Top 40 Hair Trends in April

From Touch-Activated Dry Shampoos to Hair Vitality Supplements

From sweat-activated formulas to AI scalp care tools, the April 2024 hair trends offer a look at the hair care innovations shaping the beauty industry.

Hair care brands are doubling down on scalp care as consumers recognize its crucial role in maintaining healthy tresses. With more focus on skincare for the scalp, consumers are investing in everything from daily care and styling products with soothing ingredients to tools with scalp care modes that promote optimal conditions for growth and overall vitality.

Formulations infused with mood-boosting scents based on neuroscience are gaining traction as consumers seek uplifting experiences from their everyday routines. By incorporating fragrances known to evoke positive emotions, such as citrus and floral notes, brands are tapping into the psychological benefits of scent. Similarly, some brands are making a push for consumers to embrace experimentation and self-expression with bold at-home hair colors.

SCORE
7.0 out of 10
GENDER
30% Men70% Women
MARKETTop markets: North America
GENERATION
  • Gen Alpha
  • Gen Z (primary audience)
  • Millennial (primary audience)
  • Gen X (primary audience)
POPULARITY
Popularity 92%
Activity 93%
Freshness 26%
Dual-Action Scalp Haircare
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Dual-Action Scalp Haircare
Multi-Functional Leave-In Sprays
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Multi-Functional Leave-In Sprays
Softening Haircare Collections
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Softening Haircare Collections
Nourishing Textured Hair Colors
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Nourishing Textured Hair Colors
Free-From Hair Colors
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Free-From Hair Colors
Solid Rice Water Haircare
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Solid Rice Water Haircare
Frizz Control Lotions
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Frizz Control Lotions
Nourishing Hair Health Supplements
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Nourishing Hair Health Supplements
Black-Owned Haircare Collections
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Black-Owned Haircare Collections
Naturally Derived Hair Serums
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Naturally Derived Hair Serums
Targeted Nutritive Haircare
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Targeted Nutritive Haircare
Expression-Focused Haircare Lines
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Expression-Focused Haircare Lines
Scalp Care Dry Shampoos
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Scalp Care Dry Shampoos
Molecular Repair Haircare
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Molecular Repair Haircare
Express Hair Coloring Products
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Express Hair Coloring Products
Deep Detox Shampoos
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Deep Detox Shampoos
Vibrant Anti-Fade Hair Colors
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Vibrant Anti-Fade Hair Colors
Black Vanilla Conditioner Sprays
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Black Vanilla Conditioner Sprays
Growth-Promoting Hair Care Solutions
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Growth-Promoting Hair Care Solutions
Hair-Strengthening Dry Shampoos
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Hair-Strengthening Dry Shampoos
Multitasking Heat Protection Sprays
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Multitasking Heat Protection Sprays
Virtual Hair Trimming Experiences
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Virtual Hair Trimming Experiences
Chelating Detox Shampoos
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Chelating Detox Shampoos
Peptide-Infused Haircare
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Peptide-Infused Haircare
Expressive Haircare Campaigns
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Expressive Haircare Campaigns
AI-Supported Scalp Haircare
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Tech
AI-Supported Scalp Haircare
Sweat-Activated Dry Shampoos
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Fashion
Sweat-Activated Dry Shampoos
Dry Shampoo Powders
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Fashion
Dry Shampoo Powders
Scalp-Caring Smart Hairdryers
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Tech
Scalp-Caring Smart Hairdryers
Biotech Dry Shampoos
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Biotech Dry Shampoos
Touch-Activated Dry Shampoos
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Fashion
Touch-Activated Dry Shampoos
Science-Backed Reparative Haircare
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Science-Backed Reparative Haircare
Infrared-Heated Hair Brushes
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Tech
Infrared-Heated Hair Brushes
Sensorial Personal Care Products
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Sensorial Personal Care Products
Volumizing Dry Shampoos
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Volumizing Dry Shampoos
Mood-Boosting Haircare
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Mood-Boosting Haircare
User-Centric Hair Curlers
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Art & Design
User-Centric Hair Curlers
Hair Vitality Supplements
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Hair Vitality Supplements