Article: if you're allowed to. Black hair is essential for a classic goth look, but there are other options available depending on your specific tastes. If you're into steampunk, a light brown or blonde can work well. For cybergoths, fluorescent greens and neon pinks will stand out nicely. You can choose to not dye your hair at all if you'd like—especially if it's already a shade of dark brown or black.  If you can't dye your hair because of your job, school, or parents, consider getting a temporary dye for the important nights out with your friends. Hair chalk, spray color, and Kool Aid are some easy ways to dye your hair temporarily. in the front, sides, and back for a classic emo-goth look. For the standard look, use a flat iron to straighten your hair in the front. Comb it at a 45-55 degree angle to the side so that it hangs over a portion of one of your eyebrows. Flatten the sides and comb them out or down depending on your preference. In the back, you can use hair gel to spike it out or comb it down to match the rest of your hair.  Go to a salon and ask for a classic emo-goth look if you don't want to do it yourself. Once you describe it, they'll know exactly what you're looking for. The standard goth cut is most commonly found in the emo goth scene. It's rare that you see a Romantic goth with this style of haircut. For a longer style, grow your hair out past your shoulders. Then, you can either tie it back into a ponytail, or use a flat iron to flatten it. To flatten it, hold out a length of hair from the roots with your nondominant hand. Heat your flat iron and clamp it around a section of hair before slowly sliding it down towards the end of your hair. Repeat this for each section of your hair to make it hang flat.  It may take a year or more to grow your hair out long enough. As you're waiting for it to grow to an appropriate length, experiment with other hair styles. This is a common hair style for Romantic and vampire goths. If you want a more radical option, you can spike your hair out with hair gel. To do this, scoop out some gel with both hands and run them outwards through your hair. You can then choose to join segments of hair by twisting them with your palm. You can also shave the sides of your head and spike the section of the middle to create an awesome Mohawk. If you're worried about sticking out too often with a Mohawk, you can always smooth it back with a comb and some hair gel for a more mainstream, trendy cut. If you're trying to go with a casual look that sends the message that you don't really care about your hair, ruffle it with your hands by rubbing your head in multiple directions. Once you find a configuration of messy hair that you think looks good, use a sculpting spray to set it in place. Edward Scissorhands is a classic goth character that had this kind of haircut!
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Dye your hair Flatten your hair Grow your hair out and flatten it for a Romantic goth style. Spike your hair or shave a Mohawk for a more extreme look. Ruffle your hair and spray it with spray gel for a messy look.