I've never been a fan of the Bros. Hildebrandt, especially
this pic, which (dis)graces the cover of Robert Foster's
Complete Guide to Middle-earth. Legolas in that Santa's-helper outfit, Aragorn in that
Three Musketeers cavalier getup, and that bizarre hat on one of the hobbits.
As for Herring, I'm pretty sure no Elf -- let alone Leggy -- ever suffered the indignity of a mullet haircut, except maybe the ones captured and tormented by Morgoth.