David Bowie's Ziggy Stardust hairstyle 'flopped' Suzi Ronson has revealed how she created David Bowie's Ziggy Stardust hairstyle. 8 September 2025 David Bowie's Ziggy Stardust hairstyle "flopped" at first. David Bowie as Ziggy Stardust in 1973 The late icon - who was renowned for his chameleon-like style - wore his fiery red hair during the groundbreaking Ziggy Stardust era in the 70s, but his hairstylist's first attempt totally "flopped". Speaking exclusively to BANG Showbiz Managing Director Rick Sky at the inaugural ZIGGYFEST at Ziggy Green in London on Saturday (07.09.