My New Hair

The emo trend is bigger than ever, especially for the teenagers out there. The teen population is divided into those that love the emo look and everything the subculture encompasses, those who loath it and those that could not give a diddly squat about it. This post is for those of you out there who love emo hairstyles on boys or for boys out there looking to get an emo haircut, prepare to be inspired!

Emo girls go here: Cute Emo Girls

Classic emo haircut with dyed black hair and side fringe covering an eye

More eccentric emo hairstyle, high upkeep but totally worth it

Bright yellow block color carefully placed gives great texture to the hair

Here you can see the spiking in the back of the head. The copper streaks look amazing mixed in with the black hair.

Cute emo boy with side fringe.

Emo girls and Scene girls, no matter what label you give these beautiful creatures one thing stands true: They have some of the coolest, edgiest hairstyles of today. Emo girls like emo boys; use emo hairstyles amongst other things to help express their individuality, creativity and feelings.

Emo Girl with Awesome Hair Color

Emo Hairstyles do take a lot of time to maintain. You will probably have to see your stylist every 2 to 3 months to get your haircut maintained, alternatively you can just let it grow out but it won't be the same look you were going for originally considering that the side fringe pretty much needs to be about 3 to 4 inches long for the right effect.

Gorgeous Emo Girl with Black Hair and a Blue Streak

Side Swept Emo Fringe

The emo style looks amazing in platinum blonde

You can add cute little bows to your emo haircut

Play around with vivid colors for your streak, after all most colors look great when contrasting with black hair

Great emo haircut with blonde streaks in dark brown hair

Delicate dark pink and blonde streaks underneath give the hairstyle more character and is easier to maintain as the roots will not be seen as the hair grows out.

Emo hair in an icy shade of white

In the mid 90's, bands such as Rites of Spring, Weezer and Sunny Day Realestate start moving away from the dirty grungy pessimism of the music of those times towards more punky, happy kinda preppy and totally emotional mixed in with some gothic accessories, through time this became the very well know subculture known as EMO.

The legendary Weezer

Sunny Day Real Estate

Today being an emo embodies an entire lifestyle, a sense of style which is unique, a love of raw emotional music, a pessimistic outlook on life with a feeling social discontent and being totally misunderstood while also looking totally cute.

Emo Hairstyles

When we think of emo hairstyles we think of:

• Straight hair died black with a chunky side bang covering one eye.
• Hairstyle with sharp edges, angles and shapes
• A unisex hairstyle that can be worn by both emo boys and emo girls alike - very androgynous, although girls sometimes wear the style a bit longer.
• The side bang can include a streak or block of hair that is in another color such as blonde, pink, purple whatever you like really.

Cute Emo Couple

The way our hair looks is a direct reflection on our nutrition. If we follow a balanced diet our hair appears soft, shiny and strong; but if the case is to the contrary our hair appears dull, frizzy and weak. We must take into account that if we are healthy on the inside it will also show on the outside.

Our hair not only requires shampoos, conditioners and other products to look attractive, shiny and healthy. Our diet is directly linked to hair health and beauty. Consider the following information for healthy skin, nails and hair.

Protein

Hair is made of protein, so the more protein we eat the healthier our hair will be. Strong healthy hair is less prone to breakage, split ends, damage and dullness. You can find protein in chicken, red meat, oysters, milk and other milk products, soy beans, lentils, nuts and in most veggies.

Vitamins

Consuming the right vitamins is vital to the health of our hair. Certain vitamins and minerals can help prevent hair loss and hair thinning, instead of reaching for those products for hair loss as a first step why not have a look at your diet.

Vitamin C

A rich antioxidant that is excellent for maintaining healthy skin and hair. It can be found in oranges (all citrus), tomatoes, all dark green veggies, onion and avocados.

Vitamin A

An antioxidant which is a great natural protector against aging as in controls the negatives effects of free radicals ( molecules responsible for cellular degeneration). Vitamin A also benefits the sebum in the scalp. This vitamin can be found in eggs, milk, carrots, fish liver oil, broccoli and spinach.

Vitamin B

The B vitamins are the most important for healthy hair. B5 (Pantotheic Acid) gives hair flexibility, strength and shine and helps prevent hair loss and graying. B6 helps prevent dandruff and can be found in cereals, egg yolk and liver. Vitamin B12 helps prevent the loss of hair and can be found in fish, eggs, chicken and milk.

Vitamin E

Combats the free radicals that damage hair structure, preventing hair breakage and loss by enhancing our blood circulation. Food sources include avocado, soy, broccoli, spinach, asparagus, carrot, apples and dried beans.

Vitamin F

Vitamin F is an essential fatty acid that really benefits those with a dry scalp or dandruff. Food sources includes nuts, sunflower seeds and oil, soy and olive oil.

Biotin

Helps strengthen and thicken your nails and hair. Can be used to prevent hair loss and dandruff. Found in egg yolks, milk, kidney, fruits and nuts.

Minerals

Minerals are essential to hair health, these include: calcium, copper, zinc, silica and iron. Minerals and vitamins work together; therefore if there is a deficiency in one of them it is reflected in the other. For example: Vitamin C helps the absorption of iron.

Iron

Without adequate amounts of iron hair follicles don't receive enough oxygen and the hair becomes weak. Iron can be found in green vegetables and red meat.

Zinc

Helps prevent hair loss. Zinc is associated with protein so if you are eating foods high in protein like most meats, wholegrain cereals, pumpkin seeds, milk and cheese then you are surely receiving adequate amounts of zinc.

Copper

Can help pigmentation (color), prevents hair loss and helps maintain healthy hair texture. Copper can be found in nuts, meats and veggies.

Magnesium

Gives vitality to the hair shaft. Food sources: dried fruits, strawberries, cheese and pears.

Sulfur

Assures the adhesion of keratin (natural protein that strengthens hair). Found in almonds, eggs, milk, garlic and mustard.

Water

Our bodies are mainly made up of water and hair also contains a lot of water (25%). For healthy, shiny hair and all over health it is important to drink a lot of water.

If you are searching for natural home remedies for your hair look no further! Try this amazing avocado home based conditioner. It is just as good as the leading deep conditioners from Redken, Joico and Tigi but much much cheaper. It will leave you hair soft, shiny and luscious and ready to go or style into your favorite hairstyle.

Avocado Hair Conditioner

Ingredients

• 2 Teaspoons of Avocado
• 2 Teaspoons of of Olive Oil
• 2 Teaspoons of of Canola Oil
• 2 Teaspoons of of Coconut Oil
• 2 Teaspoons of Honey

Method:

1. Put all of the ingrediants into a saucepan except for the honey.
2. Mix slowly on a low temperature setting. Let the mixture heap up but not reach boiling point. Take it off the stove and let it cool down.
3. Once the mixture has cooled down add the honey and mix togther well.
4. Add the mixture to your hair and comb through delicately with a fine tooth comb.
5. Leave the mixture on the hair for about 15 minutes.
6. Was the mixture off with warm water.

Note: You can only keep tis mixture in the fridge for 2 to 3 days and then you should throw it out.

There are many reasons for cutting ones hair short; relationship break-up, birth of a new baby, to get rid of hair damaged by excessive dying and styling or an intense need to make a change. Whatever your reason going from long hair to a short hairstyle is something that requires a lot of thought and consideration. So here are a few things to consider before taking the plunge.

Does Short Hair Suit Everybody?

In theory short hair should suit everyone but in practice pulling off short hairstyles really depends on the individual and how they make it work. There are a few basic rules:

Oval Face Shape:

Basically anything suits this face shape, even a shaved head will look beautiful. Think of Natalie Portman.

Rectangular Face Shape:

Short hair with fullness at the sides of the face instead of the crown of the head will balance a long and slender face .

Round Face Shape:

Add volume to the crown of the head to make the face appear longer, keep sides of the hair shorter.

Square Face Shape:

Keep some long wispy layers around the face to soften the strong facial features. Avoid short hairstyles that are too structured as it can make your features look harsh.

Upkeep of Short Hairstyles

Many think that having a short hairstyle is easier to maintain than long hair. This is not true. With long hair if you are having a bad hair day you can tie it up in a ponytail and be done with it. Short hair requires styling and more regular visits to the salon to keep it looking stylish.

Basic Tips For Looking After Short Hair

• Try to limit the use of heated styling appliances such as the flat iron and hair dryer as they cause stress and damage to the hair giving it an opaque appearance and creating split ends.
• Do not apply hair products to the roots, keep it to the tips to avoid greasy and oily looking hair, after all you don't want to look like a pirate! Stay away from silicone based products.
• Wash your hair with more frequency as the natural oils will cover your hair making it look oily.
• Protect your hair from the sun using the same sunscreen you use on your body.
• Avoid chlorinated pools as much as possible, especially the first few days after dying your hair.

Agyness Deyn - the new "it" girl has carved herself out a nice little niche and all it took was some old op shop clothes thrown together with no thought, a hairstyle reminiscent of that worn by The Beatles, a coolness only rivaled by Sid Vicious, some amazing genes and did I mention very very cool hair.

Agyness Deyn

Aggy Deyn exudes style out of every orifice and she doesn't even have to try! She is definitely a trend setter with a fun and quirky style that makes everyone smile (or at least most people).

So if you are looking for a short trendy hairstyle , a punk short hairstyle or a really cute short hairstyle that will make a splash everywhere you go, why not try her super bleached, super short look.

Agyness Deyn looks great with punk style dark hair

Are you looking for a great new  hairstyle without the use of scissors or dyes or hair stylists? Braiding your hair is a great way to achieve a new look and best of all there a many different braids to choose from and you can do them in your own home. Fishtail braids are great for adding a touch of class and elegance to your everyday look. Fishtail braids are fabulous hairstyles for weddings, proms or any formal occasion.

The fishtail braid is a beautiful DIY hairstyle that can be worn at weddings, any formal occassion and is also perftect for everyday life

Fishtail Braid Tutorial

1. Comb through hair to get all the knots out
2. Tie hair in a ponytail
3. Add a fine mist of hairspray to the hair
4. Divide the hair in the ponytail into two sections
5. Take a small strand of hair from the right section and pass it over to the left section (how big you make the strands of hair depends on you, the smaller the strand the more delicate and refined the fishtail braid will look)
6. Take a small strand of hair from the left section and pass it over to the right section
7. Continue the above method all the way down the braid
8. Make sure you hold the braid tightly applying a firm pressure with your thumb in the middle of the braid to avoid hair slipping out.

Beautiful blonde locks from highlights to platinum blonde hair requires maintenance to keep that brassiness away. Meet your new best friends; toners, silver shampoos and many different hydrating and protein based treatments to add the moisture that the bleach rips away. Following is a compilation of products that are tested and proven to work for your blonde hair to keep it an ash tone as opposed to that dreaded brassiness.

Shiny blonde hair with beautiful tonality requires the right hair products

Toner

• Goldwell 10P toner or Goldwell 10V toner, which one you chose depends on which shade of blonde you prefer. It is quite a good product to keep your hair from going brassy and lasts up to 3 weeks. Your hair must be bleached quite pale to notice the effects of this product. Mixing the Goldwell 10P and the 10V together can also give beautiful results
• Iceflower toning mousse by Schwarzkopf for a platinum blonde produces quite good toning effect and cuts out brassiness
• Ultra White Minx water rinse by Roux
• Napro Live Silver Toner has a very pretty color and lasts about 8 washes. It is a good cheap toner that you can get in most drug stores or supermarkets
• Fudge Paintbox's 'Lighter Shade Of Pale'

Tone your hair regularly to keep the brassiness away

Shampoo and Conditioner

• Matrix shampoo- So Silver
• Matrix Earthy Tones conditioning tube- Violet
• KMS blonde shampoo
• Wella Bonacure Silver Reflex
• Alfaparf silver shampoo is very good. A trick with these shampoos is to leave it on for about 20 mins and it will act like a toner.
• De Lorenzo Silver Color Care Shampoo can be used once a week to maintain your perfect blond color
• Paul Mitchell Strength Range is good for bleach damaged hair to restore its strength

Purple Shampoos and Conditioners are great for cutting out brassiness

Treatment

• Redken All Soft
• Redken Smooth Down Butter Treat
• L'Oreal Techni.art Liss Control is great for fine hair
• Paul Mitchell Strength Super Strong Treatment

The right treatments can strengthen your blonde hair

Leave in

Leave in Conditioners can leave dry hair feeling soft and healthy

Masque

• L'Oreal Absolut Repair mask
• Kerastase Masquintense
• Matrix Moisturising Mask

Be kind to your bleached blonde hair and apply an intense treatment masque at least once a week

Layered Hairstyles are the most versatile and popular haircut of the past few years. Layered hair suits every face shape and is for softening out very strong facial features. Layering your hair can give movement and body to very fine thin hair or use long layers to tame a head of wild curls.

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