Thinking about a wolf cut while you are in Seoul? Read this before you sit down.

Thinking about a wolf cut while you are in Seoul? Read this before you sit down.

The wolf cut (울프컷) mixes short, choppy layers on top with longer ends at the back. It is bolder than a soft layered cut, and Korean salons often give it a smoother finish. Here is what to know.

The shape: short layers sit high on the head, while the ends stay long and light, a bit like a wolf's mane.

The crown: layers start near the top, so the crown looks fuller. The sides get choppy, piecey layers.

Korean style: the layers are blended more softly, so you keep the edgy outline with less of a mullet look.

At home: lift the roots with your fingers while you blow-dry the top. Then twist the ends with a little wax or cream.

Hair check: thick or wavy hair holds those choppy layers best, and the extra lift helps hair that lies flat on top. Fine hair or a longer face? Ask for the top layers to stay a bit longer, so the shape looks fuller at the sides instead of taller. Because the top is short, the outline fades first, and a quick tidy-up every few weeks keeps it sharp.

Ask in Korean: "울프컷인데 너무 과하지 않게요" means "A wolf cut, but not too extreme." Slide 7 has three more lines you can point to.

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by APEAK HAIR