Emo stands for emo core which is emotional hardcore and it's inspired by the music from the mid 1980s which is a sub genre of hardcore punk. Expressed in its hairstyle, emo hair stands out like no other because it not only signifies a fashion trend but a means of self expression. Dark jet black straight hair combed into the face and worn long around the edges is this recently emerged signature style worn by teens and young adults around North America and other parts of the globe.