How to Be Cyber Goth

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Although many Cyber Goths are female

   Don't feel that because you are male you can't be Cyber Goth.
   
   Nor do you have to be white.
   
   Cyber Goth is a multi-ethnic style, and there are many, many black, Hispanic and Japanese Cyber Goths.
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   Step 2: this is a unisex style.

   In Europe and Japan, Cyber Goths seem to lean heavily towards Raver, and are usually incredibly colorful.
   
   In America and Australia, Cyber Goths leans heavily towards the military side, known as Rivethead.
   
   Edit:
   You don't have to dress a certain way in a certain country.
   
   If you like the darker side of Cyber Goth and you live in Japan, that's fine.Likewise, there are a lot of people in America and Australia who dress like Japanese Cyber Goths , Most makeup of cyber goths is quite complex and is color coordinated with the rest of their outfit.
   
   You should devote a lot of practice towards applying your make-up before taking it out for a spin, to avoid those face palm moments. , Manic Panic sell the type Marilyn Manson uses, do not go too over the top with the paleness to begin with- just gradually get paler. ,, You may use black eye shadow, however Cyber Goths tend to wear bright neon colored eyeshadow with a thin layer of eyeliner, and brightly colored false eyelashes amongst females.
   
   It doesn't matter, whatever floats your boat. , This allows them to draw their eyebrows to fit their incredible eyeshadow.
   
   Some Cyber Goth make up does resemble drag queen make up. , This is very common in Sweden, Finland, and Japan. , It's either dyed and styled real hair or more commonly, elaborate extensions or wigs either braided or somewhat resembling dreadlocks known as 'dread falls'.
   
   Falls can be made out of synthetic hair, thick plastic ribbon, yarn or more exotic materials such as computer cables, foam strips and tubular Crin (known as Cyber Lox); as cyber goth fashions typically aim for an artificial or heavily-stylised look, materials that are very obviously not real hair are particularly common.
   
   Dread falls made from synthetic hair can be made in many styles, such as candy cane swirls (two colors together to look like a candy cane) and transistor dreads (one color turning into another).
   
   Dread extensions are also used for a more permanent "Dread Falls" look. , Try to get Cyberlox that are very thick, full and colorful.
   
   UV is even better.
   
   Even if you can't find cyberlox that fit your budget, you can easily find cheap materials for cyberlox like foam, yarn, and kanekalon hair that you can dread yourself.
   
   When you wear them, wear a thick headband to cover your hair, as this also comforts the pressure of all that weight on your forehead. , Manic Panic has great neon dyes, but you'll most likely need to bleach your hair first.
   
   Some Cyber Goths just color their hair rainbow without a hint of black in it.
   
   You don't have to go through the trouble of dying it though, this is what cyberlox are for :) you can wear wigs too. , The colors are usually a mixture of neon colors and white and/or black, the colors usually contrast well.
   
   Clothing with reflector panels, or circuitry designs are very popular.
   
   Neon colored fishnets worn over plain black tights are popular with females, and they look cool.
   
   Try to find clothing with radioactive or bio-hazard symbols as well.
   
   PVC chokers and bracelets with colored spikes are popular.
   
   Ones that glow in the dark are even better.
   
   Try to find a decent PVC Gas Mask, as they seem to be a popular accessory for some reason. , This is primarily borrowed from Deathrock, but as long as it's colorful, it's Cyber Goth. , Be aware that these can hurt after a few hours of wear, so a headband will comfort your head slightly. , Many Cyber Goths are also seen at Anime/Comic conventions, as well as the yearly Wave Gotik Treffen and M'era Luna music festivals in Germany, which attract visitors from all over the world. , Transmuter, Swear Alternative and Demonia seem to be very popular.
   
   Also, faux fur leg warmers are popular among female cyber goths. , "Tattoos are generally Kanji, or based on Japanese designs." Edit:
   Great example of someone talking out of their behind.
   
   If one prefers Kanji, one gets Kanji.
   
   There is NO GENERAL RULE OF THUMB that comes with cyber goth tattoos.
   
   Also, please don't feel pressured to chop/dye yourself as it is not a requirement. , It is advised not to go into this style without knowing at least some of the more popular cybergoth bands, such as VNV Nation and Icon Of Coil, otherwise you will be labelled a poseur.
   
   Cyber Goth music is a range of genres.
   
   Industrial, EBM (Electronic Body Music), Futurepop, Synthpop, Techno, Noize, Aggrotech are just a few of them.
   
   Make sure you know the difference between them all, and yes there is actually a difference.
   
   Some lean more towards a Rammstein-esque sound, and some lean more towards a rave/club sound.
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   Step 3: Know the difference between Cyber Goth and Raver.

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   Step 4: Start by getting into the makeup

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   Step 5: do not do anything you do not want to do or you do not like or feel comfortable with

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   Step 6: there are no rules

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   Step 7: therefore you should feel free to be yourself.

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   Step 8: Get some foundation that is a few shades lighter than your regular skin tone.

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   Step 9: Choose to wear wacky colored lipsticks

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    Step 10: whether it be black

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    Step 11: blue or even pink

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    Step 12: just wear what you're comfortable with.

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    Step 13: Eyeliner is okay

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    Step 14: you can wear it as you please

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    Step 15: and some Cyber Goths choose to wear it heavy.

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    Step 16: Sometimes female Cyber Goths shave their eyebrows off and then draw them back on.

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    Step 17: In Europe

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    Step 18: some females wear brightly colored face gems stuck around the eyes.

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    Step 19: Cyber Goth hair is amazing.

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    Step 20: Look around online for 'cyberlox' if you're interested

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    Step 21: they can be pricey though

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    Step 22: but they are a good alternative and they look really good when they're the right ones.

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    Step 23: Remember that your hair can be multi colored

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    Step 24: black tends to be the popular base color

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    Step 25: and most neon colors are good.

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    Step 26: Look online for Cyber Goth clothing

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    Step 27: it can be almost anything latex

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    Step 28: PVC or Lycra.

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    Step 29: In England

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    Step 30: many Cyber Goths buy colorful tights and fishnets and rip them up to become sleeves

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    Step 31: layering different colors on top of each other.

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    Step 32: Aviator goggles and cyber goggles are extremely popular

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    Step 33: and are usually worn on the head with Cyberlox.

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    Step 34: If you're old enough you should visit some Industrial/Cyber Goth clubs

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    Step 35: as that's where a lot of the more older Cyber Goth's tend to hang out.

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    Step 36: Platform boots and shoes are extremely popular once again

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    Step 37: so you should definitely look into buying some of those.

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    Step 38: Body modification is another popular interest among Cyber goths

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    Step 39: piercings and scarifications.

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    Step 40: The music is heavily electronic in nature

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    Step 41: covering both alternative electronic genres such as EBM

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    Step 42: industrial music

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    Step 43: futurepop and power noise and club-oriented dance music styles such as trance and hard dance

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    Step 44: and other electronic genres including drum and bass

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    Step 45: synthpop

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    Step 46: gabber and intelligent dance music.

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