Everything you need to know about the new fox cut trend

Face-framing bangs, soft layers, and the classic 90s blowout are the rage this season, and we can certainly see why. From the butterfly cut to the wolf cut, animal-inspired chops are the latest trend with minimal styling requirements and an easy breezy finished look.

The latest addition to the list is the sleeker and shinier alternative to the wolf hairdo—the fox cut. While the wolf cut relies on shaggy layers, the fox cut is more subtle and structured. It focuses on strategically framing your face by sectioning the layers at three main points—the cheekbones, the jawbone, and the clavicle.

This hairstyle offers the best of both worlds, because it combines the desired layers in a tasteful amount, without looking too shabby or choppy. It adds movement, texture, and volume to fine, long hair and gives it a fuller finish and an elevated appearance without making them difficult to tame. With minimal to no styling, this hairstyle will have you looking like a model off-duty in no time.

The best part? This hairstyle fits almost every texture (from pin straight tresses to curly locks) and every hair colour there is. Though you can always up the ante and experiment with a light red or orange hue to give you the complete fox-inspired look!

So if you're looking for a snazzy new cut that is also glamorous or just a transitional chop before you commit to something more experimental, a fox cut is the right fit. 

Here are our favourite ways to wear the fox cut to inspire you.

Long-hair fox cut

Fox cut with bob

Fox cut with fringes

Tousled Hair Fox Cut

How to style a fox cut
For a fox cut that truly shines, match your bangs to your face shape. These cuts are all about framing your features: curtain bangs soften square angles, while side swept ones beautifully compliment round faces.

While styling, you can always skip the traditional blowout. Instead, play with air-drying and blow-drying together. Attach a diffuser to your dryer and focus on scrunching your hair as you dry, adding volume and creating those signature waves. Embrace the messy vibe of the fox cut by embracing your natural texture. Use styling products that enhance curls or add volume to achieve that effortless, off-duty appearance.

Products you need
Top-notch hair products designed for perfecting a wolf cut work wonders by amplifying your hair's natural feel and boosting its volume. Opt for a texturising spray tailored to your hair type and pair it with a mild hair spray. For shorter fox cuts, integrate a light styling mousse into your hair care regimen to give your strands definition. Apply a small amount, about the size of a dime, to avoid burdening shorter layers with excessive product.

Products

Kevin Murphy Anti-Gravity Volume Spray, ₹2,500

Bronson Professional Volumizer Blow Hair Dryer Brush Hot Air One Step Dryer Styler & Straightener, ₹1,400

Dyson Airwrap Multi-Styler, ₹49,900

Kevin Murphy Bedroom Hair (Flexible Texturising Hair Spray), ₹1,650