Emo Scene Fashion Including Emo Hair, Clothing, Makeup & Accessories

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Emo Scene Fashion Including Emo Hair, Clothing, Makeup & Accessories

Of course, music although the main part of the equation when evaluating the Emo movement; there is also the wardrobe to consider.
Emo music has even inspired its own subcultural style. Again as with the general definition of emo there is no one definition and there are main two sides to the style - the past and present. soEMO will be mainly referring to the present day emo, scene, etc fashion and style.
Emo fashion has changed dramatically over a period of time and is prevalent mostly among teenagers. It has been described as a perfect outlet for fickle teens trying on personalities. Gothic and punk cultures have a great influence on Emo fashion. Some people wrongly consider emo to follow the common goth look - "chalky white faces, black eyes, lips and clothing." Numerous articles describe the fashion as similar to goth, but more fluffy and sugar-coated by taking basic gothic fashion, (skulls, crosses, too much eyeliner, etc), making it tighter, and adding stripes of colour.
Emo fashion use to be more "nerdy" with defining characteristics like greasy black hair, thick black rimmed glasses and a tight dull-coloured v-neck sweater from grandpa's wardrobe. [see picture top right]
Nowadays emo fashion has evolved and is considered trendier, especially what is now considered as "scene". However, Emo fashion still can be characterised as distinctly non-fashionable. Emo individuals perceive themselves to be outcasts and dress accordingly so as to avoid any appearance of attempting conformity. The emo look has now become considerably widespread and popular in today's society. The look is described in detail below:
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Emo Hair

Probably nothing characterises the Emo look more than the Emo hairstyle, which features:
A long fringe (bangs) brushed to one side of the face or over one or both eyes, dyed black (and/or other colours), straightened (and layered). Spikes are occasionally accentuated at certain angles of the hair, especially at the back. A common generalization for emo hair is short in the back and long in the front.
However, there are many emo-looking hair styles long or short to choose from and it's important to think outside the box. Emo has its roots in the punk scene, and isn't just limited to black with a long fringe. Hair can be dark brown, black, blond, purple or any color you want - as long as the cut is expressive of a punk rock culture and has a little emo flare. Black hair, for example, may be highlighted with white accents, vibrant red streaks, orange tones, or any other shade the individual prefers. At the same time, any color that is bold and vibrant can be considered an emo look. Wear super girly hair bands, bandannas, ribbons. It's up to you!
It is a misconception that emo styles aren't washed frequently. While some teenagers may choose not to wash their hair regularly, this is not a necessary characteristic of emo styles.
Emo hairstyles are a great way to play around with your look. They allow you to have fun, be creative and unique. An Emo hairstyle treats your hair like a canvas; you have artistic freedom to express who you are, to show off your personal style almost like an art form. The beauty of an Emo hairstyle is how un-uniformed it is; they are asymmetrical and rather choppy.
As a result some emos prefer DIY hair or by cut by a friend at home shunning the processed, rubber-stamped appearance of mainstream hairstyles. A mistake in your cutting could actually turn into an advantage in your Emo look. Although sometimes it is best to visit a trained professional that you can clearly show what you want.
A great sculpting gel and some decent hairspray (don't overdo it) will be a good addition to your hairstyling collection. The right hair products will allow you to mold & shape your Emo hairstyle the way you want it to go.
Finally a pair of straighteners is important for many emo haircuts.
Emo Hair Reference Pictures from Living With Style Forums (sadly nomore?)
Emo Hair Appreciation Myspace Group
My Emo Hairstyles
Our Girls & Guys Emo Hairstyles
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Emo Clothing

The term "slim fitted" is key to dressing emo. By almost all current definitions, Emo clothing is characterised by tight emo jeans (aka drainpipes or skinnies) on males and females alike. Males also sometimes where girls jeans as they "fit better". Dresses and skirts can be worn by girls if properly paired with converse and leg warmers.
Tight emo t shirts which often bear the name of rock bands such as "As I Lay Dying" or "Cute is What We Aim For" with common iconic symbols of emo such as the broken heart, the bleeding heart, stars and the every so popular skull. Vintage shirts are also still popular including vintage-looking printed tees with random things like robots, dinosaurs, or any random icon that makes people think. Originality (at least the illusion of originality) is the key.
A dark coloured zip-hoodie is a classic must have. Like the shirts, the emo hoodies these can be plain or covered in strange ghoulish and self deprecating designs with bleeding hearts, ribs, etc.
Black is probably the most popular colour for all the emo clothing, but certainly not the only colour. Emo's generally wear less black than Goths for example.
Note it's a misconception that emo's have to follow the frail/skinny look.
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Emo Accessories

Studded belts and large belt buckles. Wearing two belts is cool..
Canvas sneakers or skate shoes, or other black emo shoes (often old and beaten up).
Shoes can be Converse, Vans, or any random shoe that is either plaid or just looks emo. The best option, although very common within every group nowadays, are Converse low tops or high tops, in black
If they wear glasses, they will often be nerdy thick, black horn-rimmed emo glasses.
Backpacks or messenger bags littered with pins from assorted emo bands or bearing anti-establishment, pro-underground slogans.
Fingerless gloves
Odd-coloured stripy socks on girls
Various multicoloured hair clips on girls and even guys
Lots of emo wristbands, bangles, etc
Tattoos especially the common emo stars
Piercings especially a ring on either side of the lips or snakebites
Stretched ears

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Emo Makeup

As for makeup emo's tend to accentuate their eyes with black, red, etc eyeliner and eye shadow. Gerard Way is a good example of someone who embraced this technique with cranberry red eyeshadow. Dark nail polish is also a defining factor on both sexes.
The emo look commonly includes being as pale as your natural skin tone will allow, with the use of a whitening foundation of a super light powder. However, this certainly isn't such a key feature as it is with the goth look.
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Look up emo on Google, find different sources and come to your own conclusions, but don't just dress like a poser and not know anything about it. After all, nobody likes a poser. Just be yourself. Emo is a scene. A music scene. If you want to be emo and dress emo you should really have an interest in the music. People can of course look "emo" and not be into the music though.
Don't become the generic "I hate life", "I'm so depressed", or "I want to die" 'emo' kid. If you feel one of these things, question your reasons for feeling that way. You need to think deeply about things and talk to someone.
Parents and other adults may not understand or like your emo fashion and style. Who cares! Also some people hate emo's, so be warned that you might be disliked for who you are. Just don't listen too much and be what you want to be. It's your life...
Individuals who wear emo hair styles cannot be judged by the way their hair looks any better than they can be judged by the type of music they listen to or the clothes they wear.
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Emo Fashion Videos

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How to Be a Darker Toned Emo Girl

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How to Be a Darker Toned Emo Girl

Edited by Wakita, Wingrider, Teresa, Chloe and 12 others

The 'Emo' style appeals to many people. Even people with darker skin tones than others. Some are put down thinking that they can't accomplish the look or the attitude. This article is going to change the way you feel. It will inform you on style tricks and tips just right for your beautiful skin color. and other factors)

Steps

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Many people do not understand what emo is. Emo is a genre of music derived from punk with emotional lyrics and was short for emotional hardcore. It now has some bands who sound more like indie, pop punk or alternative rock as it was reinvented. It first started off when a band named Minor Threat had an idea. Minor Threat fan Guy Picciotto carried out the idea and joined a band called Rites of Spring. Even though Rites of Spring reject the idea of being the first emo band they're classed as one of the firsts. Today emo is a style consisting of studded belts, converse and tight jeans. Read on to come to grips with the emo fashion.
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Hair: Now that you understand the emo sub-genre, you can begin with the styling and creating your emo look. Hair is a big part of making the Emo look. Remember: Emo isn't just an attitude, but a fashion as well. Your hair doesn't have to be straight, but it's the basic emo hair style. Emo hair is very straight and is cut into choppy layers. Getting your hair cut by a professional is good even though it may cost you a big sum of money but at least it'll come out looking great. However, if you can't afford it, or just don't have time get someone you trust and knows what they're doing to cut it. Doing the back can be quite hard, so it's best to have a person do this step for you. Once you have the cut, its time for color. Base colors (natural hair) doesn't have to be black. It can be a bleach blonde. Jet blacks and Bleach blondes are the typical. Add streaks of colors into the layers so it looks it looks like a pop of color in the plain hair. Also, another key factor in the hair is the bangs! These MUST be pen straight and cut at an angle so that the bang completely covers half of the face. Be sure it's diagonal though. You can also add streaks to bangs. Popular colors used in emo hair, is blue, neon green, purple, and red. Buy a razor and teasing comb so you can touch up your haircut. Emos tend to have neat hair that is in good condition along with shiny fullness. You can even spike the back to give it more character, but not the messy spikes. Curly emo hair just needs some color and a a pen straight bang.
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Clothes: Don't think your limited to certain clothes. Emo clothing has a large variety of choices. The basics are very simple and it's likely you already have them. Clothes of the emo style are usually two sizes to small, but if it makes you uncomfortable, year your normal size. Just don't let them be two sizes to big. Starting with shirts, they have NO logos. If not that that, their emo bands. The jeans are also tight, aka skinny jeans. They are usually black, but to avoid being called goth, you should change up some colors. Popular colors are purple, red, blue, and green. Jewelry such as sex bracelets, aka rubber bracelets, necklaces with sentimental value along with simple colored homemade bracelets are acceptable. Belts are usually the checkered ones you see in Hot Topic. You can change up the colors, but EVERY emo has a black and white checkered belt. Converse and vans are a requirement! Its also good to paint your nails black along with some black or silver rings.
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Makeup: Emo makeup is fairly simple. But since you have darker skin tones, I'll explain how to do it for your skin tone. Also watch the video on how to do the base. It's important. Since emo virtually have no blemishes, you want to put concealer and foundation on, as shown in the video. It gives the look of perfect skin. All you need to get is the right color for your skin. The technique works on everyone. Emo makeup is fairly simple. All you need is mascara (girls), eyeliner (boys & girls), and a light gloss (girls). Boys can also wear a light powder. You can get the tutorial on the eye makeup and makeup base using these links. Makeup Base: http://www.youtube.com/profile?user=Gashisyourfriend#p/u/34/tevZTBOllIc Eye Makeup: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hjsqR_VDy3U
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Since emo means emotive hardcore you'll be needing to listen to some emo bands. Some suggestions are Rites of Spring, Embrace (American band), Moss Icon, Indian Summer, Gray Matter, Hum, Cap'n Jazz, Twelve Hour Turn, Braid, The Promise Ring, I Hate Myself, Yage and Turning Point. Some second wave emo bands are Sunny Day Real Estate, Texas Is The Reason and Loud?. Some screamo bands are I Would Set Myself On Fire For You, Portraits of Past, Orchid, The Saddest Landscape, Pg.99, Pianos Come The Teeth, City of a Caterpillar, Circle Takes The Square and Funeral Diner.
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Hobbies: Being emo is about expressing feelings differently to other people. They usually write poems or songs, draw, photograph, or play an instrument. If you want to write or draw, keep a notebook or sketchpad with you at all times. Even decorate it. Emos love to doodle on their things. If any ideas or inspiration hits you, you'll already have your special journal with you whether its a poem, song lyrics, or in this case drawings. You can play an instrument, such as guitar, drums, bass, violin even! Have an area set up in your room to play. Even write musical notes along the way.
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Get the Emo attitude. Be emotional. However, do cry if something is too sad like a break-up, divorce or death. Break-ups can be with a boyfriend or girlfriend or even with a friend. Care about other people. Emo's are in touch with their emotions and are very empathic, because of this, are great people to talk to when you are feeling down.
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Be a good student. Being Emo doesn't mean failing every subject. Getting good grades will help teachers and parents loosen up on you, especially if they're unhappy with your "new style". Do your homework and hand things in on time. Study for tests. Be punctual, and polite. You don't have to suck up to people - just be a good student.
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Work around your uniform, if you have to wear one. Are you stuck with school blazers and checked dresses? If you've been restricted by a dress code or uniform, don't panic. Try wearing a long sleeved, black shirt under your uniform shirt, and rolling the sleeves up. Put badges on your tie, bag and blazer. If you can, wear knee length socks, or converse. Leggings, tights and fishnets go well underneath school skirts. If you have to wear a certain color of tights, try ripping them or making ladders. Paint your nails and wear bracelets or wristbands. Try to be very careful. Know where you can push things and when you can't.

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Emo life style

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Emo Scene Community Lifestyle & Culture

Like the social and fashion trends of eras long gone, emo is not simply about the way you dress - it is a lifestyle. It culminates in your clothing, shoes, hairstyle, attitude and - most importantly - musical selection. This section describes the emo lifestyle and attitudes.
People do tend to adopt at least the attitudes of the music they listen to most even if they don't admit it. This is because a lot of people are not able to separate themselves from the ideas that are expressed. Music is different from other art-forms in that it penetrates the soul in a way something visual cannot.
People seem to like to group together for some reason, its in our nature, and "emo" is just another group or sub-culture. People "join" it because they might agree with some, most or all of what the group is generally about.
Being "Emo" is just another way that people are trying to express themselves, really the same as other street styles, just with a different soundtrack. In the end, each of the people who have chosen to follow the scene is their own person- they are just part of a scene that is tipped as being defiant and unacceptable- something most young people are drawn to.
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What are Emo's like?

Firstly, labeling someone as an emo based on their hair style is a poor way to interpret personal expression, just as calling someone a goth based on their preference for black clothing. Whether or not a person listens to emo music, writes emo poetry, or adopts an alternative lifestyle is a personal decision that does not automatically have anything to do with the colour or cut of their hair. Emo styles are unique, individual looks that say a lot about the persons style, but the emotions behind them may never be understood by anyone else.
When referring to a person's personality and attitude, most definitions of emo include a number of the following terms: sensitive, shy, quiet, sad, introverted, glum, self-pitying, mysterious and angst ridden. Depression and broken-heartedness are sometimes used to describe the emo personality. Emo's feel society doesn't accept them, they are outcasts and nobody understands them! This is generalising and it is important to note those into the emo / scene culture can obviously also be the opposite of the personality traits listed above as with anyone.
At its core, emo is all about being upfront with your emotions. Hot Topic even issued a patch that read, "cheer up, emo kid!" These personality traits are often identified by his/her music and fashion (generalising here). For example the emo band Hawthorne Heights contains multiple references to unrequited love, emotional and relationship problems. Many of these traits are present in most teenagers and not just emos!
The courting of misery and death is a long-established teenage tradition. When death is a long way off, you can afford to be more morbid about it. In particular, Goths and Emos are a rebellion against sporty, manly cultures.
Frailness, which conveys a sense of vulnerability has been associated with the male emo's in particular, but from what I know this isn't particularly valid.
Finally touching on the term "scene" that has become popular since the emo subculture kicked off. Scene kids I believe are more about the style and looking like an emo without the personality of it all. In other words, scene kids are the ones that dress emo, but only because it's a trend or you could say Scene is Emo without the emotion. The term is subject to significant debate like emo though.
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What do Emo's like to do?

Emo kids love the same things that other teenagers (and adults) do: they keep friends, love, smile and cry, go to the cinema or to concerts. Emos just tend to take the world around them in a more emotional way.
Artist talent is known to be associated with the emo culture along with a degree of sophistication and depth lacking in the blonde, bouncy chav faces which dominate our television screens and nightclubs.
Usually, Emo kids like to express their feelings writing poems and song lyrics about their problems with depression, loneliness, confusion, and anger; all because the world fails to understand them.
Anime is popular with emo girls and guys. Examples include Death Note, Naruto, Full Metal Alchemist and Vampire Knight.
Emo's like to go to gigs and gather on online communities such as this site, MySpace, Facebook, Bebo etc. In fact you can find a lot of emo's on the Internet. As a quick example, check out MySpace. It's the equivalent of a mating season for snakes, for emo's. Emos have a preference for taking photos using weird camera angles and Photoshopping them.
Emo's also like to use euphemisms in captions that are difficult to understand. For example, drawings of bloody eyeballs or a knife put to the wrist will be accompanied by emotive captions such as "If this is what it takes to make you listen."
Emo kids seek out each other to express their views on a society that they hate. The Internet has helped emo spread its web, allowing kids to access bands, ideas, ideology and emo culture.
Emo's are known to promote vegetarianism for moral reasons (which is one of their links to Straight Edge) They are also for the most part pacifistic and accepting, which can't be said for some of those who dislike Emo's.
The behaviors, attitudes, and values expressed through the music involve emotionally turbulent themes often associated with adolescence such as despair, nostalgia, heartbreak, hope, and self-loathing. The various and sometimes conflicting social practices associated with Emo subculture contain valuable insights into what it means to be an adolescent today.
Emo clearly is a popular genre with a lot of attractive elements to it and can help a person find friends where they aren't accepted elsewhere. For many youth, the Emo subculture facilitates identity formation, social interactions, and emotional involvement. It is a place where many adolescents share their experiences about the world and express their feelings about life through music.
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Criticism

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by Jeff Thomas

Emo is Love

In the years since emo music's rise in popularity, both emo music and emo subculture have attracted sometimes severe criticism. The term emo itself is sometimes used pejoratively, to suggest that the target is "overly emotional" or "melodramatic." The outward expression of feelings makes them a target for ridicule. For example many articles bring us back to the age-old question: "How many emo kids does it take to screw in a light bulb? The answer is none. They prefer to sit alone in the dark and cry."
Critics of the sub-culture think that because emos feel that their lives are so tragic they should go to Africa or some other 3rd world country, and try to cope with their problems!
They feel that members of the subculture imagine or pretend that they lead harsh, painful lives when they actually live in comfortable, middle- to upper-class homes.
Numerous critics carry on to state that emos should get over themselves and that everyone's got it rough, but still manage to make it through. You just have to peel away the darkness and look at the light.
The whole Emo scene has been characterised as a ridiculous fad that will be discarded and forgotten in the near future.
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Self Harm, Depression and Suicide

Self-harm is wrongly associated with the emo culture and the media has played a large part in this describing "emo" as a corruptor of youth, which evokes a dangerous behavior that has taken control of kids. The popular article titled "EMO cult warning for parents" published by The Daily Mail has been slated for being poorly researched and very stereotypical as a result. The author, Sarah Sands states that, "the point of distinction, frightening for schools and parents, is a celebration of self harm. Emo's exchange competitive messages on their teenage websites about the scars on their wrists and how best to display them. Girls' secondary schools have for some time been concerned about the increase in self harm." The article gets more absurd mentioning "...a cult of suicide could have real and horrible consequences."
In response to this article and numerous later and equally ludicrous ones, passionate MCR (My Chemical Romance) / Emo Fans went to the effort of staging a protest against The Daily Mail's false "suicide cult" claims in London, UK
There are even news reports on YouTube like the following: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ri6ySOHoDfk
Some people feel that it's the emo music which is too largely blame for all of this because the bands sing about self harming, etc and they inform a fragile audience that this is a way of life. A few bands do occasionally mention self harm but the main theme of most emo bands is heartbreak, not suicide or self harm. Plus what about other genres of music where the lyrics are about guns and drugs...Violent video-games? So many things can be seen as a bad influence to people. It's a never-ending circle.
Many emo's may well be depressed but saying that the culture is a "celebration of self harm", dangerous and increasing teenage suicide rates is a ridiculous exaggeration with no proven research. People who are emo are not depressed all the time, and they certainly do not condone suicide and self mutilation, only a hand full of radicals, just like any sub-culture. Furthermore, self-harm, depression and suicide has been a problem long before emo became a way to stereotype bands and people. People get depressed for many reasons; their girlfriend/boyfriend broke up with them, their dad or mom is an alcoholic, they had a close member of their family die, etc.
Cutting and other self-injury behaviors are serious - not "emo" and those doing this should seek help.
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Stereotyping and Emo Haters

There are a mass of articles and associated comments that stereotype the whole emo scene to death.
What is sad is the people who search for emo related key phrases on the web, find these emo websites just to bitch. Let people be who they want to be. It's not your choice. Leave them alone and let them live their lives so you can go live yours.
Why do people waste their time if they have no interest in the topic besides to write comments to people they don't know that barely make sense or just repeat the one above.
It is very annoying, and ironic, as you accuse the emo's of being just whiny people, when you're whining and complaining about them. Are they really bothering you that much?
It's pathetic and ignorant that people are judged by the way they dress or music they listen to. These do not make you a bad person or vice versa its clothing and music, nothing more. It's Not About The Way You Dress Or What Music You Listen To It's You. Consider the well know phrase, "Labels are for soup cans, not people." Of course some people hate and disagree with this phrase as well...
There are many emo articles with 100s of pointless comments. This is just annoying for viewers who actually want to learn about the emo scene.
At the end of the day we are entitled to our own opinions though and stereotypes are always going to exist.
In conclusion, gain influences from everyone and everything around you of course, do what you want to do and be who you want to be!

by the wooke

Emo Scene Fashion Including Emo Hair, Clothing, Makeup & Accessories

Emo Scene Fashion Including Emo Hair, Clothing, Makeup & Accessories

Emo Hair

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Emo Fashion Videos

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How to Be a Darker Toned Emo Girl

How to Be a Darker Toned Emo Girl

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Emo Scene Community Lifestyle & Culture

What are Emo's like?

What do Emo's like to do?

Criticism

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