Emo Hair
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Emo, a subgenre of hardcore punk, was one of the most popular music styles in the'80s. With time, the music came to be associated with a certain style of fashion. Today, the term 'emo' is associated more with the 'fashion' than the 'music'. The typical emo look is characterized by tight jeans, figure hugging t-shirts, long fringe (bangs), straight hair dyed black or blonde, studded belts and canvas sneakers. Amongst the numerous hairstyles
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Emo, a subgenre of hardcore punk, was one of the most popular music styles in the'80s. With time, the music came to be associated with a certain style of fashion. Today, the term 'emo' is associated more with the 'fashion' than the 'music'. The typical emo look is characterized by tight jeans, figure hugging t-shirts, long fringe (bangs), straight hair dyed black or blonde, studded belts and canvas sneakers. Amongst the numerous hairstyles

Most popular amongst those who follow emo hairstyles is the scene hair. Which can be determined by shaggy, choppy or blunt. If you are also interested in sporting the scene hair look go through the next few lines and pick up some helpful hints to do your own scene hairstyles.

How To Get Scene Hair

In order to have scene type hair, you need to grow your hair and bangs long enough. If your hair is too short you may want to add to extensions. Bangs should reach at least to your cheeks. If you want long bangs then you should make sure the hair goes past your chin.

You can either get your haircut professionally or try and do it yourself. If you goi to someone it is a good idea to take pictures of the exact style that you want.

If you are cutting the hair yourself then taper the bangs so that they cover only one eye.

* As for the rest of the hair, ensure that they seem blocky or choppy.

* The back of the hair should not touch your shoulders. It has to be kept hardly a few inches below your hairline, at the nape of your neck.

You will need to straighten your hair if needed. If your hair is straight then you are lucky and can skip this step.

* Now is the time to color your hair. The two best options are black and bleached-blonde.

* After coloring your hair, you will be required to add streaks. For blonde hair, bright blue or pink will look good. In case of black hair, it is best to go for blonde streaks.

You can style your emo scene hair further. Using wax, separate the layers piece by piece. With wax covered fingers, and pull down on the hair. The layers will stand separate from one another, looking hot. Use a light hairspray to make the hair stay in place.

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