Category
Fashion
Scaled Restraint
Trend cluster
Category
Self-Care
Futurism
The hair and beauty industries innovate through tech and science.
3.0
Trend score
Trend
What is the Self-Care Futurism trend?
Self-Care Futurism: The hair and beauty industries are lucrative and persistent, prompting those within seemingly unrelated industries, such as tech and science, to get involved in innovation in this space. As a result, consumers can enjoy much more accurate, streamlined approaches to self care than in the past. This is mutually beneficial to the industry at large, and consumers who are seeking ways to more carefully curate a personal aesthetic.
Trend themes
Themes within the Self-Care Futurism trend
Three behaviours holding the trend together01
Integration of Wearable Technology in Haircare
As seen with Hairware's smart hair extensions, businesses can integrate wearable technology into nontraditional industries for improved personalization and innovation opportunities.
02
Customization through 3D Printing
Transitions Hair Solutions' use of 3D printing to customize its scalp and hair prosthetics highlights the disruptive potential of this technology in the haircare industry.
03
At-Home Beauty Technology
Panasonic's Premium Beauty Steamer caters to consumers seeking natural skincare and at-home spa experiences, pushing for innovation in the beauty industry beyond traditional products.
Industry implications
What the Self-Care Futurism trend means for industry
Where the trend changes the playbookFor
Wearable Technology
Innovators can explore opportunities to integrate wearable technology beyond the typical industries, as seen with Hairware's hair extensions.
For
3D Printing
The haircare industry can explore using 3D printing to create custom prosthetics that cater to consumers' unique hair attributes, as exemplified by Transitions Hair Solutions.
For
At-Home Beauty Technology
Developing at-home beauty technology, such as the Panasonic Premium Beauty Steamer, may be a game-changer for the industry by providing spa-like experiences in the comfort of consumers' homes.
Workshop question
What outside industry is gaining a lot of traction with your consumer and how can you converge to revolutionize your brand?
Trend signals
Trend signals for Self-Care Futurism
Trend score 3.0 out of 10, from popularity 54%, activity 30%, freshness 8%.
Popularity54%
Activity30%
Freshness8%
Audience
10%Men
90%Women
- Gen Alpha (not a primary audience)
- Gen Z
- Millennial
- Gen X
- Boomer (not a primary audience)
Market
North America
Evidence
Examples of the Self-Care Futurism trend
4 featured examples from Jun 10, 2015 to Jun 27, 2016CategoryFashion
Hairstyle-Stealing Algorithms
This Algorithm Works by Creating 3D Images of Celebrity Hairstyles
The hair and beauty industry can leverage these algorithms to offer customers personalized hairstyles that mimic those of celebrities.
CategoryLifestyle
Misting Skincare Machines
The Panasonic Premium Beauty Steamer Offers Intensive Moisturizing
Disruptive innovation opportunity: Embrace technological advancements to create innovative beauty appliances that enhance the at-home beauty experience.
CategoryFashion
Smart Hair Extentions
Hairware Extensions Are Capable of Carrying Out Tasks
The beauty industry can explore new possibilities and create disruptive innovations by incorporating smart hair extensions.
CategoryFashion
3D-Printed Wig Caps
Transitions Hair Solutions Makes Hairpieces for Women Who've Survived Cancer
The healthcare industry can leverage the use of 3D printing technology to create personalized hair prosthetics, offering cancer survivors and individuals with hair loss conditions…
