How to Get Emo Bangs
Make sure that your hair is long enough., Make sure your hair is dry., Straighten your hair., Consider training your hair for a few weeks before cutting them., If you want to color your hair, cut it first, then dye it., Make sure that you have...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Make sure that your hair is long enough.
Emo bangs are usually pretty long to begin with, but you want your hair to be a few inches longer than you want it to be.
This will make it easier for you to cut your bangs.
Remember, you can always cut your bangs shorter, but you can't add hair back if they are too short.
As a general rule, your bangs should be longer than your nose, but no longer than your jawline. -
Step 2: Make sure your hair is dry.
It is okay if you just washed it, but your hair needs to be perfectly dry when you cut it.
This is because hair is longer while it is wet, and you don't want to cut too much off by accident. , Emo bangs are straight, so if you have curly or wavy hair, you will have to straighten it to get the right look.
This will ensure that you cut the right length.
Curly hair, after all, becomes longer when you straighten it., Emo bangs are usually swept either to the left or the right side of the face.
If your hair has a center part, you will need part your hair in the direction you want your emo bangs to go, and secure it with some bobby pins.
Keep this up for a few weeks until your hair starts naturally falling to the left or right. , Cutting your hair changes the way it falls, so the strands catch the light differently.
You will also end up using less dye if you cut your hair first, because you will have less hair to work with., This way, you won't have to reach far in order to get what you need.
Here's a list of what you should have ready:
Rat-tail comb Hair shears 2 or more hair clips Spray bottle filled with water Razor (optional) , If you have short hair, you can use bobby pins or hair clips.
May sure that you do not have too much hair in your bang area; emo bangs look better when they are thinner.
Most emo hair does not have a part.
All the hair, including the bangs, tend to come from one point on the hair, either on the far left or the far right.
Keep this in mind when pulling your bangs forward. , If you have very thick hair, you probably don't need to do this.
If you have thinner hair, you might want to consider this.
If you choose to separate your hair, clip the top layer back.
Follow the rest of the steps for bottom layer, then repeat them for the top. , You will be cutting your bangs at an angle towards the other side of your face. , Start at the roots and slowly bring the comb down towards your fingers.
You want all of the hairs from that segment to lay smoothly. , Try to cut in an upwards motion, but be careful not to nick your own fingers.
Don't worry if the cut looks jagged.
Emo style bangs are supposed to have a jagged, feathery look to them. , Be sure to measure this new segment against the one you just cut.
Cut the hair on the new segment just below your fingers, using that same upward motion. , Do this until you each the other end of your bangs.
Be sure to work in small sections. , If you want, you can use a razor to thin our your hair, or to give it a feathered look.
Simply run the razor down your hair, starting close to the roots and working your way down towards the end.
You can use a razor comb or a fresh, clean shaving razor. , Unclip the upper layer of your bangs.
Measure them against the bottom layer, and cut them in small segments using that same, upward cutting motion.
Make the upper layer about 1/8 inch shorter than the bottom layer. , As your hair continues to grow, your natural roots will begin to show.
This can actually make your bangs look more punkish or emo.
If you don't want your roots to show, you will need to re-touch your dye job.
This can be a big commitment. , Dyeing hair by yourself can be tricky, especially if you have never done it before.
Bleaching your hair can be even trickier, and you will need to do it if you have very dark hair and want a lighter or brighter color in it. , This will allow you to determine how much time your hair will need to get the look you want.
Everyone's hair is different after all.
Simply snip off about an inch of hair from an out of sight area (like the back of your neck) and coat the hair with about a teaspoon of bleach of dye.
Leave it on for the time specified, then rinse it off., If you want to dye your hair something bright, like pink or purple, you probably won't need to bleach your hair.
However, you might still want to do a test strand first.
Blond hair has yellow undertones.
This means that some colors might end up different after you put them in your hair.
For example, bright pink might end up looking more orange, and bright blue might look a little greenish.If you have light hair and want to dye it black, go for a soft black or a natural black.
A blue black will appear too dark against your naturally fair skin tone. , If you have very dark hair and want to go with a lighter or brighter color (such as blond, blue, or purple), you will need to bleach your hair first.
If you don't, the colors may appear dull or not show up at all.
If you want to go darker, however, you should have no problems. , Dyeing bangs can get messy.
Working in a bathroom will make cleaning up a lot easier. , Once you start dyeing your hair, it will be difficult to move about.
Make sure that everything you need is on the bathroom counter and within reach.
Here's a list of what you will need:
Old t-shirt Old towel Plastic gloves Shower cap (optional) Tint brush Tin foil (optional, for streaking) Hair bleach (optional) Hair dye , Even if you are careful, there's still a chance that a drop of dye might land some place it shouldn't.
Put on an old t-shirt and drape an old towel across your chest and shoulders.
Put on a pair of plastic gloves; they usually come with hair dye kits. , If you are not going to clean your hair, the skip down to here.
Here are some guidelines as to what volume you should used based on your natural hair color:
If you have blonde, dry, or very damaged hair, use a 20 volume.
If you have a medium brown to a blond hair, or somewhat damaged hair, use a 30 volume.
If you have dark brown to black hair, use a 40 volume. , You can bleach all of your bangs or just the tips.
Start applying the bleach ¼ to ½ inch away from your scalp; if you apply it any closer, you might burn your scalp.If you want to do streaks, pick up a segment that you want streaked and apply the bleach to it with a brush.
Wrap some tinfoil around the segment, then move on to the next. , Check back on your hair every 10 minutes. 10 minutes.
Over mixing a solution that is too strong for your hair, and never leave it in longer than the time specified.
Doing so can burn your scalp or fry your hair.
If you bleached your hair, and it is not light enough, wait at least one day before bleaching it again.If you have blond hair, wait 15 to 30 minutes.
The darker it is, the longer you will have to wait.
If you have light brown hair, wait 25 to 35 minutes.
If you have medium brown hair, wait 30 to 45 minutes.
If you have dark brown or black hair, wait 45 to 60 minutes. , Carefully lean over the sink and rinse all the bleach out using cool water.
If you want to do this in the shower, then tilt your head back.
Be careful not to get any of the bleach water into your eyes.
You may also want to wear some plastic gloves while doing this. , Most emo bangs will be black, but you can color it another color (such as red, blond, or brown) or leave your hair its natural color.
You can even add brightly-colored streaks to it. , Even if you are very careful, there is still a chance that you might get some hair dye on your skin.
The Vaseline will help keep your skin from getting stained. , Usually, you will need to mix the color into the activated cream. , You can color all of your bangs, or just the tips.
If you want to do streaks, pick up a segment that you want streaked and brush the dye onto it.
Wrap tinfoil around the segment, and move onto the next. , You don't have to do this, but it will help keep the dye moist.
It will also help trap the heat from your head, and make the dye more effective. , For most dyes, this will be about 20 minutes.
Carefully lean over the sink and rinse the dye out using cool water.
If you want to do this in the shower, then tilt your head back.
You may want to leave the gloves on for this step, just in case any of the dye stains your hands. , You can style your hair however you want, but the traditional emo style has a specific look to it.
This section will give you a few tips on how to get that look.
You don't have to use all of the ideas in this section., If your hair is not already straight, you might want to straighten it, especially your bangs.
Be sure to spray your hair with a heat protective spray before you take a flat iron to it.
If you don't, the heat will damage your hair and make it look frizzy.
If you have curly or wavy hair, consider straightening just your bangs and leaving the rest of your hair natural. , Even though they are straight, emo bangs also have volume.
Use a round brush to blow dry your bangs upwards, or use a styling mousse to give it some extra fluff.
Take a 1 to 2 inch wide segment of hair from the top layer, and pull it upwards.
Mist it with some hairspray, and then backcomb it.
Keep doing this until you have teased all the hair in the top layer.
Gently smooth the upper layer down and mist it with some more hairspray., If you want to keep your bangs in place or give them some texture, use a little bit of hair gel or styling wax towards the ends.
If you want to give your bangs some volume, as a little bit of mousse at the roots.
Avoid applying too much styling product all at once.
You will either weigh your hair down or keep it from moving naturally., It should be covering at least of one eye as well.
The idea behind this is that your bangs are shielding you from the world around you. , Even though emo hair has a jagged cut to it, it is not messy.
Use heat protecting sprays when your straighten it.
If it gets dull, add a tiny amount of oil (such as hair oil, argan oil, or coconut oil) to make it smooth and glossy again. , Use a razor to trim it when it gets too long; this will help keep that feathery, textured look. -
Step 3: Straighten your hair.
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Step 4: Consider training your hair for a few weeks before cutting them.
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Step 5: If you want to color your hair
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Step 6: cut it first
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Step 7: then dye it.
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Step 8: Make sure that you have everything you need close by.
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Step 9: Separate your bangs from the rest of your hair
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Step 10: and tie the rest of your hair back.
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Step 11: Consider separating your bangs into a top layer and a bottom layer.
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Step 12: Take a 1 inch wide segment of hair close towards where you want the bangs to begin.This will likely be above your right or left eyebrow.
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Step 13: Smooth down any stray hairs using a comb and hold the segment taut between your fingers.
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Step 14: Cut the hair under your fingers using a pair of hair shears.
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Step 15: Drop another segment of hair and cut it 1/8 inch longer than the first one.
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Step 16: Continue dropping and cutting the hair.
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Step 17: Inspect your work and make any corrections.
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Step 18: Repeat the process with the upper layer of your bangs
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Step 19: if you divided them earlier.
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Step 20: Understand that you will need to re-color your hair regularly.
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Step 21: Consider getting your hair dyed at a salon
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Step 22: especially if you are going to bleach it.
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Step 23: Consider doing a strand test when bleaching and/or dyeing your hair at home.
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Step 24: Know what to expect if you have blond hair.
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Step 25: Know what to expect if you have dark hair.
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Step 26: Plan to work in the bathroom.
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Step 27: Make sure that you have everything on hand.
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Step 28: Wear appropriate clothes while dyeing or bleaching your bangs.
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Step 29: Purchase a hair bleaching kit and prepare the bleach according to the instructions if you are going to bleach your hair.
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Step 30: Use a tint brush to apply the bleach to the areas you want bleached.
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Step 31: Wait for the time recommended on the package.
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Step 32: Rinse the bleach out.
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Step 33: Choose your color.
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Step 34: Put some Vaseline around your hairline.
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Step 35: Prepare the dye.Most punk dyes already come pre-mixed
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Step 36: but some hair dyes need to be mixed together.
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Step 37: Apply the dye to the areas you want colored using a tint brush.
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Step 38: Consider placing your hair and bangs under a shower cap.
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Step 39: Rinse the dye off after the specified time.
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Step 40: Understand that emo hair doesn't have rules
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Step 41: but rather guidelines.
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Step 42: Straighten your bangs.
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Step 43: Add volume to your bangs.
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Step 44: Use styling products such as gels
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Step 45: or mousse to get the look you want.
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Step 46: Wear your bangs so that they cover half of your face.
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Step 47: Take good care of your hair.
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Step 48: Trim your hair regularly.
Detailed Guide
Emo bangs are usually pretty long to begin with, but you want your hair to be a few inches longer than you want it to be.
This will make it easier for you to cut your bangs.
Remember, you can always cut your bangs shorter, but you can't add hair back if they are too short.
As a general rule, your bangs should be longer than your nose, but no longer than your jawline.
It is okay if you just washed it, but your hair needs to be perfectly dry when you cut it.
This is because hair is longer while it is wet, and you don't want to cut too much off by accident. , Emo bangs are straight, so if you have curly or wavy hair, you will have to straighten it to get the right look.
This will ensure that you cut the right length.
Curly hair, after all, becomes longer when you straighten it., Emo bangs are usually swept either to the left or the right side of the face.
If your hair has a center part, you will need part your hair in the direction you want your emo bangs to go, and secure it with some bobby pins.
Keep this up for a few weeks until your hair starts naturally falling to the left or right. , Cutting your hair changes the way it falls, so the strands catch the light differently.
You will also end up using less dye if you cut your hair first, because you will have less hair to work with., This way, you won't have to reach far in order to get what you need.
Here's a list of what you should have ready:
Rat-tail comb Hair shears 2 or more hair clips Spray bottle filled with water Razor (optional) , If you have short hair, you can use bobby pins or hair clips.
May sure that you do not have too much hair in your bang area; emo bangs look better when they are thinner.
Most emo hair does not have a part.
All the hair, including the bangs, tend to come from one point on the hair, either on the far left or the far right.
Keep this in mind when pulling your bangs forward. , If you have very thick hair, you probably don't need to do this.
If you have thinner hair, you might want to consider this.
If you choose to separate your hair, clip the top layer back.
Follow the rest of the steps for bottom layer, then repeat them for the top. , You will be cutting your bangs at an angle towards the other side of your face. , Start at the roots and slowly bring the comb down towards your fingers.
You want all of the hairs from that segment to lay smoothly. , Try to cut in an upwards motion, but be careful not to nick your own fingers.
Don't worry if the cut looks jagged.
Emo style bangs are supposed to have a jagged, feathery look to them. , Be sure to measure this new segment against the one you just cut.
Cut the hair on the new segment just below your fingers, using that same upward motion. , Do this until you each the other end of your bangs.
Be sure to work in small sections. , If you want, you can use a razor to thin our your hair, or to give it a feathered look.
Simply run the razor down your hair, starting close to the roots and working your way down towards the end.
You can use a razor comb or a fresh, clean shaving razor. , Unclip the upper layer of your bangs.
Measure them against the bottom layer, and cut them in small segments using that same, upward cutting motion.
Make the upper layer about 1/8 inch shorter than the bottom layer. , As your hair continues to grow, your natural roots will begin to show.
This can actually make your bangs look more punkish or emo.
If you don't want your roots to show, you will need to re-touch your dye job.
This can be a big commitment. , Dyeing hair by yourself can be tricky, especially if you have never done it before.
Bleaching your hair can be even trickier, and you will need to do it if you have very dark hair and want a lighter or brighter color in it. , This will allow you to determine how much time your hair will need to get the look you want.
Everyone's hair is different after all.
Simply snip off about an inch of hair from an out of sight area (like the back of your neck) and coat the hair with about a teaspoon of bleach of dye.
Leave it on for the time specified, then rinse it off., If you want to dye your hair something bright, like pink or purple, you probably won't need to bleach your hair.
However, you might still want to do a test strand first.
Blond hair has yellow undertones.
This means that some colors might end up different after you put them in your hair.
For example, bright pink might end up looking more orange, and bright blue might look a little greenish.If you have light hair and want to dye it black, go for a soft black or a natural black.
A blue black will appear too dark against your naturally fair skin tone. , If you have very dark hair and want to go with a lighter or brighter color (such as blond, blue, or purple), you will need to bleach your hair first.
If you don't, the colors may appear dull or not show up at all.
If you want to go darker, however, you should have no problems. , Dyeing bangs can get messy.
Working in a bathroom will make cleaning up a lot easier. , Once you start dyeing your hair, it will be difficult to move about.
Make sure that everything you need is on the bathroom counter and within reach.
Here's a list of what you will need:
Old t-shirt Old towel Plastic gloves Shower cap (optional) Tint brush Tin foil (optional, for streaking) Hair bleach (optional) Hair dye , Even if you are careful, there's still a chance that a drop of dye might land some place it shouldn't.
Put on an old t-shirt and drape an old towel across your chest and shoulders.
Put on a pair of plastic gloves; they usually come with hair dye kits. , If you are not going to clean your hair, the skip down to here.
Here are some guidelines as to what volume you should used based on your natural hair color:
If you have blonde, dry, or very damaged hair, use a 20 volume.
If you have a medium brown to a blond hair, or somewhat damaged hair, use a 30 volume.
If you have dark brown to black hair, use a 40 volume. , You can bleach all of your bangs or just the tips.
Start applying the bleach ¼ to ½ inch away from your scalp; if you apply it any closer, you might burn your scalp.If you want to do streaks, pick up a segment that you want streaked and apply the bleach to it with a brush.
Wrap some tinfoil around the segment, then move on to the next. , Check back on your hair every 10 minutes. 10 minutes.
Over mixing a solution that is too strong for your hair, and never leave it in longer than the time specified.
Doing so can burn your scalp or fry your hair.
If you bleached your hair, and it is not light enough, wait at least one day before bleaching it again.If you have blond hair, wait 15 to 30 minutes.
The darker it is, the longer you will have to wait.
If you have light brown hair, wait 25 to 35 minutes.
If you have medium brown hair, wait 30 to 45 minutes.
If you have dark brown or black hair, wait 45 to 60 minutes. , Carefully lean over the sink and rinse all the bleach out using cool water.
If you want to do this in the shower, then tilt your head back.
Be careful not to get any of the bleach water into your eyes.
You may also want to wear some plastic gloves while doing this. , Most emo bangs will be black, but you can color it another color (such as red, blond, or brown) or leave your hair its natural color.
You can even add brightly-colored streaks to it. , Even if you are very careful, there is still a chance that you might get some hair dye on your skin.
The Vaseline will help keep your skin from getting stained. , Usually, you will need to mix the color into the activated cream. , You can color all of your bangs, or just the tips.
If you want to do streaks, pick up a segment that you want streaked and brush the dye onto it.
Wrap tinfoil around the segment, and move onto the next. , You don't have to do this, but it will help keep the dye moist.
It will also help trap the heat from your head, and make the dye more effective. , For most dyes, this will be about 20 minutes.
Carefully lean over the sink and rinse the dye out using cool water.
If you want to do this in the shower, then tilt your head back.
You may want to leave the gloves on for this step, just in case any of the dye stains your hands. , You can style your hair however you want, but the traditional emo style has a specific look to it.
This section will give you a few tips on how to get that look.
You don't have to use all of the ideas in this section., If your hair is not already straight, you might want to straighten it, especially your bangs.
Be sure to spray your hair with a heat protective spray before you take a flat iron to it.
If you don't, the heat will damage your hair and make it look frizzy.
If you have curly or wavy hair, consider straightening just your bangs and leaving the rest of your hair natural. , Even though they are straight, emo bangs also have volume.
Use a round brush to blow dry your bangs upwards, or use a styling mousse to give it some extra fluff.
Take a 1 to 2 inch wide segment of hair from the top layer, and pull it upwards.
Mist it with some hairspray, and then backcomb it.
Keep doing this until you have teased all the hair in the top layer.
Gently smooth the upper layer down and mist it with some more hairspray., If you want to keep your bangs in place or give them some texture, use a little bit of hair gel or styling wax towards the ends.
If you want to give your bangs some volume, as a little bit of mousse at the roots.
Avoid applying too much styling product all at once.
You will either weigh your hair down or keep it from moving naturally., It should be covering at least of one eye as well.
The idea behind this is that your bangs are shielding you from the world around you. , Even though emo hair has a jagged cut to it, it is not messy.
Use heat protecting sprays when your straighten it.
If it gets dull, add a tiny amount of oil (such as hair oil, argan oil, or coconut oil) to make it smooth and glossy again. , Use a razor to trim it when it gets too long; this will help keep that feathery, textured look.
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