# Obama Hair Sculptures Hairy Democratic Decor Makes for Freaky Fan Art By Michael Hines | Published 2010-01-17 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/obama-hair-sculpture References: [theworldsbestever](http://www.theworldsbestever.com/2009/11/17/mini-obama-statue-made-out-of-hair/) & [news.cultural-china](http://news.cultural-china.com/20091117100815_2.html) A Beijing hairdresser has created an Obama hair sculpture. Normally [hair dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bedhedz) and hair sculptures would be considered weird and grounds for breaking up with your boyfriend even though he spent hours making it… but I digress. The statue took 4 kilograms took seven days and nights. I’m sure Obama appreciated the Obama hair sculpture. It looks pretty good considering it’s made out of hair. Woof. **Implications** - Barack Obama represents what is commonly referred to as a [political celebrity](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keiichi-tanaami-1). Not since JFK has North America seen a more prolific example of politician idolism, resulting in an array of products inspired by the president. This is because Obama now represents more than America's head; he has successfully made his name synonymous with change, freedom and strategy. This makes him an ideal element to be integrated into products or campaigns. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.4/10 - Popularity: 58% | Activity: 65% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Inventions](https://www.trendhunter.com/inventions) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Political Celebrity Products:** Creating products inspired by popular politicians like Obama can tap into the idolism and loyalty of their followers. - **Idol-inspired Sculptures:** Using hair or other materials to create sculptures of popular figures like Obama can attract attention and create unique art pieces. - **Political-inspired Fan Art:** The creation of fan art, such as Obama hair sculptures, allows individuals to express their support and admiration for political figures in creative ways. ### Where This Applies - **Art and Design:** The art and design industry can explore creating unique sculptures and artwork inspired by popular political figures like Obama. - **Consumer Products:** The consumer products industry can develop and market a range of products inspired by political celebrities, targeting their loyal fanbase. - **Marketing and Advertising:** The marketing and advertising industry can incorporate political celebrities like Obama into campaigns, leveraging their popularity and association with change and strategy. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Human Hair-Made Pots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/range-of-pots.md) - [Hairstyle NFT Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rodmans-barbershop.md) - [Real Hair-Packed Voodoo Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/steveo.md) - [Two-in-One Shampoo Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chalotte-2in1.md) - [Artistic African Culture Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/patewo-chair.md) - [Art-Inspired Hair Salon Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nova-arts-salon.md) - [Anthropomorphic Hair Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hair-ballad.md) - [AI-Generated Statues](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-generated-statue.md) - [Glamorous Rockstar-Inspired Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/david-bowie-doll.md)