# Hairbands Made of Condoms STD Styles Take Recycling Too Far By Going Like Sixty | Published 2007-11-29 | Naughty Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ewww-yuck-used-condoms-as-hair-toys-surprise-made-in-china References: [inventorspot](http://inventorspot.com/articles/china_takes_importance_recycling_8597) Here it is, your YUCK moment of the day! In China, they are making hair bands out of colorful, [recycled condoms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/durex-intensity). Would you pay 3 cents for a 10 pack of STD-infested hair bands? "Even though the condoms are fully recycled, it has been shown there is still a marked amount of risk for bacteria to be transmitted as girls are known for holding rubber bands in their mouth as they use both hands to gather their hair into their ponytail," [InventorSpot](http://inventorspot.com/articles/china_takes_importance_recycling_8597)said. "Even if they set the band on a bathroom counter while putting hair into place, nail biting or any other oral contact to the skin touching the bands can cause infection ranging from genital warts to the HIV virus." Condoms worn for reasons other than birth control SHOULD NOT BE A TREND. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.3/10 - Popularity: 77% | Activity: 74% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Naughty](https://www.trendhunter.com/naughty) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Eco-friendly Fashion:** Opportunity for innovative and sustainable materials in the fashion industry to create hairbands that are both environmentally friendly and safe to use. - **Hygienic Hair Accessories:** Demand for hair accessories that prioritize hygiene, opening up opportunities for antibacterial or easily sanitized materials in the beauty industry. - **Health-conscious Consumerism:** Growing awareness among consumers about health risks associated with certain products, leading to increased demand for safe and reliable alternatives. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion:** Innovation in fashion materials and design to create hairbands that are stylish, sustainable, and safe for use. - **Beauty:** Opportunity for the beauty industry to develop hygienic hair accessories that prevent transmission of bacteria and promote safe and healthy hair styling practices. - **Healthcare:** Demand for healthcare products that address the risk of infection and promote safe personal hygiene practices, including the development of safe hair accessories. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ultra-Femme Contraceptive Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nixit-1.md) - [Sexual Wellness Underwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lorals-for-protection.md) - [Condom Brand Bundles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/condom-brand1.md) - [Safer Sex Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/use-a-condom.md) - [Senior Safe Sex Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fcking-old.md) - [Barely-There Contraception Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trojan-bareskin-raw.md) - [Silicone Condom Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/silicone-condom-cases.md) - [Vegetable-Themed Condoms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-rise-of-horticulture.md) - [Fictional AI-Powered Condoms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/manforce-condoms.md)