This study aims to explore the potential of upcycling discarded hair generated in the beauty industry by using it as material for formative art. The physical and formative characteristics of discarded hair were reviewed through previous studies, and f...
This study aims to explore the potential of upcycling discarded hair generated in the beauty industry by using it as material for formative art. The physical and formative characteristics of discarded hair were reviewed through previous studies, and four hair art works were created using seasonal nature motifs. During production, the discarded hair was dyed, cut, and heat-treated to enable expressions of form, color, and texture. The completed works were analyzed based on formative elements (form, color, texture, space), formative principles (contrast, harmony, rhythm, balance, emphasis), color composition, and material aesthetics. The results indicate that discarded hair has several strengths as an artistic material. Its linear structure and elasticity effectively support the formation of organic curves, while dyeing allows easy color transformation, and its fibrous layering enables three-dimensional texture expression. Reusing discarded hair also holds significance in terms of sustainability by contributing to waste reduction and resource circulation in the beauty industry. This study confirms that discarded hair is a sustainable creative resource with both formative and environmental value, thereby expanding the possibilities for material utilization in beauty art.