# Braided Bonding Close Companionship Via Self-Inflicted Conjoined Hairstyles By TrendHead | Published 2009-01-12 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/braids-photographs References: [urlesque](http://www.urlesque.com/2009/01/09/we-are-braided-together/) & [flickr](http://www.flickr.com/photos/mattcarman/1352058346/in/set-72157601926726350/) I have never really been a big fan of extreme hair fetishes, but this braiding-your-hair-together business is quite weird and really funny, especially the group of happy hippie girls connected via hair braids. It looks like some spiritual act but is in fact a human sculpture in an art parade. The quirky [romantic pastime](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magnetic-couples-socks) of [braiding your hair](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/braided-cord-bracelet) to your partner’s beard is certainly a little weird, however. Or is it some kind of symbolic act which carries a significant ritual of love that I’m just not seeing? Anyone? ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 58% | Activity: 56% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Life](https://www.trendhunter.com/life) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Hair Bonding:** Innovative hair styling techniques that involve bonding hair to create unconventional looks. - **Social Art:** Using the human body as a canvas to create group art pieces that range from quirky to surreal. - **Symbolic Rituals:** Inventing meaningful rituals that combine social and spiritual practices. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Beauty and Personal Care:** Opportunities for new hair products and styling services that cater to clients interested in unconventional hair bonding techniques. - **Performance Art:** Creating group performances that rely on unconventional body art as a means of self-expression. - **Wedding Industry:** Incorporating bonding hair techniques into wedding rituals and ceremonies as a way to symbolize unity and connectedness. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Accessorized Styling Sticks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/style-treat-sweet-to-sleek-treat.md) - [Sporty Wig Adhesives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wonder-lace-bond-sport-edition.md) - [Multi-Wear Hair Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/truss-series-shippou.md) - [Digital Relationship Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tether1.md) - [Money-Pooling Finance Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/group-financing-platform.md) - [Bond-Boosting Haircare Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hairstory-products.md) - [Glowing Neon Hair Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hally-hair-1.md) - [Musician-Backed Styling Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/da-brat.md) - [Braided Furniture Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/design-tradition.md)