Hi, I am new to this site. If you can tell, i don't follow the basic "emo look," I have curly hair and tries to be straight when it is wet. I really need help, could i still be emo?
I want to be emo, because other things don't work out, I am different yes...but that doesn't mean i am goth or punk. People keep calling me emo, so I will just be one. It feels good in the clothes and i want the hair really bad. What should i do? >.<

I can't help you much as far as hair advise (I leave that to the experts, of which there are many here)

But as far as the "scene" look goes (emo=ideology scene=fashion) here are some suggestions (people will probably disagree with me):

Tops: Hoodies, Band tees are generally acceptable here:



Bottoms: Skinny jeans are currently the mainstream for guys



Shoes: Converse normally would take standard here but their newest designs make me increacingly lean twards Vans:



Acessories: A good belt is a must you have probably seen the standard pyramid belt but here is a non-standard example:



Also a scarf if its a bit nippy:



Bring on the insults...

If people call you emo, you're doing something right.

Don't "try" to be emo, as you will end up coming off a poser.
Trust me, those who fall naturally into the scene - as you probably do, if you're not looking stereotypical and still being branded with the emo stick - have more street cred.

Also, a word for the wise: Don't mention emos, punks and goths as stuff that's similar. There's so much debate around that, that you're bound to get into a fight eventually.

ChemicalCouture was wright.
don't try to be emo, be just you.^^

I know an alternative guy with curly hair. Honestly if you don't have straight hair than thats cool.