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Arithmetic-Inspired Hairdos

Parents in South China Give Their Quadruplet Boys Numbered Haircuts

— September 10, 2012 — World
Identifying multiples might be easy for parents, but the rest of the world might have a problem telling one child from the other, especially if there are four of them and they all look and sound alike. Parents from Shenzhen, South China have discovered the solution to this puzzling problem in numbered haircuts.

They say, “style is an expression of self” and these numbered haircuts take that statement literally. The four quadruplet boys have been given a digit that nests atop their scalps artfully corresponding to the order of their birth. The haircuts give authority figures, friends, and relatives the ability to distinguish the children from one another without offending them. Getting designs shaved into the sides of little boys' heads is not uncommon, but number designs are a bit unusual.

Style and function join forces to create mesmerizing numbered haircuts for these four quadruplet boys.
Trend Themes
1. Numbered Haircuts - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Hair salons could offer a unique service of providing numbered haircuts for multiple children, helping parents and caregivers easily identify them.
2. Personalized Style - Disruptive innovation opportunity: The concept of personalized style can be expanded to include numbered haircuts for individuals and families, offering a fun and creative way to express uniqueness.
3. Child Identity Solutions - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Companies could develop innovative solutions like numbered accessories or clothing to help parents differentiate their children for both practical and safety purposes.
Industry Implications
1. Hair Salons - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Hair salons can tap into the growing demand for personalized services by offering numbered haircuts for individuals and families.
2. Fashion and Accessories - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Fashion brands and accessories manufacturers can develop unique products that help parents easily identify their children, promoting safety and convenience.
3. Parenting and Childcare - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Parenting and childcare companies can cater to the need for child identity solutions by offering innovative products or services that aid in differentiating multiple children.
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