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• Method 1 of 3: Style your emo hair
• Method 2 of 3: Layering your own emo hair
• Method 3 of 3: Get your emo hair cut at the hairdresser

If you like the emo or scene style and you want to show that, then you have to have the right hairstyle! Emo hair is usually characterized by hair in rough layers, black or blonde with bright colors, and side-swept bangs. Check out a number of different models, then visit a salon or cut your hair at home to show off your emo style!

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Method 1 of 3: Style your emo hair

1. Give yourself a deep side part. Many emo hairstyles start with a deep side part. Hold a comb up the outside of one of your eyebrows and slide the comb through your hair from your hairline to the crown of your head. Comb your hair on either side of the part and use hairspray to hold your hair in place.
   • If you have long bangs, part them so that they fall over one eye.
2. Use hairpins to pretend you have bangs. After parting your hair, take the front part of your hair and comb it forward slightly to let it fall over your forehead. Swipe the hair to the side so it looks like long bangs and use bobby pins by your ear to hold the hair in place.
3. Wear your hair super sleek or wavy with straight bangs. Most emo hair is worn straight to emphasize the shaggy layers. If your hair is naturally curly or wavy, you can straighten your hair with a flat iron. You can also wear it naturally and straighten your bangs only.
4. Tease your hair for extra volume on top. Lift part of your hair and then comb it back towards the roots. Do this several times until you really see your hair standing up. Gently brush the top layer of your hair over the back teased section, then spray hairspray over it to hold it in place.
   • You can also buy a root volumizer from a drugstore or beauty supply store to help your hair stand on top. This is usually a powder or foam that you apply to the roots of your hair.
   • Backcombing damages your hair and makes it more prone to tangles, so don't do this too often.
5. Use fun hair accessories if you want. Emo hairstyles are often accented with colorful plastic barrettes or hair clips. Popular barrette styles include brightly colored bows and plastic skulls. Wear them clamped in your bangs or just above your ear.
6. Experiment with your hair color. Most emo kids dye their hair black or bleach it platinum blonde, usually with some brightly colored accents. Some popular color combinations are black with blue or red stripes and blonde with pink stripes, or dark horizontal stripes known as "coon tails". Don't feel compelled to do this though - many emo kids stick to their natural hair color.
   • If you've never dyed your hair before, consider visiting a salon to get it done professionally. If you want to dye your hair, make sure you follow all the instructions on the package carefully.
   • To get the look without doing much, try colorful clip-on extensions or a temporary hair color, such as hair chalk or colored hairspray.

Method 2 of 3: Layering your own emo hair

1. Study inspiring photos so you know what you want. Pay attention to what you like about different hairstyles. See where the layers are coming from and see how this translates to your own hair. Keep the photos handy while you cut.
2. Wash and dry your hair before cutting it. Wet hair is longer than dry hair because it is pulled down by the weight of the water.This means that if you try to cut wet hair, you will likely end up with a style shorter than you wanted. Start cutting clean, dry hair for best results.
3. Use good hairdressing scissors. Now is not the time to get started with craft scissors. Invest in some decent hairdressing scissors for a beautician. A professional pair of scissors can cost more than $ 100, but one of $ 15-20 should be enough.
4. Make sure you have at least two mirrors. You need to be able to see the front and back of your hair, so you need a mirror in front and behind you. If you have more mirrors available, arrange them so that you can clearly see the sides of your hair.
5. Divide your hair into different sections. Comb your hair so that the part is exactly how you want to wear your hair. Divide your bangs into strands and secure them with a hairpin so they don't get in the way. Then separate sections of your hair to form layers.
   • Use your inspiration photos to determine how many layers you want and where to start.
6. Cut your hair with the tips of the scissors. It can be tempting to cut your hair straight to get that simple emo look, but this can make it difficult to blend the layers together. Hold your scissors so that the tip goes up into your hair and make small cuts in the layer.
   • You can also use a straight razor to cut your hair in blunt layers. Hold the razor at a 45-degree angle to your hair and shave only a little at a time.
7. Cut a little at a time. You can always cut more along the way, but you can't lengthen your hair if you accidentally cut too much. Cut your hair a little longer than you think you want and then pull it back a bit more until you reach the desired length.
   • Leave some of the bottom layers extra long for an authentic emo look.
8. Cut your bangs so that they reach roughly up to your cheekbones or chin. The bangs are usually long in the emo look, so try to let them fall past your eyes. Use the same technique as when cutting into layers. If you plan to brush up ("tease") your bangs, you may want to leave them a little longer to account for the extra volume.

Method 3 of 3: Get your emo hair cut at the hairdresser

1. Bring sample photos. Even the hottest stylist may not know exactly what you have in mind when you say "emo hair," especially since that term can include a variety of styles. Cut out photos from magazines or show the hairdresser photos you have on your phone so he or she knows what you're looking for.
2. Indicate that you want long, side-combed bangs for a signature emo style. The bangs are characteristic of the emo style. Ask the hairdresser to give you long, razor-shaped bangs that start from a deep part on one side.
3. Get your hair cut with a razor for blunt layers. Your stylist can create blunt, irregular layers by cutting your hair with a straight razor. A razor can cause split ends, so ask your barber to use a brand new razor to minimize damage.
4. Have your stylist thin out the bottom 7-10 cm of your hair. Emo styles generally have a lot of volume at the top and taper towards the bottom. Ask your stylist to use thinning scissors to thin out the bottom of your hair, really emphasizing your layers.
5. Get your hair trimmed every 4-6 weeks. Since you're wearing short layers and heavy bangs, it's best to get a haircut every four weeks. You can get away with six weeks, but split ends and grown-out bangs will make your emo hair look messy if you wait much longer than that.