Mielle Organics is a company that has gained fame for quite some time and it has been known for its unique products that are tailored for the textured and natural ‘African American’ kind of hair. The brand was presenting its products like the ingredients used were 100 percent natural and would not harm one’s hair, which turned out not to be the case for many users. Unfortunately, in recent times, there have been more cases of complaints from people stating that the use of Mielle Organics products had resulted in hair degradation, dryness, and, in some extreme cases, even hair loss. And that’s why this Mielle Organics Hair Loss Lawsuit thing is what a lot of people are searching about, and it could very well turn into an actual lawsuit. Let’s see what is really going on.
Timeline of Events
If you don’t know anything about it yet, well, the conflict started to draw attention at the tail end of 2022. It all began when the influencer Alix Earle posted a TikTok video in which she praised the effectiveness of Mielle’s Rosemary Mint Hair Oil in aiding hair growth. Sure, the video became so popular that people who were not familiar with the brand also showed interest. But at that time, users, especially Black women who had been loyal to Mielle from the outset were worried by this blatant surge of popularity, fearing that the very thing that made them different would become the very thing that they could not find anymore. There were fears that Mielle would either modify the formula to make it more appealing to a larger audience or simply ignore the specialized needs of natural Black hair, you know?
And then, in January 2023, Mielle Organics and Procter & Gamble (P&G), a global leader, joined forces. Monique Rodriguez said that the collaboration would allow Mielle to reach more people, but this announcement made some customers concerned about possible product changes down the line, and sure, in 2024, things got worse. Many social media users started posting videos saying that Mielle products caused their hair damage, reports of breakage, dryness, and hair loss became common. These posts caused a lot of customers to lose confidence in the brand.
The Allegations Against Mielle Organics
Many customers out there have publicly alleged that Mielle Organics has significantly harmed their hair health, leading to thinning and even shedding. On the TikTok platform, various users have shared videos highlighting the vast amount of hair they lost after the application of such products as Rosemary & Mint Oil, you know? Like, some users pointed out that they detected the alteration the company forced in the formula of the products, which was attributed to the partnership with P&G but thankfully according to ingredient comparisons analysis, the formulation has been mostly unchanged.
In addition, there were questions about a chemical called diethanolamine (DEA) in Mielle’s strengthening shampoo that was allegedly improperly labeled, which raised alarms against the brand itself. The hazardousness of the DEA is a concern for many people, for sure. Nevertheless, as of September 2024, Mielle was not involved in a lawsuit, instead, it received a notice requiring the proper labeling of products containing certain ingredients.
Company Responses and Public Reactions
Sure, Mielle Organics has responded to the negative comments. Like, Monique Rodriguez made a statement on the safety of Mielle’s products and insisted that the formulas have not changed since P&G got involved. She also added that she along with her family uses the products, proving that she believes in their safety. Also, Mielle pointed out that no lawsuit was filed against them and listed out some potential hair problems as things that could arise from other causes like stress, hormones, or wrong product application.
