Don’t want to fully commit? You have plenty of options for a softer nod to the wolf cut shape. You could ease yourself in with just a few choppy layers around the crown. This is especially true for curly hair types, where it’s best to stack your curls on top then trim them toward the bottom. Flicky, bob-length layers give hair structure while still feeling more laid back and less drastic than other renditions. Or ask for longer layers if you reckon you’ll want to switch it out again before the year’s out.

Curly wolf cut

What face suits a wolf cut?

If you’re wondering if the wolf cut would work on your face shape, the answer is yes. The chop works on “any face” says Sal. “The trick is to work towards balancing the face,” he explains. To do this, “the hair stylist should aim to make the face into more of an oval shape,” Sal says, using layers and length to “bring balance.”

Will a wolf cut suit thin hair?

Choppy layers in fine hair can end up looking a little on the stringy side if it’s overdone, but a good hair stylist can counter this with some considered cuts. “The main point when cutting thin hair is to leave pieces more blunt in areas where the hair is the thinnest, creating more fullness there,” says Sal.

Is a wolf cut good for thick hair?

Thick har is great for layering, but to create the airy, voluminous feeling the wolf cut is known for, some pruning is necessary. “Something to watch out for when working with thick hair is to work on removing weight from areas that are thickest as well as steering away from blunt ends or layers,” Sal explains.

How do you ask for a wolf cut at a salon?

They say a picture’s worth a thousand words, and certainly when it comes to communicating exactly what you want from your stylist, reference shots will do a lot of the heavy lifting. “I would recommend bringing in photos, videos or both, of hair you love and hair you don’t,” says Sal. “A lot can get lost in translation, so please bring inspirational content to your stylist,” he advises.

Is a wolf cut supposed to be messy?

If you like a neat, prim chop, wolf cut hair is not for you. “The whole idea is for it to be effortlessly cool. Think of a thoughtful messy feel,” says Sal. “Too done is not cool, less is definitely more here.”

Does a wolf cut have curtain bangs?

The beauty of the wolf cut is you can personalise it to you, especially when it comes to face framing. “You can add a curtain bang for a softer look, and blunter, piecier bangs for more of an edgy badass persona,” says Sal.

What length hair does a wolf cut work on?

The wolf cut works on all hair lengths, whether you want it long and witchy, or we’ve seen wolf cut styles on short hair with more of a pixie cut influence.

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. “Everyone wants a wolf cut until they realise… ur [sic] hair will be flat unless you style it,” one TikToker called Maddy wrote.