Her hair-care routine included DevaCurl products, which she promoted first as a fan and then, inevitably, as an influencer, flown by the company to New York and Miami from her home in Anchorage to meet fans and post about the brand. But on Jan. Malik, 29, is among the most well known of the thousands of women and a few men blaming DevaCurl for problems ranging from misshapen and deflated curls to inflamed scalps to hair loss. Stephanie Mero, a hairstylist in Orlando, Fla. It has nearly 60, members, a lot of pictures of thinning hair and bald spots, and a thread for those considering chopping off all their hair. Mero has. There are also at least 10 class-action lawsuits pending, including four in New York, in which customers say DevaCurl damaged their scalps and made their hair fall out in clumps.
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Ayesha Malik Speaks Out Against DevaCurl
The following month, Gomez began getting medical tests done, wondering if her hair loss could be due to hyperthyroidism. Gomez is one of many consumers alleging the products from the otherwise highly acclaimed hair care brand DevaCurl have been the cause of severe hair damage, such as hair loss, scalp issues and curl pattern restructuring, among other things. Some former consumers, who include influencers, are also alleging the products caused health issues, like constant migraines and skin rashes. In the shower, I could feel balls of hair just falling out when washing my hair. It was horrifying. In business for 26 years, DevaCurl offers products made specifically for curly-haired individuals, which include everything from cleansers and conditioners to gels, foams, custards and tools. In the January video, Malik, who said she used DevaCurl every day for six years, discussed why she stopped using its products, citing hair issues like curl pattern restructuring, excessive dandruff and an itchy scalp that often felt like it was on fire. Malik said she assessed her diet, hydration and her emotional and physical health to try to figure out why her hair — which is a part of her livelihood — was reacting this way.
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Famous former DevaCurl ambassador, Ayesha Malik , speaks out DevaCurl products , claiming they cause hair damage and caused her curls to change. Malik apologizes in her Youtube video for recommending DevaCurl products and to those who have suffered from hair damage, loss, and thinning from what appears to be a result of the products. Malik shares her curly hair journey and how she started using DevaCurl products six years ago. Since then, she has exclusively only used DevaCurl, unlike other ambassadors who have switched their products over time. Instead, Malik truly believed in her DevaCurl products and wanted to share what she thought were quality products with others who struggled to find hair products that suited their curls. She experienced dandruff for the first time, and her curls looked as though she had used a mild relaxer. As a result, Malik turned to more DevaCurl products to try and fix these issues. She used the same products and techniques every day while expecting the same results.
Skip navigation! Story from Hair. Update: Following the backlash from influencers and customers who spoke out about their alleged experiences with hair loss and scalp damage they believe to be from DevaCurl products, the brand is now making its second statement — and an important one, at that. The curly hair-care brand is standing by its initial claim that no safety issues had been found with the existing formulas after additional testing, but now, DevaCurl has announced that the company is taking an additional step by recruiting industry professionals and customers to chime in as a "Professional Curl Care Council. Along with the input of the council members, the brand states that it will be offering Curl Care resources for curl and scalp health, though no other details were provided at this time. DevaCurl will also be addressing the top questions and providing links to as yet unnamed independent professional organizations in relation to the concerns.
