The Visual Guide: Shag, Wolf Cut & Layers

50 Haircut Ideas. Know What to Ask For. Understand the Upkeep.

Found a shag, wolf cut or layered hairstyle you love but aren’t sure how to explain it to your stylist? This visual guide helps you explore 50 haircut ideas, compare styles and prepare for your next salon appointment.

Find Your Next Haircut

From soft, feminine shags to textured wolf cuts, modern bobs, face-framing layers and short pixie styles, explore a curated lookbook designed to make choosing your next haircut easier.

What’s Inside the Guide?

• 50 haircut ideas: Explore shags, wolf cuts, bobs and lobs, layers and bangs, and short and pixie cuts.
• Know what to ask your stylist: Each look includes a suggested salon request to help you explain the style you want.
• Find a style for your hair type: Use practical guidance for fine, thick, straight, wavy and curly hair.
• Understand the upkeep: Get a general idea of how much maintenance each cut may require.
• Prepare for your salon visit: Use a step-by-step salon script and five useful questions to ask before your haircut.
• Style your hair at home: Explore simple styling routines, trim guidance and tips for growing out a cut.
• Keep your cheat sheet handy: Save the salon checklist on your phone and take it to your next appointment.

Five Collections. Fifty Haircuts.

01 — Shags: Long Shag, Curly Shag, 70s Soft Shag and more.

02 — Wolf Cuts: Classic Wolf Cut, Wavy Wolf Cut, Curly Wolf Cut and more.

03 — Bobs & Lobs: French Bob, Italian Bob, Shaggy Lob and more.

04 — Layers & Bangs: Butterfly Layers, Curtain Bangs, Cloud Bangs and more.

05 — Short & Pixie: Classic Pixie, Pixie Bob, Kitty Cut and more.

Make Your Next Salon Visit Easier

Use the visual references, suggested salon wording and maintenance guidance to start a clearer conversation with your hairstylist.

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Please note: This guide is for general information and hairstyle inspiration. It is not a substitute for advice from a licensed hairstylist. Results vary depending on hair type, condition and stylist.