Haircentric Illustrations

Kelly Thompson Illustrates Big Trendy Tresses

With a full feature in YEN magazine and an exhibit at the Gorker Gallery in Melbourne, Australia, it is easy to see why photographer/illustrator Kelly Thompson is starting to become a well-known name in the art scene.

Her drawings in the above gallery focus on some of Kelly Thompson’s most haircentric illustrations. From voluminous fros to lengthy red locks, Thompson knows how to make trendy tress drawings.

Implications - With so many dark styles coming out in the modern realm of fashion, female consumers are looking for softer aesthetics. Designs which feature a more classic style are appealing to those shoppers who want to stay simple. Companies could develop their products with this in mind to appeal to more women buyers.

Soft Aesthetics in Fashion
Developing products with a more classic style can appeal to female consumers seeking softer aesthetics.
Hair-centric Art
The popularity of Kelly Thompson's haircentric illustrations reflects a trend in art focused on captivating and intricate hairstyles.
Big Trendy Tresses
The demand for voluminous and lengthy hairstyles opens opportunities for haircare companies to innovate and offer products that help achieve these looks.

Sectors Adopting This

Fashion
Fashion brands can incorporate softer aesthetics into their designs to cater to the preferences of female consumers.
Art
Art galleries and artists can explore the trend of incorporating captivating hairstyles into their artwork, appealing to art enthusiasts and collectors.
Haircare
Haircare companies can develop innovative products to cater to the demand for big, trendy hairstyles, providing styling solutions and nourishing haircare products.
SCORE
5.0 out of 10
GENDER
10% Men90% Women
MARKETTop markets: North America, Europe, Asia
GENERATION
  • Gen Z
  • Gen Alpha
  • Gen X
  • Millennial (primary audience)
POPULARITY
Popularity 75%
Activity 66%
Freshness 8%

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