We’ve got a new layered cut on the trend radar and hair gurus are passionately swearing it’s going to be the next big thing in hair. Why? As fashion icons show up with the brand new haircut, paving the way for the future of hair fashion. What is the name of the fascinating cut? Cub Cut! In the following article we reveal what makes it special, which women it suits and how to style it correctly.
The cub cut is rapidly gaining popularity and will become the next trend hairstyle in spring 2023
Cub Cut vs. Wolf Cut: What Makes the Cub Cut Different?
Layered cuts and shaggy bobs are fashion constants and are constantly being rediscovered and loved by women with a rebellious spirit. You already know the wolf cut, as this popular cut emerged in the midst of the corona pandemic and has reigned uncompromisingly on the catwalk and in our hearts ever since. The wolf cut is edgy and distinctive and characterized by face-framing tiers around the forehead, cheekbones and shoulders. It builds on the look of the mullet hairstyle and is cut just as shorter at the front and longer at the back. The news? The wolf cut now has offspring, the cub cut.
An elegant, fringed layered cut with very little styling effort
Means in English boy namely “puppy” because the new cut is a shorter and less layered version of the wolf cut. The cub cut is cut to the chin or just below and adds a shine shaggy Vibes that add sass to a standard midi bob. The new haircut is currently being worn by big stars and will be the hairstyle of choice for all style-conscious and rebellious ladies who want to transform themselves into real wolves in sheep’s clothing and spice up their manes in spring.
Rebel Heart: An exceptional and very balanced aesthetic
Which women suits the cub cut?
The cub cut mainly scores with its complexity. It flatters both straight and curly hair structures and can be contextualized in various ways depending on the occasion and outfit.
The puppy cut goes well with curly and lush manes
The layered cut immediately gives smooth, fine hair types dynamism and multidimensionality. Bonus point: all face shapes will benefit from the cheeky cut.
- Heart Shaped and Oval Faces are harmoniously played around by the fringed contour and shine thanks to the accents in the area of the chariot bones and the chin.
- Round and square faces will be softened and will look slimmer thanks to the volume.
- narrow faces get more width and lose plumb direction due to the bangs.
Puppy effects add visual interest to midi bobs
Style the Cub Cut the right way
How to style the puppy The wolf cut can be styled quite differently, such as messy and tousled, polished and wavy, textured and voluminous. The same goes for the puppy cut: grunge and glamor are both possible with the cub cut, the adaptability of which we will illustrate with the examples below.
#Cub Cut à la Emily Ratajkowski
You can accentuate the fringes of the cut with volume spray and you can do it with mousse messy to create waves. Model Emily Ratajkowski recently sported the Cub Cut and our eyes popped out.
Emily Ratajkowski’s new hairstyle
#Cub Cut a la Jenna Ortega
Star Jenna Ortega showed off the cub cut at the Golden Globes event, and you can see how fine, straight hair instantly gains momentum and multi-dimensionality.
Elegant and versatile…
Wear the bangs Jane Birkin style for even more visual interest. Simply finish with texturizing spray to stabilize.
Grunge and glamor at the same time
#Curly cub cut with a wet look
Voilà: you can give the puppy cut a wet look with hair gel. This will give your curls or waves more luxury and glamor and make you shine.
Goes perfectly with the wet look
#Cub Cut with coins
This styling is completely unconventional and will impress immediately. The cut can be effectively paired with color accents, in this example with money pieces in the hair. More grunge baby!
Cool! Puppy Cut with Money Pieces
#Cub Cut for women over 50
It is not true that the puppy cut only brings out rebellious notes.
Anti-aging hairstyle for women over 50
The volume cut is ideal for women over 50 and can also look “classic” and “polished”. You also have the option of styling the fringe on the side and creating WOW effects!