How to Grow and Keep Emo Hair

Emo music, or emotional rock music, that deals with serious personal subjects like depression and suicide, has a culture all its own, from clothes like studded wristbands, tight jeans and black sneakers to emo hair. Usually short and worn shielding one side of the face, emo hair encompasses a few distinct styles, worn by emo fans and bands alike. Here's how to grow and keep emo hair.

Instructions

1. Wear your hair short. Most emo styles are chin length or shorter, though some emo fans wear it down to the shoulders. The style tends to be unisex and can be worn by males or females.

2. Grow bangs, then brush them toward the left or right side of your face (your choice) so that they cover your eye and that side of your face.

3. Dye the hair a rich, dramatic shade. Emo hair can be deep brown, black or auburn, with or without brightly colored streaks of whatever color strikes your fancy, like purple, blue or hot pink.

4. Mess up the hair. The tousled look gives a final touch to the emo hairstyle. Wash it infrequently, maybe once a weak and keep the bangs long and covering one side of your face at all times. Use a good conditioner when you do wash your hair.

5. Apply gel to spike up the hair. This can keep the tousled look going when the hair wants to go straight. Wash hair more often if you use gel every day.

6. Keep long emo hair with a few strands or bangs out of place or covering the eyes. This sets emo hairstyles apart from plain, short or bob cuts. Keep this in mind when going for the full emo appearance.