How to Get Emo Hair

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Give yourself a deep side part.. Use bobby pins to get the look of bangs if you don't have them.. Wear your hair super-straight or wavy with straight bangs.

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1

Give yourself a deep side part.

Step 1

Give yourself a deep side part.

2

Use bobby pins to get the look of bangs if you don't have them.

Step 2

Use bobby pins to get the look of bangs if you don't have them.

3

Wear your hair super-straight or wavy with straight bangs.

Step 3

Wear your hair super-straight or wavy with straight bangs.

4

Backcomb your hair

Step 4

Backcomb your hair

5

Use cute hair accessories if you want.

Step 5

Use cute hair accessories if you want.

6

Experiment with your hair color.

Step 6

Experiment with your hair color.

7

Study inspiration photos so you'll know what look you're going for.

Step 7

Study inspiration photos so you'll know what look you're going for.

8

Wash and dry your hair before you cut.

Step 8

Wash and dry your hair before you cut.

9

Use good haircutting scissors.

Step 9

Use good haircutting scissors.

10

Have at least two mirrors.

Step 10

Have at least two mirrors.

11

Part your hair into several sections.

Step 11

Part your hair into several sections.

12

Trim your hair using the points of the scissors.

Step 12

Trim your hair using the points of the scissors.

13

Cut a little at a time.

Step 13

Cut a little at a time.

14

Cut your bangs so they hit at about your cheekbones or your chin.

Step 14

Cut your bangs so they hit at about your cheekbones or your chin.

15

Bring inspiration pictures.

Step 15

Bring inspiration pictures.

16

Request long, side-swept bangs to get a signature emo style.

Step 16

Request long, side-swept bangs to get a signature emo style.

17

Ask for a razor cut for blunt layers.

Step 17

Ask for a razor cut for blunt layers.

18

Ask your stylist to thin out the bottom 3–4 inches (7.6–10.2 cm) of your hair.

Step 18

Ask your stylist to thin out the bottom 3–4 inches (7.6–10.2 cm) of your hair.

19

Return for a trim every 4-6 weeks.

Step 19

Return for a trim every 4-6 weeks.

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