# Unusually Hairy Self-Portraits Photographer Gerwyn Davis is Behind This Hairy Portrait Series By Lacey-Jane Walsh | Published 2014-03-18 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gerwyn-davis References: [ignant.de](http://www.ignant.de/2014/03/17/hairy-fashion-by-gerwyn-davis/) & [gerwyndavies](http://www.gerwyndavies.com/) Clever photographer Gerwyn Davis covered himself in hair for this bizarre [self-portrait series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/faceless-avatar) (some of which is real and some of which is artificial). As far as self-portraits go, this series is extremely mysterious, since Davis never actually reveals his face. In one shot Davis kneels and sports a plastic crown. He’s completely wrapped in one long Rapunzel-like braid of hair, so only his calves are visible. In another shot he’s covered his upper body in [curly blonde hair](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hair-ballad), and holds up a bowl of yogurt and strawberries. This peculiar self-portrait project is [surreal](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surreal-street-art-1), and visually intriguing. Each shot features Gerwyn Davis draped from head to toe in a different pile of hair, disguising his own appearance. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 68% | Activity: 17% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Hair-based Self-portraits:** Opportunity for artists to explore unconventional self-portrait techniques using hair as a medium. - **Human Disguise Photography:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for photographers to create visually intriguing portraits using unconventional disguise methods. - **Mysterious Self-portraits:** Opportunity for photographers to capture enigmatic self-portraits that leave viewers intrigued and wanting more. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Art and Photography:** Artists and photographers can explore the use of unconventional mediums and techniques to create unique self-portraits. - **Fashion and Beauty:** Innovative hairstylists and designers can experiment with hair as a medium for creative expression and self-portraiture. - **Digital Media and Advertising:** Opportunity for marketers and advertisers to use mysterious self-portraits as a captivating visual element in campaigns and promotions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [AI-Generated Self-Portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/persona-ai.md) - [AI-Powered Portrait Studios](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-powered-portrait-studio.md) - [Artful Suspended Fashion Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/invisible-figures.md) - [AI-Powered Portrait Studio Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portraius.md) - [Pop Art-Style Blocked Portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-in-red.md) - [Stunning Origami Portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/origami-portaits.md) - [AI-Generated Selfies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dreambooth.md) - [AI-Generated Poetic Photo Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emilio-alarcn.md) - [Unique Real Facial Hair Billboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dollar-shave-club1.md)