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Loud Coiffures

Bold but kempt hairstyles express personality without breaking dress codes

Implications - As dress codes force people to conform to a certain extent, hairstyles still leave room for creativity. The urge for self-expression is causing more people to push limits by adding loud outward flair to bring their persona into different environments without disrespect or overstepping any lines.
Trend Themes
1. Self-expression Through Hairstyles - Hairstyles are being used as a tool for self-expression in environments with strict dress codes.
2. Revival of Retro Hairstyles - Retro hairstyles like the Pompadour, Mop-Top, and Two-Toned Mohawks have made a comeback with celebrities emerging as trendsetters.
3. Acceptance of Natural Signs of Aging - Fashionable gray hair is becoming a popular trend where celebrities are embracing their natural roots.
Industry Implications
1. Beauty and Cosmetics - Businesses can innovate by creating products and services that cater to the demand for retro and unconventional hairstyles.
2. Fashion and Apparel - Fashion designers can utilize retro and unconventional hairstyles to complement their clothing designs and cater to consumers of all ages.
3. Wellness and Anti-aging - This industry can incorporate fashionable gray hair as a new marker of reputation and trusted expertise in handling signs of aging in a dignified way.
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Pompadour Mohawks
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This editorial is for 'The Fashion Book 2009/2010' for Zitty Berlin; among its dark, brooding fashion photography includes several shots of the modern mohawk. This partially-shaved creation is an 80s revival… MORE
Two-Toned Mohawks
Two-Toned Mohawks
Rihanna is the Rockin' Glamour Woman of the Year 2009
A lot has happened to Rihanna over the course of this year, but it’s made her a stronger woman and also awarded her the Glamour Woman of the Year 2009 title. Looking beautiful and happy (and sporting an… MORE
Mullet Revivals
Mullet Revivals
Tinsel Town Gets a Taste of Trailer Trash With Kristen Stewart & Taylor Momsen
Hesitant to make a full-fledged comeback, the mullet is on the verge on a very real revival and has been spotted on the edges of Tinsel Town. Kate Gosselin, Kristen Stewart and Taylor Momsen have all been… MORE
Idol Hair Bidding
Idol Hair Bidding
Adam Lambert‘s Personal Posessions are a Hit on eBay
American Idol singing sensation, Adam Lambert, is the latest hit on eBay. Items such as a necklace that contains a lock of his hair and a shower curtain featuring Adam Lambert’s likeness have slowly surfaced… MORE

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