5 Celebs Who Have Rocked The Trendy Wolf Cut

The last few years have seen a rise in animal-inspired haircuts, ranging from the butterfly to the jellyfish — but none have been quite as popular as the trendy wolf cut. This edgy, retro-inspired hairstyle initially gained popularity in South Korean salons and has since been sported by countless Western celebrities. "The wolf cut is a mix of a shag and mullet, with choppy layers that add volume on top and a wispy look at the bottom," hairstylist Jennifer Korab told Byrdie.

The wolf cut takes inspiration from the feathery layers of the iconic Farrah Fawcett cut, the dynamic choppiness of Stevie Nicks' '70s shag, and the edginess of the mullet popularized by David Bowie in the '80s. Sported by stars of all ages, the wolf cut also ranks among the most flattering hairstyles to try in your 30s, as it's perfect for those wanting a voluminous cut with face framing layers.

Since sporting a messy mullet for the rollout of her 2020 album "Plastic Hearts," Miley Cyrus has firmly brought edgy, retro-inspired hairstyles back into the limelight. The award-winning singer has sported several dynamic styles over the last few years, combining the close crop of the mullet and the layering of a shag for a bleach blonde wolf cut, seen in this airplane photo-op from July 2021.

K-pop idol Lisa, known for being one-fourth of the girl group BLACKPINK, showed off her own version of a wolf cut in May 2024. She had previously rocked a mullet on the cover of her single "Rockstar," but the Thai singer went for a more feathery, shoulder-length cut with face-framing layers while visiting Monaco.

While Miley Cyrus definitely had a hand in revitalizing shaggy hairstyles in Western celeb culture, Jenna Ortega is widely credited for popularizing the wolf cut. The goth glam queen debuted her new look on "The Tonight Show" in December 2022, sharing a photo in her collared, sheer dress and dramatic eyeliner on Instagram. Ortega proves that the wolf cut is one of the best haircuts to pair with curtain bangs.

Lizzo is no stranger to trying on different looks and fashion styles, so it makes sense that the singer and rapper has tried out a wolf cut. The Detroit native debuted the 'do on TikTok back in December 2022, wearing the long, feathery layers with tapered bangs across her forehead. While we love lots of Lizzo looks, we wouldn't have minded if the celeb had rocked the wolf cut for a little longer.

Sandra Oh has become known for her naturally curly and voluminous hair, with the award-winning actor wearing her locks in a shaggy cut with tapered bangs in recent years. She showed off just how killer a wolf cut looks on curly hair in celebratory Instagram photos shared in October 2024, when she was formally appointed as an officer of the Order of Canada. It's a major honor for the Canadian-American actor, but we can't say we're surprised by how effortlessly cool she looked for the event.