# Chromatic Cut Colorful hairstyles expand beyond teen years for mature style expression. By [Michael Hemsworth](https://www.trendhunter.com/Michael.Hemsworth), Contributing Researcher | Published Dec 11, 2014 | Category: [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/style-and-fashion-trends) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/chromatic-cut ## Key Figures - Trend score: 5.4/10 - Evidence articles: 6 ## What is the Chromatic Cut trend? **Chromatic Cut:** While the concept of colorful hair is nothing new, seeing these vibrant styles on more mature consumers is. Previously reserved for the teen segment, the chromatic hairstyle is permeating office style and formal occasions, denoting a shift away from formality and toward a carefree attitude in typically restrictive environments. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 6 featured examples - Articles from: Nov 14, 2013 to Aug 21, 2014 - Published: Dec 11, 2014 - Patterns: [Divergence](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/divergence) - Megatrends: [Youthfulness](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/youthfulness), [Authenticity](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/authenticity) ## Audience - Gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Themes within the Chromatic Cut trend ### Mature Chromatic Hairstyles The chromatic hairstyle is making a shift away from formality and toward a carefree attitude in typically restrictive environments. ### Eccentric Hair Editorials Dying hair a funky color has become a fashion statement and is being showcased in colorful and theatrical photo shoots. ### Quirky Colorful Editorial Backdrops Creative and experimental backdrops provide an opportunity for women to have fun with their looks in unexpected ways. ## What the Chromatic Cut trend means for industry ### For Fashion The fashion industry can capitalize on the trend of mature chromatic hairstyles by offering more vibrant wardrobe options to match the hairstyles. ### For Beauty The beauty industry can create more products that enable the shift away from formality and toward a carefree attitude in typically restrictive environments. ### For Photography Photographers can experiment with colorful and quirky backdrops, as well as eccentrically dyed hair and makeup, to produce visually vivid photo shoots that are more edgy than they are conventionally aesthetic. ## Trend signals for Chromatic Cut Trend score 5.4 out of 10, from popularity 70%, activity 85%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 70% - Activity: 85% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Chromatic Cut trend 6 featured examples from Nov 14, 2013 to Aug 21, 2014. - [Extreme Hair Color Editorials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/enrique-badulescu): The Enrique Badulescu Marie Claire US Beauty Story is Seapunk-Themed (Category: Fashion) Implication: Disruptive innovation opportunities can be found in the fashion industry by incorporating aquatic and pastel color palettes and tech-infused graphics. - [Polished Punk Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peter-pedonomou): The L’Oreal Feria Pastel Toning Conditioner Campaign by Peter Pedo (Category: Fashion) Implication: Beauty industry professionals can offer products and services that cater to the growing demand for temporary hair color and quick, dramatic transformations by embracing innovative… - [Eccentrically Dyed Hair Editorials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cosmopolitan-us-april-2014): The Cosmopolitan US April 2014 Photoshoot Stars Ali & Victoria (Category: Fashion) Implication: The beauty industry can take advantage of eccentric hair trends by developing new products and treatments to meet consumer demands. - [Quirkily Colorful Editorial Backdrops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/harayer-magazine-by-cosimo-buccolieri): Harayer Magazine by Cosimo Buccolieri is Experimental (Category: Fashion) Implication: Photography studios that specialize in creating standout fashion editorials. - [Punk Clown Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/green-envy): Glassbook Magazine's Green Envy Editorial Features Vivid Cosmetics (Category: Fashion) Implication: Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce a subscription-based service that offers curated boxes of technicolored makeup products for customers to experiment with. - [Primary Colored Bob Cuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/piet-mondrian): This Punkish Series by Milica Shishalica is called Piet Mondrian (Category: Fashion) Implication: Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop innovative hair care products and tools that cater to unique and vibrant hair colors like primary colored bob cuts. ## Recent trend clusters - [Scaled Restraint](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/small-luxury-watches) (Fashion) - [Sneaker Theater](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/sneaker-theater) (Fashion) - [Ritual Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/ritual-systems) (Fashion) - [Athletic Styling](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/athletic-styling) (Fashion) ## Trending in Fashion - [Paisley-Shelled Collector Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paisley-shelled-collector-sneakers) - [Fruit-Inspired Digital Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/themed-wristwatches) - [Deluxe Beauty Advent Calendars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/classic-and-prestige) - [Modular Winter Wardrobes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moose-knuckles-fallwinter-2026) All articles: [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion)