A comment from a reader..

Anyone who actually follows all of that advice, is a complete and total sheep. Not just a poser, but a conformist follower. It's so sad how some people say that being 'emo' is being unique and individual, when you are just reading a few 'how-tos' on the subject.

If you truly are being who you really are, and truly are being an individual, then nobody can give you a 'how-to'. Develop your own personal style and be yourself, not just one of the mindless followers of thousands of teenagers who all look and dress exactly alike.

On that subject, it actualy truly saddens me when I read a few of these comments saying 'heavier set guy, not fat, just bulky, i know this is a bad thing' or 'little puggy (not fat) how to I trem it down to small again? (with out turning it into muscle?)'

The foolish people who write these articles are just contributing to the body image crisis that is sweeping this world, making these peoples self esteem PLUMMET. The people who leave these comments are probably at an incredibly healthy and attractive weight, but people writing these how to be emo articles are telling them LIES about who they 'should' be.

If you are truly overweight like 300kg then I'd say lose some weight but it's not a bad thing to have a few curves!!

WHY are you telling them what to do and how to live their life, how much to weigh, how to look etc., and WHY are you listening to these people telling you to do these things? You are perfect the way you are- your true self is who you were meant to be and not what some 'how-to' tells you to do on the internet.

Don't put on the mask of labelling yourself, become truly unique and appreciative of who you really are on the inside. Nobody can tell you how to dress or how to look, only YOU can tell yourself that.

It really is sad, that people think they need to conform to some emo standard of style to give themselves any worth.

You need not be anyone other than yourself. Don't let people tell you how to live your life, only YOU can tell yourself that. I eagerly await the day that people finally start to wake up to who they really are inside.

David Beckham Cornrows Hairstyle

David Beckham is one of the world's most popular soccer players. Currently playing for both the Los Angeles Galaxy, an American Major League Soccer franchise, and the England National teams, he keeps to a very busy schedule.



David Beckham Cornrows hairstyle
Beckham got cornrows (also known as golden braids) when he was the England football captain in early 2003. Since then, cornrows has become popular in England.

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Eddie Murphy Short Hairstyle

Eddie Murphy was born on April 3, 1961 in Brooklyn New York. He is a great comedian & American actor with a simple hairstyle. His hair was cut short. The sides, back and top have all been kept at the same length. The style is a good choice if you are looking for a quick & easy maintain hairstyle.

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Cornrow Styles - Cornrow Braids of All Styles - Black Braided Hairstyles

Dollar Cornrows by Evelin.
Cornrow hairstyles are a traditional style of braiding the hair close to the scalp. While usually done in straight rows, the cornrow can also be seen in complex geometric and curved patterns. Often found adorned with beads or shells, the cornrow hair style is favored for its easy maintenance. It can be left in for weeks at a time with careful washing and oiling of the hair and scalp.

Cornrows were a common way of styling hair in Sub Saharan Africa for centuries, and were continued in the United States and other countries by enslaved Africans. The cornrow hair style can be used to display social status, as well. Things like religion, age, kinship, status, and ethnicity can all be conveyed. In the 1960’s the styles became widely popular among African Americans as a way to highlight their natural hair texture.




Cornrow hairstyle
Cornrow hairstyles can range from the strictly linear, in parallel rows beginning at the front of the scalp and ending at the neck to complex geometric patterns, swirls, and curves. Although it may be tempting to consider the more stylized geometric patterns as modern, ancient artifacts uncovered in Africa reveal geometric patterns in cornrow hair styles as well. The hairstyle survived the era of slavery, when it was common to shave the heads of enslaved people, because the slaves who worked in the houses were expected to keep a neat and tidy appearance at all times. These house slaves modeled their cornrow braid after more traditional designs, and kept the tradition alive.

After the civil war, many adults straightened their hair, but the cornrow tradition was once kept alive by braiding corn rows in the children's hair. Repopularized in the late 1960’and early 1970’s, and again with the hip hop movement of the 1980’s many of the cornrow styles and designs we see today are a conglomeration of the styles found in ancient Africa, some Native American touches, and a hint of modern flair.

One of the reasons for the popularity of cornrows is the relative ease of maintenance. The braids are often found decorated with beads or shells and can be left in for weeks or even a month at a time with careful protection. Cautious washing, along with regular oiling of the scalp and hair create a long lasting, simple and quick hairstyle sure to complement almost any person's lifestyle.

The following are cornrows styles created by my friend, Evelin.

Cornrows & photos by Evelin, a braid artist who has been practicing cornrows for 5 years. She started practicing it when she saw Craig David's poster. Started doing patterns after practicing straight rows for one year. And then she started improvising those patterns & did patterns that she saw on the internet.

More Cornrow Braid Designs:








                        

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How to do a Hair Consultation

Deciding a new hairstyle or color change is the really hard part. Why? Because there is no guarantee from a salon that you will get a new best style for you & you will like it. There is no trial-and-error method in cutting hair. And it should be done before you begin any type of hair service at the salon. It's recommended that you should always ask an experienced hairstylist before choosing a new hairstyle. A hair consultation is the best way for you to ask & communicate with your hairstylist and is the most important role that you will play at the salon. It is also the only real control that you will have in determining the outcome.

When making an appointment for a consultation, ask to have it at a quiet time when your stylist can give you their full attention. It takes only a few minutes, don't settle for a rushed talk as this is where problems and misunderstandings can occur.

You will need to give your stylist the following information for a successful consultation:

1. Pictures of what you do like and don't like (on your own photo preferably). This is the most important. By showing your stylist pictures there can be no misunderstanding between you both and they can't say that they thought you meant something else or insist that you told them something else and then changed your mind. If you have no idea about hairstyles you like, you should research by yourself. Spend a little time to look in hair magazine and our hairstyles collection.
2. A little bit of information about yourself, about the occasion, your needs, and your capability to maintain your hair
3. Let your stylist knows your face shape, hair texture, & skin tone
4. Information about your hair's recent history. Things such as colors done and other chemicals used that could adversely affect the outcome of your hairstyle and hair's condition
5. Any past bad hairstyling experiences

You, in turn, must be prepared to listen to your hairstylist's advice and remember to ask any questions such as:

• Does it suit my personality?
• Does it suit my face shape?
• How about the ability to maintain it?
• What works with my hair texture?
• How the new color may affect my skin tone?

To get a head start on your own hair consultation, try free online consultations:

• Are You Ready For A Style Change?
• Find Your Perfect Style 

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David Cook

David Roland Cook. Don’t be surprised if that name sounds familiar or rings a bell. David Cook is one of the 10 semi-finalists in American Idol’s seventh season. A native of Blue Springs, Missouri, the 25 year-old Cook started his foray into the world of music, singing and playing the guitar and bass guitar, when he was in second grade. His love for music continued throughout high school and in junior year, Cook and his friends pooled their talent and resources together to form a band called “Red Eye.” Red Eye became a permanent fixture in school functions and assemblies and was eventually renamed “Axium” a year later. The band became a staple in the nightclub scene and was even named as one of the country’s Top 15 Independent Bands. Axium disbanded in 2006 and Cook relocated to Tulsa, Oklahoma. He eventually moved on to join another band, named the Midwest Kings.

It was in Omaha, Nebraska where David Cook auditioned for the seventh season of American Idol, singing Bon Jovi’s “Livin on a Prayer.” Even in the audition, it was already apparent that Cook has been greatly influenced by the emo genre and lifestyle, which traces its roots back in the 80s. When Cook sang Lionel Richie’s popular hit song “Hello,” American Idol Judge Randy Jackson affirmed this observation by commenting that Cook took a pop hit and successfully transformed it into an emo one. From his fashion sense, to his hairstyle, to his musical performances and renditions in American Idol, this guy is as emo as anyone can be.

Week after week, David Cook continues to astonish the judges and the viewers alike with his surprising renditions and amazing vocal prowess. With his powerful voice and one-of-a-kind performances, who knows? He might just be your next American Idol!

David Cook : Hello
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Davey Havok Hairstyles

Davey Havok (was born on November 20, 1975, in Rochester, New York) is the lead singer of rock band AFI. He is a man who is sporting asymmetric hairstyle in which characterized by different look on both sides. The left side of his hair is longer than the right side.

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Brightly-hued Highlights

The emotional punk movement, more popularly known as “emo,” espouses a person’s uniqueness, individuality, and freedom of expression. A person who can genuinely be described as emo does not only appreciate emo music, but also lives out the emo way of life through his daily actions and through his sense of fashion.

The girl on the picture seems to take on an emo sense of style and fashion, as is apparent from the way she dresses up to the way she fixes and styles her hair. Some of the usual features and characteristics commonly associated with emo hairstyles are seen present here: the long, straight side-swept bangs, combed over to one side of the face, partially covering one eye; multi-colored, brightly-hued highlights and lowlights all over the head.