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What is a Wedge Haircut?

Similar to aboborpixie cut, a wedge haircut is ashort, layered haircutwith a variety of lengths.

Camila Coelho with a modern wedge bob haircut wearing a dior hair clip

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However, the wedge isn’t just any haircut.

It was originated a while ago by Trevor Sorbie in 1947 and made popular by Vidal Sassoon.

“It has since evolved to feature various short, angled layers that hang above the shoulder.”

Vidal Sassoon styles Mary Quant’s hair in a wedge haircut

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What Hair Types are Suitable for a Wedge Cut?

It creates body and volume and provides a bold yet wearable everyday hairstyle.

It requires lots of maintenance to keep its shape, but it will be absolutely worth it.

Winnie Harlow wears a ’70s-inspired wedge haircut and purple feathered dress

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Here, Winnie Harlow wears a more popular edition of the ‘do.

“The comfortable and carefree haircut comes with a bit of an edge,” Toves-Vincilione explains.

“It shows a bit of edge while still being classic,” she says.

Actress Claire Windsor wears a short, classic wedge haircut

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“Length is left at the front, creating a side-swept fringe.”

Du recommends asking your stylist not to go so high on the graduation for achieve this look.

The New Wedge

Those looking for trendy wedge inspiration should take some notes from Camila Coelho.

Lana Condor wears a tousled wedge bob haircut

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“Its part bob, part wedge, and part pixie cut.”

Layered with Bangs

The volume of naturally curly hair can instantly enhance a wedge style.

French Style

We’re always finding inspiration within effortless Parisian style.

Naomi Campbell wears a classic wedge cut bob

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Back To The Past

Ciara’s style adds a bit of retro flair to the wedge haircut.

“The texture gives a playful vibe to the layers at the crown and near the front.”

“Achieve this look with some leave-in conditioner & let your hair air dry,” Du says.

Karlie Kloss wears a blown-out wedge haircut with side-swept bangs

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“Finish the look by piecing apart some curls with a little bit of oil on your fingers.”

Curly Volume

Honestly, adding a bit of volume is always a great idea.

“This look created so much volume for her curls,” Du says.

Kat Graham wears an asymmetrical wedge bob haircut

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“Ask your stylist to stop the graduation around the cheekbones to give everything a lift.”

Side-Swept Wedge

What makes this wedge cut perfect is the uniform length and blended texture.

Stacked with Long Layers

This cut in particular can look great on all face shapes.

Phoebe Waller-Bridge wears a short, wavy wedge haircut

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Highlighted and Sleek

Victoria Beckham has long been rocking a wedgeand it looks as posh as ever.

The chunky bottom lashes add a bit of 60s glam to her otherwise elegant look.

Camila Coelho wears a wedge lob haircut with a Dior clip

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Amandla Stenberg wears a layered curly wedge haircut with bangs

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Keira Knightley wears a wedge bob haircut

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Karen Wazen wears a thick wedge haircut

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Ciara wears a two-tone retro wedge haircut

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Carla Gugino wears a curly wedge haircut

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Michelle Obama wears a curly wedge haircut to a state dinner

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Kate Bosworth wears a sleek, face-framing wedge haircut

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Taraji P. Henson wears a wavy, asymmetrical side part bob wedge haircut

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Assol Abdullina wears a side-swept wedge haircut

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Ella Balinska wears a layered wedge haircut with bangs

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Victoria Beckham wears a dramatic wedge bob haircut

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Zendaya wearing a glamorous lob haircut

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Ayo Edebiri wearing a curly wedge haircut

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Halle Berry with a short, choppy wedge haircut

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Gabrielle Union wearing a middle part wedge hairstyle

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