Alternatively, girly emo gals can hold layers in place with a bow-adorned headband.

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You wouldn't be caught dead wearing a bright color anywhere -- except maybe your head. And what better way to let the world know you're blue than, well, dyeing your emo hair blue? Seems pretty obvious to us, but we're betting your mom won't get it. Image via Pinterest

Your spirit may be deflated but your hair doesn't have to be. Volumize the many layers of your emo hairstyle for a gravity-defying look that will lift your hair -- and maybe even your spirits, too.

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For another way to show off your shorter layers, simply brush them forward -- like way forward. Like, as if hurricane-force winds were propelling your locks from behind.

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When your emo hairstyle looks this good, you'll wear your black hoodie with the hood down -- gasp! Hair color this good deserves to be seen.

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