# Couture Coneheads Nuno Veloso's 'Examen' Blends Pointy Hair With Vibrant Prints By Marissa Brassfield | Published 2009-06-18 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nuno-veloso-examen References: [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/Gallery/Examen/247625) & [nunoveloso](http://www.nunoveloso.co.uk/) Holy hair! This editorial by Nuno Veloso called 'Examen' celebrates two fashion extremes: sky-high updos and vibrant prints. Model Mariana Bier dances, prances and jumps in some of the perkiest patterns and most avant-garde updos I've seen in awhile. Click through the gallery above to see the full set, and be sure to check out some other incredible hairtography below. **Implications** - Hair has become a fashion accessory in itself; it has the ability to transform a photo shoot from a regular spread to an avant-garde editorial. By embracing experimental hair-styling techniques, different textures, shapes and colors, photos can turn from the most ordinary images into highly intriguing pictures and unique works of art. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 61% | Activity: 43% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% 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) > [Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/stylephotography) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Avant-garde Hair Styling:** Opportunity for hair stylists and photographers to create highly intriguing and unique works of art by embracing experimental hair-styling techniques, different textures, shapes, and colors. - **Fashion-forward Prints:** Opportunity for fashion designers and textile manufacturers to incorporate vibrant and eye-catching prints into their collections, creating visually striking pieces. - **Transformative Fashion Photography:** Opportunity for fashion photographers to elevate their work by using avant-garde hairstyles and vibrant prints to create visually captivating and artistic images. ### Who This Affects Most - **Hair Styling:** Opportunity for hair salons and stylists to offer experimental hair-styling techniques and create avant-garde looks for fashion shoots and events. - **Fashion Design:** Opportunity for fashion designers to incorporate vibrant prints into their collections, setting trends with bold and eye-catching patterns. - **Fashion Photography:** Opportunity for fashion photographers to explore the creative potential of avant-garde hairstyles and vibrant prints in their shoots, producing visually captivating images. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Wild Animal-Decorated Gowns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/schiaparelli-lion-head.md) - [Couture Ketchup Dresses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-robe-ketchup.md) - [Art-Inspired Hair Salon Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nova-arts-salon.md) - [Local Hotspot Fashion Shoots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heartbeat-campaign.md) - [Human Hair-Made Pots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/range-of-pots.md) - [Pattern-Heavy Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/needles-new-collection.md) - [Cosmically Inspired Haircare](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super-nova-hair-care.md) - [Disruptive Hairstyling Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-lab-of-life.md) - [Avant-Garde Radish Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/radish-hat.md)