How to Cut and Style a Wolf Cut

Today we're showing how to cut and style a wolf cut. It's easy, it's fast, and it's beautiful. Follow along to see how you can incorporate this cut and style into your arsenal.
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[@debshopay]

By the way, I’m 70 and will always keep my hair in this style.

[@jakethompsonhair]

Heck yesssss Debshopay!!! Love everything about your comment!

[@racemom777]

Amen girl. I hate when the media tells us how some age xy should wear their hair. You wear your hair anyway that makes u feel good!

[@DJarry394]

We are the generation that OWNED this hairstyle. I had this in the early 70s, from Bowie to Jane Fonda Klute cut. The first one I got in 71, when I was 17 was flat out wolf

[@meechiebaby493]

@@jakethompsonhair Does this cut work with fine hair? I love it, it's gorgeous. Also, you had me dead when you knocked your client across the room. Where in Pennsylvania can I find a stylist with humor and talent like yours?

[@Ranewolf]

YES!! I don’t know you @debshopay but I already KNOW that I LIKE YOUR STYLE! A girl after my OWN heart!! Rock on mama!! You’d make our crew any day!! My hair looked like this in the 80’s & my hair was ON POINT! There’s nothing sexier than big bed-head! SUPER SEXY for sure!! 🤤 Peace ✌🏻 & love 💗 to all!!

[@laurachamberlain9591]

This was popular in the 70s and in the 80s and still today a popular cut.

[@mirkasarin-bv8ni]

My tomorrows client wants this cut with face framing. I didn’t even know what the f.. was a wolf cut, so thank you from Finland 😂

[@sampalazoo15]

Just did this cut today on my client, omg. You made it so simple to understand! My client LOVED It! Thank you so much for sharing your talents!

[@sophiew1967]

I' d absolutely LOVE to see a photo of your haircut,this is a gorgeous style..I vividly remember it first time round circa 1973.David Bowie & Mick Ronson ..Diamond Dogs days ;) xx

[@sl4983]

Did your client suggest it?

[@sampalazoo15]

@@sl4983 no but I had shown her this. I told her I wanted to try it. She is a regular. She’s very laid back and cool.

[@LiaBrewerb21]

Will alway keep my hair like this. Will have to learn how to do it myself can't seem to find a hairdresser around that doen't know how to do it.

[@LiaBrewerb21]

Where is your salon

[@susanschultz2752]

I've been wearing my hair like this for over 20 years minus the bangs. Glad to see it coming back in style.

[@samanthathompson9812]

What do you do with the front if you don't have the bangs? Do you do the pieces around the face like he did?

[@mimii3000]

Haha yes I had a client text me that her daughter wanted this "wolf" cut so I had to look it up! Nice to see shags and mullets back in style again. I love doing mullets on myself! Awesome video! Thanks!

[@ariverdreaming]

Your intro gives mad scientist vibes- thank you for these really in depth videos!

[@universeofparallels]

cut my hair using this tutorial! it turned out beautifully and exactly what I need as someone with a 2b~ish curl. takes the weight off the crown of the head which I love! kept the length on my hair too :) thank you, Jake!

[@AzerinaM]

Same for me! My hair is so heavy and thick my curl just ended up frizzy and flat, I did this cut in the bathroom 2 nights ago and OmGosh the curl is insane! I love it! And I got to keep the length, it’s below the bra line in the back. So in ❤️❤️ with this cut!

[@GypsyinAus]

I have curly hair too im glad I read ur comment might give it a go

[@kepler2995]

I absolutely love how you did it. This is actually what I want on my head, I'll screnshot this.

[@indravinapura6165]

I think you are kind a like the Bob Ross of the haircut world. Thanks for this great and fun video!

[@AliceLee333]

I’ve said it before..you created by far the best shag haircut I have ever seen! Now you have created the best wolf haircut I have ever seen! Looks like I need to make a trip to your salon!

[@AthenaIsabella]

I asked for long layers but instead got this cut!! A blessing in disguise since my hair is wavy. Love this thank you :)

[@sherryboulden5013]

Love this hairstyle and I'm considering getting it...I grew up in the "80's...its a newer take on the shag, love it...My hair is long with a mermaid nature wave. I think it would turn out nice

[@Chez-Lara]

I had a hairdresser that used to cut my hair just like this in the 90s...gosh I looked good! Nice to see it come back

[@darlingoneforever]

All I can say Jake, is God Bless you!! I'm loving my wavy/curly hair now!!

[@debshopay]

Thank you so much!! I just trimmed my hair using your instruction. I have always cut my own hair like this and never could figure out how to do the back of my hair. Now it makes sense!

[@jakethompsonhair]

Glad I could truly help Debshopay!

[@susantomes6721]

As always, you have really cracked the Wolf cut. I love it. You are a great teacher. Thank you.

[@Karewild]

I have curly hair and had this cut in the 80's and 90's. I loved it!!!

[@MizTamaruhLynn]

I got a wolf cut today. I’m incredibly nearsighted and it’s hard to watch my stylist, so thank you for the tutorial. I’ve been wearing my hair long and straight for awhile. Now I can put my flat iron down and let my curls come out and play!

[@kelmcg8922]

I like your gentle nature and relaxed approach. Great video. Thank you.

[@Kobetheus]

As a guy I haven't seen barley any on the internet and nonexistent in person. So I decided to try it out for myself and man I love it. It just fits me perfectly it's my go to cut from now on. 💯

[@nikkiinman920]

I've seen several wolf cuts but I haven't liked any until seeing this cut due to keeping length. YES!

[@sandradesousa2947]

I think your an amazing hairdresser..its so hard to find a hairdresser who knows their craft inside out and you certainly do. I'm not a hairdresser but I love watching your videos..and this cut looks better than the other "wolf" cuts on social media..if only I could go to your salon🙂

[@latanyam.267]

I LOVE the bangs!! Great job on the cut and a BIG thanks for explaining the origin of the cut and how to style it 🙏🏽

[@victoria9148]

So i followed your tutorial on the shag cut but it ended up looking more like this. Im not in any way disappointed with it. I’m just happily surprised that it actually looks good because usually I can’t for the life of me cut hair in any shape except just trimming the ends straight off. My hair naturally is a thin, kinda-straight-kinda-almost-just-a-little-bit-close-to-wavy, “Nordic” type, and 14 years of me constantly putting hair extension in didn’t really help the thinning situation… but with this haircut it actually looks both fuller and longer even. Just wanted to rant and thank you for a very easy to understand and follow-through tutorial for people who isn’t as experienced in hairstyling. I’m very happy with the way it turned out 😊

[@shelleydone2933]

This is the most interesting cut I've seen. I have my hairdressing,took it yrs ago. I think it's perfect

[@wendystalians7718]

OMG!! I love how u explain everything! Thanx for breaking down this intimidating look for us basic stylists!!😘

[@jakethompsonhair]

Glad it was helpful!

[@rebeccanorthweather1078]

Oh my gosh i so lv this i would live to try this on my hair, i have curly thin hair will it make my hair look thinner or fuller with this cut i will be going a lot longer with it , longer bands like to my chin

[@620Pat]

Thanks, Jake!! A great technical video on a modern cut that is so interesting and versatile. As a retired Cos teacher, I love the fact that you show how to make sure the sides are equal. You are my kind of instructor!!

[@ingridsol8432]

Best "wolf" cut I've seen so far!! 🙂🙂🙂

[@beanie5677]

I’m 70 and all silver grey and only wear my hair like this …..I love it . I only could dream Jake Thompson would be my hairdresser….he’s awesome

[@gaylesmith1752]

Hey Jake!❤ watched with grandsons and they think youre funny!😂 nice job! Nice cut! ❤

[@sluurr6171]

Making me think of a handful of people.. Jim Morrison.. Chrissie Hynde.. Joan Jett.. Queen band members (as well as many other 80's & 90's rocker musicians).. even the exorcist character! Lol But I do love this cut, for sure!!! Messy classic!!!

[@Imagampo]

So funny, I love watching you. This seems like it’s all business in the back and party in the front! Thank you for your informative videos!

[@donnapascual2665]

I’m 62 and had my daughter give my this cut! I adore it, get up and go😉 wish I could send a picture

[@naromellow]

I'm in love with this cut 😍 I've always gone back and forth between a shag and a mullet, on my 2C-3A hair. The wolf cut being a mix of the two is just perfect. I'm definitely going to try this 🤭

[@Allhoney33]

Jake, your wolf cut is the best I've ever seen. Love it, love your work and love the knowledge you share! ❤❤ Thank you for this! That's what I love about the shag....it's been around since the dawn of the dead! 😂😂 You can improvise it and do all kinds of things with it. You can invert it and turn it into an A-line bob. It can be disconnected and becomes a mullet...a traditional, centuries old hairstyle among some of the pueblo Native Americans, like the Hopi Tribe. And we definitely can't forget how it (the mullet), became synonymous with the 80s and 90s. A shag can be worn by any hair texture, you can wear it tamed or untamed and it never gets old. Hundreds of years from now, people will still whisper the name, shag. The others will think it's a new, innovative haircut/hairstyle and refer to it using an edgy new term! 😉😂

[@susanthompson9637]

You are an Artist. Beautiful haircut!

[@stephanielong4763]

Finally a cut made for me! I've been wearing a shag for a few years now and love how much bulk or weight is removed but I've never liked the way it looked without flat ironing. My hair is so damaged from heat and bleach that I've been looking for a cut to compliment my super thick wavy mane so that I can stop ironing it and I can simply wash and go. My hair has lots of volume and texture but it's also very coarse which makes it difficult to smooth and straighten. Thank you so much for sharing!

[@SondraSparapani]

This is how I wanted my haircut like 6 months ago. I haven't found a stylist that can do it yet. Now I have the video I'm taking it to my hairdresser and I'm gonna have it done. I love this look for long hair and I've always warned my hair long. Perfect cut.

[@angelaburroughs4584]

I know this hair style is a trend with all ages now but it’s been around since the 70s 80s.. I love this cut and I just did it on myself. It looks great!! Great job

[@mykawilcox4382]

Loved this cut on Patti Smith!

[@AzerinaM]

I did mine the other night, I love it, watching this helps me learn how to fix it now. When I did it the natural curl in my hair POPPED! My hair is so heavy the curl jus dies so I end up with a lions mane, now I have curl and it looks great!

[@LittleHikari1]

I watched so many wolf cut videos this weekend. I found this one the most helpful. I want to keep lots of length in the back so thanks for explaining how to connect it to the front 🧡 I'm going vibrant copper too 😍

[@violethomme5725]

I have watched this video a lot and yet, every time I am watching it l fall in love with this shape of hair 💗💗💗 Thank you, dear Jake 💗 and God bless you 💗

[@anonymoushuman4914]

Ive been using this hair cut video tutorial for the oast 2 years . Minus the bangs , and every time i live the results . This is my top favorite clip and i live by it❤❤❤

[@epic5945]

I'm a hairdresser of 34 years and it reminds me of a combination of a shag, a Sebastian cut, and a cap cut. I've done this with a razor to make it choppy and permed the crown to give height.

[@dark.twisted]

This is the best version of wolf cut *.*

[@carolinaaviles770]

Wow I love it! I can't find anyone in this small town in Texas who can make me this cut, my hair it's curly. So I start looking videos to make it myself, and this video it's gonna help me so much tomorrow, because I'm gonna do it myself finally! 😊 Thank you!

[@RikkiLynn1993]

Love this cut! To me, this is very 80’s hair band/heavy metal/glam band type of cut.

[@laurenwilliams9163]

This is the haircut I've wanted forever!

[@ravenromerra4701]

Beautiful Job! Glad to say my new Wolf Cut looks a lot like this...my stylist nailed it, but he sectioned the back and front with rubber bands then dry cut it a bit to finish...I was sorta trippin cuz it looked like something I'd do at home, but it really worked. My hair is a little shorter than this, but it still looks great, with all that volume around the crown. I was just having a bit of trouble styling it. I was using the nozzle attachment, but after watching this i used the diffuser in the manner you did, and VIOLA. I love love love it. Cant wait till my hair gets longer, as this is a stunning cut. Thanks for the styling instruction : ). I'll look into the defining mist...as long as it isn't 30 bucks a can, I'll try it

[@daveolep7657]

I have done this cut several times i didn't know it was called a wolf cut . Even before it became popular . Thank you . You're execution was flawless thank you .

[@RavenVargas27]

Gorgeous I love it the shape of the layers really frame the face beautifully

[@suzannepower6819]

A bit too much dialogue but….. I have spent years trying to get a stylist to give me a curly mullet, I have 3a long curls. They would never cut short enough on top because they thought it would be too disconnected from the length I wanted to keep. Thousands of dollars later I have started cutting my own hair because it costs a lot and I am never happy with salon results. There are a few other tutorials I have tried and they were pretty close. This one is exactly right. I finally have a super full top of my hair and get to keep my long ringlets and I LOVE the disconnect. Thanks for this video and now I have a guide for my next trim instead of point cutting separate curls and thinning out here and there and ending up with not quite right. This cut perfectly frames my face and lets me keep my short bangs and top layers. I would love it if you could make a video of this cut with long curly hair. Pretty please with a mullet on top hahaha

[@heatherhuggins5888]

You are incredibly talented. I followed your shag cut tutorial last night, and the results look amazing.

[@jakethompsonhair]

Thanks so much Heather! Glad I could help out in you achieving a look you love on yourself!

[@yugeenlighroff430]

Best shaggy wolf tutorial. I cut it off my self and it's perfect and I love it. Thank you very much 😀😀😀!

[@violethomme5725]

I cut my hair like this 💗💗💗 I can't stop looking at it in the mirror all the time ❤️❤️❤️ THANK you 💗💗💗

[@peari3681]

Hi from south korea 🇰🇷...thank you

[@jakethompsonhair]

Hi Pear I, you are so welcome

[@DJarry394]

Love your approach. I cut my own hair. Live your diy tutorials. I usually cut my own hair because the Sassoon academy has closed down, and I am also picky about what I want, so I cut the way I want it. Uneven af, lol

[@christinecarrillo8895]

Love it tried it on myself came out wonderful I'm so happy god's given you a gift!!

[@noellemiller39]

Thank you for demonstrating how to create a guide from one side to the other most of my women's haircuts end up uneven and when I check it I don't know how to correct it generally so this is a great tip thank you so much

[@veronicaperez-rx5ef]

I have used tips from these videos and my daughters hair is so healthy now. So much volume as well. 👌🏾💕

[@michellerogers5866]

I did it! My hair curly, like big curls and wavy in spots. I cut my hair using your video and I love it?

[@marcellonino1755]

Wow! This is the best haircut I’ve ever seen, is glamorous and rebel, definitely a rockstar kind of haircut🤘🤘🤘

[@elsyvalle8842]

Amazing! Love it! I had that "wolf" cut in the 90's for my wedding day😋😊 THANK YOU! EXCELLENT JOB! BONJOUR FROM CANADA 🇨🇦🇨🇦🍁🍁🍁🍁🍁🍁🍁

[@sherrywells1528]

I like this style a lot it would look really good on my hair because I have just enough natural curl to pull it off. Very intrigued. 💜

[@pltnmgrl03]

I’m so excited I found this! I have a client who is asking for a wolf. I was going to wing it but this video really helped me out. Thanks!!

[@janiscalaba4932]

Very similar to a gypsy cut from the 70’s ….. beautiful…

[@kareesmathers3410]

The gypsy is my favorite to wear, and to cut!

[@kathidden]

Exactly.. Ive had it for 40 years.. Lol

[@kljh98]

tried this cut on myself without bangs and it turned out really good, thanks

[@shellysanders5329]

I love this! I believe it’s the 1st time the word mullet has been used and loving it. I would love to cut this style on someone with extremely long hair

[@emeraldeyes1146]

Hi! I've been trying to get this haircut forever.. getting old now. My hair is down to my waist and I'd love for you to cut my hair. I wish I knew you. I'm going to try to cut it myself ✂️ 🙏 😬.

[@wolfgangproductions7402]

@@emeraldeyes1146 how did your hair turn out?

[@susancampos8959]

I like it , a carefree , style and easy to work with. NICE. Thank you.

[@mirayasanchez6359]

I just did this on my latest wig using this video. It came out so cute. I left a long tail for a nice long updated mullet. Thank you!

[@hibiscus09]

I love this. I had my hair cut into this style yesterday. It’s a few inches shorter than what I wanted (almost right), but otherwise looks like this. I’m 62 and have thick naturally wavy hair. My waviness looks a lot like what’s in this video. I actually wondered if I could get extensions and keep the style to give it a little length for a bit until it grows. We are going to Italy in a couple of months. Mine is collar bone length. I’m going to try this texturizing spray to give it definition. Maybe I can adjust to the length. Great video. You made a hair cut and style video fun!

[@lucys4751]

Amazing hair cut!!! Thank you so much!

[@tonidoyle6503]

You are adorable, and funny, and a cutie pie, and an excellent hair cutter. I learned a lot from this. I had a girl ask for the Wolf cut, i just went by the picture, but you taught me something....thanks so much.

[@JenSteele-k5u]

the sound of his fingers on the mannequin head when he combs through is so satisfying

[@ailedcorinnerivera6934]

You have a great humor, I enjoyed so so much this video tutorial. It was so well explained and you made it look so easy. My fave hairstyle for medium/long hair.

[@jeanettenoble9520]

Super cool!! Going to try this on my clients!! Thank you!!

[@violethomme5725]

The Best hair cut ever!!! ❤️❤️❤️ I love my hair cut now! Thanks to you, Mr. Jake 🙂

[@alexandermenezel6362]

đón chờ những ca khúc tiếp theo của Phúc, càng nghe càng thích giọng ca của Phúc ❤

[@MissStacie-XO]

I love this cut and style

[@Therealinkedmommy]

I tried a version of the wolf cut on myself... cut about 8-9 in off (my hair was really too long - past my crack) but it's still TOO choppy. I sent this video to my stylist and so hopefully I can get this exact cut because I have basically the same length, color and texture as this :)

[@cerise2206]

Love this cut and your humor 😂

[@Romagla]

Philip Pelusi gave me a VERY similar cut on my 15th birthday...in 1987. I will never forget him saying that it reminded him of Egypt.

[@lullabyesmom]

Thank you yep this def has been buzzin round & requested for sure thx!

[@nagham25night]

Hello artist, your channel is beautiful, I loved the shaki style, you are creative and talented, follower and interested from 🇸🇦

[@pamalawyerick2004]

Is definitely the Gypsy cut from the '70s! I had that one too. My hair is below my waist and I have not colored it in 4 years so it's all natural! I need this cut! Would you please come to Florida and cut my hair and you can video it for your channel. I promise I'll try to be entertaining but do not slap me in the back of the head at the end cuz I might retaliate. 🐺😆

[@donethatbefore100]

Just happened on to this. I own a salon with a lady from S Korea so I'll have to ask her if she's seen this style. Also, LOVE the humor!

[@cynthiam2611]

Awesome! You made it look so easy! I’m definitely going to try this! Thank you!

[@lindamoore6163]

Very cool cut! 😎

[@jacquelinelei]

Your video work and production is top notch! So glad I found your channel.

[@jakethompsonhair]

Welcome aboard Jacqueline! Thanks for the kind words!

[@vorahstory8528]

Oh yeah you did a good hair cut love it ♥️

[@margogoldfinch8728]

this is awesome -I am doing it on my hair, my hair have texture for it. So cool!!!

[@steinberglove]

Fabulous tutorial

[@princessk_off_everything]

Gonna try myself for my birthday.. Thankssss

[@MalikaB_]

My daughter wants me to cut a wolf cut on her now lol for back to school. Wish me luck.

[@jakethompsonhair]

Good Luck Malika! She's going to look amazing!

[@kellymurphy7361]

Love, love this!❤ I have the perfect hair and texture for this style. Thank you for your video. I did not know about this cut ❤❤❤❤

[@123gozane]

My hair is naturally wavy and I have always fought it with a blowdryer and flat iron. I just got this cut and its so damn easy to style that I'm probley going to wear this for a long time..

[@jakethompsonhair]

That is awesome 123gozane! Congratulations!

[@anitaguadagno7178]

Beautiful work

[@jakethompsonhair]

Thank you very much Anita!

[@violethomme5725]

This is The Best video Ever!!!!❤️❤️❤️❤️