Thursday, 31 July 2014
How to get emo hairstyle in 15 easy steps
2.)Look for inspiration. Search online or in
magazines for haircuts you like. If you find one you want to imitate, take a copy of the photo with you when you go in for your haircut.
3.)Ask for a razor trim. For super-sharp, straight edges on the ends of your hair, ask your stylist to use a razor comb.
4.)Thin your hair out on the bottom . A lot of emo hairstyles feature hair that's teased and thick on top, but thin and straight on the bottom.It will be easier for you to achieve this if you ask your stylist to thin out the bottom 3 or 4 inches of your hair.
5.)Keep the length conservative. Remember that you can always cut more hair off later, but growing it back takes awhile. If you're not sure about what kind of length you want, stay a bit longer than you think you might want. You can trim it up more next time.
6.)Watch out for split ends . Keep your haircut looking sharp and fresh by staying on top of ragged ends. Go in for a trim every 6 to 8 weeks, or touch it up yourself. If you razor trim your ends at home, use a straight razor and work with dry hair.
Dye your hair (optional) . Typically emo hair colors include jet black, bleached blonde, or neon streaks running through dark hair. Look around for inspiration, and settle on something you like.
7.)If this is your first time having your hair dyed, it's best to visit a professional salon . If you want to dye your hair by yourself in the future, pay close attention to the stylist's method and ask questions about the process.
8.)If you're familiar with dying your own hair,check out this article for more information on how to dye your hair with bold colors .Some beauty supply shops will sell hair gel (orsomething like it) that will have differentcolors . You can use these to experiment withdifferent colors before committing to dye your hair.
9.)Tease the top or back of your hair . A standard emo look requires the top or back of your hair to be teased out, while the bottom strands are sleek and straight. Tease your hair by grabbing a section that lays on top, applying hairspray, and using a rat-tail or fine-toothed comb to backcomb the hair (moving the comb "against'the grain and toward your scalp, not the ends of
your hair). Backcomb as many times as
necessary, then move on to the next section.
If your hair is thin and difficult to tease, buy a root volumizer (which can be found at most drugstores or beauty supply stores)
10.)Spray the foam along the root of your hair in 1 or 2-inch sections, working from bottom to top. Muss it through the top of your hair, and let it sit for a minute. Then try backcombing as normal. Use a straightener . Straightening your hair can
help it look sleek and flat where you want it to (like on your bangs or the bottom of your hair).
11.)If you have thick, curly hair, you'll need a higher-quality straightener (like the ones sold at hair salons that run around $100 USD). If you have thinner hair that tends to be wavy or straight, you can get away with a less expensive straightener sold at a drug store.
12.)Always spray your hair with a heat protectant before you start straightening . This helps minimize the damage caused by the heat.Work in small sections . If you have a lot of hair, clip up the top sections so that you have a manageable amount to work with. Once that's straightened, unclip another section. Keep going in that way until you've worked through all your hair.
13.)Take care of your hair . Dying, backcombing and straightening your hair can all be harsh on your hair. Here are a few ways to lessen the damage. If you plan on wearing a straightened or backcombed style every day, try to "train" your hair so that it only needs to be washed once or
twice a week . (It will be greasy at first, but just spray the roots with a dry shampoo and go over your hair with a blowdryer set to cool).
14.)Use the right shampoo and conditioner. If your hair is dyed, purchase a shampoo andconditioner set that's specifically formulated for colored hair. In general, though, seek out products that don't contain sodium laureth sulfate or sodium lauryl sulfate - these are alcohols that make shampoo foamy when you lather, but they can damage your hair. (If you buy new shampoo that doesn't foam up, don't
worry - it's still cleaning your hair.)
Although excessive use of sulfate-
containing shampoos can dry the hair
(causing frizz and brittleness), they are goodfor cleansing excessive products from the hair.
15.)When hair-products build up, the hair
tends to get difficult to manage (clumping,
lying flat, sticking up abnormally, tangling,
etc). This is the result of silicones and other
ingredients causing the hair to hold in
positions you don't want, as a result of
sleeping on it. Sulfates are the only common shampoo ingredient capable of efficiently removing silicones and other styling products from the hair, and as such are useful when your hair seems to be suffering from buildup. Just make sure to use a good conditioner after using a harsh shampoo.Consider giving your hair a break once or twice a week. When possible, try to give your hair a "day off" every so often, during which you don't style it with heat or
backcombing. Tie it up in a ponytail, or wear a hat over it instead.
A Black day for humanity in 2012
Youngsters in Iraq are being stoned to death for having
haircuts and wearing clothes that emulate the ‘emo’ style
popular among western teenagers.
At least 14 youths have been killed in the capital Baghdad
in the past three weeks in what appears to be a campaign
by Shia militants.
Militants in Shia neighbourhoods, where the stonings have
taken place, circulated lists yesterday naming more youths
targeted to be killed if they do not change the way they
dress.
The killings have taken place since Iraq’s interior ministry
drew attention to the ‘emo’ subculture last month, labelling
it ‘Satanism’ and ordering the community police force to
stamp it out.
Fans of the ‘emo’ trend – short for emotional – wear tight
jeans and have distinctive long, black or spiky haircuts.
The bodies of at least 14 youths have been taken to three
hospitals in eastern Baghdad bearing signs of having been
beaten to death with rocks.
After reports of the stonings circulated on Iraqi media, the
interior ministry said this week that no murders on its files
could be blamed on attacks on ‘emos’.
Iraq’s leading Shia clerics have condemned the stonings.
Iraq's Moral Police released a statement on the interior
ministry's website condemning the 'emo phenomenon'
among Iraqi youth, declaring its intent to 'eliminate' the
trend.
The move is part of a wider clampdown on young people
taking on what government officials call 'Western
appearances' in Iraq.
'The Emo phenomenon or devil worshipping is being
followed by the Moral Police who have the approval to
eliminate (the phenomenon) as soon as possible since it's
detrimentally affecting the society and becoming a danger,'
the statement read.
'They wear strange, tight clothes that have pictures on
them such as skulls and use stationary that are shaped as
skulls. They also wear rings on their noses and tongues,
and do other strange activities.'
A group of armed men dressed in civilian clothing led
dozens of teenagers to secluded areas a few days ago,
stoned them to death, and then disposed their bodies in
garbage dumpsters across the capital, according to
activists, activists told the Cairo-based al-Akhbar website.
The armed men are said to belong to 'one of the most
extremist religious groups' in Iraq.
'First they throw concrete blocks at the boy's arms, then at
his legs, then the final blow is to his head, and if he is not
dead then, they start all over again,' one person who
managed to escape told Al-Akhbar.
Iraq's moral police was granted approval by the Ministry of
Education to enter Baghdad schools and pinpoint students
with such appearances, according to the interior ministry's
statement.
The exact death toll remains unclear, but Hana al-Bayaty
of Brussels Tribunal, an NGO dealing with Iraqi issues, said
the current figure ranges 'between 90 and 100.'
'What's most disturbing about this is that they're so young,'
she said.
Al-Bayaty said the killings appear to have been carried out
by extremist Shia militias in mostly poor Shia
neighborhoods and said she suspected 'there's complicity
of the Ministry of Interior in the killings.'
Photos of the victims were released on Facebook, causing
panic and fear among Iraqi students.
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