How to Make Emo Hairstyles
Emo hairstyles are emotional looks that allow you freedom to express yourself while still following a trend you admire. Learning how to make emo hairstyles without going to the salon requires an understanding of the statement being made. One of the things affected by this hairstyle is your bangs and how they will look. They are to be cut so that they hang to one side, often over the eyes. You will require only a few things to make your hair into this new exciting style. You will need a razor, hair dye, and hair gel. Does this Spark an idea?
Things You'll Need
- Shampoo and conditioner
- Hair gel
- Hair pick
- Blow dryer
- Hair dye
- Hairspray
Instructions
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Step out in Style
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Wash your hair. Do not dry it before styling.
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Put a lot of gel into your hair. Work it around.
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Make spikes or whatever other interesting shapes you prefer.
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Blow dry your hair.
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Dye or highlight your hair, or use spray shine.
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Use a generous amount of hairspray to keep the style in.
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Use more hair color to accent your new style.
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Tips & Warnings
Although it is common in learning how to make emo hairstyles to have short hair, do not feel you have to cut it unless you want to. Even long hair can be styled in this individualistic manner. The key is to keep your hair straight. Dyeing and highlights play a big role in this look. If you have dark hair it is recommended that you use something light to accent your bangs. White or yellow is good for dark hair while pink or blue is used for blond hair. Choose any color that appeals to you or a use few at once if that is the look you like. If your hair is thick, you may what to thin it to get a better emo hairstyle. This can be difficult to do yourself especially since you cannot see the back of your hair. It might be worth going to a hair salon to get this part of your look done by a professional.
Some people prefer to use hair color that washes out instead of putting something permanent in. The advantage to this is that you can change the highlight colors when you want to by washing your hair a few times to get the color out. Once you have the emo hairstyle you like, do not use a brush on your hair until you are ready to change the look. This will disrupt the spikes.
