Lawsuit Over Mielle Organics Hair Loss Rolled Into Multi-Plaintiff Class Action

The consolidated Mielle Organics Hair Oil class action lawsuit seeks to pursue damages on behalf of all individuals who purchased the product, regardless of whether they suffered hair loss.

Lawsuit Over Mielle Organics Hair Loss Rolled into Multi-Plaintiff Class Action
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In recent weeks, at least three women have filed Mielle Organics Hair Oil class action lawsuits, claiming that the products do not work as advertised, and ingredients in them can cause users to lose their hair.

However, all three plaintiffs refiled their class action claims as one multi-plaintiff complaint (PDF) in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois on December 12, naming Mielle Organics LLC and The Procter & Gamble Company as defendants. The plaintiffs include Stephanie Williams, Krista Gillette and Georgina Gomes.

Mielle Organics Rosemary Mint Scalp & Strengthening Hair Oil is marketed as a cosmetic product that is beneficial for hair growth, by strengthening hair strands and nourishing the scalp. However, the lawsuits over Mielle Organics hair loss claim that the manufacturers knew or should have known about problems with certain ingredients in the products, yet failed to adequately disclose the risk.

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While all three women involved in this new Mielle Organics lawsuit indicate that they experienced hair loss after using the hair oil products, they are seeking class action status to pursue damages on behalf of all consumers who paid a premium price for hair oil that may cause them to actually lose hair.

“No reasonable consumer would have paid any amount for cosmetic Products that contained ingredients causing hair loss and other injuries or containing a high risk of causing hair loss or other injuries,” the consolidated complaint states. “Thus, if Plaintiffs and Class Members had been informed that Defendants’ Products contained ingredients causing hair loss and other injuries or risked causing hair loss or other injuries, they would not have purchased or used the Products at all, or would have paid significantly less for the Products, making such omitted facts material to them.”

The plaintiffs specifically indicate they suffered hair loss due to the use of Mielle Organics Rosemary Mint Scalp & Strengthening Hair Oil, Mielle Organics Rosemary Mint Strengthening Conditioner, Mielle Organics Rosemary Mint Strengthening Conditioner, and Mielle Organics Rosemary Mint Strengthening Shampoo.

In addition to hair loss, they claim these products can cause blisters and sores on the scalp and are not fit to be sold on the market to unsuspecting consumers.

The consolidated Mielle Organics hair loss class action presents claims of fraud, unjust enrichment, violation of state consumer fraud acts, and seeks compensatory, statutory and punitive damages against the manufacturers.

Tags: Hair Loss, Mielle Hair Oil, Mielle Organics, Procter and Gamble

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92 Comments

Dreaka
Me and my kids were using Mielle products before they were bought by the new owner. We never had issues with hair loss it actually grew our hair. Since the new owner we’ve been experiencing hair loss to where my kids have bald spots and my hair sheds in clumps.
Nvelyn
It has taken me almost a year and I am just now seeing my hair grow back I used this product for over a year and the damage it did to my hair was devastating they need to be held accountable everyone is not just lying on them I still have most of their products in a box under my sink as proof that I was using g their products and pictures of how long my hair was smh
Michelle
I have using this hair product “Mielle mint strengthening shampoo for months 5 month s to be clear and it really looks just awful and now my crown is just bald it’s embarrassing I hate wigs I have to wear a half scarves and wigs and that’s not who I am I’m not that kind of a person that we’re wigs so I need to get with the class action and I hope this is a start.
Netta
I am so happy something is being done about this me and my daughter experienced hair loss and our hair is still shedding from the product and it’s been almost a year
Katina
I was very is appointed with Mielle Rosemary mint scalp and hair strengthening oil, after using the full bottle of oil, I am face with larger bald spots then I started with. As I look in the mirror today, I am constantly reminded of the terrible effect from using this product resulting in great hair lose. Now what am I to do?
Patricia
I am very disappointed with the outcome of this product and I noticed hair breakage , but wasn’t sure what caused my hair to brake off, so I stop using the Mueller rosemary product because I used it without using an other product. I had told over 20 people to try this product because I thought it was what we needed. I had several comaints with the people I had introduced the product to.
Kat
This also took my hair out and would give my scalp with weird feeling, I stopped using it after my hair was showing terrible signs and started to take collagen and minerals with zinc and magnesium to help it grow back.
Lana
I use it daily LOVE IT. This makes me laugh lawsuits
Jaimie
My hair keep breaking because of Mielle organic.
Elisa
I have used the rosemary mint shampoo, conditioner ,leave in conditioner and scalp oil. I was having so much hair come out when washing. The front of my hair is very thin now. I could not understand why I had so much hair coming out. I will definitely discontinue using this product.
Jacquelyn
Over the years, it seems the products have changed. I experienced the same l split ends and breakage and the products didn’t seem to help at all. I experienced about 3-4 inches of breakage. My husband owned a beauty supply store and I could use as much product as needed. After having a great repertation, I’m disapointed my hair’s health and glow has yet to return.
Margaret
My hair has gotten thinner and thinner and the crown of my head is worse. I started using Mielle rosemary mint. I bought the shampoo, the rosemary mint conditioner and the leave in conditioner. Over a few months I lost chunks of hair and have a lot of bald spots.
Anita
I bought the product from Walmart in Fayetteville Tennessee. I bought it to help with my hair growth but my edges started shedding
Joy
My hair started falling out about 6 weeks into using the product…
Taneesha
I bought this shampoo and oil from Mielles. Me thinking it’s for natural hair to promote healthy moisturized hair. My hair was coming out in globs while washing and combing. Since reading the first article months ago, I stopped using the product just to see. What do you know? The serious hair breakage stopped! Not all of course but I no longer have globs and globs of hair in my sink each time washed. I had to cut a lot of my hair off and still needs to be cut shorter. This is a hurt piece to know it was the product all along. And it smelled so goooooood too with the tingling sensational. Darn you Mielle!
Victoria
I purchased mielle mint and rosemary along with several other mielle products which have caused hair loss not only for myself but also for my 2 daughters age 17 & 13
Holly
So I have healthy hair. I do NOT USE CHEMICALS like hair spray, heat protector, gels, or leave in conditioner. I use natural shampoo and conditioner. I used the rosemary mint conditioner and I noticed the hair loss. I switched back to my other conditioner to two weeks ago. My hair has regrowth spot where you can clearly tell my hair was falling out. Back to my regular stuff and I am NOT HAPPY WITH THAT PRODUCT 😒
Lois
I used the rosemary mint shampoo and conditioner, the growth oil had big knots all over my head. When I realized what was causing it I quit using and it took my hair out and 7 weeks for my scalp to heal from itchiness. My head was so sore. The knots finally went down after 2 months. I suffered from it.
Sharon
I’ve been using Mielle products as well shampoo ,Conditioner and strengthening oil Rosemary’s Mint with infused. With Biotin. My hair is thin in the top..
Beverly
I have thinning of hair all over and texture change. A lot of breakage has also occurred. They were still selling these products as of this month, during Black Friday sales. They are still messaging me to buy more.
Joanmary
I purchased the shampooh, hair treatment and rosemary oil. To help my hair grow and My hair falls out alot. While washing it and im talking about balls of hair, Brushing is just as bad! 😪
Evelyn
My daughter and I were experiencing hair loss. I stopped using the Mielle products and noticed a big difference. Mielle was making our hair fall out.
Marie
I used this product for months before it went viral on social media and I had no problems with it. However, once it reached TikTok and more people started to talk about it, I knew it would lead to problems. I feel like this brand originally marketed themselves to black women and natural hair, but like with other companies I’ve seen (Shea Moisture, Cantu) once it’s outside of their target market, that’s when things (formulas) change to accommodate new customers. I bought another bottle after it went viral and I hated it, my hair was shedding and breaking off like crazy. It’s sad that so many people have had issues thanks to a company being greedy.
Patrice
I’m a stylist. I purchased a lot of their products over the years. I to was using the Rosemary oil on the top of my head for thinness , now I have a balding patterns in the top of my head. when I saw the videos I stopped using the oil immediately on my clients and myself. Patrice Simmons Sungoddess Beauty Center
Marianne
Unfortunately I started using the rosemary oil and the rosemary spray to thicken my hair and at first cldnt figure out why my hair started thinning! Then realized that the only thing different I had done was to use these two hair products that a girlfriend had recommended. It has thinned so badly it brought tears to my eyes! I am now trying to find a hair doctor who can reverse the damage and I will never use these products again
Narvella
I was wondering why my scalp was developing small scabs and sores. Also, despite products claiming they were moisturizing, the products made my scalp more dry. Products greatly diminished my usual hair growth. When I stopped using the products, the sores/scabs stopped.
Deborah
My hair started becoming very dry and brittle not my normal texture. I now have a umale pattern baldness. I trust no one when it comes to my hair, and am crying over this situation. All I can do is care for my own hair. Deborah
Annmarie
I also have been having hair loss after using Mielle organic rosemary mint &hair scalp strengthening oil and the front of my of my hair is so thin,i brought it thinking it would help but it made it worse
Shucura
I started using Mielle hair growth back in December of last year . At first I saw a difference where it was growing . However months later I started getting headaches and notice the growth has stopped . It was getting bald all over again . I stopped using the product 2 months before I saw something on instagram stating other consumers was experiencing the same thing .
Tee
This product has caused my hair lose . I have several unused b bottles tht I can not get my money from.
Freida
@Gayle, @Erika . My question to both of you guys. Which products did you use? What is your hair porosity? What ingredients in the product might you be allergic to? What was the condition of your hair before using said product? The reason why I am asking is because people follow trends and tend to not do research on products that are actually best for the porosity of their hair. Why has this product worked for so many and not others? Did you do a patch test to determine if this product was an ideal choice for your hair type?
Cheryl
My hair has fallen out and looks horrible. It is so thin and I now have split ends.
Linda
My hair has been getting thinner and thinner and falling out. It’s worst than when I started using the Mielle Rosemary mint oil
Barbara
I saw this product featured on the Today Show and purchased the Rosemary Mint oil to strength my hair. My hair initially started to shed very badly which led to serious thinning. My edges in the front and back are literally gone. As a painful result , I had to have my chin length har cut in a pixie style.
Sharon
I also brought the product and it took my hair out
Krystina
My hair had started to thin due to medication I have to take for my brain cancer. I bought this expecting new growth.. less than 3 months later my hair is thinner and I have recently lost large chunks of hair.. I am absolutely horrified. I’ve had 2 brain surgeries losing my hair is devastating enough but with all the scars and uneven areas from surgery. I don’t think I’ll ever feel comfortable going out in public. I am in Arizona. How do I join this lawsuit?
DIANE
I’ve Experience much thinner hair & more shedding from using this product both my Husband & Myself Couldn’t Understand What was The Problem at 1st. We still Have the Shampoo & Condition
LaWanda
My daughter and myself have experienced hair loss as a result of using these products too. Clumps of hair coming out. My hair is very thin now and my daughters hair was so full and now it has come out and her hair is like an Afro! I am very sad about this!
Wanda
I purchased my rosemary mint oil from Amazon after using this product for 1 month I noticed my hair started getting thin , every time I comb my hair it was constantly coming out shedding like crazy , now it’s thin and embarrassing
Laurie
I bought the products thinking it would help with my hair issues. Instead, I started losing hair. I have alot of balding spots. This is really Frustrating and stressful it’s embarrassing to go out in public because the first thing that people do is look at my balding spots. This is causing low self esteem and don’t want to go anywhere because of the meille products failure to do what it said it would do. I highly discouraged anyone in buying their products!!
Derrick
I suffered like sores on my scalp! From using the regular strength oil on my scalp” before I discontinued use!
Gao
Use this garbage for almost a year and shed more than usual on a daily basis. Gave me terrible dandruff that I never use to have. I decided to do my own research and came across a lawsuit against this garbage.
Margarita
I always had thick hair. Now my hair is so thin and falling out
Nancy
I noticed my hair was thinking and saw this product. I purchased it and applied it as directed. My scalp developed a terrible itch and scabs appeared. I reached out to the company Mielle, and they gave me a full refund and was told to keep the product. I then threw it out. My hair continues to fall out still. Very upsetting.
Patricia
My hair came out i. Chucks. I have been a customer for over 7 years. It started shedding 5 months ago. Mint condition and mint oil and condition in the green. The shampoo is when it started. I never had any problems with the products now I have patches
Vera
I have been using this product for over a year now and I have dreads and I’ve never had any issue with the oil or the shampoo with my hair falling out or any scout problems or anything.
Carin P
Mielle Promegranate and honey. The shampoo and conditioner and the curl smoothie. Took my hair out very badly 😢
Roshell
I have been using the hair oil drops as well my hair was thinning so I switched to the scalp and hair quencher and it’s now my hair is falling out in patches and thinning out even more. So I have stop using it.
Carmen
My hair came out in clumps and breakage
Anita
Please read below, i have suffered thinning and a loss of hair and sores to my hear from this product. I also am going to a dermatologist .
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