# High-Tech Self-Care Gadgets Panasonic's Balance of Being Concepts Support the Skin & Hair By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2019-10-01 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/balance-of-being References: [thedrum](https://www.thedrum.com/creative-works/project/panasonic-design-balance-being) & [panasonic.net](https://panasonic.net/design/works/ifa2019/) At IFA 2019 in Berlin, [Panasonic](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/panasonic-palm-shaver) unveiled Balance of Being, a collection of concepts that fuse nature and technology to introduce a "new philosophy" for the home, health and well-being. In the collection of intuitive objects, there are a series of handheld gadgets and wearables centered around hair and skin health. GROW is a headpiece that is designed to understand the condition and structure of the hair, and uses this data to provide a suitable [infrared light treatment](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loral-light-straight) at a specific wavelength. Similarly, [WAVE](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pmd-wave-pro) is a smart massager for the head and scalp that's designed to relieve stress by adapting the time, method and intensity of its output to a user's experience. Like GROW, TONE is a wearable and it comfortably sits around the neck to provide LED light treatments for increased health and beauty. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.7/10 - Popularity: 96% | Activity: 96% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Fusing Nature and Technology:** Opportunity to develop products that combine natural elements with technology to enhance health and well-being. - **Intuitive Handheld Gadgets:** Potential for creating handheld devices that provide personalized treatments based on data gathered from hair and skin. - **Wearable LED Light Treatments:** Room for innovation in wearables that utilize LED light treatments for improved health and beauty. ### Who This Affects Most - **Beauty and Personal Care:** Disruptive innovation opportunities in creating high-tech gadgets that support hair and skin health. - **Wellness and Spa:** Opportunity to introduce innovative handheld and wearable devices that promote relaxation and stress relief. - **Healthtech and Wearables:** Potential for developing wearable gadgets that utilize LED light treatments to improve overall health and well-being. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Hair Growth-Focused Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/personal-wellness-devices.md) - [Voice-Activated Beauty Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/medispa-inclusive-beauty-system.md) - [Micro-LED At-Home Beauty Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/athome-beauty-device.md) - [AI-Powered Skincare Analyzers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skin-light-therapy-3s.md) - [AI-Powered Aesthetic Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/medispa-ai-pro-30.md) - [LED-Powered Skincare Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nanoleaf-beauty-products.md) - [Affordable AI Skincare Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smartappguided.md) - [AI-Powered Portable Skincare Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-skincare-device.md) - [Smart Styling Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/newbe-styling-station.md)