The 100 Beard Project by Niqi Segers makes me think twice about facial hair. These fantastical and often comical subjects are far from intimidating, and the possibilities behind her bearded creations seem endless. Undeniably unique, neon post-it notes, Barbie doll heads and green grass form mustaches and goatees within these featured works.
Niqi Segers is responsible for the entire concept and photography work for this 100 Beard Project.
Implications - Bears are one of the ways that men personalize themselves and their appearances. With such a focus being placed upon meterosexuality and a new societal acceptance of feminized males, products that can allow men to have fun with their appearances will far surpass those with outdated views of masculinity.
Far-Out Facial Hair Portraits
Niqi Segers Creates and Captures Unusual Beards
Trend Themes
1. Personalized Facial Hair - The focus on personalized appearances opens up opportunities for innovative products and services that allow men to have fun with their facial hair.
2. Feminized Men's Grooming - The societal acceptance of feminized males creates a market for grooming products that cater to men wanting to express themselves through their appearance.
3. Unconventional Facial Hair Art - The rise of unconventional facial hair art presents opportunities for artists and designers to create unique and imaginative beard and mustache designs.
Industry Implications
1. Men's Personal Care - The trend towards personalized facial hair opens up opportunities for the men's personal care industry to develop innovative products and grooming services.
2. Art and Design - The unconventional facial hair art trend provides a platform for artists and designers to create new and unique beard and mustache designs.
3. Photography and Visual Arts - The rise of beard portraits and unconventional facial hair art creates opportunities for photographers and visual artists to capture and showcase these unique and creative works.