Master the wolf cut at home with this concise guide. Medium hair requires careful layering to achieve the signature shaggy, textured look.

Essential Tools

• Sharp hairdressing scissors
• Rattail comb
• Clips for sectioning
• Hairbrush
• Spray bottle with water

Preparation Steps

Wash and air-dry hair until slightly damp. Avoid cutting when fully wet. Create a center part. Separate hair into four sections: two front (ear to ear) and two back (below crown). Secure with clips.

Cutting Technique

Back section layers: Release bottom back section. Take 1-inch horizontal subsections. Hold scissors vertically and point cut at 45° angle starting mid-length, removing 2-3 inches to create graduation. Work upwards.

Front section framing: Unclip front sections. Comb hair forward. Identify cheekbone level as guide. Cut vertically with scissors angled toward face, starting from jawline upwards. Maintain longer pieces near nose bridge.

Connecting layers: Release top sections. Cut 2 inches shorter than bottom layers using same vertical point-cutting technique. Check balance by flipping head upside down - adjust uneven areas.

Finishing

Texture refinement: Tilt head side-to-side. Slide-cut vertically into ends to remove weight. Focus on bottom 3 inches using feathering motion.

Styling: Apply texturizing spray. Blow-dry with diffuser, scrunching upward. Use 1-inch barrel curling iron randomly on face-framing pieces for movement.