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 energetic litigation concerning product security and doubtlessly cancer-causing components.
On Sept. 8, Rodriguez took to Instagram to make clear the state of affairs after a TikTok person named Danesha Mo’Nék and several other different netizens claimed that they skilled hair loss and scalp irritation from common 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 offered Mielle to main shopper items company Procter & Gamble in 2023, defined in a video shared Sunday.
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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 overview 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 as a consequence of quite a few glowing evaluations 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 stated 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.”
In a follow-up video, Danesha additionally alleged that her scalp was “on fireplace” and infected, which spawned related allegations from ladies 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 person.
One other particular person on TikTok penned;
“I’ve a delicate scalp as properly however that oil had my scalp itching so dangerous 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.”
Monique Rodriguez Says “Nothing Has Modified” About Mielle’s Components Since Procter & Gamble’s Acquisition
Some netizens puzzled whether or not Mielle’s components had modified since Procter & Gamble’s acquisition. Nonetheless, Rodriguez put these considerations to relaxation in her video shared on Sunday.
The 39-year-old CEO reassured followers that nothing had modified with the model’s components because the begin of the partnership, which allowed her to take Mielle to new heights as a “world magnificence model.” Rodriguez inspired followers to verify the labels on Mielle merchandise, emphasizing that the components was constant from its inception. Moreover, she proudly affirmed that her merchandise have been each “secure and efficient.”
The sweetness entrepreneur added;
“I need to be crystal clear. My involvement in Mielle, nonetheless because the CEO, is a private selection. I’m deeply dedicated to staying actively concerned in each side 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 evaluations with out offering a whole image, reminiscent of potential components contributing to their hair loss, like over-styling or underlying well being points.
“A lot 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 otherwise, styling their hair tightly, AGING?? So many components go into hair loss. It’s bizarre in charge a model with no definition proof or testing,” wrote a person.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – OCTOBER 23: Monique Rodriguez attends Angel Ball 2023 hosted by Gabrielle’s Angel Basis at Cipriani Wall Avenue on October 23, 2023 in New York Metropolis. Supply: Jamie McCarthy / Getty
One other fan penned;
“I exploit her merchandise faithfully, and my hair is wholesome and thriving, and my curls are popping. One factor our individuals will for certain do is construct you up, and as quickly as they really feel you’re too profitable, they may 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 person.
One other naysayer commented;
“My hair undoubtedly 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 challenge.”
Hearken to Rodriguez’s full response under.
Mielle Organics has since adopted up with a press release denying that they’re going through litigation for not disclosing that their merchandise include “cancer-causing” chemical compounds.
