# Sleep-Optimizing Headbands The 'Sleep Shepherd Blue' Adjustable Headband Helps Wearers Sleep By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2016-02-25 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adjustable-headband References: [thegadgetflow](http://thegadgetflow.com/portfolio/sleep-shepherd-blue-tracker-helps-sleep/) & [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1440437224/sleep-shepherd-blue-a-sleep-tracker-that-helps-you) Although the 'Sleep Shepherd Blue' might look like an adjustable headband that has minimal features, the reality is that it's capable of a bevy of innovative features. Packed with thin speakers and a conductive fabric that's packed with sensors, the 'Sleep Shepherd Blue' helps wearers to optimize their sleep patterns. The accompanying smartphone app lets users dive into the data behind their resting hours to find out what might be causing a great or restless sleep. The 'Sleep Shepherd Blue' works by tracking electroencephalograph (EEG) measurements and combines this with [brainwave data](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/muse-s-athena) to create a comprehensive reading for wearers to analyze. The 'Sleep Shepherd Blue' is currently funding on [Kickstarter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/somnibuds) and could help to revolutionize how we think about [sleep trackers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lumisleep). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.1/10 - Popularity: 55% | Activity: 89% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Sleep-optimizing Headbands:** Opportunity for innovation in sleep-tracking technology and wearable devices. - **EEG Measurements:** Potential for disruptive innovation in brainwave monitoring and analysis. - **Data-driven Sleep Analysis:** Opportunity for innovation in sleep data interpretation and insights. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Health and Wellness:** Potential for disruptive innovation in sleep technology and monitoring devices. - **Wearable Technology:** Opportunity for innovation in wearable devices for sleep tracking and optimization. - **Mobile App Development:** Potential for disruptive innovation in sleep data analysis and app integration. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [AI-Powered Smart Sleep Headbands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aipowered-smart-sleep-headband.md) - [Sleep-Improving Headsets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/muse.md) - [Slumber-Inducing Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sleep-devices.md) - [Relaxing Brain-Stimulating Headsets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sleepisol.md) - [Sleep-Ready Band Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acousticsheep.md) - [Built-In Sensor Smart Headboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dream-head.md) - [Sleep-Specific Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kokoon-1.md) - [Smart Sleep Headbands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-sleep-headband.md) - [AI-Enabled Meditation Headbands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brainco-oxyzen.md)