# Swiveling Extension Outlets The Quirky Joule is a Practical Socket and Rest for Styling Devices By Amelia Roblin | Published 2013-03-14 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quirky-joule References: [quirky](http://www.quirky.com/products/93-Joule-Outlet-Timer) If a short cord and kinks keep you from doing an efficient job with a hair dryer, you'll discover a great advantage in using something like the Quirky Joule in your bathroom. An innovative cousin of the [extension cord](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/power-gem), this gadget connects to the wall plug by its own cable and provides you with an electrical socket that's within closer reach. The conical shape of the unique device incorporates a pivoting base that allows the power outlet to rotate. This is ideal when you're using products like [hair styling devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/styleswitch-hair-tool) that you tend to move back and forth. What's more, the Quirky Joule is capped with a soft angled pad that can act as a prop for your [hot hair straightener or curling iron](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/conairs-new-infiniti-pro-2in1). It also integrates an automatic shutoff mechanism to save energy and increase safety. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 49% | Activity: 17% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Swiveling Extension Outlets:** A trend in innovative extension cords that have a pivoting base for easier use of hair styling devices. - **Closer Reach Sockets:** A trend in electrical sockets that are designed to be within closer reach of the user, improving convenience and efficiency. - **Multipurpose Styling Device Rests:** A trend in styling device rests that serve not only as a prop for hot tools but also incorporate additional features such as automatic shutoff mechanisms. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Electrical Accessories:** The electrical accessories industry can explore the potential of swiveling extension outlets to improve user experience and safety in using electrical devices. - **Beauty and Personal Care:** The beauty and personal care industry can incorporate closer reach sockets into their products, catering to the growing need for convenience and efficiency in hair styling. - **Home Improvement:** The home improvement industry can tap into the demand for multipurpose styling device rests, offering consumers more versatile solutions for their hair styling needs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Power Station Outlet Adapters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anker-powerextend-usbc-plug.md) - [Stylish Power Cord Removers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plug-puller.md) - [Surge Protector Outlet Extendors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-plug-outlet-extender.md) - [Pencil-Resembling Power Strips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pencil-multitap.md) - [Modular Power Strip Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nodes.md) - [Flexible Charging Adapters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flexible-charge-adapter.md) - [Design-Conscious Power Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/power-strip-concept.md) - [Design-Conscious Extension Cords](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/willow-power-supply.md) - [5-In-1 Hair Styling Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/styleswitch-hair-tool.md)