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Slash -

Slash from Guns N' Roses went the opposite way, choosing to have his massive curls cover his face every time he went on stage.

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Bon Jovi -

Bon Jovi were one of the biggest rock bands of the '80s, and they boasted some of the biggest hair.

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Jon Bon Jovi -

It's perhaps then not a surprise to learn that Jon Bon Jovi's parents were hairdressers! He certainly knows his way around a can of hairspray...

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Twisted Sister -

Heavy metal band Twisted Sister really knew how to put on a show.

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Eddie Van Halen -

The late, great Eddie Van Halen went with the feathered fringe to keep his hair out of his eyes while he worked his magic!

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Dee Snider -

Lead singer Dee Snider had one of the most distinctive heads of hair to come out of the '80s!

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Mötley Crüe -

Mötley Crüe were the perfect mash-up between heavy metal and glam rock.

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Nikki Sixx -

Their massive backcombed mops and skintight leather pants clearly set them apart from other bands.

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Joan Jett -

Joan Jett was a trailblazer for women in rock, and her spiky jet black hair is still going strong 40 years later.

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Whitesnake -

Whitesnake might be the ultimate hair metal band. Every single member was nailing it!

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Poison -

Poison were another of the most outrageous glam metal bands of the '80s. Of course, front man Bret Michaels famously completed the look with his iconic bandanas.

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The Cure -

The boys from The Cure were also known for their big hair, but they had a totally unique style.

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Robert Smith -

It crossed the line into goth rock, inspiring a generations of alt kids.

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Chris Cornell -

The legendary Soundgarden front man had one of the great voices of rock and roll, and a great head of hair to go with it.

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Brian May -

Brian May was always the standout among his Queen band mates when it came to hair.

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Motörhead -

Motörhead were clearly influenced by the emerging punk rock scene in the UK, but they always had their own Western twist.

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Iron Maiden -

Iron Maiden are one of the most successful metal bands of all time and they're still killing it on their world tours. Most of them have kept their long hair for thrashing, more than 40 years after the band was first founded.

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Rush -

Rush were one of Canada's greatest exports. Their long wavy hair represented the free love era they came up in.

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Neal Peart -

Neal Peart gets extra points for his glorious mustache.

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Billy Idol -

Billy Idol's punky blonde mullet is iconic to this day.

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Debbie Harry -

The aptly named band Blondie featured the iconic Debbie Harry. Her signature blonde bob never went out of fashion.

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Dolores O'Riordan -

The late Dolores O'Riordan of The Cranberries ruled the '90s with her short crop of hair that constantly changed color.

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Joe Elliot -

Joe Elliot of Def Leppard has a fantastic head of wavy blonde tresses.

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Neal Schon -

Journey's Neal Schon just had the most beautiful head of curls!

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Wizzard -

Glam rock stars Wizzard never held back when it came to their hair (or anything else). They were all about the performance. Lead singer Roy Wood always pushed the limits when it came to his style.

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Ziggy Stardust -

David Bowie evolved through many different styles throughout his career, but his fluffy red Ziggy Stardust mullet will never be forgotten!

Learn more about the iconic star and his life here.

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