Easystraight will destroy your hair

[Californian]

Originally Posted by Wyndie927 I wanted to tell you how much I have appreciated reading all of the posts from everyone regarding EasyStraight. I only wish that it had been pulled off the market prior to me purchasing it on the 4th of July!! I am a wreck! My hair is breaking off at the roots or 1/4" where I didn't apply the cream. This product is the absolute worst I have EVER used! I am so angry and just sick to my stomach that my hair is all falling out from this. I have started looking at wigs because the hair loss is not slowing down. And Yes, I did follow ALL the directions to the T as well! It took me 3 years to grow my hair out and now it is jagged & broken at the bottom and at the scalp. My Walgreens still has the product out, I was thinking about slipping a card inside each box warning the buyer that it is proven to cause severe hair damage and telling them to return it to the store, but I am afraid that is against the law. HI Wyndie,
Please come to our EasyStraight Chat on Monday the 19th from 7-8 pm PST. Harelymom and Rowantree (and hopefully others) will be there to share some tips and support.

I hate EasyStraight too and I have never used it. I know what it feels like though to hate one's hair and to feel helpless about it. I am sorry. I hope you come to our chat.

I still like the MuT post about making all the folks at EasyStraight try their own product. This sounds like sweet justice to me. Till now, I guess justice will have to be served legally.

I'm glad you found the board useful. Feeling bad is not fun but when you do not feel bad and alone, you're ahead of the game. You are NOT alone!

 

[Geek]

Hi Wyndie!! Welcome to MakeupTalk! Hopefully you can make the EasyStraight Chat Next Monday evening. See this page for info





Originally Posted by Wyndie927

I wanted to tell you how much I have appreciated reading all of the posts from everyone regarding EasyStraight. I only wish that it had been pulled off the market prior to me purchasing it on the 4th of July!! I am a wreck! My hair is breaking off at the roots or 1/4" where I didn't apply the cream. This product is the absolute worst I have EVER used! I am so angry and just sick to my stomach that my hair is all falling out from this. I have started looking at wigs because the hair loss is not slowing down. And Yes, I did follow ALL the directions to the T as well! It took me 3 years to grow my hair out and now it is jagged & broken at the bottom and at the scalp. My Walgreens still has the product out, I was thinking about slipping a card inside each box warning the buyer that it is proven to cause severe hair damage and telling them to return it to the store, but I am afraid that is against the law.

 

[Kage_sCupotea]

Just wanted to say "Hello," and welcome Wyndie927. Sorry for your bad experience, but we appreciate you being here to share with us!

Originally Posted by Wyndie927 I wanted to tell you how much I have appreciated reading all of the posts from everyone regarding EasyStraight. I only wish that it had been pulled off the market prior to me purchasing it on the 4th of July!! I am a wreck! My hair is breaking off at the roots or 1/4" where I didn't apply the cream. This product is the absolute worst I have EVER used! I am so angry and just sick to my stomach that my hair is all falling out from this. I have started looking at wigs because the hair loss is not slowing down. And Yes, I did follow ALL the directions to the T as well! It took me 3 years to grow my hair out and now it is jagged & broken at the bottom and at the scalp. My Walgreens still has the product out, I was thinking about slipping a card inside each box warning the buyer that it is proven to cause severe hair damage and telling them to return it to the store, but I am afraid that is against the law.

 

[rowantree]

I'm glad it worked (somewhat) for you! So do you think you will wait the recommended 3 months before using it again since it's still a little curly? I've used Dove shampoo & conditioner before & liked it but I really like the Garnier Fructis line. When my hair was healthy, it really made it shine!

 

[rowantree]

Lawsuit So what does everyone think about the law firm wanting 33 1/2 percent of the settlement, plus "phone, copying, etc." costs?

 

[Californian]

How interesting that they asked you to post your positive results online. This company needs to take responsibility for their product and all the trouble it has caused in many of its users. Given, not all users have experienced bad results, but have you done a search on EasyStraight? Common sense, as well as FDA regulations tell me that despite this company's good intentions, they need to address the unfortunate and REAL liability issues.

It's the responsible and right thing to do, even if it does involve swallowing pride. Look at Martha Stewart. You do something wrong, there is a consequence. You neglect to do something, and there is also a consequence. Either way, that's what our justice system is for. It protects others from suffering the same deleterious consequences.

Gets off soap box now. I am 100% supportive of the women on this board who have been let down to say the least.

 

[Geek]

Welcome to MakeupTalk Puglover. You will find some interesting posts on Easystraight here! Can you join our chat on Easystraight? Click here to check out the info on it See you there?





Originally Posted by PugLover

Dear DeadHair, I used EasyStraight a couple of months ago. At first I thought it was great, until I washed it after waiting the recommended amount of time. I couldn't get my hair completely straight without a blow dryer and a brush, going over my entire head, section by section, just like I used to with my curly hair. What a waste of time and money. After a few more days, my hair started to get frizzy and then dry and then felt like straw. I had it trimmed, but it was still so dry and brittle. So I had to cut about 3-4 inches more off of it. After I did that, I deep conditioned my hair with a hair masque from Kerastase for Thick/Coarse hair. Its $39 and its a little more expensive than having it done in the salon but you can do it more than just once. It is amazing. I also started using their line for de-frizzing (Oleo-Relax that is orange). It is not cheap. If you can't find it in a salon, you can find it online. Now I use the products every other day and the masque once a week. I'm not sure if I'll use EasyStraight again--I'm tempted to try again to see if I get better results (don't we ever learn?). I e-mailed them with a question and they never e-mailed me back. Then they just e-mailed me and asked me to post my positive results on-line (unfortunately I e-mailed them right after I did it and not the following days).

 

[HarleyMom]

Originally Posted by PugLover Dear DeadHair,I used EasyStraight a couple of months ago. At first I thought it was great, until I washed it after waiting the recommended amount of time. I couldn't get my hair completely straight without a blow dryer and a brush, going over my entire head, section by section, just like I used to with my curly hair. What a waste of time and money. After a few more days, my hair started to get frizzy and then dry and then felt like straw. I had it trimmed, but it was still so dry and brittle. So I had to cut about 3-4 inches more off of it. After I did that, I deep conditioned my hair with a hair masque from Kerastase for Thick/Coarse hair. Its $39 and its a little more expensive than having it done in the salon but you can do it more than just once. It is amazing. I also started using their line for de-frizzing (Oleo-Relax that is orange). It is not cheap. If you can't find it in a salon, you can find it online. Now I use the products every other day and the masque once a week. I'm not sure if I'll use EasyStraight again--I'm tempted to try again to see if I get better results (don't we ever learn?). I e-mailed them with a question and they never e-mailed me back. Then they just e-mailed me and asked me to post my positive results on-line (unfortunately I e-mailed them right after I did it and not the following days).

Hmmmmmmm, I heard that they might just be doing that, the more I learn about this company the less suprised I am by some of their tactics. I had a feeling something was up

.

 

[Californian]

Originally Posted by rowantree Lawsuit
So what does everyone think about the law firm wanting 33 1/2 percent of the settlement, plus "phone, copying, etc." costs?

It's typical for the firms to get about 1/3 of the settlement (I've got a judge and lawyer in the family). You need to call the firm and ask how many people are involved in the lawsuit. Divide that # by the proposed settlement amount and subtract 1/3. Then decide whether you want to settle for $300.00 without a lawyer or to receive a settlement with the firm that may be up to $1,000 depending on the # of folks involved in the suit. I think the smartest thing would be to stick with the suit.
And nope, many lawyers are not in it for philanthropy. Some are. That's besides the point at this stage. Hanging in there may get you more bucks for your suffering. It won't help your hair grow back in a day, but believe me, bad hair and some money is better than bad hair without money or justice.

 

[rowantree]

Thanks, Cali. Nice to have some advice from a lawyer & a judge!

I guess I will stick with the lawsuit, so I better get cracking on that questionnaire.

On a different note, I keep seeing the story circulating about "Sarah Hooper" from CosmoGirl! and how she started the lawsuit. I have emailed CosmoGirl! twice asking to confirm this story & received no reply from them. I did a search on "Sarah Hooper" and found a post - supposedly from her - at this message board:

http://bwi169.tempdomainname.com/vbu...ad.php?t=21235

It's a message board for Twins, Sarah Hooper is asking for male college twins for a story in CosmoGirl! magazine. You can't email her from there, but you can send her a private message, so I did, asking her to confirm or deny the EasyStraight story. I also gave her the address to this board to check out. If she ever replies, I will let you know.

 

[rowantree]

I just got off the phone with a very nice gentleman from the FDA. He is sending in the report for me on EasyStraight. When they receive a report, they forward it to the company but delete all of your personal information. The company is then aware of these reports & the FDA gets a tally of how many reports are sent to the company. Anyways, the more reports, the better the chance is of getting ES off the market. You can send a report by email to [email protected] The man I spoke with was so nice, he warned me about getting henna tattoos and also advised me NOT to use a stand up spray-on tanning booth. The reasons were: henna tattoos - some people have an allergic reaction to the henna, so do a test spot first. The stand up, spray-on tanning booths - people are reporting seizures & pneumonia from being in these booths. He did mention that they have had "a lot" of reports coming in of people experiencing burning on their scalps & bald patches. He didn't know if this was from them using EasyStraight or not though. I also called Jesse at Shafran & Mosely regarding how many clients they currently have. Right now they have 20. He said once they file, it will automatically include anyone who has purchased EasyStraight. They are suing for false advertising & negligent business practices. He said that under New York State law, a judgment could be one of these two things: 1) $50 each 2) 3 times the actual damage. The damage can include hair loss, mental anguish, emotional distress, etc. He said he will not know the actual amount we will receive until it goes to court, goes through the process, etc..

 

[Californian]

Originally Posted by rowantree I just got off the phone with a very nice gentleman from the FDA. He is sending in the report for me on EasyStraight. When they receive a report, they forward it to the company but delete all of your personal information. The company is then aware of these reports & the FDA gets a tally of how many reports are sent to the company. Anyways, the more reports, the better the chance is of getting ES off the market. You can send a report by email to [email protected] The man I spoke with was so nice, he warned me about getting henna tattoos and also advised me NOT to use a stand up spray-on tanning booth. The reasons were: henna tattoos - some people have an allergic reaction to the henna, so do a test spot first. The stand up, spray-on tanning booths - people are reporting seizures & pneumonia from being in these booths. He did mention that they have had "a lot" of reports coming in of people experiencing burning on their scalps & bald patches. He didn't know if this was from them using EasyStraight or not though. I also called Jesse at Shafran & Mosely regarding how many clients they currently have. Right now they have 20. He said once they file, it will automatically include anyone who has purchased EasyStraight. They are suing for false advertising & negligent business practices. He said that under New York State law, a judgment could be one of these two things: 1) $50 each 2) 3 times the actual damage. The damage can include hair loss, mental anguish, emotional distress, etc. He said he will not know the actual amount we will receive until it goes to court, goes through the process, etc.. Thanks, Rowantree. This is extremely helpful. $50 a person? That's not so hot, but if everyone who has used E.S. is now "included" in this suit, I guess that makes sense. For the distress it has caused, plus the costs of fixing the hair (products, visits to salon and/or derm), I imagine a much heftier sum (especially since NY law multiplies it by 3). I hope all of you file FDA reports too. Thanks for your link: You can send a report by email to [email protected] Sincerely, Cali

 

[NYAngel98]

Hmmm... nope - never tried it... and after this Easystraight mess... I don't think I ever will! It seemed to have totally turned me off to any relaxing.

I would definitly suggest getting it done at a salon. I guess there is a good reason that the salon charges $300 as opposed to $30 or less at home. The home versions apparently cause nothing but chaos to your hair - so I'd check up on that one a little more before you make the mistake that I and a lot of other women on here did.

 

[rowantree]

I'm not worrying about the $50. That was a worst case thing in my opinion. And I don't think that will happen, not once the courts see the pictures from us. Keep track of everything you are spending, that way if it comes down to it, you can prove how much you've spent. This lawsuit could take a very long time, so I have a folder I'm putting everything into.

 

[HarleyMom]

Originally Posted by rowantree I'm not worrying about the $50. That was a worst case thing in my opinion. And I don't think that will happen, not once the courts see the pictures from us. Keep track of everything you are spending, that way if it comes down to it, you can prove how much you've spent. This lawsuit could take a very long time, so I have a folder I'm putting everything into. Excellant advice Rowantree, I kept the easystraight box, the receit for the easystraight and most of the receits for all the items I have had to purchase since using it, I spaced out and accidently threw out a couple though. I am also keeping a file on all the phone calls, emails, etc...

 

[NYAngel98]

Good Idea - now I just have to search around for all the conditioner receipts

 

[KittySkyfish]

I'm not sure of #1, but I'd say no for #2. The formulation geared for african american hair may be too potent for your hair type. But that's just an assumption!

Originally Posted by KLTRN Hi!
I'm not into make-up & hair and am therefore, ignorant on how to do things. I have 2 questions about straightening hair. 1) Couldn't I just buy a home perm kit & just comb my hair straight instead of putting rollers in? 2) There are many home "relaxing" products for african american hair, can I use this on my hair (I am not african american) to straighten it? I have very long hair & to do it at the salon would probably cost around $1000. So, I'm just trying to find alternatives. Thanks!!

 

[Californian]

Originally Posted by Wyndie927 The thing is that the courts usually set an amount that they will pay each person involved in a class action suit. I am involved in one regarding Phen-Fen and they take 33% of the settlement plus they want us to pay ALL THEIR EXPENSES. This is the same with EasyStraight; but if our settlement is only $50 we are most likely going to OWE THEM MONEY OUT OF OUR POCKETS, unless the judge tacks on a decent sum for mental anguish. All in all I have found out that the only people who make any money are the lawyers. It is sad, but true. I sent an email to Shafran & Mosley yesterday asking if they were "ONLY GOING TO TAKE PAYMENT FROM MONIES RECEIVED FROM THE SETTLEMENT OF THE CASE." I spelled it flat out and asked if we were going to be hit with a bill sometime in the future that we were not aware of. They did not reply to me today. Hopefully someone will reply. Honestly at this point I am afraid to sign the paperwork and send it back to them. Hi Wyndie,Please let us know the answer when they get back to you. If thisis the case, I will be surprised.

I might have to fwd this to my father-in-law who is a judge to see what he thinks.

Tx for the info.

KIT (keep in touch)

Cali

 

[Californian]

Originally Posted by lisar ATTENTION ANY AND ALL USERS OF EASY STRAIGHT HAIR STRAIGHTENING SYSTEM: You may be eligible to participate in a class action law suit against the maker of Easy Straight hair straightener. This firm represents a client who used Easy Straight on her then healthy hair. She alleges that product severely damaged her hair. We have information which leads us to believe that there are many, many other women who have had similar experiences with Easy Straight. Rest assured that your injuries are not without recourse. This firm is currently in the process of putting together a class action against Easy Straight and it’s maker. In many situations, dangerously designed and manufactured products injure consumers, but due to the limited nature of their injuries these consumers do not find it economical or efficient to sue individually. A class action is a mechanism whereby a large number of injured parties may sue for common injuries and obtain a recovery for their injuries and loss, at very little or no up-front cost to the individuals. If you have been damaged or injured as a result of the use of Easy Straight Hair Straightening System and are interested in participating in a class action lawsuit, please contact this firm, as listed below: SHAFRAN & MOSLEY, P.C. 350 Fifth Avenue, Suite 2310 Empire State Building New York, New York 10018 Phone: (212) 631-700 Fax: (212) 239-6900 Or by email at [email protected] We are looking to proceed with this lawsuit shortly, and the earlier that you contact this firm, the more likely the chances that we will be able to obtain a recovery on your behalf. Thank you for your time and interest. Very truly yours, Shafran & Mosley, P.C. Hi LisaR, What is your affiliation to Shafran & Mosley? We might have some questions for you. Thank you.

 

[rowantree]

Good point, Wyndie! Please keep us updated, I am really anxious to see what they have to say about that.