Top 100 Hair Trends in 2015

From Gold Leaf Hairstyles to Tropical Hair Remedies

While there's plenty of whimsicality to the 2015 hair trends, innovative products released within the last year show that today's consumers are serious when it comes to hair care and grooming.

Some of the most outrageous styles include the use of glitter to cover up unsightly roots, strands of hair that resemble rainbows and even haircuts and colors that resemble pineapples.

In order to permit such fun play with hair, consumers are investing in nourishing hair treatments that include healing natural ingredients. Some of the most inventive hair care products are also taking the form of hybrids, such as bi-phase beauty products, hairbrush hair straighteners, as well as hair sprays that help to speed up the blow-drying process.

Trend Hunter's 2016 Trend Report reveals a variety of emerging cosmetic, beauty and fashion trends set to take hold in the year ahead and beyond.

SCORE
6.5 out of 10
GENDER
30% Men70% Women
MARKETTop markets: North America
GENERATION
  • Gen Z
  • Gen Alpha
  • Millennial (primary audience)
  • Gen X (primary audience)
POPULARITY
Popularity 91%
Activity 96%
Freshness 8%
Stimulating Hair Helmets
CATEGORY
Fashion
Stimulating Hair Helmets
Canadian Beard-Honoring Ads
CATEGORY
Marketing
Canadian Beard-Honoring Ads
Surreal Shamanism Editorials
CATEGORY
Fashion
Surreal Shamanism Editorials
Smart Hair Extentions
CATEGORY
Fashion
Smart Hair Extentions
California-Inspired Pomades
CATEGORY
Fashion
California-Inspired Pomades
Versatile Hairdryers
CATEGORY
Fashion
Versatile Hairdryers
Health-Promoting Hair Serums
CATEGORY
Fashion
Health-Promoting Hair Serums
Retro Band Hair Dyes
CATEGORY
Fashion
Retro Band Hair Dyes
Tropical Hair Remedies
CATEGORY
Fashion
Tropical Hair Remedies
Father Hairstyling Classes
CATEGORY
Lifestyle
Father Hairstyling Classes
Sugary Hair Sprays
CATEGORY
Fashion
Sugary Hair Sprays
Historical Makeover Videos
CATEGORY
Fashion
Historical Makeover Videos
Political Portrait Haircuts
CATEGORY
Pop Culture
Political Portrait Haircuts
Dry Shampoo Pastes
CATEGORY
Fashion
Dry Shampoo Pastes
Wood-Scented Beard Oils
CATEGORY
Fashion
Wood-Scented Beard Oils
Wintery Eucalyptus Wreathes
CATEGORY
Fashion
Wintery Eucalyptus Wreathes
Bi-Phase Hair Sprays
CATEGORY
Fashion
Bi-Phase Hair Sprays
Cheeseburger Hair Bows
CATEGORY
Fashion
Cheeseburger Hair Bows
Nourishing Hair Oils
CATEGORY
Fashion
Nourishing Hair Oils
Hair-Rejuvenating Products
CATEGORY
Fashion
Hair-Rejuvenating Products
Nourishing Hair Growth Supplements
CATEGORY
Lifestyle
Nourishing Hair Growth Supplements
Water-Resistant Headgear
CATEGORY
Lifestyle
Water-Resistant Headgear
Dual-Care Hair Serums
CATEGORY
Fashion
Dual-Care Hair Serums
Unruly Coiffure Editorials
CATEGORY
Fashion
Unruly Coiffure Editorials
Hair-Rebuilding Products
CATEGORY
Fashion
Hair-Rebuilding Products
On-Demand Hairstyle Apps
CATEGORY
Tech
On-Demand Hairstyle Apps
Convenient Card-Sized Combs
CATEGORY
Fashion
Convenient Card-Sized Combs
Nourishing Hair Elixirs
CATEGORY
Fashion
Nourishing Hair Elixirs
Natural Hair Drybars
CATEGORY
Fashion
Natural Hair Drybars
Handy Hairclip Pens
CATEGORY
Fashion
Handy Hairclip Pens
Skeletal Hand Hair Clips
CATEGORY
Special
Skeletal Hand Hair Clips
Hair Subscription Services
CATEGORY
Fashion
Hair Subscription Services
Hair Extension Startups
CATEGORY
Fashion
Hair Extension Startups
Laser Hair Growth Combs
CATEGORY
Fashion
Laser Hair Growth Combs
Tea-Infused Hair Care
CATEGORY
Fashion
Tea-Infused Hair Care
Speedy Blow-Dry Sprays
CATEGORY
Fashion
Speedy Blow-Dry Sprays
Quiet Salon Chairs
CATEGORY
Fashion
Quiet Salon Chairs
Homemade Retro Scrunchies
CATEGORY
Fashion
Homemade Retro Scrunchies
Homemade Hair Scents
CATEGORY
Fashion
Homemade Hair Scents
Breakfast-Themed Hair Accessories
CATEGORY
Fashion
Breakfast-Themed Hair Accessories
Soapy Hair Editorials
CATEGORY
Fashion
Soapy Hair Editorials
Pastel Pastry Hairstyles
CATEGORY
Fashion
Pastel Pastry Hairstyles
Gold Leaf Hairstyles
CATEGORY
Fashion
Gold Leaf Hairstyles
Quirky Moustache Pageants
CATEGORY
Fashion
Quirky Moustache Pageants
Homemade Hair Powders
CATEGORY
Fashion
Homemade Hair Powders
Hipster Bun Fedoras
CATEGORY
Fashion
Hipster Bun Fedoras
Hairstyle Coloring Books
CATEGORY
Art & Design
Hairstyle Coloring Books
Sculptural Wig Hairstyles
CATEGORY
Fashion
Sculptural Wig Hairstyles
Hybrid Bun Ponytails
CATEGORY
Fashion
Hybrid Bun Ponytails
Gentle Honey-Based Haircare
CATEGORY
Fashion
Gentle Honey-Based Haircare
Celestial Technicolor Hairstyles
CATEGORY
Fashion
Celestial Technicolor Hairstyles
Spicy Autumnal Hairstyles
CATEGORY
Fashion
Spicy Autumnal Hairstyles
Vibrant Sherbet Hairstyles
CATEGORY
Fashion
Vibrant Sherbet Hairstyles
Bohemian Styling Stations
CATEGORY
Fashion
Bohemian Styling Stations
Glamorous Hair Products
CATEGORY
Fashion
Glamorous Hair Products
Oak-Paneled Salons
CATEGORY
Art & Design
Oak-Paneled Salons
Cat Claw Headbands
CATEGORY
Fashion
Cat Claw Headbands
Hair-Raising Editorials
CATEGORY
Fashion
Hair-Raising Editorials
Metallic Hair Tattoos
CATEGORY
Fashion
Metallic Hair Tattoos
Revitalizing Laser Headbands
CATEGORY
Fashion
Revitalizing Laser Headbands
Retro Hair Editorials
CATEGORY
Fashion
Retro Hair Editorials
Psychedelic Hair DIYs
CATEGORY
Fashion
Psychedelic Hair DIYs
Color-Customizing Salons
CATEGORY
Fashion
Color-Customizing Salons
Opal Hair Styles
CATEGORY
Fashion
Opal Hair Styles
Historical Hairstyle Infographics
CATEGORY
Marketing
Historical Hairstyle Infographics
Frizzy Hair Editorials
CATEGORY
Fashion
Frizzy Hair Editorials
Prancing Lioness Editorials
CATEGORY
Fashion
Prancing Lioness Editorials
Rainbow Root Hairstyles
CATEGORY
Fashion
Rainbow Root Hairstyles
Festival Hairstyle Tutorials
CATEGORY
Fashion
Festival Hairstyle Tutorials
Botanical Hair Accessories
CATEGORY
Fashion
Botanical Hair Accessories
Graffiti Hair Stunts
CATEGORY
Fashion
Graffiti Hair Stunts
Encapsulated Hair Products
CATEGORY
Fashion
Encapsulated Hair Products
Edgy Hair Adornments
CATEGORY
Fashion
Edgy Hair Adornments
Shaggy Runway Bobs
CATEGORY
Fashion
Shaggy Runway Bobs
Milestone Party Makeovers
CATEGORY
Fashion
Milestone Party Makeovers
Red-Haired Rapunzel Editorials
CATEGORY
Fashion
Red-Haired Rapunzel Editorials
Oil Slick Hairstyles
CATEGORY
Fashion
Oil Slick Hairstyles
Artistic Hair Photography
CATEGORY
Fashion
Artistic Hair Photography
Ethereal Minimalist Salons
CATEGORY
Art & Design
Ethereal Minimalist Salons
Detached Hair Decals
CATEGORY
Fashion
Detached Hair Decals
Millennial Hairstyle Photography
CATEGORY
Art & Design
Millennial Hairstyle Photography
Rustic Salon Studios
CATEGORY
Fashion
Rustic Salon Studios
Car Dealership Spas
CATEGORY
Autos
Car Dealership Spas
Psychedelic Rainbow Hairstyles
CATEGORY
Fashion
Psychedelic Rainbow Hairstyles
Shrouded Salon Interiors
CATEGORY
Art & Design
Shrouded Salon Interiors
Hair Brush Straighteners
CATEGORY
Fashion
Hair Brush Straighteners
Hair-Dyed Disney Princesses
CATEGORY
Fashion
Hair-Dyed Disney Princesses
Edgy Haircut Editorials
CATEGORY
Fashion
Edgy Haircut Editorials
Modern Rainforest Salons
CATEGORY
Fashion
Modern Rainforest Salons
Nude Beauty Photoshoots
CATEGORY
Fashion
Nude Beauty Photoshoots
Monochrome Salon Interiors
CATEGORY
Fashion
Monochrome Salon Interiors
Pixel Art Hairstyles
CATEGORY
Fashion
Pixel Art Hairstyles
Colorfully Dyed Beards
CATEGORY
Fashion
Colorfully Dyed Beards
Contemporary Understated Salons
CATEGORY
Fashion
Contemporary Understated Salons
Industrial Salon Interiors
CATEGORY
Art & Design
Industrial Salon Interiors
Mobile Barber Shops
CATEGORY
Fashion
Mobile Barber Shops
Blue-Tinged Hair Photography
CATEGORY
Fashion
Blue-Tinged Hair Photography
Glittery Root Coverage
CATEGORY
Fashion
Glittery Root Coverage
Homeless Haircut Projects
CATEGORY
Fashion
Homeless Haircut Projects
Modern Haircut Diagrams
CATEGORY
Fashion
Modern Haircut Diagrams