what is this trendy haircut?

You may have already spotted it via a beauty post on social media like Instagram and TikTok without really understanding what hairstyle it was, the wolf cut (or cut of a wolf if we translate literally in French) is the new fashionable hairstyle most shared in posts and in videos on the networks. With 772 million views on TikTok as of this writing, the popularity of the #wolfcut hashtag proves thatit is one of the most trendy cuts of the moment.

Billie Eilish and the beauty and makeup influencer Danielle Marcan (@daniellemarcan on Instagram and TikTok) are certainly the best ambassadors for this if you want to get a feel for the hairstyle. They who perfectly wear her wild, casual and rock style, are indeed essential references if you are looking for an inspiration to share with your hairdresser. cool and trendy look.

What is a wolf cut ?

Perfect mix of two vintage hairstyle trends that have recently come back to the fore, the #wolfcut is a clever mix of cuts shag (a trend straight from the 70s) and mullet cut (which has made its comeback for a few years now but we didn’t really know how to adopt until then). This haircut which brings together two hairstyles in one, therefore takes characteristics of both hair styles and combines them to offer a cut of a whole new kind. She copies thedeconstructed effect of the gradient accentuated which makes the charm of the cut shag seventies and reinforces the impression of flaunting multiple lengths in one hairstyle to maximize the volume. It also retains longer lengths in the neck like the mullet cut.
On social networks, we almost always see her accessorized with bangs that can be of different styles. Fringe thick and straight but tapered at the ends, curtain fringe more or less provided that opens in two nonchalantly in the middle of the forehead: this detail of the cut is finally transformed to our liking to adapt to each face. But it’s still the fringe curtain stitched to the cut shag which is preferred by beautistas on Instagram.

More concretely, this style of cut takes most of the time the appearance of a long square with fringe which does not lack volume thanks to a very pronounced gradient. What makes it special is above all its slightly wild disheveled effect, hence its name which refers to the wolf.

Wolf cut : who can give in to the trend?

Almost everyone! This haircut for women has the advantage of adapting to most hair types whether they are stiff, flexible or even curly as we can see post after post on the networks via the hashtag #wolfcut. It is also suitable for all body types thanks to its gradient which can be tailor-made to flatter your face.
No matter your hair color, this cut manages to highlight both platinum blonde (like that of Billie Eilish and makeup influencer @Daniellemarcan) as well as brown or a more original hair color like gray hair. or two-tone for the more daring.
Only downside: if you can fall for this cut with your eyes closed with thick hair (because it gives them lightness and structure), it is not the same if you have some thin hair because degrading your hair too much could then cause you to lose the little natural density that you have. To be sure you don’t regret your change of mind, rely on the advice of a hairdresser who can tell you whether or not he / she will be able to work the cut so as not to impoverish your hair.

How to adopt it?

In view of its complexity, needless to say that you will not be able to adopt this fashionable cut alone at home thanks to a pair of hairdressing scissors. You will have to rely on the expertise of a hairdresser to be able to sport this look. While this rule of thumb is true for all hairstyles, it is even more so for such a specific cut. There is only one pro who can customize this cut to perfection to show off your face and hair.

How to maintain wolf cut ?

Contrary to the idea that one may have at first glance, these hairstyles are quite simple to maintain at home because they rely on a tousled-styled effect that makes the cut super easy to live with. No need to spend hours doing an impeccable brushing, on the contrary, they play wonderfully with their crazy locks and are also distinguished by this falsely indomitable aspect. Just texturize the locks with a little styling product (spray type) to give them allure and create (and fix in stride) their signature style. When you have a little more time in front of you, it is also possible to create some waves with an iron to boost your hairstyle, but this is by no means essential.

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