These avant-garde hairstyles prove that hair is an incredible medium for outrageous art. From otherworldly sculpted Afros to cutting-edge haircuts, this collection of hair masterpieces is sure to satisfy any artist, fashionista or stylist.
Below, check out 40 of my favorite outrageous hair features from the Trend Hunter annals. Click and enjoy!
Implications - The sour economy and ensuing credit crunch made splurging on fashion tough for most consumers. Fashion designers responded by popularizing avant-garde hairstyles that any fashionista with a teasing comb and hairspray could emulate. These creative coifs give standard outfits personalized flair, which allows fashion photographers to lend a couture feel to even the most sparse magazine editorials.
40 Avant-Garde Hairstyles
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Blonde Beehive Hairstyles
Guess Spring 2009 Campaign Brings Back 1960s Fashion
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Return of the Beehive
Karl Lagerfeld & Amy Winehouse Bring Back Retro Hair Style
37
Greaser Hairstyles for Women
MaxMara SS09 Campaign Channels John Travolta in Grease
36
Animal Hair Hats
Nagi Noda Creations
35
Hairstyles Take Flight
Feathered Styles
34
Hair Bows
Lady Gaga Goes For The Real-Life Sailor Moon Hairstyle
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Helicopter Hair
Extreme Coiffures
32
Horizontal Hair Stripes
Contrasting Hair Colors
31
Pixie Perfect
Kate Gosselin's Hair Stays Gorgeous, Despite Media Bashing
30
Multi-Tone Streaks
Streekers Temp Hair Color
29
Avant-Garde Hair Designs
Alex Moser Wins Austrian Hairdressing Award
28
Marie Antoinette Hairstyles
John Galliano's Fantastical Coiffures
27
Fashionably White Hair
Calvin Klein Collection S/S 09 Menswear Ads Go For Silver Look
26
Animal-Inspired Hair Sculptures
Nagi Noda's Hair Hats Are Freakishly Wild
25
Crazy Hairstyle Editorials
‘Puppet' in Numero Korea Shows Some Wild ‘Dos
24
Shaggy Mop Hair
Robert Pattinson's Scruffy New Bob in ‘How To Be'
23
80's-Inspired Hairstyles
Braided Dreadlocks Are Topshop Unique Chic
22
Wild Bouffant Hairstyles
Allure Magazine Gives Taylor Swift a Gigantic Frizzy 'Do
21
Cocky Hairdos
Feathery Finery Wins International Fantasy Hair Contest
20
Knitted Wigs
Meg Reardon's DIY Style Statement Signals the End of Bad Hair Days
19
Giant Hair Editorials
Vogue's "Power Hair" Honors Hairstylist Julien D'Ys
18
Human Cat Hair
Surreal Photography By Cleo Sullivan Captivates With Quirkiness
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Hair Extensions for Babies
BabyBangs Give Instant Hair to Bald Baby Girls
16
Stone Hairstyles
Milan Salon Intrecci's Ad Campaign Emphasizes Italian Beauty
15
Tornado Hair
'I Am the Storm' by Lill-Veronica Skoglund Features Wild Windswept Hair
14
Extreme Political Statement Hairstyles
The Sarah Palin Art Wig
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Coiled Man Hair For Women
Shehawks at Emporio Armani
12
Haute Haircuts
Hair-Raising Styles From Kristin Beery
11
Hair Gone Wild Editorials
Vogue Russia Goes for The Extreme
10
Real Life Rapunzels
Time To Cut These Insane Fairytale Hairstyles
9
Needle Fashion for Nurses
Syringe Hair Accessories
8
Sculptural Hairtography
Visual Hair Landscapes by Arnold Gustavo Lopez Manas
7
Feather Faces
Fabulous Avian Hairpieces From the Lanvin Fall 2009 Collection
6
Wild Patriotic Hairstyles
Sculptural Styles Showcase Regional Pride
5
Avant-Garde Afros
Rui Faria Snaps Sculptural Hairdos in ‘Eclipse' for Volt
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Braided Bonding
Close Companionship Via Self-Inflicted Conjoined Hairstyles
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Vibrant Hair Editorials
Rainbow-Colored “Seasons Sensationals” in Tush Magazine
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Dresses Made of Tresses
Pantene Pro-V Ad Promises Healthy Hair Growth
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Matching Your Hair & Outfits
Geospirit S/S 09 Ad Campaign Calls For Barbie Look
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Futuristic Supercar Designs
These Bugatti Custom Vehicle Designs by FLYBYARTIST are Rugged
Plane-Inspired Vehicle Designs
This Mercedes-Benz Concept Vehicle by Al Yasid Balances Aesthetics
Unconventional Bridal Collections
LaPointe's Debut Bridal Collection is for the Cool Bride
AI-Generated Motorbike Helmets
Coldstar Art Designs a New Range of Futuristic Helmets
Inclusive Gaming Hairstyles
Sims 4 Growing Together Features Black Hairstyles by Lacy Redway
Stunning Artist-Led Fashion Collections
catchoo Launched an Artistic Fashion Capsule with a Pop-up
Wild Animal-Decorated Gowns
The Schiaparelli Lion Head Dress is the Talk of the Town Right Now
Dramatic Textural Joint Sneakers
FENTY and PUMA Collaborate on the Avanti Pony Hair Shoe
Minimalist Gallery Runways
The Saint Laurent Spring/Summer 2024 Menswear Debuted on June 12th
Rave-Inspired At-Home Manicures
Rave Nailz Boasts a Variety of Eye-Catching Nail Designs
Nature-Inspired High Jewelry Collections
CHAUMET Launches the Un Air De Chaumet Capsule
Natural Hair Portraits
Dove's Reclaiming School Picture Day Campaign Recreates Student Portraits
Next-Gen Graphic Attire
Serenity Trends’ Graphic Clothing Offers a Futuristic Aesthetic
Ethereal Scandinavian Fashion Collections
Acne Studio Emphasizes a Bright Color Palette for SS24
Boho-Chic Fashion Collections
Sophie & Hailee Boasts a Stylish Fashion Range for the Fall Season
Self-Love-Inspired Fashion Collections
Rastah Introduces the Chic and Eye-Catching VOLUME 11 Line
Lab-Themed Hair Pop-Ups
Garnier Fructis Showcases its New Collection Through a Scientific Pop-Up
Stylish City-Inspired Collections
Paris and New York Inspired Dior's 2024 Collection
AI-Inspired Fantastical Bridal Collections
Pronovias Attempts to Fuse Fashion and Technology
Retrofuturism Streaming Headphones
The Conceptual 'FUTUREAHEAD' Headset by Olga Orel is
Punk Romance-Inspired Fashion Collections
Maison Margiela's Fall 2023 Show is Edgy Yet Soft
User-Centric Hair Curlers
Speck Design Debuts the Helix Hair Labs Curl Definer
Curl-Focused Blow Dryers
Tracee Ellis Ross Debuts a New Hair Dryer Under PATTERN Beauty
Gilded Hair Collections
Zara Hair's Debut Collection Shares Gold-Themed "Makeup for Hair"
Reinvented Normal Clothing Silhouettes
Hed Mayner's Spring/Summer 2024 Boasts Unexpected Detailing
Apocalypse Post Pandemic Art
The Apocalypse Inspired a New Collection of Paintings by Mishfit
Function-Focused Spring Menswear
Technical Shapes Led the New HELIOT EMIL SS23 Collection
Eye-Catching Experimental Garments
Emerging Designer IZZY DU Continues to Stun Audiences
Innovative Hair Dryers
COSHARE Superflow1 Hair Dryer is Powerful and Adjustable
80s Punk-Inspired Streetwear
The Hundred Delivers its New Collaboration with Manic Panic
Vintage-Tinged Militaristic Apparel
The maharishi Spring 2023 Capsule is Inspired by Retro Themes
Cowboy-Inspired Runways
Louis Vuitton FW 2024 features Heavy Cowboy Motifs
Consumption-Inspired Fashion Capsules
LOUTRE snd Dover Street Market Work on a New Capsule
Mesmerizing Avant Garden Collections
Sprayground Unveils New Range with a New Handbag Silhouette
Sophisticated Spring Tailored Fashion
Lanvin Presents its SS23 Line During Paris Fashion Week
Couture Denim Hats
G-Star RAW & Milliner Stephen Jones Collaborated on a Capsule
Stunning 3D-Printed Sunglasses
John Mauriello Drew Inspiration From the Four Elements
Infrared Light Hair Dryers
L'Oréal Groupe Unveiled AirLight Pro at CES 2024
Artistic African Culture Chairs
The Patewo Chair Evokes the Look of Braided African Hairstyles
Undone Luxury Fashion
AVAVAV FW23 Ripped Clothing Right Off of the Runway
Salon Hairstyle Try-ons
Perfect Corp. Created Virtual Try-On Technology for Hairstyles
Music-Informed Fashion Collections
Roc Nation and Moncler Join Forces on a New Capsule
Student-Designed Runway Shows
The Kingston School of Art Put on a Futuristic Fashion Show
Travel-inspired Sophisticated Fashion Collections
Lemaire Debuts the Spring/Summer 2024 Capsule
Transformation-Inspired Design Objects
Håndverk+ Showcases Experimental Design Objects
Anime-Inspired Fashion Collections
The DGK x Afro Samurai Collection Pays Homage to Japan
Non-Gender-Conforming Spring Fashion
UNDERCOVER Unveils its New SS23 Collection During PFW
Skincare-Inspired Haircare
Dove's Love Your Hair Collection Supports Six Different Hair Profiles
Avant-Garde Fall Menswear
Rick Owens Unveils the LUXOR Collection for Fall/Winter 2023
Innovation-Focused Hair Care Lines
TRESemmé's New Brand Identity Includes Sustainable Packaging
Modern Women-Exploring Luxe Fashion
The Fendi SS24 Series was Unveiled on the Runways
Opulent Spring-Centric Fashion
YSL Presents its Latest Collection for SS23 in Paris
Historic Fashion Try-Ons
The Design Museum's London Fashion Exhibition Integrates AR Mirrors
AI-Based Salon Try-Ons
Perfect Corp. Unveils a Hair Technology That Allows You to Try New Styles
Loud Luxury Fashion
Moschino SS24 Pokes Fun at "Quiet Luxury" with Maximalist Styles
Bauhaus-Inspired Pattern Collections
Design En Rogue Architecture Recently Debuted Its New Line
Toy-Inspired Haircare Products
The CHI x Barbie Totally Hair Collection is Celebratory
Hair Volumizing Tools
VOLOOM Generates Enduring Volume and Structure
Usable Human Hair Materials
Green Salon Collective is Revolutionizing the Biomaterial World
Wearable Avant-Garde Lamps
Rick Owens Presented the Strobe Show Highlighting Bright Helmets
Inclusive Hair-Styling Campaigns
Dove's #MyHairAMiModo Campaign Supports Cultural Latina Hair
Graphic Luxurious Accessory Collabs
Anti Social Social Club's SS24 Boasts Premium Collaborations
Narrative-Driven Fashion Lines
The Outlier by Willie Norris Spring/Summer 2024 Theme is ‘Escape’
Secret Salon Campaigns
Salon X Lets Consumers Experience a Secret Product Line
Logo-Centric Luxe Spring Fashion
Ferragamo Unveils its SS23 Designs During Milan Fashion Week
Hip Hop Fashion Exhibitions
MFIT Presents Fresh, Fly, and Fabulous: Fifty Years of Hip Hop Style
Chic Streetwear Fashion Collections
Homme+Femme Recently Debuted Its Spring/Summer 2023 Line
Proportion-Exploring Mystical Menswear
Alexander McQueen Presents His Intricate SS24 Collection
Upcycled Tutu Couture
Aelis FW23 Repurposes Tutus from the Paris Opera
AI Hair Style Apps
TryHairStyles Allows Users Try a New Look Without the Risk
Interactive Shoppable High-Fashion Films
The Saint Laurent Summer 2024 Collection is Chic
Haircare Influencer Ads
Wella Professionals' 'Wella Extra' Campaign Recognizes Real Hair Stylists
Adaptive Modern Limited Outerwear
Ten c Presents its New Range of Apparel for the Season
Opulent Parisian Haircare Collections
Guerlain Launches its First Commercial Haircare Line
Metaverse Beauty Looks
L’Oréal Revealed Its First Virtual Beauty Styles for Web3
Black-Owned Hairstyling Brands
Contoure Boasts a Plethora of Exceptional Hair Styling Tools
Sustainably-Focused Experimental Fashion
Noki & the NESTT Showcase an Upcycled Fashion Collection
Artful Dramatic Spring Fashion
HARRI Presents CHAPTER THREE: TEXTURE & MOVEMENT for SS24
Eccentric Semi-Permanent Dyes
Heaven by Marc Jacobs Debuts a Hair Dye Capsule with Bleach London
Textured Hair Advertising Campaigns
From One Queen to Another is Mielle's First Ever Campaign
Shapely Hair Dye Applicators
The Hummingbird is a 2023 Beauty Award Innovation Winner
Charismatic Traditional Spring Fashion
Charles Jeffrey LOVERBOY Drops STATANT PASSANT RAMPANT
Hairy Avant Garde Footwear
Rick Owens DRKSHDW Delivers the New Abstract Sneaker Model
Self-Referencing Fashion Collections
For Fall/Winter 2023, UNDERCOVER is Reimagining Old Design
AR Hair Color Billboards
Redken is Sharing the Acidic Color Gloss Range on the US' Biggest Screen
Radial Modern Barbershops
Gin Design Group Creates a Design-Forward Layout for This Barbershop
Intricate Fiber Art Exhibitions
Threadwork: Women Redefining Fiber Arts Opens at Saatchi
Glamorous Maximalist Couture
Valentino Haute Couture Fall Winter 2023/2024 Had Big Accessories
Romance-Inspired Jewelry Campaigns
Balmain's Campaign is Shot by the Talanted Olivier Rousteing
Frilly Feminine Bridal Collections
Hai’s Bridal Collection is the First for the London Label
Luxe Conceptual Technical Outerwear
Rolf Ekroth Unveils the Latest Capsule for the FW23 Season
Playful Intergalactic Graphic Streetwear
Lorenz Presents its New Graphic Capsule for FW23
Ultra-Short Wedding Dresses
ROTATE's Wedding SS24 Collection Feature Short Hemlines and Open Backs
Beer-Branded Fashion Capsules
805 Beer Has Unveiled Its Latest Spring 2024 Fashion Capsule
Haute Hinge-Free Eyewear
Tangled Eyewear by Aleš Boem is 3D-Printed and Highly Artistic
CGI Beauty Avatars
A New Maybelline Mascara is Being Launched by the Brand's First Avatar
Salon-Quality Haircare Products
The TRESemmé Pro-Infusion Collection Has Six Products
Damange-Defying Haircare Lines
Joico's Defy Damage Capsule is Powered by Cutting-Edge Technology
Avant-Garde Fall Apparel
Ahiri's F/W '23 Collection is a Fusion of Timeless Elegance & Modern Edge
Luxe Spring-Centric Bold Fashion
The Marni Spring/Summer 2024 Capsule is Full of Bright Looks
Multipurpose Hair Styling Solutions
These New Remington Styling Tools Come in Two Models
Chic Hair Salon Designs
Arent & Pyke Designed the Koda Hair Salon in Sydney
Founder-Inspired Press-On Nails
Glamnetic The Modern Artista Collection Has Six Nail Designs
Ancient Mythology-Inspired Fall Fashion
Endless Joy Presents its Capsule for the FW23 Season
Transformative Textured Fashion
ANREALAGE SS 2024 Features Outfits That Change Color & Pattern
Frizz Control Lotions
Ouai's Anti-Frizz Crème Solves a Pain Point for South East Asian Customers
Ammonia-Free Hair Colors
The Scruples Haircare Color Art Fresh Line Offers 100% Gray Coverage
Sculptural Contemporary Chandeliers
Ross Gardam Designs the Volant Lighting Installation
Dynamic Terrazzo Hair Salons
Arent & Pyke Design the Koda Hair Salon with an Eclectic Look
Future-Facing Hair Colors
The Aveda Vibe Collection is Arriving Ahead of Festival Season
South Asian-Inspired Fashion
GmbH Launches its New GHAZAL Collection for the SS23 Season
Styling-Targeted Haircare Ranges
Authentic Beauty Concepts Boasts a High-Performance Styling Range
Avant-Garde Radish Accessories
The Ravishing Radish Hat from House & Parties is Handcrafted
Upcycled Automotive Couture Collections
This Collection is Made With Discarded Auto Components
3D-Printed Dynamic Couture Fashion
Balenciaga's Latest Couture Collection Highlights Armour
Astrologically Inspired Hair Colors
eSalon's 2024 Hair Colorscope Was Made with an Astrologer
Spring-Centric Outerwear Collections
Namacheko Introduces its New Capsule for the SS24 Season
Theatrical Play-Inspired Fashion Capsules
HADES' New Capsule is Inspired by Huis Clos (No Exit)
Cloud Technology-Inspired Fashion
AHLUWALIA Presents the Symphony Unlocked Capsule for FW23
Archive-Inspired Retro Luxe Fashion
Jean Paul Gautier PResents the TATTOO Collection
Vibrantly Abstract Rug Collections
Atelier Tapis Rouge Presents the Abstraction Collection
Unpredictable Fashion Collections
Our Legacy Debuts Its Spring 2024 Line, Titled 'Snow in April'
Rapper-Approved Hair Styling Products
KISS Colors & Care Styling Collection is Supported by JT
Homage-Paying 90s Fashion
Carne Bollente Celebrates Its Journey as a Brand with 90s Sensibilities
Heatless Styling Balms
Hair Alchemy by Oribe Fortifies Heatless and Air-Dried Styles
Punk-Informed Semi-Permanent Hair Dyes
Heaven by Marc Jacobs Presents its First Beauty Product
Modern High-Fashion Dresses
Terani Couture Launches the New Spring 2024 Fashion Collection
Black Gaming Hairstyles
Code my Crown Brings Better Representation to Video Games
Pleats-accented Fashion Collection
Issey Miyake Embraces Pleated Fashion for Spring/Summer 2024
Journey-Inspired Fall-Ready Fashion
AIREI Presents Refuge, Deluge, Transfuge for FW23
Avant-Garde Sculptural Editions
Avant Arte and James Jean: A Sculptural Collab for Art Enthusiasts
Educational Hair Stylist Collectives
Amika's Stylist Collective Features Five Experts
Luxurious Spring-Ready Streetwear
AMBUSH Presents a Look at its New Collection for SS24
Color-Changing Fall Fashion
Anrealage Unveils New Clothing Designs at Paris Fashion Week
Bridal Wig Collections
The UNice Bridal Collection Shares Timeless, Romantic & Modern Styles
Science-Backed Styling Services
Hush Launches an Exclusive Styling Service for its Clients
Politically Artful Textile Shows
Barbican Hosts Unravel: The Power and Politics of Textiles in Art
Protective Haircare Product Ranges
Cantu Protective Styles Was Developed with Angela Stevens
Heat-Damaged Restoring Haircare Collections
Hot Tools Launches Its 'Protect & Style' Collection
Celebratory Odd Designs
Ridiculous Design Celebrates Weird and Wonderful Ideas Within Design