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Bottles of Olaplex hair care products are arranged in Denver, on Dec. 8, 2022. A lawsuit claims Olaplex products contain allergens and irritants that cause hair loss and dry, brittle hair.

Nearly 30 women are suing Olaplex, alleging products caused hair loss

Women claim in a lawsuit Olaplex's range of products, numbered 0 through 9, contain allergens and irritants that caused hair loss and other problems, including contact dermatitis and brittleness.

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  • Ayana Archie
Genevieve Villamora, 44, says she suffered hair loss after recovering from COVID-19: Her hands would be covered with hair after a shower. It was "traumatic because as a woman so much of my femininity and self-image is linked to my hair," says the Washington, D.C., restaurateur. Her hair loss began to lessen four months out from her recovery from COVID.

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  • Sheila Mulrooney Eldred