80’s Big Hair Band Member

All that is needed for a ‘Big Hair Rocker’ costume is likely to be found around the house. First, you’ll need to find any pair of old jeans. The tighter, the better. If desired, you may want to acid wash the jeans. A belt affixed with any type of metal stud to sit on the hips – (not through the belt loops!) the key to this costume is all about the hair.

Flip your head upside down, and tease it like it called you names. Stand back up and before you lose the ‘oomph’, spray your hair. Use enough hairspray so that the hair would withstand 50mph wind.

Apply a thick line of black eyeliner on the bottom lash.

Tie a folded handkerchief around the head, on the forehead and tie it tightly in back. A shirt is optional, but a concert shirt with slits in the sides would be perfect.

A pink or red hue of lipstick can be added if desired.

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80s Big Hair Band Member Costume

Article or recipe authorAuthor: Melissa 'Liss' Burnell

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preparation timePrep Time 5 minutes mins

custom timeActive Time 10 minutes mins

total timeTotal Time 15 minutes mins

Pull together a cheap 80s rocker costume with tight jeans, a low studded belt, teased hair, dark eyeliner, and a forehead bandana using items you may already have at home. Yield/Result: 1 costume

Budget101 Price BreakdownApprox Cost: $6.50

Equipment

Mirror

Comb or teasing brush

Materials

• ▢ 1 pair old jeans
• ▢ 1 studded belt
• ▢ 1 folded handkerchief or bandana
• ▢ Black eyeliner
• ▢ Hairspray
• ▢ Pink or red lipstick optional
• ▢ Concert shirt with slits in the sides optional

Instructions

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1. Put on a pair of old jeans. The tighter, the better.
2. If desired, acid wash the jeans ahead of time.
3. Fasten a studded belt low on the hips, not through the belt loops.
4. Put on a concert shirt with slits in the sides, if using.
5. Flip your head upside down and tease your hair.
6. Stand back up and spray the hair heavily with hairspray before it loses volume.
7. Apply a thick line of black eyeliner on the bottom lash.
8. Tie a folded handkerchief around the forehead and tie it tightly in back.
9. Add a pink or red hue of lipstick, if desired.

Notes/Safety

1. Estimated cost reflects consumable materials only and assumes you already own the clothing and tools.
2. Use hairspray in a well-ventilated area.
3. Keep hairspray away from open flame, cigarettes, candles, and hot tools until fully dry.
4. Teased hair can tangle badly if you comb it out dry. Use conditioner or detangler and comb from the ends upward.

Notes

Difficulty: Easy

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