# Hairpod Grow Your Hair (and look hot doing it) By Walter Andri | Published 2006-03-24 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hairpod-grow-your-hair References: [gizmodo](http://www.gizmodo.com/gadgets/gadgets/hairpod-erm-162500.php) & [smh.au](http://www.smh.com.au/ftimages/2006/03/23/1143083895095.html) No, this is not a giant Walkman--it's a hairpod. I have nothing else to say. Comments please. "Hairpod ... an employee of a Japanese health-care company demonstrates a new hair restoration device that stimulates the user's scalp with low frequency electric current." Photo: AFP **Implications** - Many consumers see the continuous march of technology as an opportunity to improve their lives or self-confidence. As a result, it is no surprise to see a [flux of products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loreal-group) that seek to appeal to this basic consumer sensibility. The desire to [make oneself more desirable](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hairscope) is deeply embedded in modern society, and products like this are bound to become increasingly common as technological capability increases. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.8/10 - Popularity: 82% | Activity: 54% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Inventions](https://www.trendhunter.com/inventions) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Hair Restoration Technology:** The hair restoration industry can explore disruptive innovations using low frequency electric current to stimulate scalp. - **Personal Enhancement Technology:** The rise of personal enhancement technology opens up opportunities for products that improve individuals' self-confidence and appearance. - **Technological Advances in Self-care:** Continued technological progress presents opportunities for self-care products that leverage innovation to enhance consumer well-being. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Healthcare:** The healthcare industry can tap into the hair restoration market by developing and refining innovative devices and treatments. - **Beauty and Personal Care:** Beauty and personal care businesses can explore integrating personal enhancement technologies to cater to consumer desires for self-improvement. - **Consumer Electronics:** Consumer electronics companies can capitalize on the demand for innovative self-care devices, incorporating new technologies into their product offerings. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Hair Growth-Focused Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/personal-wellness-devices.md) - [Non-Invasive Hair Regrowth Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/laser-hair-growth-cap.md) - [Headphone Hair Growth Headsets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hair-regrowth-device.md) - [Low-Level Laser Therapy Hats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lowlevel-laser-therapy.md) - [Hair Regeneration Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hair-loss-prevention-wearable.md) - [Foamy Hair-Growing Pods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/z-pods.md) - [Hair-Strengthening Scalp Massagers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hair-massager.md) - [Growth-Promoting Laser Caps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scienlodic.md) - [Micro-Misting Hair Loss Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hair-loss-device.md)