How to Have Emo Hair

One of the key components in looking emo is your hair. What exactly is considered an emo hairstyle is completely open for interpretation, but a few trends seem to be embraced by most people. Adapt the basics to create your unique look.

Things You'll Need

• Hair product
• Flat iron

Instructions

Get an Emo Haircut

1. Get an asymmetrical style. Most
   emo haircuts have sides that are different, with plenty of uneven layers creating slopes and sweeps of hair. Usually, the front is longer than the back, and one side is shorter than the other.

2. Do up the color. While emo immediately brings to mind sleek, almost oily, black hair, that is not a strict guideline. You'll find many emo styles in dark colors, but bold bright colors work as well.

3. Have your friends cut your hair if you want to go for the uneven, shaggy look. A more sculpted emo cut must be done by a professional, but you can get some cool, short cuts by doing it yourself.

4. Take a picture of your favorite emo haircut to your stylist. Try Emo Bucket, Emo-Corner or photos of your favorite band to find a cool hairstyle (see Resources below).

5. Ask the person who cuts your hair to show you how to style it. Layers and strange cuts can be hard to maintain. Be sure to pick up proper hair products.

Style Your Emo Hair

1. Brush your bangs in your face for a quick style on the go. Covering one eye with your hair, especially for men, is in line with basic emo looks. Work from there.

2. Use a flat iron or hair straightener to keep your hair sleek looking. Asymmetrical, layered cuts look best when flattened.

3. Pile on the hair product. If you want your spikes, tails and layers to conform all night, you'll need to use a combination of anti-frizz solution, wax and molding cream. Skip the pomade, or your hair may end up limp and greasy by the end of the night.

4. Keep it messy. As a general rule, emo hair tends to look unruly, even if it was strategically styled that way.

5. Try layering colors in chunks or streaks to create an emo look.

Tips & Warnings

• Since emo hair is so open to interpretation, you have plenty of freedom to add your own creative expression while still maintaining the correct look.

• Don't be surprised when a hair stylist doesn't know what an emo haircut is, since stylists learn industry terms for haircuts. Just describe what you want, and your stylist should understand.

Resources

• Emo picture gallery from Emo-Corner
• Emo hair from Emo Bucket