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Are You Ready for an Emo Hairstyle?

15Jun2009 Filed under: Hairstyle Author: Lori

Through the last couple of years, the people that have chosen Emo haircuts have increased substantially as the haircuts and styles that come with the state of mind have increased their merit in the world of fashion and hair styles. For those of you that are unfamiliar with Emo hairstyles – they have been popularized by teenagers throughout the globe and can be described by black, straight hairstyles that often make use of volume on the top and sweeping bangs for both the guys and the girls that chose to wear the hairstyles.

Although this has been a predominantly young hairstyle, there are many ways that you can make the hairstyle your own and create the versatility that comes with creating a hairstyle that can be an effective means of style and fashion for all ages. Simple foregoing the traditional black Emo hair color for a lighter color and choosing to take advantage of traditional hair colors, or your own natural color while making use of the popular layers which are created in the style and the volume that can be created with certain products can bring you up to date with this fashion forward style, rather than leave you looking like you do not belong in your age group.

41 Responses to “Are You Ready for an Emo Hairstyle?”

Alex
June 16th, 2009 at 6:03 am

The first pic is amazingly hot. The red highlights are fantastic
georgia
June 21st, 2009 at 9:57 am

i was thinking about getting a emo haristye but how do i no it will suit me? and my hair insnt tht long, does that matter? reply please
Julia
July 3rd, 2009 at 6:35 pm

No it doesnt matter how long or short. if you go to a good professional they will cut it to suit your features
sara
July 30th, 2009 at 8:35 pm

i was wondering… where is this place? i trusted great clips, never again though so PLEASE PLEASE reply
bailey
August 6th, 2009 at 11:47 pm

hey i have thin hair and i really want a small emo hair style. where do i go and dones it matter to have thein hairr
Rene
August 16th, 2009 at 4:27 pm

I have dark brown hair and i want an emo hairstyle like the first one , but i need to see a better picture . and can it be an emo haircut without the red ?
Lori
August 18th, 2009 at 6:27 pm

Hi Rene,
Emo hairstyles can be easy to create with thin hair, as the layers which are used within the hair create the illusion of thin hair throughout the bottom of the style.
As for the volume which is created through the top, you can get this with a comb that is used to tease or back comb the hair and some great finishing spray.
My favorite hairspray to create the volume in my scene inspired hairstyle is Tigi Bedhead! It lasts all day long and into the night with ease.
Seeing your hair stylist and asking about Emo hairstyles is a great way to get this style!
Lori
August 18th, 2009 at 6:36 pm

There are many Emo hairstyles that can be found throughout the website, with and without colors. Finding pictures and printing these for inspiration, you can bring these to your stylist with ease.
Rebecca
August 19th, 2009 at 4:04 pm

I have thick hair and I want to try a emo hair style doese it matter of I have thick hair
Lori
August 19th, 2009 at 5:20 pm

Emo hairstyles can be created with thick hair simply, as they are often created with layered hair.
lime freak
August 28th, 2009 at 7:34 pm

i wanna get a emo hair cut butt does it matter if my hair is curly?because i really want one of these,well like the one in the pink shirt..well kinda butt just my hair in layers?sumbody plz plz plz reply…:)
Lulu
September 23rd, 2009 at 8:21 pm

I have thick hair and i want an emo hairstyle. will it work?
maissa
October 3rd, 2009 at 6:00 pm

i love emo and what i’m going to do i dunnow help meeeee!!!!!!!!
Stephanie
October 4th, 2009 at 2:15 am

For the picture in the middle of the page, the girl with the pink shirt and dove tattoo. What colors were used?
Lori
October 4th, 2009 at 6:26 am

Blonde and Chocolate Highlights were used in different tones and variations to get this look. It’s a great unique look that takes advantage of “traditional” colors for hair!
Lori
October 4th, 2009 at 6:27 am

Lulu,
Thick hair works for an Emo hairstyle, as the hair is often cut into layers and therefore the layers through the bottom of the hairstyle actually have the ability to create the appearance of thinner hair.
With thick hair you are actually even able to create more volume through the top of the style (:
Ana
October 22nd, 2009 at 12:13 pm

Hiya, i have quite thin, long hair, and i want to try a short, emo style.
I dont know if i would look stupid because my hair is light brown, and i dont think i want to dye my hair.
Thanks, Ana
mandy
October 26th, 2009 at 6:29 pm

where can i get an emo hairstyle that they will cut it goooodd????????????
Lori
October 26th, 2009 at 7:28 pm

Hi Ana,
There are many Emo hairstyles or emo-like hairstyles that can be created with many colors of hair. My natural color is dark brown, and I have had an emo-style of haircut with small changes for about the past year, to my shoulders. I think you should try it, the style is more powerful than the color in the style.
Maybe in the future you could experiment with color when you are more secure with the style, but for now – it’s a great way to take advantage of a trendy haircut.
Mandy,
I would find a young hairdresser that is aware of the current styles and that has attended hair shows and is aware of the techniques used to create a trendy emo hairstyle.
Although high-end salons often cost more, I find that the haircuts are often better, more in depth and last longer.
Hope this helps girls!
vIcI
November 23rd, 2009 at 7:51 pm

i want a emo hair cut.! but i have lots of highlights would i have to put lots of highlights back? please reply.!!!
Lori
November 25th, 2009 at 3:41 am

Vic,
If you have many highlights, than I think an Emo haircut would work well for you! What colors are the highlights? Thanks!
Ashley Loves Terry
December 4th, 2009 at 3:58 pm

i was going to get my hair cut like this but she cut it wrong
Jacinda
December 6th, 2009 at 3:39 pm

I want an emo hair cut but I have plan red hair and my mom wont let me dye it, do you think it would look okay on me
Lori
December 14th, 2009 at 12:48 pm

Jacinda,
You should do it! There are many ways that you can add color without dying the hair. You can use colored hair extensions that clip in to the hair and can easily be removed. This is a great way to add color to the hair.
Your mom is right though, dying the hair can damage it – and takes forever to grow out!
katie
December 15th, 2009 at 7:29 pm

please help me i want an emo cut but i have thin hair can i get a good cut with thin hair?????
jen
December 15th, 2009 at 7:36 pm

i have pink highlights at the moment and i was wondering if i could go red i have already bleched my hair i want an emo cut but i have thin hair but alot of it please help me cause i have a hair apponment soon ???????
Anonymus
December 23rd, 2009 at 12:39 am

I have hair about three inches past my shoulders and I’d really like that hairstyle. My mom said it was okay if I got it so now we’re wondering if it will work. My hair is brown with dirty blonde highlights naturally, will this work???
P.S. when my hair gets cut short, it looks like a pumpkin, could you tell me if this will work??? Thank you so much!!!!
Lori
January 5th, 2010 at 12:11 pm

If you hair looks like a pumpkin when it is short, is this because there is too much volume in the hair that makes it pouf out?
Take into account that Emo hairstyles are often those which use multiple layers in the hair. Maybe upload a picture and get the opinion of others on the site?
Ashel
January 18th, 2010 at 3:04 pm

Hey….can somebody please help me!!
I have tan skin colour…black eyes,thick black wavy hair a long nose and big ears…I want to get an emo hair style…but I don’t think it will look gud….I currently hav long hair and side bangs..it does’nt look good…..please somebdy help me….I need a new haircut….if not em anything else?..thank you
Michelle
January 18th, 2010 at 3:30 pm

Hey….I need help real bad!!
I have tan skin,black eyes,long thick straight and wavy at the edges black hair,long nose and big ears…I want to get an emo haircut…but am afraid it won’t look good….I really want a good hairstyle…can some one please help me…thanks alot
sneeze
January 26th, 2010 at 5:22 pm

heyyy
ive been thinking about having a shortish hair cut in an emo style but my hairs really thin. would it actually work if my hairs thin?
Heather
January 29th, 2010 at 1:37 pm

I am getting a hair cut saturday where it is gonna be thinned out lots. itll be bigger at the top and thin at the bottom. im so pumped. emo haircut here i come(: lol
Lori
January 31st, 2010 at 3:25 pm

Heather,
Emo hairstyles work in thin hair too, even though layers are incorporated into the hair, you can still work with it! Styling the hair with teasing methods often create a thicker looking hairstyle, too.
Nandi
February 5th, 2010 at 7:15 pm

Hi, i want to try an emo haircut, i have medium length dark brown hair, thats naturally layered on the sides, and side bangs. The only thing is i’m african american so my hair is much more easily damaged. Any tips? Thanks!
Ashley
February 8th, 2010 at 9:48 pm

hi i want to try an emo haircut but i cant decide what to do with my really thick wavy hair its burgandy on top and black underneath and at shoulder length… any ideas please let me know
Lori
February 12th, 2010 at 6:52 pm

Hi Ashley,
Chances are that if you want the true Emo look you have to be willing to straighten it when you style it, but the layers within the hair can really help to reduce the thickness within the hair.
Since the thickness in the hair is reduced, it will be easier to straighten and the color sounds right on for an Emo style.
Lori
February 12th, 2010 at 6:56 pm

Nandi,
You might want to take into account the texture of your hair. The Emo hairstyles are all created on really short hair, so you might need to have your hair relaxed to accomodate the style. As for preventing damage, use a good deep conditioning treatment to offset the heat styling that you are going to use with an Emo hairstyle.
lillyyy
February 16th, 2010 at 1:04 am

heyyy im lilly,
i want to get an emo haircut but my hair is curly and really poofyyy… would it work??????
Lori
February 22nd, 2010 at 9:49 pm

Lillyy,
You may want to consider the time that you will have to spend straightening the hair to get the style that you want. Do you want to spend that much time on the hair? It will work, but you have to be willing to spend the time to style it.
kirsty
March 10th, 2010 at 11:22 am

i want to pick a fab hair style and i cant pick i have midium lenght hair and i dont want it to be made short so i need help on what hair style would suit me
rachel
March 16th, 2010 at 12:55 am

i want to get an emo style hair cut but i’m kind of chubby in the face will it not fit me? please help