# Snowflake Hair Olivier Chomienne Expands the World of Editorial Hairstyling By Tisah Tucknott | Published 2009-07-18 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/olivier-chomienne-hairstyling References: [cyanatrendland](http://cyanatrendland.com/2009/07/17/olivier-chomienne-hair-stylist/#more-22104) & [chomienne](http://www.chomienne.com) [High hairstyles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zara-hair-1) are all the rage according to French fashion hairstylist Olivier Chomienne. His French touch transforms regular hair into hat-like styles, which range from peacock designs to straw-like designs. An extra dimension is created with Olivier Chomienne’s [wigs and hairpieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wig-styling) which add another level to editorial hairstyling. **Implications** - Extreme forms of self-expression remain popular among today's individualistic consumers. While tattoos, piercings and other forms of permanent body modification require more deliberation, changing one's hairstyle is a relatively simple, non-permanent and painless activity that allows one to highlight their individuality. As [extravagant hairstyles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nova-arts-salon) and boisterous colors become more accepted, it becomes a natural choice in the search for self-expression. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.8/10 - Popularity: 75% | Activity: 60% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Extreme Self-expression:** Olivier Chomienne's snowflake hair trend taps into the demand for bold and unique forms of self-expression. - **Creative Hair Accessories:** Chomienne's use of wigs and hairpieces opens up opportunities for the hair accessory industry to create innovative and eye-catching designs. - **Non-permanent Hair Transformations:** The popularity of Chomienne's hat-like hairstyles reflects the growing interest in temporary yet transformative hair trends among fashion-forward consumers. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion Industry:** The fashion industry can capitalize on the snowflake hair trend by incorporating bold and creative hairstyles into their runway shows and marketing campaigns. - **Beauty Industry:** The beauty industry can develop new hair care products and tools specifically designed for creating and maintaining intricate and artistic hairstyles. - **Cosplay Industry:** The cosplay industry can leverage the snowflake hair trend to offer unique wig designs and hair accessories for individuals who want to stand out at conventions and events. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Seasonal Hair Care Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/olaplex-no7-bonding-oil.md) - [Expressive Hair Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/main-character-hair.md) - [Performance Styling Haircare](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chris-mcmillan.md) - [Design-Imprinting Hair Straighteners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/parlor-popron.md) - [Professional Haircare Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-olaplex-holiday-gift-sets.md) - [High-Performance Hair Styling Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/styling-expansion-line.md) - [Hair Gem Stylers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gem-pen.md) - [Cosmically Inspired Haircare](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super-nova-hair-care.md) - [Delicately Patterned Beauty Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kustaa-saksi1.md)