A wolf cut is a hairstyle that features choppy layers on top and longer layers around the sides of your head.
Stylist. The wolf cut has been booming, and it's awesome! Borrowing much from a shag haircut and a mullet (also, a popular term used to describe variations of these cuts), it's one of the most interesting and low-maintenance men's hairstyles to rock in 2023.
Is a wolf cut a mullet? “A wolf cut is a creative version of a mullet. It's inspired by the choppy texture of a mullet and follows a similar pattern and shape but has the softness and wearability of a shag cut,” describes Nicholas Alexander Willis, master stylist at Charles Worthington Salon.
The main difference are that the wolf cut uses short layering to frame the face, where as the butterfly uses short layers at the back to create volume. Another defining difference is that butterfly tends to use feathered ends, whereas the wolf cut is more choppy.
If you already have thick hair, it would be best to avoid getting a wolf cut unless you truly want to add volume to your hair. Wolf cuts do not need much styling and have a carefree, laid-back appearance. They are also suitable on all hair lengths, albeit too short hair tends to seem less unkempt than longer hair.
The jellyfish haircut sports disconnected layers that resemble a short bob with longer layers underneath. If the name is any giveaway, it truly resembles the round body and longer, billowy tentacles of a jellyfish.
One of the best things about the wolf cut is that it's relatively low-maintenance. This cut is easy to style – just run your fingers through your hair and you're good to go. If you want to add a little bit more volume or texture, you can use a sea salt spray or texturizing product.
What Face Shape Is Wolf Cut Good for? A wolf cut generally works for all face shapes, but it's especially fantastic for oval, square, and round faces because it creates movement around the chin and jawline and softly frames the face.
While it works on most types and textures, since the cut relies heavily on layers and volume, those with thicker hair that has a bit of a wave or curl will look best with a wolf cut, Johnson says. “Straight hair will likely require a bit more styling time to create movement or volume at home,” she adds.
The Wolf Cut originated in Japan, is all over TikTok, and fast becoming a popular request in salons across the world. The heavy layers, asymmetrical fringe, and hair that flips or floats up in the back has a sense of looking edgy, yet chic, plus requires minimal styling.
With the resurgence of hair trends from the '70s and '80s, it's no wonder this shag haircut is gaining popularity. Made famous by Davis Bowie and his alter ego Ziggy Stardust and re-established by Miley Cyrus in 2020, the non-binary cut celebrates androgyny and gives an edgier look to anyone who dares to try it.
“The best thing about the wolf cut is that it works for everyone,” says Lordet. “This is because the layers are meant to frame your face while working with your hair's natural texture, which compliments everyone.”
With the right adjustments for your features, a wolf haircut can suit every face shape. The choppy, short layers around the face make the wolf haircut a flattering choice for a round face shape. If you have an angled jaw or sharper features, a wolf cut can help to soften those.
Straight hair also works really well with the wolf cut, especially if you have thin hair, because it's a haircut designed for volume—so ask your hairstylist for a bunch of shaggy layers.
The fade haircut is one of the most trending hairstyles that has never gone out of style and is usually the first cut you can expect to learn in barber school. Due to its variations of cuts, there are so many different ways to go about this style.
The wolf cut has depth and dimension due to the choppy waves and wispy layers. This can make your hair look thicker and more voluminous. The wolf cut combines short layers on top with longer layers as you go further down your scalp.
How to style a wolf cut? Styling-wise, the cut does a lot of the hard work for you. You might be able to get away with misting in some texturiser and roughing up your hair with your hands. However, just know, if your strands are naturally straight and sleek this won't be a wash and go situation.
If you have a mixture of curly and wavy hair textures, this wolf cut hairstyle is perfect for you. It enhances your natural hair texture and helps eliminate frizz too thanks to the genius layer work.
The average price is around $100. Will a wolf cut suit you? Wolf haircuts look good on all hair lengths, hair types, and hair textures.
In fact, if the mullet and shag had a baby, they'd create wolf cut hair. How would I ask for it? You'd ask for choppy, short layers on the top of your head, and longer, but still choppy layers around the sides and back, with a fringe (that works with your face shape).
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