# Surreal Coif Photography Hair Pieces by Rebecca Drolen Examines the Power of These Follicles By Meghan Young | Published 2014-02-03 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hair-pieces-by-rebecca-drolen References: [beautifuldecay](http://beautifuldecay.com/2014/01/31/rebecca-drolens-photographs-hair-explore-death-femininity-striking-new-ways/) & [rebeccadrolen](http://www.rebeccadrolen.com/) While the title of the series Hair Pieces by Rebecca Drolen, a photographer currently based in Athens, Georgia, may drudge up images of ill-fitted toupees, it actually adheres to an even more surreal sense of the term. It re-imagines [classic coifs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nova-arts-salon) in unreal situations. Whether trailing from a models armpit or hanging from a brush in place of bristles, common hairstyles are given uncommon homes. Hair Pieces by Rebecca Drolen is meant to explore the relationship people humans and [their hair](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/freewill-haircare). Beautiful Decay observes, "With clever titles like [Hair Tie](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tresemm-x-luar) and Ear Hair, Drolen’s images read in part as a modern take on 1960s feminist photography; her carefully staged self-portraits are shot in black and white, revealing the rich grays of her vintage garments, retro decor, and and outdated shears." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.5/10 - Popularity: 85% | Activity: 72% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/stylephotography) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Hair Art:** Exploring unconventional ways of presenting hair as an art form through surreal photography. - **Reinventing Hairstyles:** Reimagining classic hairstyles in unexpected ways to generate new styles and trends. - **Hair as Self-expression:** Viewing hair as a canvas to communicate individuality and personal expression. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion:** Integrating surreal hairstyles into fashion photography or runway shows as a new form of avant-garde beauty looks. - **Beauty:** Promoting new hair products or tools that cater to consumers seeking to experiment with unconventional hairstyles. - **Photography:** Creating a new genre of surreal photography inspired by Hair Pieces, which captures hair in creative, unexpected ways. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Premium Hyper-Realistic Wigs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-renatural.md) - [Hair Repair Web Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/extreme-hair-rescue.md) - [Handcrafted Flower Crown Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handcrafted-flower-crown.md) - [Hair Density-Focused Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/serene-scalp.md) - [Artistic African Culture Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/patewo-chair.md) - [Intricate Fiber Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/threadwork-women-redefining-fiber-arts.md) - [Hybrid Hair Salons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hybrid-hair-salon.md) - [Hair-Reusing Fabric Companies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dutch-startup.md) - [Surrealist Beauty Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toiletpaper-magazine.md)