Short Spiked-Up Emo Hairstyle


Added: 26 Jul 2012
A short spiked-up emo hairstyle is typically characterized by short, choppy layers and spikes that are styled upwards. Our model looks stunning in this hairstyle. The look is best suited for the brave and needs a product for hold and shine. You will need to use a strong-hold hair gel or pomade to hold the spikes in place to achieve this look. You can create the spikes by using your fingers to pull small sections of hair upwards and then applying the gel or pomade to hold them in place. You can also use hair wax or clay to add texture and make the spikes stand out. To style a spiked-up hairstyle, you must start by washing and drying your hair. This highlighted emo hairdo is tapered into the head around the back and sides for shape and smoothed down through the front to complement the face, while the crown is teased and spiked up and out for texture. Once your hair is dry, apply a small amount of hair gel or pomade to your fingers and work it through, focusing on the top and front sections.

You must touch up the highlights once every six weeks and keep the color vibrant and fresh. Use your fingers to create the spikes by pulling small sections of hair upwards and then applying more gel or pomade to hold them in place. You can use a hair dryer to help set the style and make the spikes more pronounced. To maintain the style, you may need to touch up the spikes with the additional product throughout the day.


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Short Spiked-Up Emo Hairstyle- Visual Story


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Hairstyle Type

Category
Alternative
Length
Short
Elasticity
Straight
Hair Color
Chestnut Brunette

Haircut Technique

Type
Scissor Cut

Suitability

Gender
Women
Face Shape
round,oval,heart,triangular
Hair Density
Thin/Medium
Hair Texture
Fine/Medium

Age
Under 21, 21 - 30, 31 - 40, and 41 - 50
Height
Any
Weight
Thin/Average/Large

Forehead Height
Short/Average
Neck Length
Short/Average
Ears
Small/Average
Nose
Small/Average
Glasses
No

Styling

Time
20 minutes
Tip
Spray a small amount of hairspray over the top sections to keep the front sections down and flat.
Products
wax, hair spray


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step 1

Apply some wax to your fingertips and then pull through the ends of your hair in a downward motion to achieve a sculptured look. Pinch clumps of hair in different directions for a messier result.


step 2

Using a small amount of wax, work it through the mid-lengths and ends in a downward, pinching motion. For added texture, apply more pinching and more wax.


step 3

Apply wax to your fingertips then drag through your bangs, sweeping the hair to the left as you go. Pinching the ends will create soft texture.


step 4

Pick up a small selection of hair from your mid section no bigger than your tail comb. Place your comb at the roots and then comb up and down until the hair is standing up by itself. Continue to the crown and finish at the sides. Repeat this step if you require more volume.


step 5

To finish the look, apply wax to your fingertips, making sure to smooth the wax over all of your fingers, then simply pinch the wax onto the ends of your hair, applying as much or as little as needed.


step 6

Apply some hard wax to your fingertips and then rub it into your roots while lifting your strands for soft volume.


step 7

To finish, apply a minimal amount of hairspray from an arms length distance to the top, sides and back. Take care not to use too much or you will end up with a white, flaky residue which looks like dandruff.




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