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    How can I do an emo eye makeup look?
    JoAnn Solomon
    Master Beauty Consultant & Celebrity Makeup Artist
    JoAnn Solomon is a Celebrity Makeup and Hair Artist, Beauty Consultant, and Founder of JoAnn Solomon Beauty, a beauty service in New York, New York. With over 15 years of experience, JoAnn specializes in beauty consulting and writing, makeup and hair artistry, product training, and creative directing. She is a licensed cosmetologist and esthetician and is certified in Airbrush Makeup. JoAnn has been published in Glamour Magazine and Lipstick.com. She is also a beauty contributor for Condé Nast, The List, Essence, Style Bistro, Family Circle, and Nylon Magazine. Her looks have been showcased in editorial, fashion, television, and red carpet events. A few of JoAnn’s celebrity clients include Beyoncé Knowles, Dr. Joe Biden, Alicia Keys, and Quincy Jones.
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    Expert Answer
    Use a smoky eyeliner on your waterline and smudge it with a Q tip. Go over the black liner with a deep colored black or dark brown eyeshadow and apply mascara over the eye. This will create a very dramatic appearance.
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    How do I become emo if my parents don't agree with it?
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    Try to reason with them. Explain that it's just a trendy look and it doesn't mean anything bad. Ask them what exactly they object to, and see if you can compromise (i.e. if they don't like a lot of thick eye makeup, try do a more subtle look for your eyes). Stay calm when you're talking to them. They won't listen to you if you're yelling or whining.
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    I am oily around the eyes and most of the eyeshadow and eyeliner that I put on comes off by the end of the day. Is there anything I can do?
    Intothepark
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    Try using an eye primer. My favorites are the Too Faced Shadow Insurance eye primer or the Smashbox oil primer. If that doesn't work, try using a setting spray. I like the Urban Decay All Nighter setting spray.
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    How do I do my makeup like Avril Lavigne?
    Intothepark
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    Experiment! There are many types of looks to choose from, but the main look is a dark eye and a nude face. Try experimenting with graphic eyeliner and eyeshadow. If you are looking for more of a cutesy vibe, try experimenting with glitter.
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    How do I do makeup if I'm transgender?
    Intothepark
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    Just because you're transgender doesn't mean that there is a certain way for you to wear makeup. Take it from me, because I am also trans and I wear makeup all the time. Just experiment and try and make your look unique.
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    Can I wear black lipstick?
    Intothepark
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    Yes! Black lipstick may come off as goth, but it doesn't matter. Remember, you can bend emo makeup to how you like it, you don't have to follow what everyone else is doing.
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    Can I just use eyeliner? I don't like makeup except eyeliner.
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    Absolutely! You can wear as much or as little makeup as you want, and whatever kind you want.
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    What if I have never put on most of this stuff?
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    Experiment and practice, you'll never improve if you don't try. Try looking up makeup tutorials on YouTube for extra help.
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    Can I wear red lipstick and still have the emo makeup look?
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    You can really wear whatever you want, but darker reds will look better with an emo makeup style.
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    As an older guy who has wanted to do this for decades, I wish there was something with more exact instructions that would tell me what to buy, like liquid liner and mascara. What should I get?
    Intothepark
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    Take it as my opinion, but there are so many different choices. My favorites for eyeliner are the Tattoo Liner and the Basket-Case anti-precision eyeliner, both by Kat Von D. As for mascara, my favorite is the Too Faced Better Than Sex mascara. You can also watch some tutorials on YouTube, the vloggers will usually tell you all about the products they're using.
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    Do I HAVE to apply lipstick?
    Intothepark
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    You don't have to, especially if you want to wear heavy eye makeup. If you do, just a swipe of lip balm or nude lipstick should be good. Try to keep the finish matte or glossy, not glittery or pearlescent, unless you are trying to go for more of a cutesy vibe.
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    How would I get my parents to understand my style with my clothes? They don't let me do anything with my own body, so how could I explain to them that this is who I want to be?
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    Try to talk to them about how it's important for you to show your style and individuality, but also try to understand how changes can be a bit hard for them to get used to.
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    Do I have to wear makeup to be emo?
    Community Answer
    No. You could just wear all black, pick a cool hairstyle and listen to emo music.
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    What kind of lipstick do you use if you have light skin?
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    You could use pink or purple (light only) blue or any other mix of dark and light.
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    What if I can't apply makeup because I haven't got a steady hand?
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    You could ask a friend or family member to do your makeup for you, and/or you could just keep practicing. If your unsteady hand isn't the result of a medical condition, it'll probably improve if you practice.
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    Emo makeup focuses only on the eyes?
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    It's very common to prioritize your eyes. Using black liner and thick mascara will really draw a lot of attention to your eyes.
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    How can I do Joan Jett makeup?
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    Here's a quick guide: 1. Skinny brows (tweeze, fill in, etc. whatever you can do to adjust the correct sizing and thickness). 2. Use dark silver shadow (preferably a metallic shade) on the ends of your eye, raising it up into the crease, making a pointed "C" on your eye. Fill in the empty with a frosty light silver. Follow with a gel, liquid, or pencil black eyeliner. 3. Red lipstick! Define the Cupid's bow.
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