# Stylish Ski Helmets Hip Protective Head Gear That Helps Reduce the Risk of Injury By Sandra Winn | Published 2009-03-20 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stylish-ski-helmets-hip-protective-head-gear-that-helps-reduce-the-risk-of References: [gmanews](http://www.gmanews.tv/story/153495/Richardson-death-revives-debate-on-ski-helmets) & [trendhunter](http://trendhunter.com/sandrawinn) Since millions of people worldwide enjoy the thrilling [winter sport](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rudsak-fw2526-ski-collection) of skiing and want to look good too, I scoured the Internet to find some [stylish ski helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/argus-ar-helmet) that can help reduce the risk of head injuries like the one that tragically ended the lives of celebrities Natasha Richardson, Sonny Bono and Michael L. Kennedy. Unfortunately, none of these individuals were wearing helmets. Whether [protective headgear for skiers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-ventete-ah1) would have prevented the blunt head trauma that led to Richardson’s fatality is unknown. However, research has shown that “helmets reduce the risk of head injuries from 40 to 60 percent,” according to an interview with Dr. Robert Williams by the “Good Morning America” website. The ski helmets for women, men, youth, and young children featured in the gallery are great choices not just for the cool factor, but for protecting your dome while you hit the slopes. Photo Credits: [1](http://www.twenga.co.uk/offer/6585/4523230333078959056.html) | [2](http://www.kingsinyorkton.com/BRP/shop/productdetail.htm?productId=7058251) | [3,4](http://www.jasminalpine.co.uk/alpina_ski_helmets_id10.html) | [5](http://www.trekwear.co.uk/head_pro_ski_helmet_blue/p-1948.html) | [6,7](http://www.rei.com/product/776133) | [8](http://www.twenga.co.uk/offer/6585/4523230333078959056.html) | [9](http://www.venturesport.co.uk/venturesport_product.asp?parseid=13005) | [10](http://www.xsportsprotective.com/red-buzzcap-youth-brown.html) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 55% | Activity: 25% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Stylish Ski Helmets:** Opportunity for the development of fashionable and appealing protective headgear for skiers. - **Reducing the Risk of Head Injuries:** Opportunity to create innovative solutions to decrease the likelihood of head trauma while participating in winter sports. - **Importance of Safety Gear in Winter Sports:** Growing awareness of the importance of wearing protective equipment in skiing and snowboarding activities. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Sporting Goods:** Disruptive innovation opportunity in creating trendy ski helmets that combine style with safety. - **Fashion:** Opportunity to design fashionable and functional headgear for winter sports activities. - **Outdoor Recreation:** Innovation opportunity in developing advanced protective gear for skiing and other winter sports. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Interchangeable Component Sport Helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/customizable-helmet.md) - [Lightweight Surfing Helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wtr-icon.md) - [Mirrored Winter Sport Helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ruroc-chrome-snow-helmet.md) - [Protective Communication Ski Helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/poc-obex-connect-helmet.md) - [All-in-One Winter Sport Helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oakley-mod7-snow-helmet.md) - [Brain-Protecting Wearable Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brainprotecting-wearable-device.md) - [Brain Protection Awareness Helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brain-protection-helmet.md) - [Communication System Snow Helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sena-latitude-s1-snow-helmet.md) - [Road-Ready Disco Ball Helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/disco2disco-disco-ball-helmet.md)