# Hand-Painted Head Protectors Belle Helmets Make Safety Gorgeous By Susan Keefe | Published 2011-09-20 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/belle-helmets References: [treehugger](http://www.treehugger.com/files/2011/09/maker-faire-nyc-hand-painted-bike-helmets-are-stylish-and-beautiful.php) & [bellehelmets](http://www.bellehelmets.com/helmets) These hand-painted helmet masterpieces are the work of [Belle Helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vintageinspired-fine-jewelry). The New York City-based artist behind the company Danielle Baskin began applying her artistic talents to [protective head wear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folding-helmets) in an effort to "promote safer transportation alternatives through fashion." Who wouldn't want to observe [bike safety](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wnd-helmet) laws when you have a helmet that looks like this? Sturdy and stunningly beautiful, Belle Helmets are the ultimate way to ride green in style. Her sources of inspiration range from the solar system to the debunked science of phrenology, so there really is something for everyone regardless of age or gender. Her helmets will run you anywhere between $100 to $250, but if you provide your noggin' protector, the price will drop. Road safety has never looked so good. Thanks to Belle Helmets you'll never resist your helmet again. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 76% | Activity: 34% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Hand-painted Helmets:** Hand-painted helmets offer a unique and stylish way to promote safety. - **Artistic Protective Gear:** The trend of artistic protective gear combines safety and fashion in innovative ways. - **Fashionable Safety Accessories:** The rise in fashionable safety accessories allows for personalized and attractive options for consumers. ### Where This Applies - **Bicycle Industry:** The bicycle industry can take advantage of the trend of hand-painted helmets to provide customers with stylish safety gear. - **Fashion Industry:** The fashion industry has an opportunity to collaborate with artists and designers to create artistic protective gear for various applications. - **Sports Equipment Industry:** The sports equipment industry can explore the market for fashionable safety accessories to cater to consumers who are looking for stylish options. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Oceanic Recycled Helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shellmet-helmet.md) - [Customized 3D-Printed Bike Helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kav-bike-helmets.md) - [Road-Ready Disco Ball Helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/disco2disco-disco-ball-helmet.md) - [Brain Protection Awareness Helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brain-protection-helmet.md) - [Scallop Shell-Constructed Helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shellmet.md) - [Ergonomic Urbanite Bike Helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lumos-nyxel.md) - [AI-Generated Motorbike Helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coldstar-art.md) - [E-Bike-Centric Helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pedelec-2-ace.md) - [Electric Bicycle Helmet Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ebike-helmet.md)