# Far-Out Facial Hair Portraits Niqi Segers Creates and Captures Unusual Beards By Renee Ramsarran | Published 2011-01-20 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/niqi-segers References: [photodonuts](http://www.photodonuts.com/niqi-segers) & [niqi.nl](http://www.niqi.nl/Top_fotograaf_Niqi_Segers_-_Brabant_fotografie_Den_Bosch_-_portret_fotografie_en_conceptuele_kunst/Top_fotograaf_Niqi_Segers_-_Brabant_fotografie_Den_Bosch_-_portret_fotografie_en_conceptuele_kunst.html) The 100 Beard Project by Niqi Segers makes me think twice about [facial hair](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/harrys-beard-care). These fantastical and often comical subjects are far from intimidating, and the possibilities behind her bearded creations seem endless. Undeniably unique, neon post-it notes, Barbie doll heads and green grass form [mustaches and goatees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/call-of-the-mustaches) within these featured works. Niqi Segers is responsible for the entire concept and photography work for this 100 Beard Project. **Implications** - Bears are one of the ways that [men personalize themselves and their appearances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/philips-oneblade-body-royale). With such a focus being placed upon meterosexuality and a new societal acceptance of feminized males, products that can allow men to have fun with their appearances will far surpass those with outdated views of masculinity. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 45% | Activity: 11% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Personalized Facial Hair:** The focus on personalized appearances opens up opportunities for innovative products and services that allow men to have fun with their facial hair. - **Feminized Men's Grooming:** The societal acceptance of feminized males creates a market for grooming products that cater to men wanting to express themselves through their appearance. - **Unconventional Facial Hair Art:** The rise of unconventional facial hair art presents opportunities for artists and designers to create unique and imaginative beard and mustache designs. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Men's Personal Care:** The trend towards personalized facial hair opens up opportunities for the men's personal care industry to develop innovative products and grooming services. - **Art and Design:** The unconventional facial hair art trend provides a platform for artists and designers to create new and unique beard and mustache designs. - **Photography and Visual Arts:** The rise of beard portraits and unconventional facial hair art creates opportunities for photographers and visual artists to capture and showcase these unique and creative works. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Beard-Focused Premium Grooming Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/premium-grooming-brand.md) - [Unique Real Facial Hair Billboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dollar-shave-club1.md) - [Playful Hockey Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beard-in-a-box.md) - [Social Good Beard Contests](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/benevolent-beards-contest.md) - [Beard-Specific Hair Trimmers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-beard-hedger.md) - [Playful Body Hair Planters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/billie-chia-pet.md) - [Camera-Equipped Beard Shavers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kongeeker-q1.md) - [Beard-Refining Grooming Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/harrys-beard-care.md) - [Surrealist Beauty Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toiletpaper-magazine.md)