Artist Rob the Original is known for his shaved head portraits that showcase famous celebrity faces made from hair. The portraits truly capture the likeness of the celebrity in a way that the consumer can enjoy for several months.
For decades hairdressers have been shaving designs and patterns into people's hair to add an interesting look that will last for several months as the hair begins to grow out. Rob the Original takes this process to the next level by etching portraits of superheroes, athletes, film characters and even monuments into the back of people's hair. The portraits are done using hair blades at various sharpnesses to create intricate shading. Rob the Original even adds color to the portraits so that they look that much more realistic.
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Hair Portraiture Art
- Opportunity to create a new market of art that showcases celebrity or cultural icons in a unique and accessible way
- Precision Hair Carving
- Potential to develop innovative tools and techniques that enable hairdressers to create intricate designs for personal expression and as a marketing tool
- Hair Artistry
- Rising popularity of unique hairstyling as a form of personal expression. Opportunity for salons to cater to this market with specialized services and products.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Hair Salons
- Opportunity to offer new services that showcase artistry and creativity in hair design
- Art Galleries
- Opportunity to feature hair portraiture as a new form of art
- Cosmetics and Hair Product Companies
- Opportunity to create specialized products and tools that cater to hair artistry and precision hair carving
