# Militant Knotted Hairstyles The Self Service #40 Issue Features Some Interesting Hair Looks By Vasiliki Marapas | Published 2014-03-24 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/self-service-40 References: [wearesodroee](http://wearesodroee.com/2014/03/20/faces-of-tomorrow-2/) & [selfservicemagazine](http://selfservicemagazine.com/) Models Amanda Murphy, Juliana Schurig and Elizabeth Erm sport [edgy hairdos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/main-character-hair) in the 'Faces of Tomorrow' editorial for Self Service Magazine #40. Hair stylist Luke Hersheson decided to forego typical curls in favor of something a little more unconventional. Whether it’s a knotted take on the classic braid or choppy bangs, each style is a guaranteed head-turner. Meanwhile, makeup artist Karim Rahman opted for a minimal look, ensuring that these “faces of tomorrow” were fresh and dewy. As for the fashion, editor Suzanne Koller interspersed the [boxy, utilitarian wardrobe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/day-3-capsule-2) with some [ruffled, feminine pieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arty-knitwear) to keep things diverse. Overall, the editorial—lensed by photographer Collier Schorr—rings in the Spring/Summer fashion season with a raw and unusual vibe. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.1/10 - Popularity: 86% | Activity: 60% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Media](https://www.trendhunter.com/media) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Knotted Hairstyles:** Creating intricate and edgy knotted hairstyles is a disruptive innovation opportunity for hairstylists and salons. - **Unconventional Hairdos:** Exploring unconventional hairdos, like choppy bangs and unique braid styles, presents an opportunity for hairstylists to embrace creativity and cater to the avant-garde clientele. - **Minimal Makeup Look:** The trend towards minimal makeup looks opens up opportunities for makeup artists to focus on enhancing natural beauty and creating a fresh, dewy appearance. ### Where This Applies - **Hair Salon Services:** Hair salons can capitalize on the trend of knotted hairstyles by offering specialized services and attracting clients who seek unique and cutting-edge hairdos. - **Hairstyling Products:** The demand for unconventional hairdos creates opportunities for hairstyling product manufacturers to develop new products and styling tools that facilitate the creation of intricate and edgy hairstyles. - **Makeup Industry:** The movement towards minimal makeup looks opens up opportunities for the makeup industry to develop and market products that enhance natural beauty and achieve a fresh, dewy complexion. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Local Hotspot Fashion Shoots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heartbeat-campaign.md) - [Feminine Rebellion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/songs-of-siren.md) - [Refined Vintage Militaristic Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-nicholson-fw25.md) - [Future-Facing Hair Colors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aveda-vibe-collection.md) - [Immersive Curl-Powered Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/curl-powered-pop-up.md) - [Disruptive Hairstyling Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-lab-of-life.md) - [Punk Rock-Informed Fall Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superculture-collection.md) - [Educational Hair Stylist Collectives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stylist-collective.md) - [Politically-Inspired Runway Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selkies-the-libertine-collection.md)