Carbon Costume rock
Hayley Williams of Paramore at The Final Riot Concert
Hayley Williams is a multi-talented singer, once hailed as the “great orange hope” by John Mayer the her iconic dyed orange hair she had in the Paramore band’s early days, and an accomplished musician in her own right. With her Paramore bandmade Taylor York, Williams has recently released a groundbreaking solo album which candidly gives insight to her personal struggles. Although Hayley Williams’ personal aesthetic has evolved considerably since her debut in the music world, we can’t help but go back to the classic redheaded punk look she sported during Paramore concerts in the mid 2000’s.
To cut and style the red wig we’ve linked below, you can follow this YouTube video tutorial for Scene haircuts.
Ozzy Osbourne
John Michael “Ozzy” Osbourne is a singer, actor, and television personality. In the 1970s, he was the lead singer for the heavy metal band, Black Sabbath. This gave him his famous nickname “Prince of Darkness.” While he had a successful solo career, he has since reunited with the band on various occasions. The Osbourne family became the focus of reality TV show including his wife, Sharon, and their two children, Kelly and Jack. We’ve given various options for an Ozzy costume in this guide. You can follow an outfit based on the cover image, or you can mix and match different elements to create your own Ozzy inspired look.
Lemmy Kilmister
Lemmy Kilmister is the frontman for the rock band Motörhead, known for such hits as Ace of Spades. Besides his gravelly voice, he’s recognized for his mutton chops, prominent facial moles, and edgy sense of fashion.
Angus Young
Angus Young is the lead guitarist and songwriter for the Australian band AC/DC. Subverting all expectations for how a hard rock musician should dress, Angus performs in a schoolboy uniform replete with newsboy cap and necktie.
Freddie Mercury
Freddie Mercury was the frontman for Queen best known for his hits “Bohemian Rhapsody”, “Don’t Stop Me Now”, and “We Are the Champions”. Mercury was also well known for his stage performances and flamboyant outfits. If you’re feeling courageous, you could try on one of the many form fitting leotards that he wore on stage.
Slash
Slash has earned his title as one of the best guitar players in history — making it on several “Best of” lists in recent years for his riffs and solos. If there was a “Most Consistent Style” list he would easily rank in the top five. His look hasn’t changed much since his Guns n’ Roses days but hey, if you find something that works, why change it?
