Emo Hairstyles

Emo Hairstyles are becoming more and more popular nowadays - What has led to such an increase in people wanting to adopt this new emo haircut? For starters, bands such as Green Day and My Chemical Romance have transmitted the message that these emo hairstyles are the new fashion.

Not only the above but they are becoming more common on TV, on the streets and everywhere else you might look. I suppose it's because the society's independence is growing. More teenagers now have more freedom than 10 years ago. Afterall, the main message that emo haircuts convey is the freedom of expression.

An emo haircut allows the person, whether it is a girl or a boy to shape their hair in any way they want from highlighting their white blonde hair to a classical short mullet style. This type of haircut can never go wrong as it represents a person's personality. Many emo people spend a long time in front of the mirror working their socks off to achieve that perfect haircut they are after.

Not only have the emo hairstyles become more popular but they are now also considered more 'sexy'. You can see various images of emo hairstyles and compare them to other type of haircuts and see which you find more attractive - I am not saying that all types of emo haircuts are 'cool' and 'cute' but a high majority of them are. If a person knows exactly they are after then they are going to achieve it and be unique on the streets.

Emo Hairstyles For Girls

While many emos will tell you that the essence of an emo hairstyle is taking a do-it-yourself approach, this doesn't always yield the results that you want. The best way to get the emo hairstyle that you've always wanted is to browse the internet til you find a picture of the hairstyle that you want, print it out, and take it to your hairstylist. Letting a professional handle your hair gives you the best chance of replicating that perfect emo hairstyle that you've always wanted.

The female emo hairstyle can be best compared to an Elvira haircut. The top of the head is full and bushy while the bottom of the hair is thin and straight. The first step to getting this hairstyle is to actually have long hair. If you have short hair, it's highly recommended to wait until your hair grows out before attempting this, otherwise it will likely look horrible.

The hairstyle starts with razoring in the back. This is where your hairstylist with strategically cut the top portion of your hair as if producing a short hairstyle. This is important to give your hair a fluffy appearance on top. Depending on how you want your hair to look, your hairstylist may layer your hair the rest of the way down so that the blend looks more natural.

To style your new haircut, you'll need several things. Probably the most important is a flat iron. Female emo hairstyles are pretty much all straight. If you don't have a flat iron, you can achieve straightening your hair by blow drying it straight using a paddle brush. This takes longer, but will ultimately give you the same result.

Depending on how you want your hair to look, there are a variety of different hairstyling products you can use to enhance your style. If you want your hair to look extra bushy on top, you can rub a bit of styling paste into your hands and tussle your hair in the back. This makes it stand out more.

Emo Mullet Hairstyles

The emo mullet has become one of the most desirable and trendiest hairstyles for young people. The look involves having hair longer at the back, as in a traditional mullet, with funky cuts and spikes on the sides and top. Quite often a fringe will also be incorporated into the style.

If your hair is not long enough then you may need to get some extensions that can add to the overall look. Dyes and colors can also be used to complete the appearance. You could bleach or dye the fringe a different color than the rest of your hair, keep in mind that the traditional emo look would use dark shades.

It is often easier to get the emo mullet by using styling products to create the effect. By using hair spray or mousse you should be able to ensure that the spikes are exactly as desired and to your liking.

For many young people an emo look would involve having a straight fringe that hangs down loosely over one eye. The length of hair at the sides can fall down over the ears but for a true mullet it must be shorter than at the back.

There are many places you can search to find inspiration for your emo mullet. Check out music blogs and MTV to become familiar with the latest styles. You will find that many different artists today are heavily influenced by emo. Fashion magazines are also a great place to find galleries and images that you may want to copy and adapt for your hairstyle.

At the end of the day it is important to also look within for ideas and inspiration. Emo is a genre and state of mind that promotes individuality and uniqueness. By choosing a mullet you can be certain to stand out from the crowd.