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Nerdy Hair Hygiene Products

The IC Comb Gives Geeky Recluses Some Incentive to Spruce Up

— April 9, 2013 — Tech
While it's true that your appearance doesn't really matter when you're playing World of Warcraft at obscene hours of the night, maintaining proper hygiene is an important part of everyday life and this playful IC Comb is designed to give some visually appealing self-maintenance incentive to those who love computer-based tech so much that they they forget that personal upkeep is important too.

Playing strategy games can be an addictive, time-consuming pastime that often causes many people to neglect the neccesities of everyday hygiene. By borrowing the design of the average computer chip, the IC Comb combines functionality with the tech-lover's style that will hopefully have people practicing proper combing exercises while gaming.

A great thing about he large teeth on the IC Comb is that it makes this nerdy product ideal for all types of hairstyles.
Trend Themes
1. Tech-inspired Hair Hygiene - The IC Comb combines technology and personal grooming, creating a trend of tech-inspired hair hygiene products.
2. Incentivized Personal Upkeep - The IC Comb introduces a playful approach to personal maintenance, encouraging individuals to prioritize grooming through visually appealing designs.
3. Niche Hygiene Products - The IC Comb caters to a specific target audience, signaling a trend of niche hygiene products designed for tech enthusiasts.
Industry Implications
1. Beauty and Grooming - The tech-inspired hair hygiene trend presents disruptive innovation opportunities in the beauty and grooming industry with the development of unique, visually appealing products.
2. Gaming - The IC Comb taps into the gaming industry, providing an opportunity to integrate personal hygiene incentives into gaming accessories and merchandise.
3. Fashion and Accessories - The trend of niche hygiene products opens up possibilities for the fashion and accessories industry to create tech-inspired grooming accessories that cater to specific subcultures.
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