Celebrity Emo Hairstyles

Choppy and sweeping bangs are a popular element of celebrity emo hairstyles.girl holding hair image by Wendy Hotalling from Fotolia.com

Emo is the name given to the subculture of people who listen to rock music of the same title. The term emo is short for emotional, and emo music is often noted for its melancholic edge. Emos are characterized not only by the music they listen to but also by their sense of style. Emos often wear tight skinny jeans, band T-shirts and other accessories including studded belts and sweat bands. They also have distinct hairstyles, as reflected in the many celebrity emos.

Pete Wentz

Pete Wentz is the bassist for popular emo band Fall Out Boy. Wentz' hairstyle is asymmetrical. Choppy layers are cut in with a razor and left particularly short around the crown for spiking. His bangs are side swept, long and fall jagged over the forehead. The back is cut close into the neck. Use of straightening irons can help to remove frizz and achieve the pin-straight look. Finally, use wax to accentuate spikes.

Avril Lavigne is a popular emo songstress who is well known for her distinct long and straight blond locks. Avril adds an emo spin to her otherwise simple hairstyle by applying bright streaks of color such as hot pink to one side of her face. She has also been known to use curling tongs to add loose waves to her hair. Avril often wears accessories, such as hair slides with skulls on, to complement her emo style.

Trace Cyrus is a member of Metro Station. His hair is dyed jet black and sits at around shoulder length. It is parted heavily on the side. He has very long, sweeping bangs which fall over his face at an angle. The tips of Trace's hair fall straight, while choppy layers are cut around the top of the head to provide volume.

Hayley Williams is the front woman of Tennessee band Paramore. Hayley possesses one of the most iconic celebrity emo hairstyles. Hayley has dyed her hair a variety of colors, but she is known for her bright red choices. Hayley's hair is straight and long, sitting just below her shoulders. Choppy, wispy layers are graduated throughout the style with a razor, providing a messy texture. Bangs are similarly choppy and fall across the forehead at a slight angle.