# Wild Patriotic Hairstyles Sculptural Styles Showcase Regional Pride By Cowbag | Published 2009-04-23 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/extremely-patrotic-hair-crazy-hair-styles-for-inspirational-styling References: [13above](http://www.13above.com/2008/07/strange-and-unusual-hair-styles.html) I thought I was a bit radical with [bright red hair](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aging-disgracefully-collection) until I saw this series of [extreme patriotic hairstyles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frutta-bowls-red-white-blue-bowl). I just love them so much. Like [couture fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selkies-the-libertine-collection), I see these as a palette of inspiration from which to take ideas for your own 'do. These may be radical show-stopper pieces, but don’t for one second forget the massive amounts of skill required to turn out any of these bad boys! **Implications** - Consumers are seeking out ways to express what they believe in through their fashion. Designs that send a specific message are appealing to those who look towards their ensembles to tell others who they are. on the inside. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 63% | Activity: 53% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hair](https://www.trendhunter.com/hair) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Patriotic Fashion Statements:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create clothing and accessories that allow consumers to express their beliefs and values through bold patriotic designs. - **Conceptual Couture Hair:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop innovative hair products and techniques that enable hairstylists to create sculptural, show-stopping hairstyles with ease. - **Symbolic Fashion Messaging:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design garments that incorporate symbolic elements or messages, allowing individuals to communicate their identity and beliefs through their outfits. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion and Apparel:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the intersection of fashion and self-expression, leveraging trends in patriotic clothing and symbolic fashion messaging. - **Beauty and Haircare:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop new hair products and techniques that empower individuals to create elaborate and artistic hairstyles that showcase their regional pride. - **Textile and Print Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Innovate in textile and print design to cater to the demand for bold, patriotic patterns and graphics in fashion. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Future-Facing Hair Colors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aveda-vibe-collection.md) - [Expressive Hair Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/main-character-hair.md) - [Expressive Haircare Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/play-in-color.md) - [Avant-Garde Radish Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/radish-hat.md) - [Artistic African Culture Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/patewo-chair.md) - [Limited-Edition Hairspray Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/limitededition-hairspray.md) - [Indigenous-Designed Haircare Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alanah-jewell.md) - [Defiant Hair Color Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aging-disgracefully-collection.md) - [Supermarket-Inspired Nail Art Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/festival-inspired-nail-art.md)