How to Be Emo
Being emo is a way of expressing who you are through style and attitude. Find an outlet for your angst with these tips.
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You Will Need
- Creative hairstyle
- Accessories
- Glasses
- Piercings
- Makeup
- Thrift store
- Tight jeans and t-shirts
- Belt
- Emo records
Steps
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Step 1
Be emotional
Be emotional. When you are emo, you are moody and unpredictable.
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Step 2
Get an emo hairstyle
Get an emo hairstyle. Dye your hair black, add bangs, or streak parts of your hair purple, green, or red.
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Get a hairstyle typical of the opposite sex.
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Step 3
Add accessories
Add accessories to your hair, wear a pair of glasses to enhance your look, or add piercings.
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Step 4
Wear makeup
Wear as little or as much makeup as you like. Enhance your look with thick eyeliner and mascara.
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Step 5
Dress emo
Dress the part by visiting your local thrift store for tight-fitting jeans and small T-shirts whose logos or slogans have unintended ironic meanings.
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Design your own T-shirts that express your style.
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Step 6
Wear pants low
Wear your pants low on your hips, and accessorize them with a unique belt.
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Step 7
Listen to emo music
Listen to the genre of rock music called emo music. You are now emo.
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Elaine Davidson from Scotland held the Guinness record in 2001 for the most piercings, with a total of 720 on her body.
