It’s TikTok’s wildest hair trend by far.
BY Allysa Gatchalian
A younger, fresher hybrid between a mullet and a shag, it seems like everyone these days is sporting a wolf cut — who can blame them? Blending the choppy layers of a 70’s mullet with the softness of an 80’s shag, the face-framing style works across almost every hair type and can be customized to flatter any face shape.
Whether you prefer curtain bangs or a full fringe, a longer hairstyle, or a cut that barely skims the shoulder, there are several ways you can modify the wolf cut and add some personal flair.
Need more convincing? Check out how these celebs and influencers are rocking the TikTok famous hairstyle:
Billie Eilish
Billie Eilish is known for her bold hair color choices; often sporting shades from silver, to blue, to a green-black ombre. So when the singer switched out her signature colored locks for this platinum blonde ‘do, needless to say, the internet was obsessed.
Since the blonde was a lot more mellow compared to her usual bright-colored cuts, Billie opted for tons of choppy layers and some curtain bangs to add more edge to her overall look.
Bretman Rock
ICYDK, the wolf cut isn’t just a haircut for women either! Making a case for the trendy hairstyle is beauty influencer Bretman Rock, who gives the androgynous chop his own unique spin.
Bretman’s extra-tousled take on the hairstyle comes with plenty of volume in the front, and if you have thicker and curlier hair like Bretman, consider yourself lucky! Thanks to your hair’s natural volume and self-supporting texture, you can easily pull off and maintain the wolf cut without the need for too many tools and styling products.
Miley Cyrus
Miley has been rocking the mullet for quite some time now, so it was only natural for her to transition to a wolf cut for a fresh update.
We’re loving the soft bends, wispy bangs and fluffy ends of this particular look, which gives the wolf cut a tamer and a more effortless vibe compared to most iterations. If you have shorter or finer hair, we highly recommend giving Miley’s version a go.
As for those with straighter strands, you can also achieve this look by applying a texturizing product right after blow-drying your hair.
Debby Ryan
Another former Disney star who’s loving the viral hairstyle is Debby Ryan, who ditched her signature long and wavy locks for a shaggier, edgier ‘do.
Debby’s interpretation combines the classic mullet shape with the wispiness of a wolf cut, featuring fuller bangs and a lot of face-framing pieces. The shaggy layers of this version offer a lot of versatility too, making the perfect canvas for messy, undone waves or ironed-out layers if you prefer a sleeker style.
Halsey
Halsey is always mesmerizing with her ever-evolving haircuts and experimental hair colors, proving that she can pull off just about any look with utmost ease.
While longer, curtain-style bangs are the more common route for the trendy hairstyle, we’re totally living for this micro version too, which gives a nice contrast to the choppiness of a wolf cut.
Jung Ho Yeon
A chin-length version of the wolf cut is perfect for low-maintenance gals that can’t be bothered with daily blow-drying and styling. If this sounds like you, take cues from Squid Game actress Jung Ho Yeon, who’s been sporting the effortless hairstyle even before making her acting debut.
The key to making this shorter iteration as ‘wolf-like’ as possible is to keep most of the volume on top and slowly thin out the ends for added texture. Complete the look with some curtain bangs and you’re all set!
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