# Crazy Cornrow Helmets The Bless Helmdo Substitutes a Real Hairdo for a Fake One By Meghan Young | Published 2014-03-21 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bless-helmdo References: [fastcodesign](http://www.fastcodesign.com/3027927/wanted/1000-bike-helmet-looks-like-cornrows-on-steroids) & [shop.creaturesofcomfort.us](http://shop.creaturesofcomfort.us/blesshelmdo-brown.aspx) For those who hate sacrificing looks for safety when it comes to [riding their bikes around the city](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lumos-nyxel), the Bless Helmdo is just for them. It essentially substitutes a hairstyle by boasting one of its own. Especially made with braid lovers and gangster in mind, the Bless Helmdo sports big cornrows in place the smooth surface of a [traditional helmet](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canyon-deflectr-rls-helmet). The German-based design duo behind the Bless Helmdo ensures that people will be able to enjoy both form and function this summer season. Made out of what they describe as "[fluffy lightweight nylon head braiding](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wonder-lace-bond-sport-edition)," the Bless Helmdo is priced at a whopping $1,069. Available for purchase at Creatures of Comfort, it comes in two colors: brown or black. The adjustable helmet is made in France. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.6/10 - Popularity: 96% | Activity: 94% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Hairdo Substitution:** Substituting a real hairdo for a fake one offers a new way to combine style and function in helmets. - **Personalized Protective Gear:** Incorporating personalized elements into protective gear like helmets provides innovative opportunities for unique products. - **Fashionable Safety Gear:** Combining fashion and function in safety gear such as helmets offers new opportunities to cater to fashion-conscious consumers. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Cycling Industry:** Incorporating fashion and personalized elements into cycling helmets provides an opportunity to cater to the fashion-conscious segment of the cycling market. - **Fashion Industry:** Producing safety gear such as helmets that are geared towards fashion-conscious consumers presents new opportunities for innovation and unique products. - **Personal Protective Equipment Industry:** Incorporating personalized elements and fashion into personal protective equipment offers an opportunity for a unique, high-end product line. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [E-Bike-Centric Helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pedelec-2-ace.md) - [Interchangeable Component Sport Helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/customizable-helmet.md) - [Oceanic Recycled Helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shellmet-helmet.md) - [Helmet-Secured Bike Prototypes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/on-board-helmet.md) - [Electric Bicycle Helmet Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ebike-helmet.md) - [Brain Protection Awareness Helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brain-protection-helmet.md) - [Recycled Material Cyclist Helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/poc-myelin-bike-helmet.md) - [Scallop Shell-Constructed Helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shellmet.md) - [Customized 3D-Printed Bike Helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kav-bike-helmets.md)