The ‘Fox Cut’ Is About to Be Everywhere This Fall

We've been taking our cue from nature lately, with a whole pack of animal-inspired chops. The latest? Get ready to see a lot more of the fox cut.

It follows the success of the butterfly cut, which combines shorter choppy layers at the top with longer layers toward the bottom, kind of like the top and bottom wings of a butterfly. Ditto the jellyfish cut—a ballsy half-short, half-long mullet style for the rebels—and arguably TikTok's fave feral chop, the wolf cut, a shaggy, layered mash-up of the shag and the mullet.

But heading into autumn, the fox cut is coming for the crown with a sleeker, glossier, slinkier alternative to the wolf cut if you're not ready to commit to those short layers.

What is the fox cut?

While the wolf is shaggier, the fox cut has a little more glamour to it. It still relies on layers, but they're longer, more subtle, and deliberately structural, falling around the cheekbones, jawbone, and clavicle. 

“The fox cut has emerged as an evolved and sophisticated version of the wolf cut hair trend, offering a more subtle yet glamorous look,” says pro hairstylist and Wella's color and trend ambassador Jordanna Cobella.

Why get the fox cut?

The fox cut has a sleeker ’90s blowout vibe, so it’s great if you want something that looks a little more polished but still offers voluminous layers. “This hairstyle artfully combines elements from both the wolf cut and traditional layered styles, resulting in a unique and versatile appearance,” says Cobella. “One of the key features is its ability to create the illusion of thickness on fine, long hair. By incorporating strategic layers and texturizing techniques, the fox cut adds volume and movement, making it an excellent choice for those with thinner hair who desire a fuller, more voluminous look.” 

And if you try the fox cut and get a taste for choppy layers, you can always take it a step further. “The fox cut acts as a stepping stone toward the wolf cut, as it provides a transitional option for those who are not yet ready for the commitment of shorter layers,”  Cobella adds. “With the fox cut, you can experiment with textured volume and a more playful appearance without fully committing to the shaggier, choppy layers of the wolf cut.”

Here are our favorite ways to wear the fox cut:

’90s blow-dried fox cut

Long layered fox cut

Collarbone fox cut

Curly fox cut

Fringed fox cut

Glam fox cut

Midi fox cut

Flicked fox cut

Internal-layer fox cut

Tousled fox cut

This post was originally published in Glamour UK.