# Stimulating Growth Consumers turn to high-tech hair devices for optimal efficiency. By [Tana Makmanee](https://www.trendhunter.com/tmak), SVP, Research Services at Trend Hunter | Published Nov 24, 2015 | Category: [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/lifestyle-trends) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/stimulating-growth ## Key Figures - Trend score: 5.1/10 - Evidence articles: 4 ## What is the Stimulating Growth trend? **Stimulating Growth:** Seeking a less time-consuming method of rejuvenation, consumers are turning to high-tech devices as a means of hair growth. Turning to products that utilize such things as laser technology to stimulate growth, consumers are trading in abrasive procedures for methods that are more convenient and adaptable to everyday routine. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 4 featured examples - Articles from: Nov 13 to Nov 23, 2015 - Published: Nov 24, 2015 - Patterns: [Reduction](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/reduction), [Acceleration](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/acceleration) - Megatrends: [Curation](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/curation), [Catalyzation](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/catalyzation), [Artificial Intelligence](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/artificial-intelligence) ## Audience - Gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Themes within the Stimulating Growth trend ### High-tech hair growth devices Consumers are seeking more convenient and adaptable methods of hair growth with the use of high-tech devices. ### Light therapy for hair growth Light therapy devices for hair growth have become more popular as consumers aim to reverse signs of hair loss and thinning. ### At-home hair rejuvenation Consumer investment in at-home hair regrowth remedies have been on the rise, as an alternative to invasive and expensive procedures. ## What the Stimulating Growth trend means for industry ### For Beauty and Personal Care Beauty and personal care professionals who develop and market haircare devices can capitalize on the trend for high-tech hair growth devices. ### For Medical Devices Medical device manufacturers can innovate light therapy devices, such as at-home laser combs and helmets, that aid in hair regrowth. ### For Technology The trend towards high-tech haircare products creates opportunities for innovation in software and the incorporation of AI to develop user-friendly haircare solutions. ## Workshop question What's a personal care treatment that your brand could make more accessible? ## Trend signals for Stimulating Growth Trend score 5.1 out of 10, from popularity 84%, activity 61%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 84% - Activity: 61% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Stimulating Growth trend 4 featured examples from Nov 13 to Nov 23, 2015. - [Facial Hair Grooming Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hair-grooming): The Xculpter Hair & Beard Sculptor Makes Beautiful Hair Simple (Category: Fashion) Implication: Potential for disruption in the beauty and personal care industry with high-tech grooming gadgets that enhance hair styling experiences. - [Revitalizing Laser Headbands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/laserband-82): The LaserBand 82 Stimulates Hair Growth in 90 Seconds (Category: Fashion) Implication: The LaserBand 82 device is an innovation within the hair regeneration industry, offering a non-surgical and convenient solution for those seeking to stimulate hair growth. - [Laser Hair Growth Combs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hair-growth): The Ultima 12 Lasercomb Uses Light Therapy to Stimulate Regrowth (Category: Fashion) Implication: The beauty industry can leverage the demand for at-home hair growth treatments by developing innovative products and services that cater to consumer needs. - [Stimulating Hair Helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hair-growth-system): The iGrow Hair Growth System Boosts Follicle Thickness and Strength (Category: Fashion) Implication: The beauty and personal care industry can explore opportunities in developing more digitized hair growth products like the iGrow Hair Growth System. ## Recent trend clusters - [Festive Fusions](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/festive-fusions) (Lifestyle) - [Habitual Protein](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/habitual-protein) (Lifestyle) - [Spirit Immersion](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/spirit-immersion) (Lifestyle) - [Whisky Divergence](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/whisky-divergence) (Lifestyle) ## Trending in Lifestyle - [Mystery Packaging Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cow-not-laughing) - [Multi-Benefit Protein Shakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/comes-in-three-flavors) - [Weighted Overhead Sleep Pillows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sleep-crown-classic-trends) - [Creator-Led Learning Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/learning-series) All articles: [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle)