How to Achieve a Wolf Cut at Home: A Creative DIY Guide for the Popular Haircut Style 

It’s no surprise that the wolf cut is the hairstyle of the moment. It’s like the mullet’s cool and carefree cousin (or alter cousin) but even more baffling – it suits just about anyone! 

But let’s be real here: we all know that airbrush art is not in our budget for the majority of the time, and some people are made with the “do it yourself” sort of mentality. So, what’s stopping you from becoming a hairstylist? We have all the answers that you need as we cover how to do a wolf cut at home.  

Reason Why the Wolf Cut Is on Exponential Growth in Trend  

Most TikTok’ers explain wolf cuts in a way that best fits the genre of “cool,” like ‘ape, skater, rocker’ and, most importantly, anyone who doesn’t care how they look. Best of all – It’s still soft enough to wear without looking frumpy. 

This look induces almost what they call ‘layers of cuts’ and a constant mass of volume free falling below; we must say, it makes the hairstyle so much better. Think about it – It is also for those snapback lovers since a wolf cut looks good on all types of hair – straight, wavy, curly or even somewhere in between.  

Things to Keep in Mind While Cutting Your Hair to Achieve a Wolf Cut 

To best complete the cut, take note of the following:  

A good pair of sharp scissors

Kitchen scissors will not work on bone hair.  

Razors

Smoothing or razor cut-out layers in go-to.  

Fine tooth comb

Stops festivities going wild and bad sections from making cleanup hard.  

Clippers

For girls who require space and neatness in hair.

Spray bottle

It is easier to cut hair when it is wet. 

Complete Guide to Cutting Your Own Wolf Cut at Home  

Step 1: Making Your Hair Ready for Styling 

First, your hair needs to be clean but damp at the same time. Bring out a spray bottle, spray your hair, and make it moist. Use a bit of leave-in conditioner if your hair tends to frizz.  

Step 2: Sectioning for Success

Pull your hair into sections. Here is the magic arrangement:  

1. The top layer is separated into a triangle around the fringe and the coronal area.  

2. Keep it pinned away for later.  

3. Let the back and sides hang out–this is the guide for the longer layers.  

Step 3: Cutting Techniques

Cut the main base first:  Take a 45° angle from the back, take small sections and cut off the ends in order to give that section a layer cut.  

Work on the top section: Focus on the triangle portion and determine if you want fringe and curtain-style bangs. The front portion should be cut at the back, which is standard in the wolf cut style.  

Texturize: With generals, apply layering to major portions. Don’t overdo it – try not to cut at too many spots.  

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Tips for Different Hair Types

Curly Hair: 

Manipulate the curls that you have at your natural curls by cutting them dry, which prevents fibrous hysteria from happening.  

Straight Hair: 

Try to add some more layers in order to achieve that height and some volume as well.

Wavy Hair: 

Use a light texturizing technique to enhance the waves but will not flatten the hair.  

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Common Mistakes to Avoid 

1. Taking off too much hair with one cut: 

The wolf cut is very good at looking without heavy layering, so go slow and start a small cut since you can always increase the size of the cut.  

2. Not using the thinning shears: 

Without thinning shears, the ends of your layers can appear blunt and unshaped.  

3. When you do not take into consideration the shape of your face: 

Wolf cut is not the same for everyone. You can always trim your bangs or even your layers to complement your specific body features.   

Maintenance and Styling Tips

• A texturizing spray or mousse can create that perfect tousled look.   
• It is recommended that people cut the layers from time to time, but it is not a problem if the layers grow as they will still look stylish.   
• Try to play with the style by using different clips and headbands.   

Frequestly Asked Questions