Hair Styling Trend Report

From Colored Coifs to Retro Blunt Bobs

Retro looks have been a major staple in many runways over the past year, and Trend Hunter examines all developments in terms of coifed looks with the Hair Styling Trend Report. This research covers a variety of looks, including styles harking back to the 1980s, and blunt bobs that show an affinity for sharp aesthetics. All of these and more are dissected and analyzed in our research.

Hair styles have also seen a large punch of color in recent years, with pastel-hued cuts and pink looks garnering much attention. For the more avant-garde individuals, gray hair is now being sported by teenagers and young adults, demonstrating a new approach towards the effects of aging. The Hair Styling Trend Report explores this information in detail, and is perfect for anyone in the fashion industry.

Retro Hair Styles
Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop new products and techniques to recreate vintage hairstyles for modern consumers.
Colored Hair
Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create innovative hair dyes and treatments to cater to the growing demand for vibrant and unconventional hair colors.
Gray Hair Trend
Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore new ways to embrace and enhance gray hair, providing products and services that cater to young adults embracing this aesthetic.

Sectors Adopting This

Fashion
Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate hair styling trends with fashion trends to create cohesive and innovative looks for consumers.
Beauty
Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop new hair care products tailored to the needs of consumers experimenting with colored and gray hair.
Cosmetics
Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create makeup products and tutorials that complement and enhance different hair styling trends, allowing consumers to achieve a cohesive look.
SCORE
1.9 out of 10
GENDER
30% Men70% Women
MARKETTop markets: North America, Europe, Asia
GENERATION
  • Gen Alpha
  • Gen Z (primary audience)
  • Millennial (primary audience)
  • Gen X (primary audience)
POPULARITY
Popularity 23%
Activity 25%
Freshness 8%

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