16 Wolf Cut Hairstyles For Men & How to Style this Viral Cut
Where the mullet meets the shag
Meet the coolest haircut of the year: the wolf cut. The 90s-inspired style took over the internet last year and doesn’t seem to be going anywhere anytime soon. If anything, it’s only growing in momentum.
So if you’ve been thinking of giving it a go, allow us to offer you a nudge of encouragement.
Below, we break down what makes the wolf cut for men the biggest haircut trend right now and share 16 inspiring styles to try.
What is the wolf cut for men?
Still a bit confused about what qualifies as a wolf cut? The haircut borrows heavily from both the mullet and shag styles. A classic wolf cut has short layers and lots of volume at the top, and longer layers at the back.
First popularised by K-pop artists, this style now has myriads of variations — which is why you can find a way to wear it, no matter your hair type or color.
16 Wolf Cut Ideas for Men
1. Wolf Cut Men Hairstyle with Bangs and Highlights
Without a doubt, a wolf cut is a statement haircut as it is. But if you want to take it to the next level, add contrasting highlights. What we love the most about this particular style is the combination of face-framing layers, bleached ends, and bangs. These elements make the wolf cut doubly edgy.
2. Classic Wolf Cut for Men with Long Layers
The classic wolf cut sports a mullet with layers and bangs, which offers versatility in styling. With this length, you have the flexibility to wear it down, tie it up in a ponytail, or into a bun.
3. Textured Wolf Cut for Men
When it comes to the wolf cut, messy is good. The haircut really shines when you get a lot of texture through your hair (more on how to style the wolf cut below). And some subtle highlights in your hair will only emphasise your hair texture.
4. Curtain Bangs with a Wolf Cut
Introducing the wolf cut with an almost-prince-charming twist. It features curtain bangs and delicate wispy layers, ideal for men with thick hair. This version of the wolf cut is verges on romantic, compared to its edgier variations — ideal for anyone who likes a softer look.
5. Beachy Wolf Cut
This tousled, beachy variation of the haircut features bleach blonde hair and lots of texture. Keep a sea salt spray handy to give the hair some extra grit.
6. Wavy Wolf Cut for Men
This low maintenance wolf cut style is ideal for anyone with naturally wavy hair. You don’t need to over-style it either. Just apply a styling cream while the hair is still damp, scrunch and go!
Also read: 10 Korean Haircut Styles Trending On Your Favorite K-Dramas
7. Short Wolf Cut with Shaved Sides
Very close to a mullet, this variation of the wolf cut features a messy fringe and shaved sides.
8. Side-swept Short Wolf Cut For Men
Not a fan of the middle part? No problem. The wolf cut is just as flattering with a side parting.
9. Pastel Wolf Cut for Men
Cotton candy shades will take your wolf cut to the next level. This pastel pinks, baby blues or soft peach tones…
10. Pulled-Back Wolf Cut Hair for Men with Long Hair
Add texture and dimension to your wolf cut layers with a wax or pomade. We recommend a product like Dove Men+Care Polishing Pomade. Apply a little bit of the wax to the ends to make this sharp finish. The sideburns are an added bonus if you want to add extra flair to the cut and grab all the attention.
11. Curly Wolf Cut
Looking for a wolf cut men hairstyle for curly hair? Look no further. This haircut looks equally great on straight or curly hair. We particularly like it on curly or wavy hair because it enhances the curls, giving them bounce and dimension.
12. Full Wolf Cut Men Haircut
This full or “flow” wolf cut, features many short layers on the crown of the head and face-framing almost curtain bangs. It’s basically a combination of long layers on top and shorter layers at the bottom of the hair. We love the effortless chic vibe this cut gives to thin hair. We recommend styling it with a styling product such as AXE Texturizing Cream.
13. Dual Color Wolf Cut
If you’re more of a grunge guy, this bleached and dark wolf cut is perfect. We especially love the bleached ends of the mullet part of the cut! The long, messy wispy bangs give lots of personality to this haircut. Notice how the bleach is carefully placed to highlight certain focus points of this wolf cut.
14. Platinum Wolf Cut for Men
If you’re prepared to go to the point of no return with bleach, this breathtaking style is a top recommendation. This long mullet, layered wolf cut male, with wispy strands, is already a head turner, but the platinum shade takes it to a whole new level.
15. No Mullet Wolf Cut
The best thing about the wolf cut hairstyle is that you can adapt it to your own taste by keeping all the elements of the cut or just retaining a few. This particular style kept the long layers but removed the mullet.
15. Anime Wolf Cut Male Style
We conclude our list with this anime hair or fantasy hairstyle long wolf cut. We love that the hair is long enough to make a half ponytail. The long sideburns and the full bangs add this unique element to the cut.
How to style the wolf cut for guys
- Texture is the key to your wolf cut to look its best. If you have naturally curly or wavy hair, enhance it with a sea salt spray. Have straight hair? Use a blow dryer to add some wave and movement to the hair.
- Blow-dry the face framing section of your hair away from the face.
- Use a round brush with a hairdryer to add extra volume, especially at the roots. Need a bit more? Reach for a volumizing mousse and scrunch it into the hair before drying.
- Finish with a spritz of hairspray to hold the style.
How to ask your barber for a wolf cut
- Always bring reference photos that you can show you barber. Ideally, try to look for a picture where the model has the same hair texture as yours. This way, you can realistically expect a similar result.
- Be honest about the length you’re after. As we’ve seen, wolf cuts come in long and short variations.
- For a classic wolf cut, ask for a curtain bangs-style fringe. For the back, ask for a shaggy mullet-style.
Are you thinking about trying out this style? Be sure to share the results with us over @AllThingsHairUS!
