Here it is, your YUCK moment of the day! In China, they are making hair bands out of colorful, recycled condoms. Would you pay 3 cents for a 10 pack of STD-infested hair bands?
"Even though the condoms are fully recycled, it has been shown there is still a marked amount of risk for bacteria to be transmitted as girls are known for holding rubber bands in their mouth as they use both hands to gather their hair into their ponytail," InventorSpot said. "Even if they set the band on a bathroom counter while putting hair into place, nail biting or any other oral contact to the skin touching the bands can cause infection ranging from genital warts to the HIV virus."
Condoms worn for reasons other than birth control SHOULD NOT BE A TREND.
Hairbands Made of Condoms
STD Styles Take Recycling Too Far
Trend Themes
1. Eco-friendly Fashion - Opportunity for innovative and sustainable materials in the fashion industry to create hairbands that are both environmentally friendly and safe to use.
2. Hygienic Hair Accessories - Demand for hair accessories that prioritize hygiene, opening up opportunities for antibacterial or easily sanitized materials in the beauty industry.
3. Health-conscious Consumerism - Growing awareness among consumers about health risks associated with certain products, leading to increased demand for safe and reliable alternatives.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion - Innovation in fashion materials and design to create hairbands that are stylish, sustainable, and safe for use.
2. Beauty - Opportunity for the beauty industry to develop hygienic hair accessories that prevent transmission of bacteria and promote safe and healthy hair styling practices.
3. Healthcare - Demand for healthcare products that address the risk of infection and promote safe personal hygiene practices, including the development of safe hair accessories.