One of the telltale hallmarks of this subculture—popular with angst-ridden teens, for the most part—is its hairstyle. Short emo hair is a look that features a long, side-swept fringe most often to the right, for reasons unbeknownst to us Older People and a mullet-inspired haircut with sharp, razor-cut layers. Emo short hair is typically dark in color, i. Like the scene hairstyle , which uses the shag as inspiration, short emo haircuts are a throwback to rocker hair of eras past. This style typically has a mullet-like shape , and is top-heavy with a full, eye-covering bang for the best sideeye ever.