hair care I had thought was damaging.
I’ve been using monat for months and paid a small fortune for the products. I’ve noticed my hair breaking off horribly, falling out in clumps and my scalps sore and feels like I have a terrible sunburn. The stylist told me the hair loss was normal shedding and I never believed her and discontinued this month due to pain so bad I couldn’t even blow dry my hair anymore. I’m disgusted to know my worst fears are true, it’s the product that’s destroying my hair and causing me pain.
Well, here I am. 3 uses, losses of clumps of hair, contact burn on my scalp so badly it scanned. Breakage.
Allergic reaction? Common sense says stop using and see a doctor.