# Smart Hair Extentions Hairware Extensions Are Capable of Carrying Out Tasks By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2015-06-09 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hairware References: [gizmodiva](http://gizmodiva.com/home_gadgets/hairware-hair-extensions-smart-connected-to-smartphone-hair-can-text.php) & [katiavega](http://katiavega.com/?page-portfolio=hairware) When you think of innovations that have to do with hair extensions, what's probably top-of-mind are improvements that have been made to [fastening systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wonder-lace-bond-sport-edition) or the integration of lights—but Hairware is introducing smart hair extensions that are on a playing field of their own. Hairware extensions employ "the conscious use of unconscious auto-contact behaviors," or more simply put, they are able to pick up on a number of nonverbal signals in order to perform an action. For instance, twirling a strand of hair could automatically send a text message, share the wearer's location, post a selfie or record a conversation. Developed by beauty technology designer Katia Vega and IoT Specialist Marcio Cunha, what gives these hair extensions their superpowers is conductivity. As Hairware indicates, the next generation of [wearable technology gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-haircare-appliances) could become more inconspicuous by being integrated into parts of the human body. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 18% | Activity: 66% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% 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 - **Smart Hair Extensions:** The trend of smart hair extensions presents opportunities for disruptive innovation in the beauty industry. - **Wearable Technology:** The trend of integrating wearable technology into everyday items like hair extensions opens up disruptive innovation opportunities in various industries. - **Conductive Materials:** The trend of using conductive materials in hair extensions allows for disruptive innovation in the field of beauty technology. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Beauty:** The beauty industry can explore new possibilities and create disruptive innovations by incorporating smart hair extensions. - **Technology:** The technology industry can leverage the trend of wearable technology integrated into hair extensions to develop disruptive innovations in various applications. - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can embrace the trend of smart hair extensions to create innovative and fashion-forward products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Smart Hair Grooming Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-hair-grooming-device.md) - [Textured Hair Extension Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/textured-clipin-hair.md) - [Intelligent Hair Dryers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/t3-aire-iq.md) - [Premium Hyper-Realistic Wigs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-renatural.md) - [Tech-Driven Hair Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loreal-group.md) - [Smart Styling Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/newbe-styling-station.md) - [Infrared Hair Styling](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loral-light-straight.md) - [Virtual Wig Try-Ons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/genai-experience.md) - [AI-Powered Hair Type Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-hair-type-analysis.md)