Glam rock style in hairstyles: main characteristics and types
Classic rock
The glam rock style has always been a classic for rock performers, so people still remember it from time to time. As is the case with the stage images of the winners of Eurovision 2021 - the Italian group Måneskin, whose hairstyles and makeup did not leave netizens indifferent.
Glam rock style is a combination of rock and roll, hard rock and country. It originated in the 40s of the 20th century. In addition to new, unusual music, this style also brought the world interesting solutions in clothing, makeup, and hairstyles and immediately became popular and recognizable.
If you compare rock hairstyles with glam rock hairstyles, the difference will be obvious - rock is extravagant, daring, rebellious, while glam is still just as shocking, but simple.
What elements are typical for hairstyles?
One of the most recognizable elements of a glam hairstyle is the bouffant . High, voluminous bouffant in the crown area or on the side. The bouffant can be framed with a medium or low ponytail, simple braids in the temple areas, or slicked hair.
For each option, you need to create a backcomb and smooth the hair at the temples. Mostly the hair is left down, except for the rocker mohawk. To create such a hairstyle, it is better to stock up on styling products and bobby pins, and also take care of thematic makeup.
Both hairstyles and the image as a whole can be complemented by massive and metallic accessories.
Another option for a glam hairstyle is the effect of wet hair , combed back while maintaining volume. Here again, in fresh footsteps, we can recall Damiano David, the main vocalist of the group Måneskin. It was with this glam rock image that he performed in the Eurovision final.
This hairstyle comes from the opposite feature of glam - not maximum volume, but its absence.
A mullet with volume and texture . This is an accurate description of the images of the members of the group Kiss. Often called the "ugliest" haircut, the mullet fits this style flawlessly. Thematic, shocking, which is definitely not something everyone can decide on.
An image from the Mullet collection, Christian Rios
Glam rock makeup
The makeup solution can be with an emphasis on the eyes (the usual black smokey eyes) or on the lips - brightly colored lipstick.
White powder, dark lipstick and black eyeliner are cosmetics that will definitely help you create a glam look. In fact, the ideal solution for Glam rock is the smokey eye technique. This option looks very noble, and the look becomes bewitching.