So you want to look emo? Have you been impressed by the music, the
fashion, or the lifestyle?Well, obviously you have no idea what
'emo' is! Here is how to attain that
perfectly emo appearance, and maybe make it a little unique:

Hair

Hair is a big part of the "emo" look. There are many
emo-looking hair styles to choose from.Some of your abundant style choices include:

• For girls - Waist length hair, with abundant layers and
  even bangs, possibly chunks of bleached-blond sections and other
  colors, or dyed black.
• A classic short bob, with or without bangs, black, dark
  brown, or platinum blond.
• Pink/black layered hair for girls is becoming popular.
  The top layer is usually cut pretty short and is made to stick out,
  spiked in a sense. You can even tease your hair.
• Boys or girls - The classic black and short hair is
  better worn with long side-swept fringe(bangs)that can cover one
  eye. It especially looks good when the back is teased up with hair
  gel.
• Think outside the box. Emo has its roots in the punk
  scene, and isn't just limited to black. Hair can be dark brown,
  black, blond, or any color you want -- as long as the cut is
  expressive of a punk rock culture and has a little a-la-emo flare.
  Wear super girly hair barrettes, bandannas, ribbons. It's up to
  you!
• Add random barrettes and bows to your hair.

Makeup

• Applying lots and lots of eyeliner is an emo thing. All
  over the eyelids, under the eyes a little too. This is not a good
  look for adults, and less eyeliner should be applied when at school
  or work, or where 'scene' kids won't be abundant. Avoid looking
  like someone punched you.:))
• The emo look usually includes being as pale as your
  natural skin tone will allow, so get a whitening foundation of a
  super light powder. This isn't extremely important so don't go
  overboard with this.
• Dark nail polish for girls is recommended. Black is
  normal but other colors such as dark green, dark purple, or even
  black and white stripes could work.

Clothes

• Clothes make a huge statement.

You need to wear:

• Black/Navy skinny jeans or opt for boot cuts.
• Dresses and skirts can be worn by girls if properly
  paired with converse and leg warmers.
• A dark coloured zip-hoodie is a classic must have.Vintage-looking printed tees with random things like
  robots, dinosaurs, or any random icon that makes people think 'What
  in the world could that be about? Originality, or at least the
  illusion of originality, is the key.

• Band Tees are a must have. It doesn't matter where you
  bought it from. Just scope out 'emo' bands, stuff like: Dashboard Confessional; Fio Twakey; Lungfish the Promise Ring; Braid; Cap'n Jazz; Thursday; Hawthorne Heights; The Jazz June; Mineral; Fall Out Boy; Broken Hearts are Blue; Drop dead gorgeous; Taking back sunday; Bright Eyes; Jeffree Star; Panic! At The Disco; My Chemical Romance and many more...

Be aware that not all bands listed above are concidered "emo" by
everyone. If you're more into punk or 'emotive hardcore' you can
also try listening to bands that no longer make records (i.e. Texas
is the Reason).

Tips

• People think that emos have to wear black. There are other
  colors to wear. The brand fullbleed uses bright colors that would
  still look good on emos.
• Think dark colors or if your like wanting to be light but
  emo.Just pick a violet or purple or hot pink!
• It's a good idea to get an idea about the scene and culture you
  are trying to immerse yourself into. Even if you just want to look
  emo, you should be aware of the different perceptions your culture
  has about it.
• 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.
• Emo is a scene. A music scene. If you dress emo you should like
  random indie bands and attend concerts, make friends with other
  scene kids, and have your own ideas and philosophies on life.
• Don't become the generic "I hate life", "I write bad poetry",
  "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.

Warning

• Some people dislike Emos, so be warned that you might be
  disliked for who you are.
• Do not starve yourself to achieve anorexic thinness.
• Also, being emo is commonly associated with suicide and
  suicidal thoughts. If you ever feel depressed or suicidal, go talk
  to someone immediately.
• Don't try too hard to be emo. After all, nobody likes a poser.
  Just be yourself, if by being yourself, you wear a lot of pink and
  you're very into fashion, then that's fine. You may not be emo, but
  at least nobody hates you for being a poser.

Thing That You'll Definitly Need :

• Makeup, especially eyeliner
• Emo Clothes
• Jeans
• Hair with a fringe over your eye(doesn't matter which one)
• Diary or journal
• Band t-shirt
• iPod or other portable music player
• Hair gel/spray
• Converse in different colors.
• Studded Belts
• Eyeliner
• A genuine liking for "emo" bands such as Atreyu, Senses fail,AFI , Hot Water Music, Hawthorne Heights or Panic! at
  the Disco.

And if you ever wondered How to Dance Emo to this genre of music:

Steps:

1. Get a stereo or an iPod with hardcore/emo songs on it.
2. Put on hardcore/emo stuff like As I Lay Dying, Norma Jean, or
   Taking Back Sunday.
3. Flip your hair down so it is in your face and begin to sway and
   jump to the music.
4. Spin around randomly kicking and punching, once in while run
   across the pit and dive through the barrier trying to take out the
   crowd. This is also called moshing or hardcore dancing.
5. Repeat until the song is over or your literally knocked
   out!

Tips:

• Plan a night out of it.
• Have fun.
• Make sure you do it in the mosh pit, not the crowd. *When
  taking a break dont stand in the barrier or you will get hurt by a
  mosher. *If you are part of the barrier stick out your fist at
  moshers and they will move away. As for barrier divers, punch them
  in the face if they come at you, or duck and move out of the
  way.

Warning:

• Your parents may see you doing this and they may laugh at
  you.
• Go with the music and do whatever feels right for the
  song.
• People might steer away from you.

Now this is almost everything that u need to know the basics of being Emo :) Please Enjoy!

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