How to Get Emo Hair

The emo subculture is cool, it's only natural that you're trying to get the look. Everyone knows a true emo's strength is in their hair (and eyes). This article will give you the basics and norms of emo hair.















 STEP


  1. Let your hair grow then cut it. You could have long hair with choppy layers and hair with you could backcomb or you could have it slightly puffed with curly hair. "Emo" hair is very unique. If you're a girl make sure you trim your fringe regularly, make sure it is longish and JUST about meets the top of your eyelashes when you open your eyes. (if you have a really short fringe it can make your head look big) #Layer You could have long layers , short layers or both! You could backcomb your hair or just tease it slightly and puff it up to give it some volume. Boys, get layers too! Though if you don't want to backcomb your hair you might just want to spike it up at the back a little
  2. Razor Trim your hair occasionally. Don't use a safety razor (the kind most commonly used by men shaving their face or women shaving their legs.) Instead, use a straight razor or a razor comb. It keeps your cut fresh and neat and gets rid of split ends. Also, it's best if your hair is dry, because you have more control of how much hair you cut
  3. Straighten your hair. If you straighten it often, then use heat defense shampoos and sprays to keep your hair healthy. If your hair is wavy just use hair gel to keep it down! Most emo people have straight hair, so if your hair is curly you might want to think about straightening it.
  4. Dye Your Hair. If you can, die your hair. Most common is black or bleach blond. Your can put neon streaks in it too!I f your feeling brave die your whole head an extreme color!
  5. Accessorize your hair. Girly bows are the best! Add them randomly to your hair. Also you could use wicked hair clips of bats or spiders! Remember not to go overboard and to add accessories gradually or you will look like a poseur.
  6. Take care of your hair, dying it every day or every week is very bad for your hair even if your parents don't like you dying your hair and your semi-permanent hair dye washes out just be careful. Use shampoos and conditioners which help keep the color of hair dyes in or help keep hair strong. Don't straighten it every few hours curly hair with a straight fringe can look nice if you tie it back to the side. (Remember , the layers will make it look like you've spiked some hair up while it's tied up in the bobble ;) )
  7. Try loads of colors, lengths and hairstyles - don't be shy but don't copy other peoples styles, just be yourself! Don't do this to impress someone, they should like you for who you are not who you're pretending to be!
  8. Don't backcomb your hair everyday. Backcombing causes immense damage to your hair and is a murder to get the tangles out. De-tangle hair with your fingers when it's dry and when you're brushing your backcombed hair back to normal hold the hair at the top then brush the bottom of your hair all the way to the top.
  9. Just be yourself choose loads of colors and do what you want. Don't be put down by people who call you "emo" or "scene" or try to insult you. Stand up for yourself and don't let them walk all over you.
TIPS

  • Just be yourself choose loads of colors and do what you want. Don't be put down by people who call you "emo" or "scene" or try to insult you. Stand up for yourself and don't let them walk all over you.
  • Try leaving your hair down, as poker-straight hair is best worn loose.
  • If you're getting a hair dye from a hair salon, make sure it is permanent. If you're doing the coloring yourself, use drugstore dye; make sure that it is permanent if you've got lighter hair.
  • Put random clips in your hair, especially barrettes. The kiddie sections of some clothing stores make some of the cutest emo items, and you'll be unique.
  • Straighten your hair, though some emos have curly hair. Straighten it pretty often at least every day.
  • Straighten your hair in small sections, especially if you have thick hair. Don't sweep the straightener through your hair. Slowly straightening your hair will make it more pin-straight. Also, don’t forget to use hairspray to keep it from getting frizzy.
  • Hot Topic and Claire's have some of the cheapest hair accessories, but if you're in a pinch, your local dollar store can offer you some very nice things. Check on eBay as well. Just type "emo hair" into the search.
  • Every now and then get your hair thinned out, it helps.
  • Try to Have your hair angled like the back would be short and as you get closer to the front it would get longer and longer.
  • Try not to wear your "emo hair" in a ponytail! This could look stupid and childish!
  • If you are bad with cutting/coloring your hair, try getting someone you know/trust to do it for you. (Make sure that they know what THEY are doing!)
  • If you use a razor, get a bit of your hair, twist it, then slide the razor down, then bits of hair will come out and your hair will become thin.
  • Some beauty supply shops will sell hair gel (or something like it) that will have different colors. That way you can experiment before you permanently dye your hair!
  • If your hair is extremely hard to tease (for example, is very thin and when you try teasing, it flops down) then buy some BigSexyHair What a Tease! Backcomb in a Bottle. It has a high cost for the size of the bottle, but is worth the investment as it sticks like glue and has long-lasting effects. If you want to keep your hair healthy, tease your hair then when you wash it the spray may still be in - leaving in vulnerable to styling without the hard effects of teasing. Just spray a little BigSexyHair on the underside of your hair afterwards.


WARNINGS

  • Be creative. Create your own unique style.
  •  Don't give into the social pressure to change. Just be yourself. If you are doing this to impress someone, then stop!
  • Don't copy anyone else unique 'emo' hair, or you will risk being considered a poseur!
  • It is best to try your own style, it doesn't matter what people say about it. Just be creative and yourself!
  • Don't over do your hair with color or accessories or you might look like a poser.
  • Don't dye your hair all the time. It can damage it badly. But you can deep condition it to keep it healthy :) 

 THINGS YOU'LL NEED

  • Straightener Iron (if you have curly, wavy, or frizzy hair)
  • Hairspray or hair gel
  • Colored hair dye (optional)
  • Scissors (optional)
  • Hair electric razor or a straight edge (optional)
  • A brush
  • A comb for teasing(optional)
  • Girly Bows (optional)
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