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Country-Approved Haircuts

Restricted Hairstyles Limit Men in Iran's Personal Style

— July 8, 2010 — Fashion
Restricted hairstyles limit men in Iran to wear only haircuts that have been approved by the country's religious standards. Similar to the tight clothing ban that occurred earlier this year in Indonesia, a "photographic catalogue will be issued" to Muslim men of all the Muslim-approved hairstyles they're allowed to wear.

The styles proposed are "inspired by Iranians' complexion, culture, religion and Islamic law," which pretty much vetos all long hair unless it's hidden. Do you think more religious groups will follow suit in these types of aesthetic restrictions?
Trend Themes
1. Cultural Hairstyle Restrictions - The trend is towards countries and religious groups restricting hairstyles based on cultural and religious beliefs, creating an opportunity for the development of alternative hairstyles and hair care products.
2. Photographic Catalogue - The trend towards photographic catalogues being issued to depict approved hairstyles is disrupting the hair care industry by changing the way products are marketed to consumers and by creating opportunities for designers and stylists to develop new aesthetics.
3. Religious-based Style Restrictions - The trend towards religious groups implementing dress codes and style restrictions is creating opportunities for designers and stylists to develop new styles and products that cater to specific religious beliefs and practices.
Industry Implications
1. Hair Care - The hair care industry can develop new products and services to cater to the trend of cultural and religious-based hairstyle restrictions.
2. Fashion - The fashion industry can develop new styles and designs that cater to the trend of religious-based style restrictions, creating opportunities for designers to develop new aesthetics that adhere to religious standards.
3. Technology - The trend towards photographic catalogues being issued to depict approved hairstyles is disrupting the hair care industry and creating opportunities for the development of new technologies that enable consumers to visualize how different styles will look before committing to a hairstyle change.
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