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The Perfect Emo Hairstyle for the Emo Beginners

You can simply not be Emo if you do not have the right hairstyle and although the more unique is generally considered to be better, there are some guidelines that you can follow if you are a beginner to the world of Emo.

First of all, most Emo kids adopt the look of the reverse mullet. This is generally longer at the front than it is at the back and is rather difficult to do at home by yourself so perhaps it would be better to have this look professionally cut at the hairdressers? Although this reverse mullet is very popular, it is not unusual for an Emo kid to have one length hair with a lot of choppy layers chucked in for good measure and this applies to both guys and girls.


One of the most well known trademarks for the Emo look is a longer set of bangs that simply must cover one eye. This is almost considered to be a symbol of the Emo kid not wanting to see the real world and also not wanting others to get to know the real them so has more meaning than just a simple hairstyle.

Experimenting is normally a big thing for Emo kids and with regards to this, there are no limits. Spikes are great for those that have shorter hair but are trying to grow it out and again this applies to both boys and girls of an Emo following.

78 Responses to “The Perfect Emo Hairstyle for the Emo Beginners”

  1. Alex on February 3rd, 2009 at 2:12 pm

    I agree that alot of the cuts like the reverse mullet are better left to a salon. Check livejournal for recommendations or yelp.

  2. xXPaiinXx on March 1st, 2009 at 8:22 pm

    well im lightskinned so i got different kind of hair its long and silky but not silkier then caucasions so like i want to make it emo but i really dont know how with my kinda hair help plz…..!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!o_O’

    xXPaiinXx

  3. DeathIsMyOption on March 5th, 2009 at 6:34 pm

    i have extremely thick hair and i need to find a look tht will suit my kind of hair, i need major help D:

  4. xx.emotionaLLy.Diisturbed.xx on March 14th, 2009 at 6:21 am

    i have thick dark hair and im not caucasion and im trying to find a look that will suit a [[black]] persons face.. i need extreme help………..:’(

  5. DeathCrysWithInYou on March 23rd, 2009 at 6:42 pm

    for all those out their with thick hair use a razor on yur hair
    it may sound crazy i dint think of anything about it the first time i herd of it
    but it really works, just take a razor
    grab a lock of hair put on side on the razor against yur hair, and
    yur thumb on the other and gently pull.
    yu’ll be lossing hair yes
    but its thinning it out
    i hade really thick hair befor too, and ever since i did it.
    it was amazing.

  6. DeathCrysWithInYou on March 23rd, 2009 at 6:45 pm

    and ps.. no a hair salon or hair dresser isnt always the best choice..
    unless its done by an emo that know’s what their doing..
    or you can do like me get drunk one night come home do your hair for three houres and it turns out amazing.
    emo hair can be done by pretty much anyone.
    give it a try one night yu’d be surprised.

  7. Joel on March 28th, 2009 at 8:07 pm

    F***ing awsome hair styles pplz, awsome 2nd pic!!

    (but why do other ppl pic on emos? Jealousy perhaps? )

  8. [shockwavetactics] on April 6th, 2009 at 1:59 pm

    I have longer hair at the back. Can i still get an emo look?

  9. xxcan'tliveanymorexx on April 12th, 2009 at 2:32 am

    i have really really short hair and its curly i want the emo hair style look but im not sure how to do it. im african american by the way.

  10. XxFallenxX on April 19th, 2009 at 12:34 am

    Im going to get my hair cut soon and im freaken tired of my hair style >…< i have tan skin T^T

  11. xxXmikaylaXxx on May 1st, 2009 at 2:18 pm

    emo hair is amazin idc wat ppls say but i love my hair =]]

  12. kungfooey on May 11th, 2009 at 7:02 pm

    this is so lame.
    why can’t you guys come up with your own shit?
    “One of the most well known trademarks for the Emo look is a longer set of bangs that simply must cover one eye. This is almost considered to be a symbol of the Emo kid not wanting to see the real world and also not wanting others to get to know the real them so has more meaning than just a simple hairstyle.”
    *facepalms

  13. angie on May 21st, 2009 at 10:21 am

    AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  14. jordana on May 26th, 2009 at 11:55 am

    im emo and lovin da hairstyles and i also have my own emo websit e i created

  15. Alice on June 1st, 2009 at 3:03 am

    is there a such thing as razor cut lon layers?

  16. Xx emo hair helpxX on June 19th, 2009 at 7:10 pm

    i need help i have sort of long thin blond hair and i dont know what emo hair style i should do can some one help me?

  17. debz on June 20th, 2009 at 10:25 am

    i sooo need help! my hair was in a bob, its grown out now and my fringe is down to my chin and id like it cut in an emo style, any ideas?

  18. Pj on July 13th, 2009 at 1:55 pm

    HELP
    i’ve got curly hair that i died white and i was wondering if i could have the simple emo hair without using straighteners ‘cos they waste time. could i just go to the salon?

  19. darkXelliot on July 16th, 2009 at 1:23 pm

    i neeeeed emo hair which is short at the back long frindge help meee plzzz people

  20. t on July 17th, 2009 at 11:30 am

    I’m wanting to change my hair. I’ve been doing the same thing (well, nothing) for so long. I like it when my hair is longer but it goes pooffy/curly. Any ideas or suggestions? What would suit me? Here is a picture of me, tho my hair has been longer than that… http://www.minutefalling.com/misc/me.jpg Thanks.

  21. andri on July 25th, 2009 at 5:53 am

    hi

  22. Emo@Heart on August 5th, 2009 at 2:17 am

    whats the last 1 called? i wanna do that 1

  23. biya on August 5th, 2009 at 11:47 am

    cn anyone plz name osme of the emo hair styles for medium hair …..

  24. biya on August 5th, 2009 at 11:48 am

    wht is the secnd last clld?!
    i wnna do tht one :)

  25. EMillie on August 16th, 2009 at 3:01 pm

    The one in the third pic is more like scene hair

  26. Tiff on August 22nd, 2009 at 4:25 pm

    The third pic- I’ve seen that guy sing and rock out- he used to be in a band from Pocatello- Death in December

  27. YouWouldn'tKnow on August 26th, 2009 at 12:54 pm

    I am half SPanish and I’ve got naturally curly and thick hair. If you want an “Emo” or “Scene” cut like me, I would sugget you get it cut professionall done by someone who has experiance doing more “punk” “Emo” cuts. The woman that cut my hair specialized in that specific way of cutting and she did an incredible job with my hair.

    Professionaly done, they will use a razor for layers and to thin out your hair. It works wonders but I would not reccomend you doing it on your own because you could seriously screw ip your hair, unless your aiming for a look that’s completely your own.

    If you do have the same type of hair as me, whatever your race might be, you need to keep in
    mind that straighting your hair with a flat iron will be nessecary to mantain the perfect “Emo” cut.

    Also keep in mind this WILL damaage got hair slot so use heat sprays to protect your hair while straightenig it and I would advise straightening it once to two times a week, if your hair doesn’t get
    Greasy fast.

    If you have medium lentgh hair you can still get the same cut and if you natrally thin hair then you wouldn’t want to thin it with a razor becasue you would a thicker look on top with layers.
    It’s a great cut for any girl :]
    Hope I helped<3

    Questions on hair?
    Email me at ashleybeowolf@yahoo.com
    Subject line-Emo hair

    Ciao~

  28. watta f? on August 31st, 2009 at 10:07 pm

    omfg the 3rd girl is just gorgeous!!!

  29. xxxsadxxstarxxx on October 14th, 2009 at 12:24 am

    I might get my hair cut because I absoulutley HATE my hairstyle: pin sraight with a slight flip =[ i want an A line but Im afriad it will look bad.

  30. XDADE on October 24th, 2009 at 11:01 am

    love the 2nd haircut hae been looking for cuts and thats awsome! can i get more pictures?

  31. hannah on October 26th, 2009 at 1:14 pm

    what do i ask my hairdresser 2 get the cut in pics 2 and 4?

  32. The Nuka Cola Man on November 6th, 2009 at 6:11 pm

    I eh, have my hair the right length……

    The problem is, I need to get someone to cut it and style it.

    And I live in a small town :|

  33. tabby on November 24th, 2009 at 12:42 pm

    i hav curly hair lyk realy curly hair so its hard to get tht emo look i cant straightn it wat dod i do?is curls and emo look?

  34. Anonamous on December 9th, 2009 at 9:39 am

    Send more pics of emo hairstyles.

  35. TWatson on December 11th, 2009 at 7:52 pm

    hahaha… wow (0_o)

  36. emOgOth gAl on December 28th, 2009 at 3:07 am

    hello!
    i have straight long silky hair but i don’t know how to make it look emo!
    i mean, can someone give me some advice on how to make an emo haircut!!?
    please!! i really need your help!

    thanks in advance!
    ^^

  37. pwincess-emo on January 8th, 2010 at 12:16 pm

    how can i get an emo hair cut?! i had long hair and i went to cut it like emo.well the result isn’t wht i expected so there isn’t a way u can teach it ? lol
    anw peace off..

  38. Mel on January 14th, 2010 at 3:59 pm

    I just heard of “Emo” Hairstyles today and i love them! I really want my hair like that, i always keep my hair infront of my eye…lol…Now if only i could get my mom to agree…

  39. clol on January 15th, 2010 at 6:51 pm

    for begginners? these look like pros.

  40. Madison on January 16th, 2010 at 6:19 pm

    hey my name is madison im currently 12 n i need advice i have a short layered emo cut but idk if i shuld dye it i also need help wit my eyeliner i suk @ top eyeliner i hav just started emo im new tips plz email me @ princesses2u@hotmail.com

  41. xxxemopandaxxx on January 17th, 2010 at 7:47 pm

    i have a question i am 13 and i like the second picture my hair mostly long but i don’t know how to tell the hair stylists at the hair salon how to cut plzz tell me

  42. Sarah on January 18th, 2010 at 7:56 pm

    i just got my hair cut but the hair dresser didnt understand what the long emo look was…..how would i explain what i want?????

  43. andrea (andie) on January 23rd, 2010 at 8:27 pm

    hey my name is andie im 13 year old girl!
    this is my emial dangertosoceity@aol.com
    ik its speeled worn society……but i did it that way for a reason lol jk i idnt notice till after but w.e i want to become the emo style i mean im getting there but i need tips adn someon who is good LOL :) SOOO PLEASE IM BEGGIN ANYONE WHO CAN HELP ME OUT ILL GREATLY LOVE THAT!
    oh my gosh thsi rocks my rainbow socks……lol seriuosly i need answers to my questions!

  44. ryan :) on February 26th, 2010 at 7:14 pm

    Hey I’m 12 almost 13.and my name is Ryan I need advice for how is should cut it (I would like to see pictures) I want to cut it short roight now its to my shoulders. I have long blonde hair to my shoulders and I need advicre on how to cut it by the way they need to be guy hair cuts send me pictures at jadeallen54@yahoo.com

  45. angel on February 27th, 2010 at 8:35 pm

    i have really short tinblonde hair nd wanna dye itbut i dunno what color or stlye ‘m getting tierd of it
    pictures are at myspace.com/blueeyes032994
    you shuld i reply at xXxblueeyed_girlxXx@vampiefreaks.com

  46. Holly XD on March 3rd, 2010 at 3:45 am

    ummmmmmmmm, i need an emo haircut . my hair is really ugly and un-managable.. HELP!

  47. Holly XD on March 3rd, 2010 at 3:47 am

    PLEASE REPLY TO mr_peanut_21@hotmail.com THANKS!

  48. michael on March 24th, 2010 at 9:44 pm

    i like the 2nd pic..
    whatia that called?

  49. michael on March 24th, 2010 at 9:46 pm

    im 15 turning 16..
    my hair is curly and thick….
    what do you think the appropriate emo haircut for me?

  50. k31r@ on March 27th, 2010 at 7:45 am

    okay i really want an emo hairstyle but idk what to do! how do u style it? and where should i get an emo hair cut?? Another problem, I have rly thin hair, so if you have any ideas please help!

  51. k31r@ on March 27th, 2010 at 7:47 am

    oh and one more thing to answer thoes questions email me at khathaway98@yahoo.com

  52. terra on April 3rd, 2010 at 3:47 pm

    omg, ok im trying to get my hair that way, slowly working on my mom to leave me alone and let me do my hair, kinda like the 4th pic, because my hair is kinda short. but how do i tell the hair dresser to do it? should i just copy that pic, then show it to her? idk help me out please. snow.leapard@yahoo.com and yes leopard is spelt wrong in the address.

  53. xxst.jimmyxx on April 4th, 2010 at 9:14 am

    I have ginger curly hair :/ i friggin hate it :’( but my mum won’t let me die it…
    i still dress scene/ emo but i hate it so much.. ha but less of my hair means less gingerness :)

  54. xemocorex on April 21st, 2010 at 4:53 pm

    How i got volume in my hair is that i use tresseme or however you spell it but in the shower i flip my hair and shampoo it and then rinse it out and then have some conditioner and then flip it again put it in and then rinse it out. Then lol you have to blow dry it but flip it again and then ur hair is big and poofy (so is ur bangs) then you straighten it only (DONT COMB OR BRUSH IT AFTER BLOW DRYING) and then you should have volume there!!! Hope it works!!!! Oh and one more thing, even though hair spray isnt good for your hair, spray it at the roots and a tiny bit on your bangs. Hope it works though.

  55. emoglam on May 5th, 2010 at 10:09 am

    i really would love to cut my hair all emo and shiz but my parents wont let me……
    so how could i do this with out them knowing its an emo hair style plz HELP ME
    T^T

  56. raawr on May 20th, 2010 at 7:26 pm

    hey my name is andres im colombian so my hair is naturally thick and wavy i cut my hair short so i can grow it back and still am now, when i straigthen my hair it gets horrible split ends any ideas on how i caan get rid of those split ends and get my hair thinner

  57. Bonnie :D on May 27th, 2010 at 11:45 am

    Omg.. want that hair. My hair curls a little. hmpf.. Would it look pretty for me to be emo? im from thailand (It’s in asia or something) I kinda already have it… but just kinda.

  58. Thyme Stevens on May 30th, 2010 at 9:24 pm

    Hmm, well I think sites like this are for wanna bes. I’m not hatin’, but you don’t need a website to tell you what emo is.
    Emo is a type of music. THERE IS NO SUCH THING AS AN EMO PERSON!!!
    Cuttin’ and wearing only black is so judgemental, it irks me to the max.
    Now if you are here for hair advice, awesome.
    @ Raawr (andres):
    Use heat protection after you wash your hair. I use Cristophie leave-in conditioner spary with heat protection. It works. I straighten my hair every morning and I have no splits.
    Sooo yeah. Didn’t mean to chew on you guys, but emo is what you make of it.
    Peace n Love,
    ~ Thyme Stevens

  59. its just me on June 18th, 2010 at 3:00 pm

    I’m in love with the emo style.I want to change my hair color from blonde to black so i can just get blonde highlights but my mom wont let me. :’( any ideas of some hairstyles that are blonde with black highlights?

  60. xxfallendarkangelxx on October 8th, 2010 at 8:27 pm

    Okay well my hair is black and long and basically in between everything. Meaning fine, thick, think, course… Yeah and I’m not sure if it would look good on me. I have like dark skin (not African/American) and I’m Asian but my eyes aren’t small… I’m not really sure if it would look good on me. Like I’m getting my haircut tomorrow. What should I say? Long razor sheared layers with heavy fringed bangs? Cause I want my hair to be long and also be able to be pulled back in a ponytail cause I figure skate…

  61. duhh.. on October 14th, 2010 at 9:43 pm

    wel..i just to see all difrent kinds of emo hair cuts…not read about it….boring…

  62. XxEmoAngelxX on October 16th, 2010 at 7:37 pm

    i am an emo i am getting a haircut with my short hair but i dunno wat to get plz help me!!!

  63. aleksa basic on December 24th, 2010 at 10:25 am

    i love emo butt my mum think its stupid im just 11

  64. chloee lee on December 28th, 2010 at 9:58 am

    aleksa basic- im 11 to (: about to turn 12 and my grandma hates the way i do my hair i tease it but she dusnt approve! i feel your pain

  65. chloee lee on December 28th, 2010 at 9:59 am

    HELLPP!! IM GETTING A HAIRCUT TODAY AND I DONT KNOW WHAT TO GET!!! my hair is crazy thick and i want it thinned

  66. Thora on January 1st, 2011 at 12:15 am

    thick hairs nice u shouldnt thin it i have thin hair and i hate it because i cant have it the way i want it

  67. silent_abysss on January 5th, 2011 at 11:33 am

    im 12 and i am emo and i dontthink people under stand the concept of emo…ok? its not whereing black and cutting and screamo…i use to think that …till it happened…

  68. Domi on January 8th, 2011 at 3:54 am

    Well am 11, and am a emo/punk and like i want a good emo haircut, cos i cant find any nice ones

  69. Domi on January 8th, 2011 at 3:55 am

    i like the 3rd hairstyle the most

  70. Sarah on February 24th, 2011 at 11:29 pm

    Okk so imma be honest I’m 11 about to turn 12 and I do my own hair…I just got a hairdresser to just put layers in my hair and when they grew out I took some scissors and basically chopped it up haha I knew what I was doing tho. I knew what I wanted. Btw I have long, think, straight & natural blonde hair and I don’t like it :( but oh well. My hair defiantly isn’t anywhere near as big and poofy as you see in some pics but it has a bunch of layers and is jagged and my bangs are swept across my face but they actually don’t cover up my eyes so yeah haha I didn’t wanna copy any picture sure I looked at some but yeah I wanted it to be mine :3 so I just spent a long time in the bathroom and came out with my dream hair :) so don’t be afraid to do things yourself but just make sure you know what your doing haha. And I didn’t use a razor I just used scissors and layered it that way. I’ll give you some tips:

    Don’t cut your hair in blocks or just randomly chop at it. Take your hair and cut it at an angle so it ends up layered.

    You can add fringe to it after you cut it..just like kinda do random chops like trying to make spikes at the ends of your hair. It’ll look really good:)

    I don’t use hair spray because it leaves my hair all crunchy so I just add a bunch of layers and tease WITH OUT the spray

    After a while your layers will grow out..so every now and then just trim them or do like I said after you cut it like at the ends chop at it as if your trying to makes spikes. It’ll keep it thicker too!:)

    Add more shorter layers at the top closer to your roots for more volume.

    If you want to know anything else email me at bluecatslushie@aol.com title it emo hair so I won’t ignored you haha hope this helped some!

  71. N[emo] on March 3rd, 2011 at 4:32 pm

    ookay, i have thin brown medium length hair, and i’ve been trying to get my haircut like emo for the longest but idk wht to say to the hairdresser like what would look the best?

  72. Max on March 31st, 2011 at 6:00 pm

    Hey I’m like 14 and I’m emo but I don’t know what emo hair cut will suit me, I have long thick curly hair, any ideas?

  73. Jesse on April 1st, 2011 at 11:35 pm

    i say just straighten it (or perhaps if thats too much .. get a perm?) and do a chunk of hair covering your eye.. and trim it to be like to where is covers your eye then get longer to match the rest of your hair length..

  74. naajaa on April 17th, 2011 at 11:18 am

    im a 14 year old gurl thats needs help with her hair my hair is short and i want to no how to make my hair look emo r scene so if you could help me or give me any advice my email is surabib@yahoo.com :) ))))))))))) thanxx

  75. michelle serna on April 27th, 2011 at 1:04 pm

    i like looking for my hair vut emo but

  76. anonomus on April 29th, 2011 at 1:05 am

    I’m a 12 year old blonde emo andI want an emo hair style. my hair is like the old justin beiber but quite a bit longer so I was wandering what style wold be good. I’ve been looking at the backwards mullet and have tested many styles and come to a few conclusions but I wanted it to look more emo so I didn’t do them……has anyone got any advice??

  77. Christian on May 4th, 2011 at 6:15 pm

    so i want to know if an emo hair style fits me but i need help anyone help me my email is guitargodpadge@gmail.com please i’m getting kind of tired of this long hair if you want to see a pic my fb is christian culajay

  78. bleh on December 31st, 2011 at 2:47 pm

    ok so im 13 and im looking for an emo/goth/scene hairstyle ive been looking at a few and i dont honestly know what style would work out.. :/ i have thick curly hair thats brown/blonde and somewhat a dark red and its about medium length and i dont know what to do with it.. if anyone has some ideas please email me at tkyslim@yahoo.com im relle like going insane over this cause i have no clue what to do with my hair anymore :/

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