When I hear a customer say, “I want something kind of wild but not, like, *too* wild,” I think, “Ah, they want a wolf cut.” It’s usually a short wolf cut with bangs. It’s a little bit of a phenomenon. And while I get the hesitation, it’s one of the few haircuts that have that intentional/unintentional look. You get the mullet vibe without crossing into full-on mullet territory, and you get the shag texture without costume from 1974 level looking.
Clients often show me their hair’s natural behavior by sporting the wolf cut style. One time, I had a client with overly long, fine, and straight hair. She always battled the texture by using a flat iron and applying layers of hair product. However, when we gave her a short wolf cut with a wispy fringe, it looked as if the hair had been granted a chance to finally relax. The cut revealed layers of texture that had been previously undiscovered, and the bangs framed her face while avoiding the heaviness of a curtain effect. She walked out of the salon looking like a different person. When done correctly, this is what wolf cuts are meant to do. Each cut presents the hair where it already is, and all it needs is a turn up in volume. I’m including a lot of variations that I adore, from pixie-adjacent to shoulder-grazing cuts and colors that are sure to evoke a sense of spontaneity.
#1: Playful Copper Wolf Cut with Soft Fringe
About 80% of the work is done for you due to the thickness and wave of the hair. The layers are cut to ride that texture instead of fighting it. The bangs are soft and brushed to the side, not blunt, and not wispy. The copper color is warm without being aggressive; it looks almost as if the hair is glowing from the inside. If you have an oval or heart shaped face, this will frame everything beautifully. The only thing I would flag is that you will need to actually style this to keep the volume up top. It won’t just fall into place on its own every morning, but it is worth the five extra minutes.
#2: Rounded Copper Shag with Face-Framing Fringe and Nape Taper
This sits perfectly at that chin to nape sweet spot with a rounded fringe that just skims the brows. What I really love about this one at the crown area is that there is soft graduation inside that gives you such a nice lift without any teasing or product build up. Hair that is straight fine to medium like this can sometimes just hang and do nothing. The ends being sliced with a feathering technique keeps it looking alive. The nape taper is subtle and almost invisible, which is nice because it keeps the shape clean without being too short. I will say, that copper glaze is gorgeous, but it’s going to need to be refreshed on the reg and the fringe is a daily commitment. You’re going to want a round brush and about three minutes every morning.
#3: Brushed Curtain-Fringe Shag with Textured Nape Tail
You have to admit this nape tail thing is doing something. This whole cut is a short/mid neck shag, and the long, brushed, curtained bangs that fall where they want to fall, then at the back there’s this razored little tail that gives the whole thing movement even when you’re standing still. The face framing is point cut so it’s not heavy at all and the crown has enough interior graduation to keep everything lifted. If your hair is on the finer side, you may want a root lift to keep it from going flat by the afternoon, but the shape is pretty forgiving.
#4: Razor-Cut Short Shag with Feathered Micro Bangs
Those micro bangs are so cute! They are really nice and feathered so that they don’t feel too weighty and blunt and have a nice pixie feel about them. The whole cut is done with razors which gives that effortless, chopped look that you just can’t get with shears. The red with that soft root shadow is really nice, so you can go a while until your next color appointment. I noticed the little silver clips you have pinned at the crown, that’s a good tip for getting some lift when your hair isn’t behaving. The nape tail will need regular shaping though, as fine hair there can look stringy really quickly.
#5: Sculpted Short Bob with Wispy Spaced Micro Bangs
I realize that wolf cuts are out of style and bob cuts are in style, but the micro bangs and framing slices create a similar energy. The entire look features defined soft concave layers that are jaw length with wispy bangs that are spaced in a sort of interesting almost accidental way. She has a hidden slice of pink at the nape that is only visible when she moves, which is perfect for people who want to keep it a secret. The tip slicing also helps to achieve a sort of undone look. The only real downside is this shape is going to fully showcase any coward licks you might have.
#6: Cropped Mullet with Brushed Micro Bangs and a Flared Nape
The magic of proportions works here. They are short and tight at the crown, then gently open towards the nape into a soft flare that offers length without the weight. The micro bangs sit super light and almost transparent. This works beautifully, but if your brows are very light, it can create that effect where everything disappears into your forehead. The sides have been point cut and lightly razor passed for that feathery effect. I’d recommend this one if you have an oval to round face and want something current without being too dramatic.
#7: Cropped Layered Wolf Cut with Soft Brushed Micro Bangs
One of my favorite things about this style is that you can wash it and air-dry it and still walk out the door looking great! The top layers are cropped, and this style has microspaced bangs that reach the eyebrows. The back has a nape flip, so it tapers effortlessly. I recommend using texturizing shears for more texture throughout the cut. I also suggest a warm red glaze for the shine as well. The cut will also help accentuate the eyes, which is nice. If your hair is really coarse though, you’ll need a lot more weight removed for that airiness.
#8: Short Layered Mullet with Two-Tone Face-Framing Panels
The details offer the most beauty for this style. There are purple face frames on top of an auburn warm underlayer, so when the hair moves, they get beautiful shifts. She has a shoulder length layered mullet, feathered bangs, nicely done curtain bangs, and lateral stacked layers with a nape taper that are all done beautifully. But the color placement is especially elevated, and the technique is a beautiful balayage so that the purple is positioned beautifully to show the warm tones underneath, which is a big plus. The downside is that the purple is a fast fading color so she will need to come in regularly for toning appointments to keep it bright.
#9: Plum Feathered Shag with Brushed Curtain Fringe
The plum shade is gorgeous! I want to be transparent with you though about what it took to achieve this. It is a single process vivid violet over pre-lightened hair with a darker root band, meaning your hair has to be in good condition to be able to do this. The haircut is a shoulder-length feathered shag with internal layers, point cutting the ends, and has this cute flipped nape that happens almost on it’s own with the right amount of graduation. The curtain bangs have a soft brush and are unstructured. There is a lot of movement without the bulk, and that’s the whole idea. If your hair is coarse, then more texturizing will be needed in the interior, or the whole silhouette will go triangular on you. But for fine to medium hair, it is honestly dreamy.
#10: Blush-Pink Cropped Mullet with Blunted Curtain Fringe
This root band is doing something clever. Instead of fighting the grow-out, they’ve embraced it so you get this intentional shadow that adds dimension to the pastel blush toner. The cut is a short cropped mullet with a chin-length face frame, a nape tail that is slightly longer, graduated layers, and light razoring for movement. It’s one of those cuts that seems effortless, but the underlying geometry is very precise. It works best on oval to heart-shaped faces. The pastel will need regular toning and fine hair may lay flat without a volumizing mousse/powder at the roots.
#11: Rounded Crop with Crescent Micro Fringe and Ear-Grazing Sides
This hairstyle can be called a pixie cut with a crescent micro fringe (a crescent shape fringe that runs across the forehead). This design element is unique and stunning. The hair on the sides covers the ears and there’s a gentle graduation on top for added height. The entire style is finished with some scissor-over-comb technique. The goal of this cut is to have people notice your face first when you walk in, and it does that perfectly. It also shows earrings off nicely. On the downside, it requires a lot of careful cutting to get the arc. If your hair is very coarse or has a lot of texture, it could disrupt the flow. Additionally, a fringe that short can draw attention to a taller forehead, so keep that in mind.
#12: Edgy Nape-Length Mullet with Blunt Micro Fringe and Face-Framing Tapers
The straight across fringe has a very graphic effect, and it’s super cool. I like the way it sits just above the brows with the face framing pieces tapering down to the ears. It gives intentional panels on the sides which look a bit punk. I like the nice flip on the outer nape which stops it from feeling heavy at the back. I would like some internal graduation at the crown, a bit of point cutting through the ends, and soft texturizing on the sides to remove some weight especially if there is a cowlick. The fringe is quite blunt so it might look heavy and it will probably need some smoothing out most mornings.
#13: Nape-Length Layered Mullet with Wispy Curtain Bangs and Mint Peekaboo Underlayer
My favorite detail about this cut is the mint underlayer, which is mysterious because it is only seen when the hair moves like when it gets tucked behind an ear or something. The surprise element adds to the fun. Everything else is a nape-length layered mullet with fuzzy curtain bangs, face-framing layers that are at the cheeks, and soft point feathering with nape graduation, which are all modern and super easy to wear. But to be honest about the mint, it is a pretty color, but to get to that point, your hair has to be pre-lightened to at least a level 9 or 10, which involves a lot of processing, and then it will need to be toned regularly to keep the color from going muddy. However, it does look great on straight hair like this with a fine to medium texture.
#14: Pastel Rose Short Shag with Blunt Curtain Fringe
This gives me salon model vibes in the best possible way. It looks editorial, yet work-appropriate at the same time. This is an ear-to-nape short shag with a blunt curtain fringe, and an internal graduation crown lift that makes it look like there’s product in it (even if you didn’t put any! :]) The pre-lightened base with pastel rose is incredible and will look even better with regular glossing (just keep in mind it will fade to a washed out blonde over time) For your first appointment, I would do a low-contrast root smudge and some surface texturing so you can really stretch time between appointments. It frames the cheekbones beautifully on oval faces.
#15: Curled Short Feathered Crop with Wispy Micro Fringe
The natural curl texture does most of the styling for this ear grazing cropped style. It features a wispy micro fringe and graduated layers that cut with the waves instead of against them. There’s a little crown cowlick here that adds volume and height and would usually need to be created so that’s a gift. The nape has a gentle flip that manages the weight of the style. You want a light curl cream for piecey separation and to control any humidity-induced frizz, but really this style is a finger-style-and-go situation.
#16: Choppy Short Crop with Feathered Nape and Soft Textured Fringe
In the best way possible, this can be thought of as a mini mullet. There is a soft micro fringe that is about an inch or two with point cut layers and some razor texture at the crown. The nape has some little outward flicks that adds some personality to this cut. This style best works on medium density straight to slightly wavy as it dries and moves a lot. The crown will also have some nice natural lift which is a plus. The only exception is for fine hair. Here, you’ll have to control the internal layers to define the shape, and some styling paste will be necessary to hold those little nape flicks in place.
#17: Feathered Neck-Length Wolf Cut with Curtain Bangs and Auburn Balayage
The balayage placement here is very nice. The color focuses on the face-framing pieces which means the auburn will spark in all the right places around the eyes and cheekbone area. The cut is a neck length feathery wolf cut with soft curtain bangs, graduated layers in the interior, and point cut ends that flip out really nicely. It really softens an oval face. I will say though that’s it’s def not a wash and go. You’ll have to do some round-brush blowout or a little thermal styling to get those ends to do what you want. Also, with the way the color is placed, you will have to do select upkeep every few months to keep the color from looking too warm!
#18: Chunky Flipped Layers with Soft Curtain Bangs
I am obsessed with this nape starburst! This is when the layers flip out at the back of the neck in a starburst formation. This is a result of point cutting and internal razor texturizing. The rest is a nape to shoulder flipped layered situation with soft curtain bangs and a gentle crown lift that works well for oval and heart face shapes. You will have to smooth the bangs daily, that is just the nature of a curtain fringe, and for very curly or thick hair, you may require additional thinning so the flip doesn’t turn into a pouf.
#19: Nape-Tapered Short Wolf Cut with Airy Curtain Fringe
This style is very easy to maintain, which I think is important to mention. The internal crown graduation gives lift without using any products, and the tapered nape will form the elongated tail shape on its own. The curtain fringe is soft, so a slide cut will keep the fringe behaving with little effort from you every day. Textured ends, created with point cutting and slice texturing, will stay messy for a long time even if you go a while without washing your hair. The only potential issue is that if your hair is extremely thick and heavy, this style may look flat because there won’t be enough layering to balance the weight. If that’s the case, you’ll want to consider some more aggressive graduation.
#20: Platinum Feathered Short Shag with Cropped Wispy Bangs
What a beautiful platinum color! Be careful though, that level of lift along with the color requires expertise, not a box dye job! The cut is an ear to nape length shag with wispy cropped bangs and micro layers that create a translucent effect at the back. I know that sounds strange, but it’s such a lovely look. It has, on the ear side, a tucking inner layer that looks like a soft sideburn. It is very androgynous overall. If you want to keep styling simple, just a bit of matte paste and you’re good to go!
#21: Short Mulleted Pixie with Micro Bangs and Shadow Root
The color red on this truly stands out. While I appreciate how beautiful this shade is, I must admit that bright red is arguably one of the most difficult colors to maintain. It is prone to oxidizing and fading quicker than most other colors. The style features a short, mullet-like pixie with blunt micro bangs, layers framing the face and skimming the ears, and a tapered nape. For those with a small crown whorl, you get the bonus of some natural lift, which is nice because you don’t have to put in the effort. The red may start to look flat as it fades, but the shadow root and subtle lowlights will create some depth and give the red some dimension. You will really have to commit to this look as both the cut and color will require maintenance.
#22: Shaggy Short Cut with Feathered Curtain Bangs and Violet Peekaboo Ends
The jawline detail is incredible. The violet peekaboo underlayer flips out at the jawline which draws the eye due to the color contrast. Everything else is a neck-length shag with soft razor layers, feathered curtain bangs, and a crown lift for added height without the need to backcomb. The violets require pre-lightening and very precise placement so that it shows at the right point in the silhouette, and that type of precision is always a sign of a very skilled creative colorist. As always, bangs are a styling commitment, and those with finer hair may need some texturizing to achieve an outwardly flicked effect at the ends.
#23: Short Layered Wolf-Inspired Cut with Choppy Micro Fringe
This micro fringe sits at about one centimeter which is such a bold choice! It really opens up the entire face and lets the eyes take center stage. The cut is a short nape length wolf cut with razor point layers through the crown and a slightly disconnected tapered nape. There is a small cowlick at the crown which gives lift and actually works for you here. Deep warm brown keeps it wearable for everyday. It should be easy to style with a little bit of heat and some smoothing cream. The micro bangs will need to be reshaped every couple weeks because at that length, even a quarter inch of growth really changes the look.
#24: Short Layered Mullet with Soft Micro Fringe
This cut’s inspiration comes from the temple and the feathery baby hairs that sit around the hairline. Without those, this is just a cool mullet, but with those, it’s a whole vibe. It’s nape length, it’s layered, it has a soft micro fringe and tapered nape, and the crown lift comes from the layering, not from product. This cut works best for straight to slightly wavy hair and oval or heart shaped faces. For this, I’d use a lot of point cutting and razor texturizing throughout, and stagger the fringe a little so that it doesn’t appear too straight. If your hair is fine, you need to be careful; micro fringes can look sparse, so you need a lot of density to pull it off.
#25: Choppy Short Mullet with Airy Curtain Fringe and Crown Lift
In this haircut, there is a clockwise cowlick. Rather than fighting it, the stylist chose to embrace it. With some internal layering and slide cutting at the top, she turned what many consider a glitch into a feature by adding some volume. That’s fantastic cutting right there. The rest of the hair is a choppy nape-skimming mullet with a light curtain fringe, along with some face-framing cheek-length pieces that soften the whole thing around the face. Hair like hers, fine to medium and a little wavy, is what this type of cutting works best on. If your hair is very coarse and ultra-dense, you would need a lot more texturizing to prevent it from looking bulky. An anti-frizz product would be a must.
#26: Modern Short Wolf Cut with Cropped Micro Fringe
The natural wave will give the layers some softness. A completely straight texture would be too harsh. A micro fringe sits short while the top is razored to break up the weight and add some movement. There’s a left side cowlick that will give some lift, which can be a benefit, but can also direct the fringe to places you don’t want it, so don’t be shocked if you have to style your fringe every day. A matte cream will do just enough and that’s about it. Without good soft graduation on the inside, shorter cuts with less dense hair can indeed look helmet-like.
#27: Soft Tousled Short Wolf Cut with Glasses-Friendly Fringe
Are you someone who wears glasses and have been stressed about trying bangs? Here is some more information that may clear your excuses. This bangs style features side sweep bangs that rest right above the glasses frame and won’t get caught in the glasses hinges. The description for this hairstyle is from the ears to the nape wolf cut with point cut ends and a little internal texturizing. The nape has a subtle flip to keep the style held together andwithout bringing in additional length. Hair that is styled to create a bed head look is a good style and just some sea salt spray or a light cream is all that is needed to style. This is going to suit fine to medium straight hair and younger people with an oval face. This style does sacrifice length so if you like to be able to put your hair up and out of the way this style won’t give you that option.
#28: Tousled Shoulder-Length Shag with Wispy Fringe
If your wave pattern is 2A or 2B, and you want to go with and not against the waves, this is the best option for you. Shaggy style cuts let the hair do its thing and encourages waves and curls. Shaggy styles tend to suit fringes that are eyebrow length or just above. The shaggy brows fringe is cut to eyebrow level to allow space for the natural movement that point cutting, light razoring, and layering create. At the nape, there is a little disconnection which, in conjunction with the left-side crown cowlick, causes a flipped finish. Even air-dried, the flipped finish looks styled. While high porosity hair may cause more frizz, embracing texture will reduce the amount of time you need to maintain this cut and will result in a great look.
#29: Textured Short Wolf Cut with Wispy Bangs
This style is unique because of the nape disconnection. The shorter layers versus the longer nape pieces create a gap that influences movement visually, as if the bottom layer is completely autonomous. The look also features wispy curtain bangs and jaw-to-nape layers that are razored. Achieving the right definition will require some paste as the texture is the sort of style that benefits from some product to exaggerate the difference. This style works best on straight to slightly wavy hair with a medium density. If your hair is very fine, I would avoid this style as the disconnection may look accidental. On the other hand, very coarse hair will only overwhelm the layering.
#30: Piecey Short Wolf Cut with Soft Micro Fringe and Natural Crown Lift
I work well with natural cowlicks and crown lifts as per the example given. The sense of volume here is achieved due to the combination of point-cut texture and internal layering that gives crown area that effortless look. The soft micro fringe that prevents it from competing with the top volume is a nice touch. The whole cut from ear to nape, is also very modern and piecey. If the styling is done right, it should be fine without heat and a ton of products. The cropped fringe will also need trims every 3-4 weeks and may not translate the same way if you have tight curls since it relies on the hair to fall straight from the root.
#31: Chunky Feathered Shag with Cropped Micro Fringe
I think the hidden pale peekaboo underlayer at the nape is what elevates this cut from great to amazing. This cut is a jaw to nape layered shag with a disconnected perimeter, ends that are flicked out, a cropped micro fringe, and point cut layering on a cowlick at the crown, giving it natural lift. I really like the retro look of the ends. The micro fringe will need daily styling, the underlayer will become brassy and need to be toned, and this shape would fight you on very coarse curly hair. However, on straight to wavy hair of medium density, it is amazing.
#32: Edgy Layered Mullet with Cropped Micro Bangs and Braided Face-Strands
I really love the two small, neat, braided pieces that frame the face. Along with the bangs and the feathered nape, they really help that artisanal look. The style consists of a bright solid red ear-length mullet with darker roots, and a filler may be needed to help with patchy fading due to the color porosity. For the best results, I suggest finishing the fringe with point cutting, some razoring, and dry shears through the crown. The red color will be high maintenance, and micro bangs tend to expose every cowlick and texture change on your forehead, so keep that in mind. If your hair is fine, it is better to not have a lot of over-texturizing to ensure the ends don’t become too thin, especially when the hair is fine and it is a heavy cut.
#33: Cropped Wolf-Inspired Mullet with Brushed Curtain Bangs and Teal Underlights
Great little trick with the crown here. There’s a natural little cowlick, and instead of cutting against it, the internal graduation and point cutting lean into it to create some lift. This means the volume you see is more structural and less dependent on product. The teal peekaboo underlights at the ends are a fun little pop that only shows when the hair moves, and the whole thing sits at the nape with soft brushed curtain bangs. It looks great air-dried, it works really well on fine to medium mostly straight hair. Teal does require pre-lightening and periodic toning. It’s best on oval or heart shaped faces. If your hair is really dense you will need some careful thinning through the lower crown to keep it from getting bulky and losing that airy quality. If your hair is really dense you will need some careful thinning through the lower crown to keep it from getting bulky and losing that airy quality.
#34: Emerald Layered Short Wolf Cut with Glasses-Friendly Fringe
I appreciate that this emerald is sold! It is a bright green color and grazes the collarbone with a crop fringe that works with glasses (so sits above the frames and doesn’t touch them). The back is tapered, there’s a shadow root and longer interior underlayer that flips out for some movement. The fringe frames the face and the frames frame the fringe and it all just works! The vivid green will need pre-lightening and then regular upkeep to avoid unwanted color shifts. The layered edges will definitely need to be point cut and collapsed. With color this bold and maintenance, on a look this messy as opposed to neat, it will read messy. However, when it is, this is a standout.
#35: Copper Layered Short Shag with Brushed Curtain Fringe
The root shadow effect is incredible. It goes from a darker copper at the roots to a lighter shade towards the tips, which allows for a smooth gradient that really enhances the dimensionality of the entire look. It’s a shag that hits the collarbone with a center-parted curtain fringe that is cut a touch above the collarbone, has an airy effect with some graduation shorter up top, and has a slight wave to it. The top layer is even more relaxed, and the blowout is immaculate. This look in particular is going to diffuse really nicely to give softer waves if you want to better enhance the waves and this style is going to diffuse nicely to create that softer texture. As for the copper color, it is going to need some glossing about every couple of weeks to keep it looking fresh. And the curtain fringe will require daily shaping, otherwise, it will look quite unstyled. This shape will not translate well if you have tighter curls.
#36: Sleek Tapered Short Shag with Centered Wispy Fringe
As part of the collection this piece is the most understated, but this is a direction you may wish to go in. It is a neck-grazing shag with a central wispy curtain fringe and longer jawline strands that frame the face for an overall clean and open aesthetic. The nape has soft layering for movement without shaggy obstructions, and the razor cutting along with some texturizing keeps everything in motion. Most open face shags are great for those wanting to bring focus to their features, and this one achieves it the most. The fringe will require styling daily, and depending on the weight of your hair this may become difficult to achieve the look you want without looking messy or overly styled.
#37 Bouncy Curly Wolf Cut with Playful Bangs
This is the perfect time to try wolf cuts! With the bangs cut to the curl pattern, no need to worry about the bangs getting caught in weird places. The layers will help create more volume and texture, and this style is going to look amazing most especially with natural curls! It will look like you spent hours on your hair, when all you will have to do is scrunch and go. To keep the look going day after day, I suggest a little bit of water with the curl definer and some leave-in conditioner. The great thing about this cut is that it gets better as the hair gets dirtier!
#38 Softly Layered Wolf Cut with a Bold Fringe
I really like this style’s confidence. She is classy and bold, and says, “I made a decision, and I own it.” The soft waves and textured layers create just the right amount of volume so that fine and medium hair will appear fuller, but not too puffy or overdone. The rich dark color adds depth and contrast to the color of the hair, while lighter hair, the texture tends to be lost. The fringe will need trims about every three to four weeks because even slight growth will change how it sits. If you can commit to that, this cut is very versatile and works across all ages and face shapes.
#39 Tousled Wolf Cut with Blunt Bangs
I always recommend this type of cut to those who want to look put together, but not *too* put together. This one is a winner! It sits just above the shoulders with blunt bangs that give a clean, nice frame to the face. It also has soft layers that create movement, but not that *big* step-layer look that’s super dated. It gives that effortless bounce that’s especially true for fine to medium hair. The beauty of this style is that the less you do to it, the better. This cut looks great when it’s just air dried and has a bit of a scrunch. For thicker hair, you may need to work a bit more to keep that airy look. Some interior thinning will be needed to cut down on bulk.
#40 Curly Textured Wolf Cut with Wispy Bangs
There is a personality to this style that goes beyond a basic cut, and the curls make it playful and one of a kind. The curls are fun and the cut has some layering towards the end to give it that bouncy look. The ends are also highlighted which adds some dimension to the shape of the curls. This style will definitely need product, and probably a light mousse or cream to help keep the curls separated and avoid the frizz. Overall the curls will do most of the styling.
#41 Textured Wolf Cut with Soft Bangs and Easy Movement
This is the haircut I would recommend to people who are nervous about getting bangs. The bangs are soft and blended rather than being blocky and blunt. Because of this, there isn’t a harsh line going across the forehead with the face-framing layers. Shoulder-length cuts give fine to medium hair a lot more volume without it becoming heavy, and the movement of her hair is incredible. She styled it in a way that accentuates the movement when she turns her head. The gentle framing makes it suitable for all face shapes. To keep the haircut looking nice, she will need trims every six to eight weeks. This hairstyle is low-maintenance and will look great in a more casual setting or dressed up for a more formal occasion. If someone wants to do something about their hair, this is a great option!
#42 Curly Wolf Cut with Soft Face-Framing Bangs
Stop using a flat iron on your hair every time you get a haircut and show the photos to the stylist. This is what letting the curls be curls within a wolf cut looks like. It’s gorgeous! The soft bangs highlight bring attention to the face and highlight the cheek bones. Wavy curtain bangs are to die for. The layered texture adds a lot of fullness that medium or thick density curly hair has but doesn’t get to show off as much as it should. The way the bangs and building are teamed up works great for round and oval faces. I won’t lie the maintenance is real, if you get this cut curly bangs really need some TLC, so you will need to get up and and spritz the bangs with some water and lightweight products to keep it looking styled.
#43 Textured Curly Wolf Cut with Playful Bangs
The layers give natural curls the ability to do their thing so the hair can have a lot of volume and definition without it feeling stiff. With the bangs I think they add a soft touch and a playful feeling and I think the youthful vibe is something only curly hair can do. It suits all thicknesses of medium to thick density and oval or heart face shapes. This style will need regular trips to the salon and a good hair maintenance to keep it looking cute because curly layers that grow out too far lose their shape and can look a little wild. A good moisturizing mask will help the frizz and keep the curl model pattern crisp.
#44 Soft Short Wolf Cut with Light Bangs
I really love the coloring on this one! The soft brown has some dimension with no obvious highlights! The cut looks like it has short layers with soft bangs blended to the face frame. It looks like it has great movement for fine to medium hair that has a tendency to fall. What I really think works here is the restraint. Nothing here is overdone! The bangs are soft, the layers are subtle, and the color is muted. It all contributes to the quiet sophistication that a lot of trendier cuts don’t have. To maintain the cut, regular maintenance is needed! You’ll want to book a trim in the 5-6 week range to keep the shape!
#45 Shoulder-Length Textured Wolf Cut with Soft Bangs
I believe this style will likely suit the majority of customers the best. My reasoning for this is that soft bangs and a layered style is incredibly versatile and works with most face shapes. The shoulder length cut also has enough length to be pulled back which not all styles in this collection offer. The layers also create movement and depth in a style that works well to avoid looking too thick if you have fine or medium thickness hair. It will take some maintenance to keep bangs out of your face as they will need frequent trims. In summary, this style is chic enough to wear to a dinner but also casual enough to wear to the grocery store. Overall it is very versatile.
#46 Auburn Textured Wolf Cut with Flirty Bangs
The warm brown auburn works especially well here. It complements a wide range of skin tones and really brings out the soft waves and layers in a way that a neutral brown wouldn’t. The shoulder-length cut has face-framing bangs, and the added volume comes from the layering instead of products or heat. It’s fun and youthful without being over the top. The look is very flattering for round and oval face shapes because the layers elongate the face and the bangs add a nice softness. It’s almost a wash-and-go hairstyle since it doesn’t require a lot maintenance to keep the waves and shape of the cut.
#47 Chocolate Textured Wolf Cut with Soft Bangs
Haircuts don’t have to be complicated. Sometimes what you need is a nice, simple, cut that will be easy to style and will look great, and this is exactly that! It’s a rich chocolate brown, shoulder length, wolf cut, with bangs that hit the face in a nice natural way. The layers in this cut create volume which is great for finer to medium hair, and gives an overall nice effortless appearance that comes from really good cutting more than anything. You can just air dry this hair and it’ll look great. You can blow dry it and it will look professional and polished, and it will keep its character. You just have to come in for trims regularly to keep the ends from splitting/ That’s all for maintenance!
#48 Textured Bob with Playful Bangs
I know it’s more bob than wolf cut, but the fun bangs and the waved/angled layers create a softer, more undone look that’s still super cute. This cut is also a good length and offers good softening for more angular face shapes. Plus, it embraces your natural curls/waves instead of fighting them like some other cuts. Adding a subtle balayage to the mid-lengths helps to create some nice dimension and keeps your hair looking super nice and vibrant (even between your color appointments). Bangs need more maintenance than pretty much all other styles because they’re eye-length, which doesn’t really move. The cut itself grows out well, plus it’s forgiving and that’s more than I can say for a lot of trendy shapes.
#49 Layered Wolf Cut with Soft Bangs and Natural Movement
The gradual softening from fringe to layers creates an unassuming frame that is still very functional. All of the components come together to look like an effortless style which actually has a lot of design thought behind it. It really is low-maintenance; once it air dries it will just look intentional and if you do a quick blow dry on the fringe and face-framing pieces with a round brush it will go from good to great in less than 2 minutes.
#50 Curly Wolf Cut with Defined Bangs
I love this hairdo! It’s cute and bouncy and it has bangs that frame the face, plus it has a lot of personality. The layers help to remove the bulk that is really important for curly hair and shorter bangs fit a rounder face shape better. The defined curls draw the eye and for bouncier curls without the stiffness, a light mousse or curl cream would work best. This definitely requires regular upkeep because with the right products a cut this short can shift from chaotic to intentional really quickly. When it’s well maintained it really takes on a smiley vibe!
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