# Patchwork Punk Cuts The August Issue of Dazed is 80s-Inspired with 'I WAS A PUNK ROCK PRINCESS' By Anna Barr | Published 2012-07-26 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/punk-hairdos-rock-styles-cuts-hair-dye-trendy-rockers References: [eclectic-society](http://eclectic-society.com/peter-gray-creates-punk-princesses/) & [dazeddigital](http://www.dazeddigital.com/fashion/article/14023/1/exclusive-film-i-was-a-punk-rock-princess) While many rockers rely on [Kool Aid](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tactical-footwear-model) to dye their hair and a cut is usually a botched job done by a friend, punk-inspired hairdos have now reached the ultimate level of sophistication and technique, as evidenced by the editorial 'I WAS A PUNK ROCK PRINCESS.' The August issue of Dazed features this 80s punk-inspired hair editorial photographed by Fumi Nagasaka. Cutting edge hairstylist Peter Gray has a reputation for his exceptional and [unconventional cutting skills](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nova-arts-salon), as shown in the intricate patchwork looks he created for the shoot. Hair colorist Andreas Kurkowitz uses [vibrant colors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/witches-delight) and contrasting darker shades to showcase the eye-popping cut. These dye jobs, with a spectrum of color, create a lighter take on the popularized shaved cuts of fictional punk character Lisbeth Salander. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.4/10 - Popularity: 77% | Activity: 76% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hair](https://www.trendhunter.com/hair) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Sophisticated Punk-inspired Hairdos:** Opportunity for hairstylists to create complex and unconventional hair cuts with vibrant colors and patchwork looks inspired by punk fashion. - **Unconventional Hair Cutting Techniques:** Opportunity for hairstylists to showcase their exceptional and unconventional cutting skills when creating punk-inspired looks. - **Vibrant Hair Coloring:** Opportunity for hair colorists to create eye-popping looks through the use of vibrant colors and contrasting darker shades. ### Who This Affects Most - **Hairstyling Services:** Salons and hairstyling companies have an opportunity to attract clients by offering sophisticated punk-inspired hairdos. - **Hair Coloring Products:** Hair coloring product manufacturers have an opportunity to develop and market vibrant hair color collections that cater to the growing demand for punk-inspired looks. - **Fashion and Beauty Magazines:** Fashion and beauty magazines have an opportunity to feature punk-inspired hairdos in their editorials to drive consumer interest and sales for hairstyling and hair coloring products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Punk Rock-Informed Fall Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superculture-collection.md) - [Defiant Hair Color Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aging-disgracefully-collection.md) - [Punk History Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-war-of-the-three-kingdoms.md) - [Future-Facing Hair Colors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aveda-vibe-collection.md) - [Rebellious Nail Polish Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/essie-punk-at-heart-collection.md) - [Glowing Neon Hair Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hally-hair-1.md) - [Sleek Punk Skate Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zero-skateboards.md) - [Harajuku-Inspired Slip-Ons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/harajuku-punk.md) - [Subculture-Themed Generational Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wildest-ones-yet.md)