# Realistic Rodent Hairstyles This Man's Rat Tail Takes the Term to a New Disturbing Level By Michael Baxter | Published 2014-05-30 | Updated 2014-06-02 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rat-tail References: [neatorama](http://www.neatorama.com/2014/05/30/Rat-Tail/) & [neatorama](http://www.neatorama.com/2014/05/30/Rat-Tail/) The rat tail may be the most heinous hairstyle a man can possibly have, that is unless you treat it well -- then it's only kind of nasty. Artist Andrew Jeffrey Wright has taken it upon himself to create the ultimate rat tail and given these photos, it would be hard to argue that he hasn't succeeded. This rat tail features a legitimate rat on top of the man's head with its incredibly long tail flowing down his back. The rest of the hair around the rat is completely shaved off. In case that wasn't disturbing enough, there's also images of him styling it in multiple ways. If you've never seen a crimped rat tail you're in for a treat. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 50% | Activity: 34% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## 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 - **Rat Tail Hairstyles:** Opportunity to create new and outrageous hairstyles incorporating rats, opening up a niche market for unconventional hair products. - **Animal-inspired Hair Trends:** Potential for animal-themed hairstyles and accessories, tapping into the growing demand for unique and eccentric fashion choices. - **Alternative Hair Styling:** Innovation in creating unconventional hairstyles using different materials and unorthodox techniques, providing a fresh and artistic approach to hair design. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Animal Fashion:** Disruptive opportunity for the fashion industry to incorporate live animals into hairstyles and accessories, promoting individuality and pushing fashion boundaries. - **Hair Products and Accessories:** Potential for hair product companies to develop new specialized products for unique animal-inspired and alternative hairstyles, catering to unconventional consumer preferences. - **Hair Design and Styling Services:** Opportunity for hair designers to offer creative and artistic hairstyles using unconventional techniques and materials, attracting clients seeking one-of-a-kind looks and pushing the boundaries of hair design. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Hairstyle NFT Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rodmans-barbershop.md) - [Anthropomorphic Hair Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hair-ballad.md) - [Human Hair-Made Pots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/range-of-pots.md) - [Fashionable Rodent NFTs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pac-mall-rats.md) - [Body Hair-Centric Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fur-kits.md) - [Premium Hyper-Realistic Wigs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-renatural.md) - [Unique Real Facial Hair Billboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dollar-shave-club1.md) - [Co-Branded Mullet Wigs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mullet-wig-1.md) - [Mens Haircare Bundles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mens-haircare-bundles.md)