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This article was co-authored by Wyvetta Bowles and by wikiHow staff writer, Hannah Madden. Wyvetta Bowles is a Beauty and Hair Care Advisor and the Founder of Crown of Glory Beauty Salon Inc. With over 27 years of experience, Wyvetta specializes in bridal and special event hair and makeup, hair care maintenance, and hairstyling techniques that lead to less damage. Wyvetta attended Flair Beauty College and received her Associate’s in Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services. There are 8 references cited in this article, which can be found at the bottom of the page. This article has been fact-checked, ensuring the accuracy of any cited facts and confirming the authority of its sources. This article has been viewed 659,695 times.

If you or a friend are looking for a fresh new ‘do, the wolf cut might just be the haircut you need. A mix between a shag cut and a mullet, this easy, fresh-looking style works on every hair texture and length. In this article, we’ll walk you through cutting a wolf cut at home so you can try it on yourself or a friend without heading to the salon.

How to Do a DIY Wolfcut

  • Cut layers into your hair by putting it in a high ponytail and trimming the very end.
  • If you’re working with short hair, give it layers by putting it half-up and then trimming the end of the ponytail.
  • Finish up your wolf cut by sectioning the front of your hair into a triangle and cutting at a downward angle to create curtain bangs.

Steps

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  1. Step 1 Put your hair... 1 Put your hair into a high ponytail on top of the forehead. Brush out your hair or your friend’s hair to get rid of any knots or tangles. Then, with your head flipped over, brush your hair into a high ponytail near the front of your forehead. Secure your ponytail with a hair tie to keep the hair in place as you cut.[1]
    • Putting your hair up into a high ponytail is an easy way to cut layers, especially if you aren’t a professional. By directing all of your hair forward, you can cut it once to create different lengths throughout your hair.
    • If the hair is too short to put into a single ponytail, put it into a half-up ponytail, taking all the hair from your ears upward.
  2. Step 2 Snip about 2... 2 Snip about 2 to 4 in (5.1 to 10.2 cm) off with hair cutting scissors. Pull your hair forward over the forehead, and keep it there while you cut. The first chunk of hair you take off will dictate how much length you keep. If you’d like to keep the hair long, cut only about 2 in (5.1 cm) off of the end. If you want to lose some length, go for 4 in (10 cm).[2]
    • If you only put half of the hair up, your first cut will dictate how short your layers are.
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  3. Step 3 Thin the hair out by point cutting upward. 3 Thin the hair out by point cutting upward. After your initial cut, you’ll notice that your hair looks a little blunt. To add some texture, grab your hair cutting scissors and point them upward into the hair, opening and closing the scissors to snip small amounts of hair off. This will add some texture and take some weight out of the layers.[3]
    • If you have thinning shears, use those instead. Hold the thinning shears straight across and cut your hair in a straight line. The thinning shears will only take off bits and pieces of hair, so your cut won’t look blunt or choppy.
  4. Step 4 Let your hair... 4 Let your hair down and part it down the middle. Now you have the base layers of your wolf cut! Take your hair out of the ponytail and part it down the middle. You’ll notice that the underneath part of the hair is the longest, while the sections up near the ears are the shortest.[4]
    • If your hair isn’t quite short enough for your liking, simply put it back in the ponytail and cut some more off. It’s better to take too little than to take too much—you can always cut more, but you can’t glue it back on!
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  1. Step 1 Section... 1 Section a small triangle of hair above your forehead. Place a comb on top of your forehead, and find the spot directly above your forehead where your head starts to curve. Gather the hair from your forehead back to where the head starts to curve to create a small triangle. Use the arch of your eyebrows as a guide for the edges of the triangle.[5]
  2. Step 2 Direct the left side of the bangs to the right, then cut them diagonally. 2 Direct the left side of the bangs to the right, then cut them diagonally. Grab the hair on the left side of your face, then pinch it in between 2 fingers and direct it to the right side. Hold your cutting scissors at a diagonal pointing down from your ear, and trim a small amount of hair off. This will create layers to frame your face.[6]
    • Start by taking 1 in (2.5 cm) of hair off at first, then see how you feel. It’s better to take hair off in small sections so you don’t accidentally go too short.
  3. Step 3 Direct the right side of the bangs to the left, then cut them diagonally. 3 Direct the right side of the bangs to the left, then cut them diagonally. Do the same thing with the other side of your bangs: grab the hair on the right side of your face, direct it toward the left side, and cut the ends at a diagonal pointing down from your ear. Try to make both sides relatively even with each other.[7]
  4. Step 4 Trim your bangs as needed. 4 Trim your bangs as needed. Shake your hair out and make sure it parts in the middle. Take a look at the bangs: are they as short as you’d like them to be? If not, use your scissors to trim them up, keeping them at a diagonal so they frame the face.[8]
    • If you’re working with curly or wavy hair, remember that it will shrink slightly when it dries. Keep that in mind as you cut so you don’t accidentally cut too much off.
    • Cutting curtain bangs completes the look of the wolf cut. Once you have the layers all over, you can refine them and trim them up near your face for a little more volume and shine.
  5. Step 5 Style the wolf... 5 Style the wolf cut with texturizing spray. Your wolf cut is now complete! Spritz a bit of texturizing spray throughout your hair to give it extra volume. Then, let it air dry or use a diffuser attachment for your hair dryer to dry it quickly.[9]
    • Wolf cuts aren’t supposed to look sleek and shiny—the messier it looks, the better!
    • If you want to style your curtain bangs into waves, you can make two pin curls, one on each side. Use a diffuser to dry your bangs, and once they are dry, remove the bobby pins.[10]
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  • Question Does it have to be all crazy like that? Goosey Goosey Community Answer It depends on your hair, how you style it, and how you cut it. Wolf cuts can look like all sorts of things. Use reference images and look up different ways to style/cut it to get it how you want. Thanks! We're glad this was helpful. Thank you for your feedback. If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow Yes No Not Helpful 34 Helpful 90
  • Question How do you shorten the longest layers without affecting the short layers? Raiinstrom Raiinstrom Community Answer Put the longer layers in a ponytail and leave out the shorter layers you want unchanged, and then do the same as normal. Thanks! We're glad this was helpful. Thank you for your feedback. If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow Yes No Not Helpful 14 Helpful 36
  • Question Can a wolf cut work on shorter hair? My hair is shoulder-length, but I want to try it. WikiUser13 WikiUser13 Community Answer Yes, a wolf cut should work on shorter hair. You can have it done professionally if you're not comfortable doing it yourself. Thanks! We're glad this was helpful. Thank you for your feedback. If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow Yes No Not Helpful 6 Helpful 7
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References

  1. ↑ https://www.terrifictresses.com/advice/how-to-cut-hair-in-layers-step-by-step/
  2. ↑ https://www.terrifictresses.com/advice/layering-your-own-hair-simplified/
  3. ↑ https://www.terrifictresses.com/advice/layering-your-own-hair-simplified/
  4. ↑ https://www.terrifictresses.com/advice/layering-your-own-hair-simplified/
  5. ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TuXEuzTQRSk&t=18s
  6. ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rRMTAusXwBY&t=422s
  7. ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rRMTAusXwBY&t=448s
  8. ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rRMTAusXwBY&t=500s
  9. ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9mMCpC3p8OU&t=229s
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  1. ↑ Wyvetta Bowles. Beauty & Hair Care Advisor. Expert Interview

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Wyvetta Bowles Co-authored by: Wyvetta Bowles Beauty & Hair Care Advisor This article was co-authored by Wyvetta Bowles and by wikiHow staff writer, Hannah Madden. Wyvetta Bowles is a Beauty and Hair Care Advisor and the Founder of Crown of Glory Beauty Salon Inc. With over 27 years of experience, Wyvetta specializes in bridal and special event hair and makeup, hair care maintenance, and hairstyling techniques that lead to less damage. Wyvetta attended Flair Beauty College and received her Associate’s in Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services. This article has been viewed 659,695 times. 468 votes - 80% Co-authors: 9 Updated: June 5, 2025 Views: 659,695 Categories: Messy Hairstyles In other languages Hindi Spanish Dutch Indonesian Portuguese Italian Czech Japanese
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