The Top 10 Worst Hairstyles In Music
March 28th, 2008
Like Nickelback, we all yearn to be rockstars. But being a rockstar is tough for many reasons - not the least of which is landing a good stylist and securing a ‘look’ that’ll be memorable, but in a good way. Here’s a list of ten musical hairstyles that we wish we could forget.
Mike Score
Almost too obvious to mention, the ‘Flock of Seagulls’
haircut gets placed on our list for two reasons: 1) The fact that it is still parodied in the media, so that we can all relive the horror and die a thousand tiny little deaths every time it comes up on screen (Shame on YOU, diet Pepsi!) and 2) Prior to hitting the big time with their hit, “I Ran (So Far Away), (*shudder*), Mike Score was a hairdresser. His ‘do was not the fault of some overzealous stylist, but sorely his own creation. Wowzers!
80’s Hair Bands
Not wanting to single out one band (ahem, Poison - or Cinderella, pictured above) for this atrocity perpetrated by many, 80’s hair bands belong here simply for the pure wuss-factor of this style. For some reason, rock bands spent hours teasing their hair instead of rocking out. For the sheer oxymoron-iness of the look, (and for the power ballad), 80’s hair bands earned their spot on this list.
Britney Spears
I think the MTV Music Awards have proved to us all that if you shave your head in a fit of crazy, you shouldn’t buy extensions for $9.99 from a place called ‘Skeevy Weavey.’
Billy Ray Cyrus
Although Billy Ray was certainly not the first to give us the mullet, (thank you Canadian hockey players), he inspired legions of followers to get a ‘Business in Front, Party in Back,’ style by portraying himself as a sex symbol. Firmly believing in their sex appeal, the two-haircuts-in-one are still being sported by Cyrus’ biggest fanbase much to the chagrin of those of us with, you know, taste.
A.J. McLean
“Look at me! Look at me! Even though I’m in a boy band, I’m still a man. I can grow super-cool facial hair, and can shave it into rebel patterns that really let my audience know I’m dangerous. Sure, I sing love ballads to 11 year old girls (ew!), but as you can see by my tattoos and goatee I’m really badass.”
The Emo Cut
Just so you know, if you and all your friends share the same haircut, you’re no longer unique and trendsetting. Now, you’re just kind of a loser with a haircut that makes mothers all over the country want to scream, “Get your hair out of your eyes!” P.S. You look stupid. P.P.S. Cut your bangs.
Michael Jackson
I know, I know, stop picking on Mikey! Although it is kind of easy, Jackson’s hair is included more as a cautionary tale than anything else. Not only was the Jheri Curl pretty nasty to look at, (and if you ever see someone still sporting this look, stay away, as it’s greasier than a vat of oil), it was also highly flammable. When shooting a commercial for Pepsi (again Pepsi?) in 1983, sparks showered on his Jheri Curl lathered head, causing Second degree burns to the King of Pop. Also, Rick James sported the Jheri Curl as well. ‘Nuff said.
Bill and Tom Kaulitz
Amazingly enough, these two twin boys from Tokio Hotel have separate looks for their hair, but each style is equally questionable. Tom sports dreads worn underneath a toque AND a baseball hat in a ponytail fashion. But that’s nothing compared to Bill’s ‘do, which looks like he just touched the elecrticity ball at the Science Centre. It’s like 80s Metal Hair on drugs, with a new-school penchant for giant weaves thrown in for good measure. Listen, twins. Dressing alike is unnecessary, but your mane style may be even more unnecessary-er (yeah, we went there). We know you’ve got a kabillion fans and while we do enjoy your attempts at being avant-garde, please consider a good visit to the barber in your 5 Year Plan.
Amy Winehouse
Bundling a nasty rat’s nest on your head doesn’t make you alternative. Although I appreciate people that buck the trends, there’s something to be said about a hairbrush. And shampoo. And that something is a little thing I like to call hygiene. (Of course, if she took down the beehive, she’d have to look for a new place to put her crackpipe.)
The Faux Hawk
While it started off as a semi-cool look, it’s been brought down to all-time douchey levels in recent years. We get it, you’re hardcore. (Not quite as hardcore if you’d gotten an actual Mohawk but whatever). Here’s a helpful tip: When guys like Ryan Seacrest, Jack Osborne or Chester Bennington start sporting the same haircut that you have - it’s time to get a new look.
Photographs Courtesy Getty Images
Tags: bad hair, lists, tokio hotel
Posted on Friday, March 28th, 2008 at 1:05 pm by Colleen and is filed under Celebrities & Pop Culture.
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81 Responses to “The Top 10 Worst Hairstyles In Music”
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Tom and Bill’s hair is amazing. People should have the right to do whatever they want to their hair without being criticized. Bill’s hair is the “in” style right now for the music genre he is in, so buzz of and let them have their “ridiculous” hair….Bill and Tom’s hair is awesome no matter wht label is placed on it.
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The writer of this thread is a stupid old person, who don’t know anything about the fashion and the scene look, he just wants people to do a normal nerds haircut.
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Lamest fucking groups of geeks ever
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theres nothing wrong with tom or bill Kaulitz’s hair soo you can go f*ck yuorselff. I frigin lovee their hairr and it makes them whothey aree. there frigin amazingg and everyone loves them?! TOKIO HOTELLL FRIGIN ROCKKKKSS!!!!
Tommy dreadss
and sexyy bill!!!
my loverrsss <33
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porke la gente es asi d ignorante joder!!
como se haburren no? los putos frikis!
si no hos gustan los kaulitz os lo kedais para bosotros,i si no hos cayas ya iremos las fans a taparos esa puta bokita ke no se puede estar calladita ni un puto segundo!!
VIVA TOKIO HOTEL!!!
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Leave the 80’s hair bands alone, they stil rock. And they knew they were being ridiculous, unlike crappy way-overrated bands like Tokio Hotel.
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I think you guys should stop saying rude shit about Tokio Hotel . big fucking deal so you think bills hair looks stupid and he looks like a girl!.. other people dont . and if u think that then thats your opinion but you dont need to post comments about it on your site!
NO ONE CARES WHAT YOU THINKS ABOUT THEM!
you dont need to like them . just dont say stuff like that about them!
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Whoever wrote this article is a DBag and knows nothing about trendy cuts. Grow some balls.
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I don’t really see what’s to make fun of in AJ McLean’s choice in hair styles. It’s a mohawk, tiny.. but a mohawk. His facial hair is just FACIAL HAIR, there’s a shitload of other celebrities who have worse facial hair than AJ.
(take obnoxious side burns for example, and other things.)
You’re just mentioning him because he’s in a boy band. He’s 30, he’s not going to look the same for 13 years, you know. :/
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The twins from Tokio Hotel Tom and Bill Kaulitz hair is great and whoever trash talks them that goes to show you haters! Tom and Bill are awesome! Rock on!
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I have to disagree with that last comment…doesn’t make sense
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I like Tokio Hotel… And although their hair is CRAZY, it’s still kinda cool. Same with the 80s. 80s hair, while weird, is totally awesome! =)
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i lik flo
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I dont see anything wrong with the kaulitz guys hair, the rest are kinda dumb ,but the one with the fo-hawk is fine.
Those twins are pretty hott might have to check out their band. -
Who do you think u r???? Just because Bill & TOM’s hair are alittle crazy doesn’t mean u can judge them!!!!! Maybe they like their hair. I like their hair. U can’t judge someone by their hair. Who r u to do that. So blah!!!
TOKIO HOTEL<3
TOM KAULITZ<3<3<3<3 -
Ummm, one word…Sanjaya
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LMAO!!! Bill’s hair 80’s metal hair on drugs xD FUCKEN AWESOME!!!
I idolize Bill’s hair and not his hair only!! That dude is just so RAD!!!xP
Ohhh…. and stay away from the 80’s bands!!! They rock!!! -
k if i see one more comment about how tokio hotels hair ISNT bad im gonna freak.
like honestly it looks like something blew up on his head
and the kid with the dreads, not cool hes whitewhoever thinks that hair is cool or good has SERIOUS issues
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hey ho i love u guys so much check me out i love u bye but dont miss me
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It is a terrible shame that such an article was written, as this.
Perhaps ‘Weirdest Hairstyles in Music’ would have been a bit better? There is nothing actually wrong with any of these hair styles, and quite frankly, some of these are pretty cool.
For one thing, the Flock of Seagulls guy may not have sported the most style- friendly look ever (I’ll admit, it does look a little bad), but at least there exists a definitive hairstyle that was actually creative…
On a similar note, exactly what posessed you to even dare criticize 80’s hair metal? What kind of world do we live in where men can’t tease their hair BEFORE rocking out? Shame on you.
OK, Britney shaved her head. So what? You’ve got to get on her case for wearing extensions too? Might I ask what you would be doing after shaving your head? I hope someone puts hair removal liquid in your shampoo. Then we’ll see how you deal with the trouble. BTW, extensions don’t even look that bad…
Now, I am no mullet fan, myself, but, seriously? Could you pick a ‘do that has been made fun of more? Well, judging by the other entries on this list you can.
AJ McLean is the bad boy of a boy band. Your point? Every boy band has one. One really badass looking guy, whose sole purpose is to make it look like the band isn’t all that innocent. If anything, the ‘bad boy’ look is probably the result of an attempt such as the aforementioned.
As for the emo hair, this whole ‘emo’ criticism is getting old. Get over it people! Men can cry! They have tear ducts for a reason! And, there is nothing wrong with their hair, either. ‘Emo’ hair is actually one of the better looking styles I have seen lately.
Ooh! Hair grease! So horrible! It’s understandable that the stuff is flammable but, since you clearly find it so horrible, why not we go ahead and take a trip back to the early 90’s and get some hair tips from the Grunge rockers. Then we won’t need any artificial grease, since we’ll know how to use the all natural stuff that comes from our hair follicles every once in a while.
I understand that the Kaulitz twins have rather unique styles of hair but, really, what do you expect? Part of rock and roll is being and expressing yourself. And if that means growing a mane, or piling your dreads into your toque, then so be it!
The only thing I have against Amy Whinehouse is her incredible ability to whine through all of her songs. What exactly is wrong with a huge beehive? Go and rewrite your drug jokes because, the fact that your unrealistic logic (That thing would be able to fit a bong, so, such a big hairstyle for the sole purpose of hiding a crack pipe is just plain illogical) has further made this a poor choice in this list.
And then, there’s the faux-hawk. If your only argument is that the faux-hawk is being worn by ‘wussy-men’ then you have some serious homophobia issues to work out. Keep in mind that so-called macho men (the same ones who own Hummers and Jeeps) are the ones who feel the need to compensate for ceratin ahem, size issues.
So, before you decide that you are going to take us on a tour through the history of music hairstyles, learn to be a little more original and a little more logical… otherwise we can only assume that you are writing crap like this for attention (and bad attention, mind you). -
they already got their hair cut / done. bill has dreads and tom apparently cut his off.
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i personly love tom and bills hair.( in the picture )
bill now has dreads and tom apparently cut his off.
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Bill and Tom are amazing. Bill’s hair is just wonderful, he stands out. and thats better than being like every other guy who just has normal hair. and Tom.. well, we all know his hair is hot.
&& Pete Wentz’s emo hair was hotttt
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Ahahahahaha. I love how everyone’s like (completely paraphrased here) “lyk zomg dont be so mean to tokio hotel!!!!!1111!!!!one! f*ck off!!!1″ Sheesh. It’s not meant to be serious, people.
(And just for the record, I don’t like Tokio Hotel, but I don’t give a rat’s unmentionables about what they do to their hair.)
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lol
10 bucks says that MJ’s only on here cause he’s MJ!!!!
anyway…..
i acctually think that all of these choices are reasonable.
i personally though do not see anything wrong with any of the hair, but i see where this article is coming from.just to bring the peace back…..
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YAHLLL R FUCKED UP!!!!!!! BILL AND TOMS HAIR IS FUCKING BETTER THAN ANYONES AND YOUR ONLY HATIN BECAUSE BILLS IS ORIGINAL, GET A FUCKING LIFE, YOU WOULDNT KNOW GOOD HAIR IF IT WAS YOUR OWN!!!!!!!!!!! dumbasses anyone who agrees or disagree can contact me at toxicannieferreal777@gmail.com
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i love tom n bill n i dont c anything wrong with their hair…or mjs hear….
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Hey 4 all of u just read my comment and u will that bill and tom have the coolest hair ever cz i am an arabic person and u all know that arabic people are not very open mind but here that even arabic girls adore bill and tom’s hair they are so cute no one can tell that its wrong so face everybody think that th boys haven’t a cool he would be jalous or need a hospital!
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cool！
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What do you mean Bill and Tom kaulitz? How can you criticise people you don’t even know! They obviously like the way they look and that’s all that matters! I like the way they look!
Dear Bill, a barber is not neccessary!