Monique Rodriguez Responds To Mielle Organics Hair Loss Claims

Mielle Organics CEO Monique Rodriguez has addressed claims that her model’s Rosemary & Mint line causes hair loss after a number of rumors about it surfaced on TikTok. Not solely that, however Mielle Organics launched an official assertion denying being concerned in lively litigation relating to product security and probably cancer-causing components. 

On Sept. 8, Rodriguez took to Instagram to make clear the scenario after a TikTok consumer named Danesha Mo’Nék and several other different netizens claimed that they skilled hair loss and scalp irritation from widespread Mielle merchandise just like the Rosemary & Mint Hair Strengthening Conditioner and the model’s hair progress oil.

“From the very starting, authenticity and transparency has been on the very core of what I do,” Rodriguez, who bought Mielle to main shopper items company Procter & Gamble in 2023, defined in a video shared Sunday.   

A number of TikTokers Went Viral Talking About Mielle Organics’ Merchandise

TikToker Danesha Mo’Nék alleged her hair fell out after utilizing the model’s shampoo, conditioner, and hair progress oil.

A viral unfavorable evaluation of Mielle by TikTok influencer Danesha Mo’Nék was posted on Sept 1. The Texas-based web character initially purchased the model’s Rosemary & Mint Hair Strengthening Conditioner, shampoo, and progress oil attributable to quite a few glowing critiques from celebrities. Nonetheless, after utilizing the merchandise for a number of months, she claimed that her hair started to fall out in clumps.

“Each time I wash my hair each week, that is it. I’m fittin’ to throw this sh*t within the rubbish so f****** quick, Danesha mentioned earlier than holding up the model’s conditioner and a wad of her broken-off hair towards the digital camera.

 “Possibly it’s as a result of I’ve Eczema and a really delicate scalp….B**** Have a look at my  f******* hair! I appear like a f******* toddler.”

@daneshamonek

My hair aint NEVERRRRRR it solely began doung this after I started to yse this product… yeah im going again to sulfer8 merchandise!!!

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In a follow-up video, Danesha additionally alleged that her scalp was “on fireplace” and infected, which spawned related allegations from girls on-line.

“I assumed it was me. My hair was popping out by the handfuls on wash day whereas utilizing Mielle. All of it is sensible now. Thanks for posting this video,” wrote one consumer. 

One other individual on TikTok penned;

“I’ve a delicate scalp as effectively however that oil had my scalp itching so unhealthy I didn’t know what to do. I even tried to make use of the delicate scalp shampoo and conditioner and it made it worse.”

@daneshamonek

Mielle can rely their days👀😑😐#fyp #hairfallingoutinclumps #hairfallingout #foryou

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Monique Rodriguez Says “Nothing Has Modified” About Mielle’s Method Since Procter & Gamble’s Acquisition

Some netizens puzzled whether or not Mielle’s system had modified since Procter & Gamble’s acquisition. Nonetheless, Rodriguez put these considerations to relaxation in her video shared on Sunday.

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The 39-year-old CEO reassured followers that nothing had modified with the model’s system for the reason that begin of the partnership, which allowed her to take Mielle to new heights as a “world magnificence model.” Rodriguez inspired followers to examine the labels on Mielle merchandise, emphasizing that the system was constant from its inception. Moreover, she proudly affirmed that her merchandise have been each “protected and efficient.”

The wonder entrepreneur added;

“I need to be crystal clear. My involvement in Mielle, nonetheless because the CEO, is a private alternative. I’m deeply dedicated to staying actively concerned in each facet of the model. From the product growth, I’m nonetheless concerned. To the formation, to the packing, to the design… I’m nonetheless concerned.” 

Within the feedback part, many followers applauded Rodriguez for addressing the allegations.

Some argued that it was unfair for Danesha and different critics to submit unfavorable critiques with out offering a whole image, comparable to potential components contributing to their hair loss, like over-styling or underlying well being points.

“A majority of these allegations at all times appear bizarre to me as a result of is the one who’s making them solely utilizing Miele merchandise? Are they consuming in another way, styling their hair tightly, AGING?? So many components go into hair loss. It’s bizarre responsible a model with no definition proof or testing,” wrote a consumer. 

One other fan penned;

“I exploit her merchandise faithfully, and my hair is wholesome and thriving, and my curls are popping. One factor our folks will for certain do is construct you up, and as quickly as they really feel you’re too profitable, they are going to knock you again down.”

Regardless of this, some critics faulted Rodriguez’s video for missing “empathy” and accountability.

“I don’t care what that label says. My hair fell out in clumps whereas I used that oil and stopped as soon as I ended utilizing it,” wrote one consumer. 

One other naysayer commented;

“My hair positively fell out and so did my daughters. I ended utilizing her line earlier than the controversy so I do imagine there’s a high quality concern.”

Hearken to Rodriguez’s full response under. 

Mielle Organics has since adopted up with a press release denying that they’re dealing with litigation for not disclosing that their merchandise comprise “cancer-causing” chemical compounds.

Hit the flip for that.

Over the weekend a number of tweets about Mielle Organics went viral together with one which alleged that the model violated “Prop 65” by not disclosing that “they’ve a cancer-causing chemical of their product.”

Not the woman that owned mielle organics (hair merchandise) being sued for violating prop 65 and never disclosing they’ve a most cancers inflicting chemical of their product. A variety of ppl been utilizing these merchandise and their hair is falling out 🥴 in the event you use any of their merchandise STOP.

— Odessa✨🦂 (@missodessa) September 6, 2024

They went from being black owned to being owned my Procter and gamble who probably additionally modified the product formulation. I keep in mind at all times seeing their rosemary oil in TikTok’s 🥴

— Odessa✨🦂 (@missodessa) September 6, 2024

The Twitter consumer cited TikToker @LauraBeautyCoach as proof.

@LauraBeautyCoach alleged that Mielle Organics was given authorized discover on Could 24, 2024, of a 60-day intent to sue by attorneys representing Azucena Calleja Garcia, Lisette Calleja, Ana Line Beade, Eric Cisneros and Gabriela Garcia.

“We current Initiative For Secure Cosmetics,” learn a portion of the go well with uploaded by the wonder coach.

 

It goes on to say {that a} chemical named Diethanolamine is “in keeping with sorts of hurt that will probably outcome from publicity.”

“The routes of publicity for the violations embody inhalation by customers. These exposures happen by means of the moderately forseeable use of the merchandise. The gross sales of this product have been occurring since at the least Could 7,2024 and are persevering with to at the present time and can proceed to happen because the product topic to this discover is bought to and utilized by customers.”

@laura_beautycoach

That is HUGEEEEEE!!!! Subsequent we want all victims to hitch my Magnificence Field Discord so we are able to get this class motion go well with going asap!!! I believe we’d want a collection for this one so let’s simply name this my disclaimer video. Cancel Tradition it’s GO TIME!!! #mielleviolation #miellelawsuit #mielleorganics #miellestrengtheningshampoo #cancelculture #hairloss #diethanolamine

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With that, the poster of the content material inspired her followers who have been “victims” of the model to talk out.

“That is HUGEEEEEE!!!! Subsequent we want all victims to hitch my Magnificence Field Discord so we are able to get this class motion go well with going asap!!” @LauraBeautyCoach captioned a video. “I believe we’d want a collection for this one so let’s simply name this my disclaimer video. Cancel Tradition it’s GO TIME!!! #mielleviolation #miellelawsuit #mielleorganics #miellestrengtheningshampoo #cancelculture #hairloss #diethanolamine

Mielle Organics Denes Going through Pending Litigation, Says Its Merchandise Are Secure

In line with Mielle Organics, nevertheless, the model is just not at the moment dealing with any pending litigation and stays “dedicated to uplifting the Black group by broadening entry to textured hair merchandise and thru its group applications.”

In a collection of slides, the model went into extra element noting that its merchandise are protected to be used.

 

“Inside and third-party unbiased labs bear rigorous and frequent testing to make sure product security and efficacy,” learn one of many slides in an Instagram carousel. “We will verify that there have been no system adjustments to any Mielle merchandise since becoming a member of P&G in March 2023.

The model additionally famous that its Rosemary Mint Oil and Shampoo have been” dermatologically examined for pores and skin security and no dications of irritation or sensitization have been discovered” earlier than addressing the social media allegations a couple of pending lawsuit.

“Just lately there have been inaccurate statements on social media about product security,” wrote Mielle Organics. “To make clear, no lawsuit has been filed in opposition to Mielle and we aren’t concerned in any lively litigation.”

Mielle’s assertion ended with a observe encouraging customers to contact their medical doctors in the event that they’re dealing with hair loss.

What do YOU take into consideration Mielle Organics’ response to the controversy?