How to get emo hair

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1 Cut your hair. Emo haircuts are distinguished by voluminous layers, as well as straight cuts and thinning on the sides that come down to your eyebrows.

2 Look for inspiration. Look online or in magazines for haircuts that you like. When you find the one you want to emulate, make a copy or photo.

3 Ask for a razor cut. For super sharp straight hair ends, ask your stylist to use a razor-comb.

4 Trim the bottom of your hair. Most emo hairstyles feature a tousled and voluminous top, but a thin and straight bottom. It will be easier to achieve this effect if you ask the stylist to trim the edges by 7.5 or 10 centimeters.

5 Leave the length conservative. Remember that you can always cut your hair, but it will take some time to grow it back. If you are not sure how long you want to be, leave it a little longer than you planned. You can shorten the length next time ..

6 Watch out for split ends. Your haircut should always look sharp, fresh and with ragged ends at the base. Refresh your haircut every 6-8 weeks or style it yourself. If you are using a razor to trim the ends at home, use a straight razor and work with dry hair.

7 Color your hair (optional). Typically, emo hair color includes jet black, bleached white, or neon strands running through black hair.

8 If this is your first time dyeing your hair, it is best to visit a professional salon. If in the future you want to color your hair yourself, then carefully follow the stylist's technique and ask questions along the way.

9 If you are familiar with coloring your own hair, then read this article for more information on how to dye your hair bold colors.

10 Some beauty stores sell hair gel (or something similar) that comes in a variety of colors. You can experiment with colors before dyeing.

11 Parse the top or back of your hair. The standard emo style requires the top or back of your hair to be tousled and the ends to remain straight and straight. Comb your hair, grabbing a section of hair at the top of your head, use a spray, a ponytail or fine-toothed comb (move the comb against the hair growth, from the edge to the scalp). Comb through your hair as much as necessary, and then move on to the next section.

12 If your hair is thin and difficult to comb, buy a hair root volumizer (available at most drugstores or beauty and perfume stores). Spray lather at hair roots 1 to 2 inches (2.5 to 5 cm), from ends to base. Rub it into the base of your hair and let it sit for one minute. Then comb your hair as you would normal.

13 Use a straightener. Straightening your hair will help it look smooth and even where you want it (on your strands or on the bottom of your hair). If you have thick, curly hair, you will need a high quality straightener (like the ones sold at barbershops for about $ 100). If you have thinner hair, straight or wavy hair, then a cheaper straightener sold at the pharmacy will work for you.

14 Always spray hair with protectant before straightening. This will help reduce heat damage to your hair.

15 Work with small strands. If you have a lot of hair, then pin most of it on top of your head so that you have more hair that is easier to deal with. Once you straighten one section, separate the next section of your hair.Continue this way until you have treated all of your hair.

16 Take care of your hair. Coloring, combing and straightening can all damage your hair. Here are some ways to reduce damage.

17 If you plan on combing or straightening your hair every day, you will need to "train" your hair to wash only once or twice a week. (At first they will be greasy, but it is enough to spray them with dry shampoo and walk on them with a hairdryer with cold air).

18 Use the right shampoo and conditioner. If your hair is dyed, buy a special shampoo and conditioner for dyed hair. In general, look for products that do not contain sodium lauryl sulfate or sodium lauryl sulfate - these are alcohols that allow the shampoo to lather when you shampoo it, but they can damage your hair. (If you buy a new shampoo that doesn't lather, don't worry - it will still cleanse your hair.)

Although sulfate shampoos dry out hair, they are good for cleansing harsh products. After applying the products to the hair, they become difficult to manage (do not collect, do not lie, stick out, get tangled, etc.). This is the result of silicones and other ingredients that force the hair to stay in a position that does not suit you, as after sleeping. Sulfates are the only common shampoo ingredient that effectively removes silicone and other hair styling products, and as such are beneficial when your hair is suffering from extensions. Just be sure to use a good conditioner after harsh shampoo.
Consider giving your hair a break once or twice a week. Whenever possible, try to give your hair a “day off,” from time to time, during which you will not be combing or using high heat. Tie your hair into a ponytail or wear a hat instead.

Tips

It's best to try your own style, no matter what people say. Just be creative and be yourself!
Don't overdo it with layers. Too many or overly short layers can make styling nearly impossible as the hair won't lay in the right direction. Do not lay out the crown on your head, most emo styles use hair from the back and all over the head to weigh down the sharp strands. If the crown is laid out in layers, then the hair can begin to frizz and become unruly. You want the hair to flow from the top of the head down to the strands. If you want layers, focus on the long layers on either side of the face and especially the back (this will help you get that messy combed style with ease).
If you've dyed your hair, using a high quality conditioner in the shower can help, especially if you've been bleaching it. Your hair is very dry from lightening, it simply absorbs moisture, and the harsh sulfate in the shampoo will not wash the dye off it. (I haven't dyed my hair in two months, and it looks like I dyed it just yesterday.)
Have fun complementing your hair with accessories. You can use bows for girls, spider and bat hairpins, cute ribbons with feathers or beads. Check Hot Topic, Claire's, or eBay for unique options.

Warnings

Don't give in to social pressure. Be yourself. If you're doing this to impress someone, then stop!
You probably won't succeed the first time.
Don't be afraid to try new things.