Trend cluster
Category

Preventative
Styling

Brands develop styling products that also promote hair health.

Hair Loss-Preventing CosmeticsHealth-Promoting Hair SerumsGentleman-Targeting Hair ProductsOrganic Beard WashesPerfumed Beard Serums

Trend

What is the Preventative Styling trend?

Preventative Styling: As consumers grow concerned about the long-term effects of each product in their beauty regimen, many individuals are turning to preventative styling products that serve to change the texture of one's hair as well as provide anti-aging benefits. Such multifaceted products act as both short-term hair styling tools as well as long-term investments in hair health. This progression toward proactive styling products speaks to the overall pattern of consumers fixating on both the formula and inevitable long-term effects of beauty maintenance on the body.

Trend themes

Themes within the Preventative Styling trend

Three behaviours holding the trend together
01

Preventative Styling

Consumers are looking for beauty products that also promote long-term health.

02

Organic Hair Care Products

Consumers are looking for hair products that use all-natural, organic ingredients.

03

Multifunctional Grooming Products

Consumers are looking for grooming products that serve more than one purpose.

Industry implications

What the Preventative Styling trend means for industry

Where the trend changes the playbook
For

Beauty Industry

The beauty industry can develop a range of preventative styling products that promote long-term health.

For

Organic Cosmetics Industry

The organic cosmetics industry can create hair care products that are made using natural, organic ingredients.

For

Grooming Industry

The grooming industry can develop multifunctional products that serve multiple purposes and simplify the grooming routine.

Workshop question

How do your products or services fit in with the long-term needs of your customers?

Trend signals

Trend signals for Preventative Styling

Trend score 3.5 out of 10, from popularity 57%, activity 41%, freshness 8%.

Popularity57%
Activity41%
Freshness8%
Audience
50%Men
50%Women
  • Gen Alpha
  • Gen Z
  • Millennial
  • Gen X
  • Boomer
Market
North America
Europe
Asia-Pacific
South America

Evidence

Examples of the Preventative Styling trend

7 featured examples from Jul 22, 2015 to Jul 15, 2016
Hair Loss-Preventing Cosmetics
CategoryFashion

Hair Loss-Preventing Cosmetics

Patricks Styling Products Help Stimulate the Growth of New Hair

Companies in the cosmetics industry can develop hair growth-boosting products infused with special compounds.

Health-Promoting Hair Serums
CategoryFashion

Health-Promoting Hair Serums

The Dr Dennis Gross Anti-Aging Scalp Serum is a Preventative Product

There is an opportunity for hair care brands to create products that cater to the increasing demand for preventative styling products that promote the health of the scalp and hair.

Gentleman-Targeting Hair Products
CategoryFashion

Gentleman-Targeting Hair Products

The Jack Black Hair Care Line is Made Using Natural Ingredients

The men's grooming industry can explore new opportunities by offering premium quality, natural, and personalized grooming products.

Organic Beard Washes
CategoryFashion

Organic Beard Washes

This All-Natural Beard Shampoo Uses Essential Oils to Ensure Proper Care

There is a growing demand for all-natural and organic beauty and personal care products with added benefits.

Perfumed Beard Serums
CategoryFashion

Perfumed Beard Serums

The Mr. Burberry Beard Oil Offers a Cologne and Conditioning Product in One

Beauty and personal care industry can capitalize on the growing demand for multifunctional grooming products with innovative formulations.

Homemade Brow Growth Serums
CategoryFashion

Homemade Brow Growth Serums

This Brow Thickening Gel is Made Using Essential Oils

The beauty and personal care industry will continue to be disrupted by homemade and plant-based beauty solutions as consumers seek natural alternatives to chemical-based products.

Nourishing Hair Elixirs
CategoryFashion

Nourishing Hair Elixirs

Plantfolk Apothecary's Hair Oil Nourishes and Heals Tresses

The organic cosmetics industry can seize disruptive innovation opportunities by creating plant-based hair care products without artificial additives.