Emo Makeup

The term emo is frequently used with a particular genre of music. The emo music style started in eightys in UK and has grown popularly as a type of fashion. But today emo is defined as a soft punk choice of fashion and cosmetics.

The boys and girls go for emo style to achieve an individual way of dressing, wardrobe, makeup and hairstyles.

Most people consider that emo is abbreviation of the word emotional and emo personalities are very emotional and sensitive.

Requirements for emo make-up

• Powder
• Eye liner
• Mascara
• Foundation
• Strong eye-shadow colors
• Black kohl

How to apply emo make-up

1. The emo look can be described as dark eyes, pale skin with dark nails, eyes and lips and make up as it is a lifestyle.
2. The begining point of emo meake-up is the clean face.
3. Now apply powder on the face and neck to make them appear pale.
4. Apply eye liner or eye paint on the bottom of your eyes close to the lash line. Start from the inside corner of your eye and make a thin line going to the outside of your eye. Add more dark color over the top to get a dark emo effect.
5. Similarly apply on top of your eyes for a rounded edge on the outside corner of your eye.
6. Beginers can use liquid eye liner. Eye paint can be used as both shadow and liner.
7. Apply eye-shadow, if necessary. Most emo girls go for bright shadows like pink, gray or red shades all the way up to the eyebrows.
8. Now apply coats of black mascara. Emo people should use any light or purple lip color. You can use dark red if your skin color is dark. Light lip gloss or lip balm is preferred.
9. Use foundation sparingly that matches your skin tone.
10. Finally, spray a light mist of water to make the make-up last longer.

Girls and boys have emo hair styles with sharp edges and shapes.