So we’ve already been obsessing over 2021’s fave hair trends so far – we’re talking money-piece highlights, vanilla blonde, and bubble braids (as a shameless bandwagon-hopper, I’ve personally tried all three). Thanks to TikTok though, there’s a new trend on the block – the wolf cut – and it’s easily the most ‘cool-girl’ style we’ve seen this year.
The #wolfcut trend on TikTok (which currently has 436.3 million views), sees brave users tie their hair in a high pony at the top of their head, then chop the end of the ponytail off bluntly, usually using a pair of kitchen scissors. Chaotic, I know. The end result is kind of a cross between a classic shag, and a modern mullet. Known as the wolf cut, presumably because of it’s kinda wild appearance, it’s easy to see why this trend is everywhere right now. It gives us effortlessly cool, serious rocker vibes, and we’re totally here for it.
Now we’re not suggesting you take the DIY ‘kitchen scissors’ approach, that would be hugely irresponsible (and the results vary, as demonstrated by a few too many ambitious TikTokers), but the style itself is definitely worth considering for your next hairstyle. Ask your hairstylist for a textured cut, shorter at the front and longer at the back. The wolf cut is all about the volume, texture and layers, and it can be more shaggy or mullet-y, depending on your preference. It’s usually worn with a fringe – anything goes, from baby bangs or a full textured fringe to long shaggy curtain bangs. Need some inspo to show your stylist? Look no further.
Why Everyone Is Obsessed With The 'wolf Cut' Hairstyle (and Why You're Going To Want It Asap)
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Born as a new incarnation of the 70s shag and the 80s mullet, the cut features short choppy layers starting at the crown and longer bottom layers tapered towards the ends. Plenty of weight removal allows the wolf cut to deliver a flattering lift at the top, complemented with a wealth of texture throughout the length. Why is it called the ‘wolf haircut”? No one knows for sure, but a lot of hairstylists say that it just resembles the mane of a wolf. The origin? Wolf cuts come from Korea.
Is it hard to achieve the wolf haircut? Nope, as a lot of hairdressers already know how to cut the trendy wolf hairstyle.
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Is a wolf cut low-maintenance? It’s not a wash-n-go hairstyle. It needs styling. Curly and wavy wolf cuts will benefit from using texturizing hair products (creams, mousses), straight wolf cuts will look best after a good at-home blow-dry.
Will a wolf cut suit you? Wolf haircuts look good on all hair lengths, hair types, and hair textures. However, straight wolf cuts, of course, will need more styling. You will have to create a shaggy texture and messy look with curling, teasing, and styling hair products. What about a face shape? The pictures below will show you that there is an ideal wolf haircut for every face shape!
This fresh take on the shag is amazingly versatile and fun, so let’s learn what options you have and how to style a wolf cut based on your hair type, length, and texture.
Trendy Wolf Haircut Inspirations For Women
1. Multi-Layer Wolf Cut Hair in Sunshine Yellow. Looking for a bombshell hairstyle to rock during the warm season? Pair your trendy haircut with a vibrant sunny shade and get the tongues of flame playing around your face.
2. Sassy Wolf Cut Hairstyle with Double Contrast. Surely, it’s impossible to take no notice of this daring cyan accent popping against silver hair, but we also adore another contrast created by the strong fringe and soft layers.
3. Chunky Wolf Cut on Brown Hair. Featuring plenty of bits and pieces around the face, this hairstyle miraculously transforms the otherwise bulky thick mane into a beautiful frame for the strong bone structure.
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4. Ethereal Short Wolf Cut with Highlights. If you shy away from looking too brutal with the cut, ask your hairdresser for a finer sliced version and get it smartly highlighted for an airy feel.
5. Mesmerizing Wolf Cut for Long Hair. These platinum blonde tresses are carefully sliced to leave longer layers on the crown while delivering the required choppiness around the face.
6. The ’70s Inspired Wolf Cut with Curtain Bangs. The hairstyle is adorned with Farrah Fawcett-esque flirty pieces around the face and a long fringe parted strictly in the middle, but it still feels undone and current.
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7. Blended Copper Layers with Metallic Shine. If you want to sport this zingy style, make sure to get your layers more evenly blended throughout the length instead of having the top and the bottom clearly disconnected.
8. Lived-In Hairstyle for Thick Manes. Since smart layering allows taking excess bulk off the head while taper cutting has the power to evoke waves even in straight tresses, you will be able to enjoy the sought-after “I woke up like this” look with no hassle.
9. Shaggy Blonde Beach Waves. Although you will need some styling with a heat tool and a texturizing spray to own this effortless style, its beachy vibes are ultimately worth it.
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10. Thin Midi Wolf Cut with Korean Vibes. Girls who are not lucky to have a good head of hair should adopt this trick ASAP: the crown tresses styled towards the front create a volumizing halo around the head.
11. Short Wolf Cut with Micro Bangs. Apart from enhancing the texture of the wavy hair, this cute crop plays up the contrast between the sharp and short bangs and the flicked-out curls at the nape.
12. Elvish Wolf Cut for Medium Hair. This photo illustrates how the “wild” cut can be turned into something airy and unearthly through a wispy finish and well-blended layers.
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13. Medium Wolf Haircut with Bottleneck Bangs. The sliced bottom and longer layers that start mid-shaft rather than around the crown give a softer feel to this shoulder-length blonde hair adorned with charming bottleneck bangs.
14. Crazy Bangs with Flipped Out Ends. You are unlikely to find a hot wolf cut without bangs, as they are part of the shag magic. But you can make the style even wilder with a thick fringe sticking out.
15. Dense Shag with Color Blocking. Here is another one of our wolf cut ideas offering to spice up the shag with chunky pieces in a contrasting color. The style boasts a lot of body on the crown, yet the color provides some interruption to lighten the look.
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16. Disconnected Layers on Long Hair. We have a somewhat bolder example of wolf cut hair for females who don’t want to lose the length: this hairstyle has a well-defined disconnection between the mid-length and the bottom.
17. A Subtle Take on the Wolf Cut. This version is cut with long top layers that become shorter to the ends, resulting in a smoother overall look yet retaining the right shaggy vibe.
18. Collarbone Wolf Cut with Bangs. This bobbed style is intensely layered from the mid-length toward the bottom and handsomely texturized all the way down with a razor to land a trendy wild look spiced up with an eye-grazing fringe.
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19. Long Wolf Haircut with Naturally Tousled Waves. The style is a great fit for girls with wavy textures and little time (or desire) for styling since it allows you to air-dry your locks, use your fave wavy hair product and get ready to go.
20. Blonde Wolf Cut with Pops of Violet. Mature women should take a page from this lady’s book and go for the trendy, textured, and voluminous (read: rejuvenating) cut that camouflages graying with an icy blonde shade and pairs it with bold eggplant lowlights.
21. Long Wolf Cut with Uneven Bangs. Here you can see how the cut turns slightly wavy strands into a vibrant style full of texture and movement, not to mention completing it with a piece-y fringe that can be styled straight or parted in the middle.
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22. Wolf Cut Hair with Disconnection. Unlike styles cut with longer layers on the sides, resulting in a smoother transition between the top and bottom sections, this rocker shag is more on the mullet end, featuring a volumized crown and much wispier bottom tresses.
23. Wispy Wolf Cut for Shoulder-Length Hair. It’s a nice idea for girls willing to switch from their oldy-moldy lobs to something hot and stunningly textured.
24. Soft and Illuminated Wolf Cut with Bangs. A full brow-grazing fringe is an absolutely suitable alternative to curtain bangs within a wolf cut, the more so that it adds fullness to the front.
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25. Sleek Wolf Cut for Short Hair. This picture proves that the style doesn’t need to be always messy, and its smoother version can work as a great canvas for amazing color transitions.
26. Light Layers for Fine Hair. While texture-boosting styles are good for women
