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A Mane To Shame

Clean the Sky - Positive Eco Trends & Breakthroughs

Bad Celeb Hairdays

— October 13, 2007 — Celebs
Celebrities have bad hair does, just like the rest of us. Just because they can afford the best stylists in the world, doesn't mean they're always going to use them. From tangled manes to bad weaves or just downright greasy scalps, here's are a few celebrity snap shots that prove that stars don't always shine.

Implications - Celebrity imperfections are fascinating to those who often wonder what stars are really like. Bad publicity elevates status despite its negativity, but surprisingly businesses do actually profit from famous people's misfortunes. For example, Charlie Sheen's meltdown has spawned a series of shirts featuring the actor's face and his eccentric catch-phrases that's become surprisingly profitable. Whether it's viral videos or customized apparel, celebrity flaws have become beneficial to small-time entrepreneurs looking to make money by imprinting quotes or their faces onto shirts and other products.
Trend Themes
1. Celebrity Hair Fails - Celebrities experiencing hair fails are gaining attention and providing a unique marketing opportunity for unconventional products and services.
2. Celebrity Image Aspirations - Celebrities striving to maintain their image despite hair mistakes could foster a trend in personalized hair care and innovative styling products.
3. Profitable Celebrity Spoof Products - The success of Charlie Sheen T-shirts suggests there is value in creating celebrity spoof products that could tap into the market for viral humor and celebrity fandom.
Industry Implications
1. Haircare Products - Innovative haircare products that can address hair challenges faced by both celebrities and everyday consumers could gain a competitive edge in the marketplace.
2. Social Media and Viral Marketing - The advent of social media and viral marketing presents a unique opportunity to capitalize on the celebrity image and create humorous or parody-based products.
3. Celebrity Merchandising - Celebrity merchandise and personalized apparel is an upcoming industry that could experience growth with the rising trend of celebrity image-consciousness.
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